“Mandala Vol.
2, Today’s Mathematics” Includes Contributions From Murs, Oddisee, Apollo Brown,
Rapper Big Pooh, Jamall Bufford, Fredro Starr, Audible Doctor, Gensu Dean, Ugly
Heroes, Wise Intelligent, Blacastan ,Georgia Anne Muldrow, yU &
More
“Mandala Vol.
2, Today’s Mathematics” will be released on 1-28-14 By Mello Music
Group
Following a triumphant 2013,
with full-length releases from Oddisee, Quelle Chris, Ugly Heroes, 14KT and
Gensu Dean & Planet Asia to name a
few and the recently announced Mandala Vol. 1, Polysonic Flows
(Check out the first leak, “Invisible Walls” featuring and produced by Oddisee
from the project here which was premiered by Stereogum) the Mello Music Group label now announces
the second installment of there forthcoming label compilation Mandala Vol. 2, Today’s
Mathematics.
Mandala Vol. 2, Today’s
Mathematics celebrates the breadth of talent on deck
over sixteen carefully-selected new tracks. Showcasing the depth of lyricists
and producers that the MMG squad has to offer, the LP delivers everything from
brag rap workouts, electro funk excursions, tales of relationships turned sour
and late night kush soundtracks.
Audible Doctor contributes
three cuts - “No Design To This” features former Onyx MC Fredro Starr, and bodes
well for their forthcoming album project, while “Space Age Love” is a rolling
instrumental groove built upon layered vocal snippets and horn hits, while “The
Last Real One” combines the minds of veteran PRT rapper Wise Intelligent with
young gun Has-Lo.
Gensu Dean provides the
backing for Yarbrough’s verbal assault on “Stand Hard In A Circle Of Thieves,”
unleashes menacing keys for “Advanced Degrees” (featuring Howard Lloyd on vocal
duties) and brings that 12-bit grit for Blacastan to let loose with for the
punishing “Stardust.” Apollo Brown teams up with Murs for the engaging narrative
of “The Pain Is Gone,” before lacing the Ugly Heroes with a melancholy backdrop
for “Pay Attention.”
The Heroes also contribute
“Low Serotonin” over a blistering Oddisee beat, while third of the trio Verbal
Kent reunites with Kaz 1 for “Beast Mode,” which also boasts some heavy
scratch-hook work from the legendary DJ Eclipse. Def Dee laces Jamall Bufford’s
“Keep It On The Hush” with an early 90’s N-Tyce vocal grab for the hook, and
duets with yU on the breezy “Listen To Me.” 14KT’s sole contribution is the
powerful “Up” with songstress Muhsinah, while Duke Westlake recruits former
Little Brother MC Rapper Big Pooh and Stik Figa from Kansas for the
head-nodding “Juk.”
Rounding off the
proceedings, Oddisee provides the masterfully-constructed “Le Boulevard
Montmartre” instrumental, sporting crunchy snares and filtered bass in a manner
that would make Pete Rock proud, while Georgia Anne Muldrow‘s “Mantra (Tut’s Revenge)” recalls the sound of
early LA electro greats such as The Egyptian Lover and the Arabian Prince with a
dusted, addictive groove.
Acting as both an ideal
introduction to the Mello Music Group roster for newer listeners and a
celebration of the strength of the label for existing fans, Mandala Vol. 2, Today’s Mathematics
is an essential experience for anyone with an ear for soulful music that
isn’t afraid to stay down to earth while shooting for the
stars.
Check out the first leak,
“Pay Attention” from Ugly Heroes (produced by Apollo Brown) from the project
here: http://mellomusicgroup.
You can purchase Mandala Vol. 2, Today’s Mathematics
at iTunes now!
Tracklisting and Credits for
Mandala Vol. 2, Today’s Mathematics:
1.) “No Design To This” f/
Fredro Starr (produced by Audible Doctor)
2.) “Juk” f/ Stik Figa &
Rapper Big Pooh (produced by Duke Westlake)
3.) “Beast Mode” f/ Verbal
Kent (Cuts DJ Eclipse) (produced by Apollo Brown)
4.) “Stand Hard In A Circle
Of Thieves” f/ Yarbrough & Gensu Dean (produced by Gensu
Dean)
5.) “The Pain Is Gone” f/
Murs (produced by Apollo Brown)
6.) “Up” f/ Muhsinah
(produced by 14KT)
7.) “Space Age Love” Instrumental (produced by Audible
Doctor)
8.) “Pay Attention” f/ Ugly
Heroes (produced by Apollo Brown)
9.) “Advanced Degrees” f/ Howard Lloyd (produced by Gensu
Dean)
10.) “The Last Real One” f/
Wise Intelligent & Has-Lo (produced by Audible Doctor)
11.) “Keep It On The Hush”
f/ Jamall Bufford (produced by Def Dee)
12.) “Stardust” f/ Blacastan
(produced by Gensu Dean)
13.) “Low Seratonin” f/ Ugly
Heroes (produced by Oddisee)
14.) “Le Boulevard
Montmartre” Instrumental (produced by Oddisee)
15.) “Listen To Me” f/ Def
Dee & yU (produced by Def Dee)
16.) “Mantra” (Tut’s Revenge) (produced by Georgia Anne
Muldrow)
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