The
Song:
Coming off of a string of hit singles from his debut record, The Day The Turf Stood Still, including his freshly released video for "Concrete Jungle Juice", KMEL Freshmen 10 certified Bay Area rapper DaVinci is now releasing a newly unearthed track, "The Beginning." Recorded before the March release of his debut, the Heavyweight produced cut features Webbz and J. Rockwel, along with recent Def Jam inductee Big K.R.I.T. and was put together by New York-based manager Young Money.
"The Beginning" showcases powerfully and energetically delivered lyrics over a loose, jazzy saxophone line, the combination of which ensures the listeners' attention over the track's six-plus minutes. Unlike many collaborative tracks of this type, each emcee is given enough time to exhibit their skills, yet still leave you wanting more. For fans and followers of DaVinci, an extra special treat is in store, as the gruff-voiced rapper unleashes a double-time flow over the track. “You can get a head start / On your mark, set, go / Your heart get slow / When I rock that flow” he rhymes. From its hard-hitting verses, it is clear to see that this song marked something special, a fact that the artists must have been aware of when they gave it the wholly appropriate title "The Beginning."
Listen to "The Beginning" here:
http://media.audibletreats.com/DaVInci-The_Beginning_Feat_Big_K.R.I.T._Webbz_J._Rockwell.mp3
Watch the video for DaVinci's latest single, "Concrete Jungle Juice" here:
http://vimeo.com/13538404
Download The Day The Turff Stood Still
http://www.swtbrds.com/davinci
http://swtbrds.bandcamp.com/album/the-day-the-turf-stood-still
For more information on DaVinci please contact Michelle or Dan at Audible Treats.
The
Background:
The Fillmore District has bred more rappers per capita than any other district in San Francisco,
and although the older generations recall its rich musical history
rooted in Jazz, the Fillmore today is rife with drugs, turf wars, and
mass gentrification. DaVinci, a young MC raised in
the Fillmore, is a prime example of the duality of this area, who at
the age of 13 was homeless, hungry, and hopeful for a way out. Explains
DaVinci, "My music has everything to do with my environment: from
robbing, killing, pimpin' to selling and abusing drugs," he explains
about his heavy content. "It's a direct reflection of what my friends
and family have been through and are still going through." While his
story is similar to many other young rappers’ upbringings, DaVinci was
surrounded by an incredible pool of Fillmore talent and by studying
with the greats, he was able to sharpen his skills and aim higher than
most, cultivating his story-telling abilities beyond mere
drug-and-gun-talk. Growing up in the same 10-block radius as Bay Area
rap legends San Quinn and JT the Bigga Figga,
DaVinci was content in merely watching the next generation follow in
their footsteps, until he received overwhelming praise from his peers
from a mixtape appearance, which then prompted him to pursue rap
professionally. In 2006, San Quinn welcomed him onto the "Pressure Makes Diamonds Tour" with rap veterans Xzibit and Tech N9ne.
Since the tour, DaVinci has kept busy appearing on numerous mixtapes
and compilations, as well as preparing his official debut album, The Day The Turf Stood Still. The Day The Turf Stood Still is available now via SWTBRDS Creative Collective. |
