Critical
Praise for Tanya Morgan:
"Tanya Morgan's sophomore album, Brooklynati, is their
most accomplished to date, a milestone moment for their already contagiously
soulful sound." - XXL - Chariman's Choice
4 Stars - Time Out NY
"Tanya Morgan means ill f*cking new millennium underground hip
hop....I’m glad I got woken the f*ck up. A group hasn’t instantly
impressed me this much, maybe ever." - KevinNottinghman.com
“Brooklynati” is Tanya Morgan’s latest project,
and it basically cannot disappoint. In fact, it’s
genetically engineered to be better than you. For good measure: Von makes
brownies better than your mom, Ilyas reads more books than Reading Rainbow,
and Don is meaner than the guy that stole your lunch money yesterday.
And they all still rap better than your cousin’s best friend’s
ex-boyfriend’s brother. Yep better than all that."- MSNBC
The Song:
The big move day has finally come. Tanya Morgan has left the
building and are now happily ensconced in the city of their dreams, Brooklynati. Mayor
Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson welcomed Donwill, Ilyas,
and Von
Pea at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at
Yancey Park. Brooklynati's DJ Laureate King
Most commissioned
a special public works project for the event. The results can be heard here: http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan-Brooklynati_Mega_Mix-KING_MOST.mp3
In closing, Mayor
?uestlove issued the following statement:
As mayor and on behalf of the city
of Brooklynati, it is my pleasure to welcome you and yours to our fantastic city
of Brooklynati, USA. As you’ll soon discover, our city prides itself on
its cleanliness, diversity and culture. I trust that you will find your new home
to be one for which you will take great pride. As far as we are concerned, you
have always been from Brooklynati – now its just official.
We are excited
for you to familiarize yourself with our many public services – from our
historic libraries and world-class parks to our nationally-recognized schools.
Whether you are an independent spirit or have chosen to settle down here in our
beloved city with your family, there is a wide array of destinations that you’ll
be proud to have in your own backyard.
Get to know your local vendors, your neighborhood
parks. Visit Queen’s Island for an evening of family-friendly fun or take
in a show at any of our great venues on the city’s west side. I’m
sure you’ll have no shortage of activities in which to engage, but should
you ever need ideas, feel free to visit our Chamber of Commerce’s website
at www.Brooklynati.com.
We look forward to your time here in Brooklynati and
welcome you as a citizen!
Please post buy links if you can! http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=314766861&s=143441
For more information on Brooklynati local events and citywide
attractions, please visit www.Brooklynati.com.
Listen
to the first single, "So Damn Down" - http://media.audibletreats.com/Tanya_Morgan-So_Damn_Down-DJ_Mix.mp3
Get your virtual tour of Brooklynati here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=413Io1IQ2OA
The
Background:
Tanya Morgan is back with their third project,
Brooklynati, following the success of Moonlighting and The
Bridge. Since Von
Pea, Ilyas, and Don Will formed Tanya Morgan in 2003,
they have received high praise from media elites such as Spin, The Source, XXL Magazine and a resounding
seal of approval from the blogosphere. Considered by many to be our generation's
torchbearers for De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest,
Tanya Morgan will once again put their skills on display with the unique hip-hop
Americana sounds of their Brooklynati album this spring. Based on the fictitious city of Brooklynati, this release pushes the boundaries of a concept album by incorporating not only lyrical
imagery but also cultivating a culture and mindset, which can be experienced
through the City of Brooklynati Chamber of Commerce website:
http://www.brooklynati.com/home.html. The sites, sounds, memories, and events of Brooklynati will be unleashed on
May 12th through Bay-Area based record label Interdependent Media,
the architects behind the funding and development of Brooklynati. Wanderlusts
can feed their souls at http://www.Brooklynati.com
About
Interdependent Media:
Founded in 2006 in the Bay Area by Evan Phillips, Interdependent
Media has built unique strengths in the development, production, and
marketing of recorded music via new methods of marketing and promotion. Armed
with a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and emerging methods of
marketing, iM has successfully created multi-faceted methods
of raising awareness and interest in their projects. Industry veterans Ian "ID" Davis and Dominic
Del Bene head operations at iM and are credited with discovering and/or
developing artists such as 9th Wonder, Little Brother, Tanya Morgan,
Blackalicious, Del the Funky Homosapien, the Hieroglyphics and more.
In 2009, iM will be releasing multi-media projects from artists Finale,
Canibus, K'naan, Truthlive, and Tanya Morgan. For more information,
please visit http://www.imculture.com
Tanya Morgan are available for in-person and phone interviews. Web editors contact
Nora for interview requests. Print editors contact Michelle.
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