Audible Treats Audio Stream: One Be Lo - "Born & Raised"

 

02.12.2008


Second Single from The R.E.B.I.R.T.H.


The Song:

 

"Born and Raised," the second single from The R.E.B.I.R.T.H., is One Be Lo's reflection on his busy life, and the positive and negative implications that have come from his situation. He deals with the themes of growing up and the issues affecting his hometown of Pontiac, Michigan (and the struggling auto industry found there). The production is a mesmerizing smattering of sounds that underlie the track: chopping up and mixing together interesting and subtle electronic flourishes along with a female vocal melody that repeats itself throughout the track. One Be Lo's free-spirited rapping style is the perfect accompaniment to the organically composed, psychedelic nature of the track. The R.E.B.I.R.T.H., will be in stores on 2/19.

 

 

The Background:

 

One Be Lo first hit the hip-hop scene in the late '90s as OneManArmy, one half of the short-lived yet critically acclaimed duo Binary Star. Binary Star's second LP, Masters of the Universe, is regarded as an underground classic by many-- the album sold over 30,000 units independently and can be found today on eBay for upwards of $350. Skipping ahead to 2005, One Be Lo resurfaced on Fat Beats Records as a bona fide solo artist with S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. The album moved over 22,000 copies, becoming one of the year's most successful independent hip-hop releases. In 2007, One Be Lo released his sophomore LP as a solo artist, titled R.E.B.I.R.T.H., with a host of big-name producers ranging from Jake One to Vitamin D. One Be Lo has shared the stage with hip-hop giants KRS-One, Rakim, and the Wu-Tang Clan , and has toured the nation with Brother Ali, Soul Position, and Zion I. One Be Lo is also a dedicated activist, often connecting with the youth through speaking engagements and workshops. He is also a member of the World Champion B-boy crew, Massive Monkees.

 


Streams:

"Born & Raised" -

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/OneBeLo/One_Be_Lo-Born_and_Raised.asx

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/OneBeLo/OneBeLo-Born_and_Raised.mp3

 

"Gray" -

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/OneBeLo/One_Be_Lo-Gray.asx

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/OneBeLo/OneBeLo-Gray.mp3

http://onebelo.imeem.com/music/8u9-Qdzc/one_be_lo_gray


Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/OneBeLo/

One Be Lo's MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/OneBeLo

One Be Lo's imeem page:
http://OneBeLo.Imeem.com



Please contact Michelle if interested in talking with One Be Lo.