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Interview: IDE (of Creative Juices Music) (2011)

Creative Juices is one of the preeminent crews/labels in independent hip hop.  Their discography is constantly growing.  The roster of artists is getting bigger and better.  Their reputation in the game is solid among both fans and contemporaries.  Most importantly, they are associated with quality.  And while Creative Juices is a collective effort, one man has used his vision to create an indelible imprint on the label.  IDE has been the driving force for making Creative Juices Music what it is today.  He is a man who has sacrificed a lot for his dream that slowly but surely is being realized.  Oh and did I forget to mention he’s a dope artist?

Check the interview to find out where CJM has been, where they are at, and where they are going…

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stefanoneder Singles

Single You Out: Stonecutters (IDE x Alucard) – Fall Of Persia

Stonecutters - Fall of Persia Cover Art

IDE and Alucard team up to form the group, Stonecutters.  They have an album on the way and Fall Of Persia is their first offering from that project.  The production sounds like some music that is used to haunt a chapel.  It has an eerie yet mystic vibe to it.  I am definitely feeling it, and if you are feeling it as well, why don’t you cop it for a $1 and contribute to the making of the album.  Creative Juices Music put out that quality hip hop so show some love!

stefanoneder Album Reviews

Ugly Tony – At Nightfall (2011)

Artist: Ugly Tony

Album: At Nightfall

Source: Ugly Tony Himself

Tracklisting:

01. Rep Thoroughly (Feat. Bambino TTT)
02. Get High (Feat. Jahi)
03. Who I Am (Feat. Wes Restless & Robust)
04. I Need U (Feat. Don K.Sen, Kwote1, IDE & Dj Spicher)
05. Alone (Feat. Fallen Angelz & L.E.G.A.C.Y.)
06. The Tower Of Babel (Feat. King Magnetic, Alucard, Respect Tha God & L.I.F.E. Long)
07. Father N Sun (Feat. The AbSouljah)
08. Polo Opuesto (Feat. Don K.Sen)
09. Ah Some (Feat. Tame One)
10. Dragon Punchlines (Feat. El Nucleo)
11. No One Can Save You (Feat. I Am Many, Pumpkinhead & HalfaBrick)
12. The Good, The Bad & The Angry (Feat. The AbSouljah, Spicco & Angry Man)
13. Untouchables (Feat. Copywrite, Rhyme Asylum & Dj Nix On)
14. At Nightfall (Feat. Tragic Allies, HalfaBrick & Bambino TTT)
15. In Between The Lines (Feat. The AbSouljah)
16. Watch It (Feat. Respect Tha God & Dj Nix On)
17. Real Shit (Feat. HalfaBrick)
18. Apply Pressure (Feat. Angry Man & The AbSouljah)
19. A Million Clocks Tickin’ (Feat. Ciph Barker)
20. Misunderstood (Feat. Tragic Allies)
21. Use Your Mind (Feat. Termanology, Don K.Sen & IDE)
22. Soul Quest (Feat. The AbSouljah)
23. U Didn’t Know (Feat. Kwote1 & Dj Nix On)

Note:

The AbSouljah hit me up one day a few weeks ago and mentioned that his friend, and producer, Ugly Tony, was going to have an album dropping in the next few weeks and invited me to check it out. For those that do not know, Ugly Tony, is a producer that is coming out of France. When learning this, whether intending to or not, when listening to the album, I began to compare him to his European contemporaries. Specifically coming to mind was another French producer, Al’Tarba, and the beatsmith’s from Germany, the Snowgoons and The Hitfarmers. What I first noticed was a bit of divergence from those contemporaries. At Nightfall is a bit more eclectic and less orchestral. He doesn’t rely on one particular type of production technique, but rather uses different sounds to establish  that boom bap appeal.

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Single You Out: I Am Many – Coo Coo Crazy

New single from Creative Juices artist, I Am Many.  The new mixtape, Born Again Sinner, is going to be be dropping online on May 2nd, so check for that.  This song is produced by Creative Juices front man IDE.   And what I like about this joint is the fact that this is a “true” freestyle over an “original” beat.  I am really tired of hearing people go in over industry beats.  It lacks creativity in my mind.  I Am Many really is different type of emcee that has an extremely unique flow and cadence.  Definitely check back here for more of I Am Many and Creative Juices releases.   Meanwhile…enjoy…

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Single You Out: Creative Juices Music – Stone Cutters b/w CrossHairs

Creative Juices is one of the most respected names in independent hip hop yet blogs continually ignore their presence for the large part. Pathetic.  These guys always put out quality music and this time is no exception.  IDE and Alucard represent CJM, alongside Lord Lhus on the joint Stone Cutters.  The chemistry on the mic is evident.  The emcees drop sixteens on questioning creation and existence, enabling me to say they are truly “dropping science”.  The production is that atypical grimey sort that IDE has been known for.  For those unfamiliar with Creative Juices Music you need to hop on over to their website and see what they have been up to and where they are going.  There are big things going on over there.

The second single featured over at their Bandcamp site is, Cross Hairs, which features Team Homi.   And while some of the names may not be household yet by any means, you should know who Swave Sevah is.   Swave Sevah battle tested and “hip-hop head” approved.    Swave has one of the most distinct voices in the game and has paid many dues.  His appearance alone was a co-sign that this joint would knock, as he states “my name ain’t involved unless it’s worth it“.  This track is worth it indeed. Every emcee on this track brings some fire letting the masses know that Team Homi is not to be lightly regarded.

Also, if you have not done so already,  make you cop Swave Sevah’s mixtape, Ong Bak.

Meanwhile , enjoy the tracks below, and download them at your leisure.