Sour soul is a collaborative studio album from canadian jazz instrumental hip hop band. Inspired by 1960s and 70s music taking inspiration from the recording techniques and production of that era, and eschewing sampling in favour of live instrumentation, bbng with producer frank dukes have created a dramatic, cinematic musical staging for ghostfaces. Ghostface sang along for a bit, before describing himself as a 70s man, a taurus and shit, and i. Badbadnotgood stylized in all caps is an instrumental music group from toronto, ontario. Of all the wutang affiliates only ghostface remains as a true testament to that classic musty new york street sound, with all the other emcees, save for raekwon, dropping like flies. Finally, my favorite track is street knowledge, tree had my favorite verse on the whole album coming from a. Ghostface killah, badbadnotgood collaborate on sweet new album sour soul. Inspired by 1960s and 70s music and taking inspiration from the recording techniques and production of that era, they embrace live instrumentation and zero sampling. Sought after instrumentals for critically acclaimed album sour soul, by toronto. Ghostface killah has really been putting out some very solid material lately. On the cover of their new album they appear halfnaked, wearing only towels. And whats most amazing is the breadth of subject matter. Thats how i feel about sour soul, ghostfaces first release of 2015. Inspired by 1960s and 70s music taking inspiration from the recording techniques and production of that era, and eschewing sampling in favour of live instrumentation, bbng with producer frank dukes have created a dramatic, cinematic.
The group was founded by bassist chester hansen, keyboardist matt tavares, and drummer alexander sowinski in 2010, and later joined by saxophonist leland whitty, a frequent collaborator, in 2016. By continuing to use the service, you agree to our use of cookies as. Street knowledge opens with a sleepy flow from tree, and the song never wakes up. Made money, watch for the cops that go a hundred, crazy summer moved on up, fivers are on it, that or a shooter who im around, larry hoovers want a new block these.
Street knowledge lyrics performed by badbadnotgood. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. It features collaborations with doom, danny brown, tree and more. Toronto trio badbadnotgood made a name for themselves over the last couple of years via a retro. And now, five years after first meeting, badbadnotgood are about to release a. Ghostface teams up with toronto jazzfunk dons badbadnotgood for sour soul, his latest foray into working with a live band. Made money, watch for the cops that go a hundred, crazy summer moved on up, fivers are on it, that or a shooter. A gallery highlighting the best of this years fest, including snapshots from the pitchfork avant. Experience sour soul is the collaborative album from toronto jazzhiphop band. Ghostface comes out strong on the title track and slinks his way around the creepy, undulating beat of six degrees, his old school flow the perfect opening for danny browns unhinged spit.
Made money, watch for the cops that go a hundred, crazy summer moved on up, fivers are on it, that or a shooter who im around, every hoovers want a new block these is the projects, let me screw you top of the day. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Badbadnotgood and ghostface killah at the mezzanine sfgate. They actually work symbiotically, as ghostfaces vocals add what bbngs music was. Made money, watch for the cops that go a hundred, crazy summer moved on up, fivers are on it, that or a shooter who im. A year later badbadnotgood contributed to the production and composition of the soundtrack for the man with iron fists and the lead single from their third album. Sour soul explicit by badbadnotgood and ghostface killah on. Ghostface teams up with toronto jazzfunk dons badbadnotgood for. Sour soul is a collaborative album between wutang clans ghostface killah and canadian hiphop band badbadnotgood. Ghostface killah simple minds get blown, shattered into pieces my thesis is thick like the book of eli. Listen to badnotgood and ghostface killahs street knowledge. Ghostface killah street knowledge, we puttin these books to the test. Released february 24th us february 23rd uk on lex records. Inspired by 1960s and 70s music taking inspiration from the recording techniques and production of that era, and eschewing sampling in favour of live instrumentation, bbng with producer frank dukes have created a dramatic, cinematic musical staging for ghostface s.
And badbadnotgoods background instrumentals capture the emotional spirit of each. Sour soul is a collaborative studio album from canadian jazz instrumental hip hop band badbadnotgood and wutang clan member ghostface killah. While wutang clan will reportedly wait 88 years to release its most recent album, ghostface killah just keeps pushing product. Badbadnotgood have developed their sound more than any of their previous releases, and thus, ghostface relies mostly on their mastery of dark jazzrap. They are known for their interpretations of hip hop tracks and their. Badbadnotgoods finest effort to date, iv, follows the filing system of previous records, but for the first time on their own album they add vocalists to their blissful cuts. The wutang clan founding member has already released two albums in 2015, one with soulful producer adrian younge and the fantastic sour soul with canadian jazz trio badbadnotgood.
The album features guest appearances from danny brown, elzhi, mf doom and tree, with all songs being produced by frank dukes and badbadnotgood themselves. Sour soul, an album by badbadnotgood, ghostface killah on spotify. This album is no exception badbadnotgood does a great job of creating unique music while at the same time remembering who they are working with and keeping that raw wutang feeling present. Sour soul is the collaborative album from toronto jazzhiphop band badbadnotgood and staten island rap champ ghostface killah. The partnership between ghostface killah and toronto jazz group badbadnotgood has given us some wonderful music, including a new doomstarks song, and tonight they released street knowledge from. And badbadnotgoods background instrumentals capture the. Released february 24th us february 23rd uk on lex records s. The lazy menace of gunshowers couldnt be more tailor made for ghost, and holds up as one of his finest songs of the decade. Lyrically living up to the definition of his ironman alias, ghostface is an absolute force here. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Aug 20, 2015 the wutang clan founding member has already released two albums in 2015, one with soulful producer adrian younge and the fantastic sour soul with canadian jazz trio badbadnotgood. The meticulous jazz of the trio complements ghostfaces trigonometric slang.
Inspired by 1960s and 70s music taking inspiration from the recording techniques and production of that era, and eschewing sampling in favour of live instrumentation, bbng with producer frank dukes have created a dramatic, cinematic musical. Tones rap is the life of a pimp, and street knowledge focuses on, you guessed it, gaining. Music go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. Finally, my favorite track is street knowledge, tree had my favorite verse on the whole album coming from a tree stan never even heard of tree before, but street knowledge was my favorite track. Ghostface sang along for a bit, before describing himself as a 70s man, a taurus and shit, and i love shit like. Street knowledge explicit street knowledge explicit. Made money, watch for the cops that go a hundred, crazy summer. Ray gun tries too hard to find psychedelic soul and ends up on the kitschy side, less zombies and more scooby doo despite a great verse from doom. Badbadnotgood followed the release with being the bandinresidence at 2012s coachella festival, playing a total of six times including being the backing band of frank ocean. Who would of thought that a collaboration between shaolin mastermind ghostface killah and toronto jazz trio badbadnotgood would not be bad or good, but exceptional. Street knowledge, we puttin these books to the test we puttin two to the chest for niggas who rock vests food for though, spittin out verbs for sport in these streets you better walk the walk or come up short dont let 10 miles get you oxed up, boxed up in the cage on some brewed hot shit, bitches burning bundles of sage your crack rock too. Provided to youtube by awal digital ltd street knowledge badbadnotgood ghostface killah tree sour soul. Feb 20, 2015 the partnership between ghostface killah and toronto jazz group badbadnotgood has given us some wonderful music, including a new doomstarks song, and tonight they released street knowledge from. Sought after instrumentals for critically acclaimed album sour soul, by toronto jazzhiphop band.
Sour soul explicit by badbadnotgood and ghostface killah. Listen to badbadnotgood and ghostface killahs street. Sour soul is the new collaborative album from toronto jazzhiphop trio badbadnotgood and staten island rap champ ghostface killah wutang clan. Badbadnotgood biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Sought after instrumentals for critically acclaimed album sour soul, by toronto jazzhip hop band badbadnotgood and staten island rap champ, ghostface killah. We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and personalized marketing. Check out sour soul explicit by badbadnotgood and ghostface killah on amazon music. Inspired by 1960s and 70s music taking inspiration from the recording techniques and production of that era, and eschewing sampling in favor of live instrumentation bbng with producer frank dukes have created a. Street knowledge featuring tree the beat on this cut returns to the more mellow and intimate vibe of many of the albums other tracks, with badbadnotgood and frank dukes utilizing more atmospheric reverberating guitars over laid back drums. Badbadnotgood badbadnotgood sour soul, released 24 february 2015 1. Jul 05, 2016 badbadnotgood arent your typical jazz dudes. And badbadnotgood s background instrumentals capture the emotional spirit of each.