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Joyo Velarde’s “Love & Understanding,” tour dates
After nearly two decades collaborating on various Quannum projects, specifically husband Lyrics Born’s two solo albums, Joyo Velarde gets her solo shot. Set for release on February 16 via Quannum/Red Distribution, Love & Understanding features production from RJD2, Tommy Guerrero, … Continue reading
ApSci’s “Best Crisis Ever”
ApSci hails from the progressive pop/soul wing of indie hip hop label Quannum. The husband-wife duo of Raphael LaMotta and Dana Diaz-Tutaan sing, rap and play all sorts of beats; it’s difficult to categorize them without hearing them. The group’s … Continue reading
Joyo Velarde’s solo bow
It’s been a long time coming for Joyo Velarde. The Bay Area singer has put in work for the Quannum crew since they were known as Solesides, first appearing on Lyrics Born’s Balcony Beach. Now, after appearing with husband Lyrics … Continue reading
Lifesavas bring “Gutterfly”
Man, people always sleep on the Northwest scene. Yeah, everyone laughs at Sir Mix-A-Lot, but that didn’t keep Lil Wayne from biting his style on Dedication II. And what about Grayskul, Vitamin D and the mighty Oldominion crew?
Well, no one takes Lifesavas for a joke. In 2003 their first album, Spirit in Stone, drew major notice and respectable sales, thanks to its release on Quannum Records. Their new album, Gutterfly: The Original Soundtrack, will take it to the next level. It’s a full-fledged blaxploitation musical a la Prince Paul’s A Prince Among Thieves. Vursatyl (Bumpy Johnson), Jumbo (Sleepy Floyd) and DJ Rev Shines (Jimmy Slimwater) play characters who, according to the bio, "fight their way out of the perilous confines of a mythologized Portland, Razorblade City, in away that’s reminiscent of the creation myth behind man a hip-hop partnership in the history of the genre (from OutKast to Tribe Called Quest)."
In addition to beats from MC/producer Jumbo, Jake One, Oh No and Vitamin D contribute tracks. The guest list ranges from rap vets Camp Lo, Smif ‘N Wessun and dead prez to black rock giants Fishbone and Vernon Reid. Gutterfly: The Original Soundtrack is scheduled for release on April 24.