HiPSTER WAVE

Wow. This really is weirdcore.

Here we have Aphex Twin’s ego in full-effect. Slow start–possibly excessively long intro (jump about two minutes into the video to skip it)–but interesting overall.

It’s very true. You will hate me. Sounds like the producer sampled “Chiggy Time” from 1:58 – 1:59. That’s a good song as well.

Since starting his career in the 2007, Wordsmith has been a thinking man’s emcee. On his third solo project, King Noah, the Baltimore, MD rapper has created a straightforward hip-hop album, no swag. no gimmicks. With his trademark keen wordplay, King Noah (NU Revolution Entertainment) is in part a celebration of his young son, Kingston Noah Parker, and part blue print for all young men in America. Featured guests include ELiM, Phil Ade and K. Sparks. Production is shared by Centric, Capish, Certified, Rednaz Beats, Strada, DJ Eclipse, and Benny Rome.

Whether it be “Music for the Masses,” “Never Be the Same” feat. ELiM, “Eye for the Spotlight” feat. Phil Ade, Wordsmith tackles topical subjects such as hate, racial profiling, achieving your dreams, and leadership over head-nodding jazz infused beats reminiscent of hip-hop’s golden era.

Hardly new to the scene, Wordsmith originally caught the attention of critics in 2009 after teaming-up with the legendary Chubb Rock after they released Bridging the Gap, an album which was powered by the lead single, “OId 2 the New.” The next year, he released his debut solo LP Vintage Experience (2010), which garnered him praise for his creativity and witty wordplay. “After only a few moments of speaking with Wordsmith one can see his advantage over other rappers…” stated Allhiphop.com. In addition, the album was lauded in outlets such as Hip Hop Weekly, Washington Post, Urb, HipHopDX, 2 Dope Boyz, Sohh, and MTV Mixtape Mondays.

Wordsmith garnered an ASCAPLUS Award in 2011-2012 and he licensed tracks with Nintendo, ESPN, VH1, Golf Channel, Six Flags, ABC, CBS and PBS.

Born in Germany, the son of a U.S. Army Colonel, Wordsmith traveled the world and developed a broad musical palette from an early age. “I went to school at the United Nations because by ten years old,” explains the worldly Wordsmith, “I had friends from every corner of the globe. Having that experience has just made me more open to different cultures and experiences–and I try to convey that in my music.”

If Wordsmith’s goal was to create another heartfelt album his son can live by, King Noah is already a success.

King Noah will be available June 19.

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King Noah Tracklisting

King Noah
Never Be the Same
Generation X Feat. Substantial, K. Sparks, CuzOH! Black & J The S
Grudges & Growing Pains
Voice of the World Feat. CuzOH! Black & Kontact
Essence of Life
Music for the Masses
Globetrotters Feat. Kontact & CuzOH! Black
Eye for the Spotlight Remix Feat. Phil Ade & Steven Drakes
On My Job
We Do it Better Feat. Mina Leon
Bonus: Rhymesayer Revival Remix Feat. Gods’Illa & Junclassic
Bonus: The Limit

So the latest season of RuPaul’s Drag Race comes to a close tomorrow night. I am still a little upset that my main girl, Latrice Royale, was eliminated last week, but there are still two strong competitors left. I am rooting for Chad Michaels, mainly by default now that Latrice has been eliminated, but also because I feel like I have grown up with her. I have been watching Chad perform around the Long Beach and LA area, for the past five years. Her Cher impersonation has been a staple at Club Ripple’s Thursday night Diva Show for as long as I can remember. I am rooting for Chad for her professionalism and perfection. I do agree that she is a bit old, but that’s the main complaint that I have. I like Sharon Needles, I feel like she does a good job, but her spooky schtick is a little tired. She reminds me of that dude outside of the bar at 2am begging you for money to buy meth with. Phi Phi should not have even gotten this far in the competition, she is a joke and an embarrassment. So, I will be watching on Monday night to see who the winner will be. Also, the following week is the reunion show, where we will finally find out what happened with the whole Willam drama.

RuPaul’s Drag Race airs on Monday nights at 9:00 on Logo.