Albumul Blasphemy a fost lansat în data de 28 octombrie 2014, prin Mello Music Group și îi are ca invitati pe Ras Kass, Pharoahe Monch, Rakaa Iriscience, Royce The 5'9", Xzibit, Bishop Lamont, 4 Rax, Larina, Slaine, Sick Jacken și Sean Price.
Citat de pe https://apollobrown360.bandcamp.com/album/blasphemy:
Blasphemy, the collaborative album from esteemed Mello Music Group
producer Apollo Brown and Ras Kass, is a thought-provoking and highly
personal treatise on the unspoken. The sub-rattling and operatic opener
“How to Kill God,” a scathing indictment of major religions and the
transgressions enacted in their name, serves as a statement of purpose.
No “ism” is out of bounds, no topic too untoward. Whatever you hold
sacred isn’t above aggressive inquiry.
Behind the boards, Apollo Brown orchestrates with divine aural vision.
ThoughBlasphemy is his first album with a west coast rapper, he doesn’t
retread g-funk synth grooves. He also forgoes the minimal, rubbery
bounce popular with the current crop of west coast talent. Amidst a sea
of production crafted for the drug-addled turn up, his work is a life
preserver, saving ardent hip-hop fans with hard-hitting beats made
buoyant by donuts of soul and blues. On his deftly layered suites, drums
hit with the force of an unabridged Bible to the dome, the samples
masterfully selected and utilized. WithBlasphemy, Brown has created MPC
gospel, sonic scripture.
In his seminal memoir Soul on Ice, Eldridge Cleaver wrote, “All the gods
are dead except the god of war.” Ever since Ras Kass titled his 1996
opening salvo after Cleaver’s book, the critically
revered Carson, CA rapper has waged verbal warfare against all those
with aims of obscuring the truth. Rappers, preachers, politicians – none
have been spared from the wrath of his sharp, illuminating rhymes.
When not eviscerating MCs and poking holes in theologies, Ras Kass
surrounds himself with a rogue’s gallery of decorated veterans. Pharoahe
Monch, Rakaa Iriscience, Xzibit, and Royce Da 5’9” are among the
handful of the elite lyricists present. Each delivers their singular
bars in top form, making the songs on which they appear some of the best
posse cuts you’ll hear in 2014.
Above all, this album displays Apollo Brown & Ras Kass’ undeniable
synergy. Their sacred writ is the same, their blasphemy for those who
want to think as they nod to the rhythm. When Ras Kass crucifies
supposed facts over Apollo’s beats, it’s clear he is the West Coast’s
preeminent philosopher. When Apollo’s blaring suites soothe your soul,
it’s an ontological fact that he ranks among the best producers in the
game. WithBlasphemy, the duo has delivered the truth.
TRACKLIST:
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Next Caller (intro)
01:23
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How To Kill God
04:51
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Please Don't Let Me
03:43
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Strawberry
03:15
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Deliver Us From Evil
03:45
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Animal Sacrifice
04:24
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Humble Pi
04:05
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Francine
05:21
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