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Sandpeople
To Release Long Story, Short... |
04.29.2009 |
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Member Portland, Oregon-Based Hip-Hop Collective Announce New Studio EP |
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(April 29, 2009 - Brooklyn, NY) Sandpeople, a ten member collective from the
Pacific Northwest, is proud to announce the release of their new studio
EP, Long Story, Short... available May 26, 2009 via Sandpeople
Music.
The
Juice Crew; Wu-Tang Clan; Native
Tongues; these names conjure memories
of a time when hip-hop collectives reigned dominant. Comprising 10 members
in total, each with unique styles and abilities, Sandpeople is working
tirelessly to solidify the importance of the hip-hop crew once more. Ethic,
a rapper and one tenth of the group says, "The collective is not something
you see too much of anymore; it's a unique group structure. Being from
the Pacific Northwest puts us at a disadvantage, but being a crew adds
a dynamic and cohesive element to what we're doing that helps us stand
out amongst the crowd." With the release of Long Story,
Short...,
the group's cohesive sound at once harkens back to the crew aesthetic of
the past while carrying the torch for the potential of the future.
For
Long Story, Short..., operating entirely in-house, including recording
and mixing, allowed the EP's creation process an organic feel, while remaining
streamlined and efficient. That process begins with Sandpeople producer,
rapper, and multi-instrumentalist, Sapient, whose diverse production is
on display throughout the EP. The rappers in the crew, each with a unique
style, choose the beats they want to work with, brainstorm concepts, and
self-select to decide who will fit the song style and concept for each
song. The result of this tried-and-true process for Sandpeople is a stellar
nine track EP, including the album's lead single, "Hate Aside," which
the collective will be shooting a video for in the near future.
Since the
2005 release of Sandpeople's debut album, Points of View,
the group has seen a growth not only in their own numbers, but also in
their rate of musical output. The Sandpeople collective comprises several
sub-groups, each recording and releasing their own respective works in
conjunction with the group projects, expanding the Sandpeople catalog and
stretching the reach of their music from Japan to Australia and throughout
the United States. Among the ten artists who comprise the Sandpeople is Illmaculate,
a Portland native who has accumulated numerous accolades for his rapping
abilities, including being crowned champion of the 2004 Scribble Jam rap
battle at the age of 17. Along with
the group's producer Sapient, who has garnered recognition from his work
with artists such as Tech N9ne, Inspectah Deck, and Aesop
Rock, Sandpeople
have the firepower to put on a great show and to make great music.
Listen to "Money Is on Their Minds" http://media.audibletreats.com/Sandpeople-Money_Is_On_Their_Minds.mp3
Tour Dates:
Thurs-April 30 Bozeman, MT - The Zebra Cocktail Lounge
Fri-May 1 Boulder, CO - The Root Underground
Sat-May 2 Denver, CO - Marquis Theater w/ Mr. Lif
Tues-May 5 Phoenix, AZ - The Low Leaf
Wed-May 6 Yuma, AZ - Open Aired
Thurs-May 7 San Diego/Carlsbad, CA Boar Cross'n
Fri-May 8 Los Angeles,
CA The Alterknit Lounge (Knitting Factory)
Sun-May 10 Bakersfield, CA Fishlips
Tues-May 12 San Francisco, CA Etiquette Lounge
Please contact Michelle if interested in talking with Sandpeople
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Streams:
"Money Is On Their Minds"
http://media.audibletreats.com/Sandpeople-Money_Is_On_Their_Minds.mp3
Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/sandpeople
MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/sandpeople
Official Site:
http://www.sandpeoplemusic.com/
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