Modulok & Bare Beats 'Two Cities' - OUT NOW
"Fans of good, traditional hip hop should absolutely check out this album, no matter what side of the pond they live on." Hero Hill
"Another underground
classic from one of Canada’s finest MC’s, devoid of filler
and worthy of many repeated listens." Abort
Mag
"this album demonstrates an immense creativity, heart and dedication
to hip hop, self expression and life." Vocals
Words
"Perfect isn’t even close. This is illuminating, brilliant,
life affirming stuff" Subba
Cultcha
"..it is great to get a glimpse of the man behind the emcee, a feat which is made possible thanks in large part to the gloomy production of Bare Beats, who also deserves credit for his creativity and great sample choices." Thomas Quinlan
"Modulok and Bare Beats are concise and straight to the point in a way, let’s face it, most MCs can’t even silently wave a mic at." British Hip Hop
"With a good mix of
dusty jazz, 50’s film suspense music and punchy drums Bare Beats
creates a concrete foundation for Canadian MC Modulok." Certified
Bangers
One path, different streets: this summarizes the new collaborative project between Modulok, the Toronto-based emcee most notorious for his work as one half of Red Ants, and Bare Beats, the London-based beatsmith and respected veteran of the British hip-hop scene whose trademark sound has become synonymous with the record label he fronts, Bare Records. Modulok's grime poet lyricism and brass knuckle flows have found a perfect home with Bare Beat's smoked out, jazz-tinged, head-snapping tracks, creating a sound that is dark, abrasive, and reminiscent of the classic east coast hip-hop of the early-mid 90s. Two Cities is tough, raw and unrefined - yet behind the murky atmosphere of broken glass and microphone battling is a thought-provoking exegesis on the plight of the individual trapped in the modern day city.
Bare Beats - A Spare Minute (Free Mini Album)
1. WhatUp Intro
2. Bad Men Like Nice ft, Modulok
3. Psychic Dictatorship Remix ft, Modulok
4. Insomia Remix ft, Modulok
5. Keep Me Awake Remix ft, 777
6. Can't Turn the Hands Back ft, Beit Nun
7. Mascot ft, Kemi & Smokey
8. Turn ft, Smokey
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