MP3/Video: Black Sheep Spurs Native Tongue Reunion On The Anticipated LP From The Black Pool Of Genius
Legendary Crew Reunites And Spreads Wings on “Birds Of A Feather”
Hip-Hop fans rejoice! Black Sheep frontman, Dres has managed to coordinate theNative Tongues reunion fans have been pining for. Dres joins Dave (Trugoy) of De La Soul, Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, and the elusive Mike Gee of The Jungle Brotherson “Birds Of A Feather” the latest scorcher off his new LPFrom The Black Pool Of Genius, now scheduled for release on June 29th. “It’s a long time coming,” says Dres of the track. “Birds Of A Feather” represents the beauty and strength of kinship and unity. Its even greater when your family is dope.”
The track is a banger immediately standing out as one of the Black Sheep’s most potent recent efforts. Thick kick drums and stinging snares provide a rocky backdrop sure to inspire the most jaded head-nodder. Tip and Dave’s lyrical confidence blends well with Dres’ melodic flow and Mike Gee’s bravado. The track is not only another victory, but a coup for fast-rising producer Tough Junkie, who contributed a handfulu of beats to the new album.
Listen to “Birds Of A Feather” here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/Media/Black_Sheep_Birds_of_a_Feather_Feat_Native_Tongues.mp3
Black Sheep – “Forever Luvlee”
Dres is back to represent the legendary group Black Sheep with“Forever Luvlee,” the first single from his forthcoming EP, From The Black Pool Of Genius: The Prelude. The song showcases Dres’ unmistakable flow, proving, yet again, that although he is one of hip-hop’s originators he has yet to loose a step. Different from some of Black Sheep’s earlier records, this track has a distinct smoothness that represents growth and maturity in production and recording. The title would have the listener thinking it is a hip-hop love ballad, but the track is far from it. When asked what the message behind the song was Dres had this to say, “Don’t put things before people, keep God in your heart always (whatever you call him). Try to find balance in these chaotic days – be Luvlee.” The lyrics speak to Dres’s “essence of his presence” staying “Forever Luvlee” in a world of ice and bubbly. The lyrics are clever and ironic and let the listener know that regardless of the success he has experienced, it hasn’t changed who he is, as he raps, “I like hot sauce on all I eat, my Kool-Aid too sweet… ” The EP From the Black Pool of Genius: The Prelude will be released December 1st, followed by a full-length album release scheduled for spring 2010.
“Forever Luvlee”: http://media.audibletreats.com/Black_Sheep-Forever_LuvLee.mp3