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EA Sports and Kidz In The Hall Team Up for Madden 09
Kidz in the Hall just landed them selves a spot on the soundtrack for the 20th Anniversary Edition of the highest selling video game franchise of all time- Madden NFL 2009!
This year the Madden team "considered 4000+ songs before deciding on the final 26 tracks" - making this an even more impressive feat than in previous years. This year Madden set out to "create a definitive soundtrack that would be a combination of returning classic Madden acts, ass-kicking new bands and some very cool surprises from hip-hop to hardcore and beyond."
The track chosen was none other than "The Blackout" from Kidz (Audio: Black Out-Kidz In The Hall) latest album "The In Crowd", on Major League/Duck Down Records, and truly demonstrates the rapid-fire lyricism of MC Naledge and masterful bass heavy beats of DJ Double O. This is probably why Steve Steve Schnur, worldwide executive of music and marketing for Electronic Arts, said "we believe that this time next year, Kidz In The Hall will be true Hip-Hop superstars."
Over the years the majority of Madden's music has come from emerging artists. It even helped introduce such hip hop stars as artists like Chamillionaire, Nappy Roots, Lupe Fiasco, Papoose, MURS, Slim Thug, and Swizz Beatz. Now by putting the up-and-coming hip hop artists of today and tomorrow like Kidz in the Hall, Madden is continuing its legacy as "the game that made the music matter." So grab a copy and keep a look out for the hottest track on the game- Kidz in the Hall's "The Blackout"!!!
For more check out EA Sports Unveils Largest Soundtrack Ever For Madden NFL 09
Catch Kidz In The Hall performing "THE BLACKOUT" on Tour This Summer:
July 18th
Baltimore, Maryland
Kidz in the Hall
Artscape Festival
July 19th
Chicago, IL
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
July 20th
Toronto, Ontario
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
ARROW HALL
July 25th
Phoenix, Arizona
Kidz in the Hall
@ Cherry Lounge
XPOZ magazine Event
July 26th
Boston, MA
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
Tweeter Center
July 27th
Washington, DC
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
July 31st
Cleveland, Ohio
Kidz in the Hall
@ The Grog Shop
August 1st
Los Angeles, California
Kidz in the Hall
Sneaker Pimps Event
w/ Public Enemy & Ghostface
August 3rd
Jones Beach, NY
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
Jones Beach Amphitheater
August 9th
Devore, California
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
Glen Haven Pavilion
August 16th
San Francisco, CA
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
Shoreline Amphitheatre
August 23rd
Englewood, Colorado
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre
August 31st
NYC, NY
Black August 2008
Hip Hop Project
Black Moon,
Smif N Wessun,
& DJ Evil Dee
@ Nokia Theatre
Click Here 4 Flyer
September 6th
Quincy, WA
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
September 7th
Chicago, Illinois
Kidz in the Hall
Metro
Chicago Arts
Partnership in Education
September 11th
Boston, Massachusetts
Kidz in the Hall
Show w/Society (S.O.P)
September 12th
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Kidz in the Hall
Lehigh University
September 13th
New London, CT
"I AM FESTIVAL"
October 24th
Miami, Florida
Kidz in the Hall
U. Of Miami w/ N.E.R.D
Common Market announces September 9th release of Tobacco Road on HYENA/ MassLine.
"Scion’s flow is liquid, with superb word choice and breath control, while anyone who has heard Rawkus’ Blue Scholars knows Sabzi’s old-school soul fueled beats easily rival those of 9th Wonder." - Pop Matters
"Common Market have created a work that's brought them closer to the region of hiphop greatness. This is no exaggeration." - The Stranger
In the wake of critical acclaim for their fervid spring release of the Black Patch War EP, Common Market and HYENA/ MassLine (RA Scion and Sabzi [Blue Scholars]) present the new Common Market Full Length Tobacco Road, available September 9th 2008.
Tobacco Road showcases a more lyrically engaged RA Scion over Sabzi’s most creative and melodic compositions to-date. It is laden with heavy introspection and RA Scion’s staunch personal convictions on life, love and art with meaning, but is noticeably absent of the feeling of pseudo-evangelical idealism. Where Common Market carried youthful directives such as “liquor stores [should be] raised to make way for art galleries,” the more mature Tobacco Road is circumspect in its approach: “…planted seven rows – will it ever grow? Heaven only knows… Set it deep into the earth, work and serve, all the rest – let it come or not…”
The album begins by setting the scene in rural Kentucky where the audience attends a fiery Southern Baptist sermon pertaining to honest labor. The intensity of the pastor’s delivery coupled with the implication of his assertion “NO FREE RIDES!” adequately prepares the listener for what is to come on “Trouble Is,” the album’s cornerstone track, craftily establishing the proverbial farmer as the LP’s central character.
The struggle of the farmer continues on tracks such as “Gol’Dust” and “Slow Cure,” as it becomes evident to the discerning listener that he and the emcee are, in fact, one in the same. Tobacco Road, from beginning to end, is an allegorical tale of service to the community from the perspective of an active participant; it touches freely on the good, the bad, and often times the ugly.
The album is not an “easy read,” however, and was not fashioned to be fully digested in a single sitting. Tobacco Road is comprised of 18 tracks, within which lie hidden gems which the listener will appreciate with dedicated discovery. Upon closer examination, you’ll find the incorporation of seasonal progression in reference to the album’s
agricultural influence. But as important to this album is it’s groove and fantastic production. Sabzi has prepared a masterpiece complete with hard-hitting drums, soul-drenched samples and authentic piano compositions; the album’s outro, a 90-second impromptu display of Sabzi’s command over the ivories, serves as an expert auditory summation of all the emotion packed into Tobacco Road.
You can use this link to DL the full MP3 of “Tobacco Road”: Tobacco Road-Common Market
Check out Tobacco Road song samples at:
http://masslinemedia.com/commonmarket/_wintertakesall.mp3
http://masslinemedia.com/commonmarket/_tobaccoroad.mp3
http://masslinemedia.com/commonmarket/_goldust.mp3
Kidz in the Hall just landed them selves a spot on the soundtrack for the 20th Anniversary Edition of the highest selling video game franchise of all time- Madden NFL 2009!
This year the Madden team "considered 4000+ songs before deciding on the final 26 tracks" - making this an even more impressive feat than in previous years. This year Madden set out to "create a definitive soundtrack that would be a combination of returning classic Madden acts, ass-kicking new bands and some very cool surprises from hip-hop to hardcore and beyond."
The track chosen was none other than "The Blackout" from Kidz (Audio: Black Out-Kidz In The Hall) latest album "The In Crowd", on Major League/Duck Down Records, and truly demonstrates the rapid-fire lyricism of MC Naledge and masterful bass heavy beats of DJ Double O. This is probably why Steve Steve Schnur, worldwide executive of music and marketing for Electronic Arts, said "we believe that this time next year, Kidz In The Hall will be true Hip-Hop superstars."
Over the years the majority of Madden's music has come from emerging artists. It even helped introduce such hip hop stars as artists like Chamillionaire, Nappy Roots, Lupe Fiasco, Papoose, MURS, Slim Thug, and Swizz Beatz. Now by putting the up-and-coming hip hop artists of today and tomorrow like Kidz in the Hall, Madden is continuing its legacy as "the game that made the music matter." So grab a copy and keep a look out for the hottest track on the game- Kidz in the Hall's "The Blackout"!!!
For more check out EA Sports Unveils Largest Soundtrack Ever For Madden NFL 09
Catch Kidz In The Hall performing "THE BLACKOUT" on Tour This Summer:
July 18th
Baltimore, Maryland
Kidz in the Hall
Artscape Festival
July 19th
Chicago, IL
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
July 20th
Toronto, Ontario
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
ARROW HALL
July 25th
Phoenix, Arizona
Kidz in the Hall
@ Cherry Lounge
XPOZ magazine Event
July 26th
Boston, MA
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
Tweeter Center
July 27th
Washington, DC
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
July 31st
Cleveland, Ohio
Kidz in the Hall
@ The Grog Shop
August 1st
Los Angeles, California
Kidz in the Hall
Sneaker Pimps Event
w/ Public Enemy & Ghostface
August 3rd
Jones Beach, NY
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
Jones Beach Amphitheater
August 9th
Devore, California
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
Glen Haven Pavilion
August 16th
San Francisco, CA
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
Shoreline Amphitheatre
August 23rd
Englewood, Colorado
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre
August 31st
NYC, NY
Black August 2008
Hip Hop Project
Black Moon,
Smif N Wessun,
& DJ Evil Dee
@ Nokia Theatre
Click Here 4 Flyer
September 6th
Quincy, WA
Kidz in the Hall
(Rock The Bells)
September 7th
Chicago, Illinois
Kidz in the Hall
Metro
Chicago Arts
Partnership in Education
September 11th
Boston, Massachusetts
Kidz in the Hall
Show w/Society (S.O.P)
September 12th
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Kidz in the Hall
Lehigh University
September 13th
New London, CT
"I AM FESTIVAL"
October 24th
Miami, Florida
Kidz in the Hall
U. Of Miami w/ N.E.R.D
Common Market announces September 9th release of Tobacco Road on HYENA/ MassLine.
"Scion’s flow is liquid, with superb word choice and breath control, while anyone who has heard Rawkus’ Blue Scholars knows Sabzi’s old-school soul fueled beats easily rival those of 9th Wonder." - Pop Matters
"Common Market have created a work that's brought them closer to the region of hiphop greatness. This is no exaggeration." - The Stranger
In the wake of critical acclaim for their fervid spring release of the Black Patch War EP, Common Market and HYENA/ MassLine (RA Scion and Sabzi [Blue Scholars]) present the new Common Market Full Length Tobacco Road, available September 9th 2008.
Tobacco Road showcases a more lyrically engaged RA Scion over Sabzi’s most creative and melodic compositions to-date. It is laden with heavy introspection and RA Scion’s staunch personal convictions on life, love and art with meaning, but is noticeably absent of the feeling of pseudo-evangelical idealism. Where Common Market carried youthful directives such as “liquor stores [should be] raised to make way for art galleries,” the more mature Tobacco Road is circumspect in its approach: “…planted seven rows – will it ever grow? Heaven only knows… Set it deep into the earth, work and serve, all the rest – let it come or not…”
The album begins by setting the scene in rural Kentucky where the audience attends a fiery Southern Baptist sermon pertaining to honest labor. The intensity of the pastor’s delivery coupled with the implication of his assertion “NO FREE RIDES!” adequately prepares the listener for what is to come on “Trouble Is,” the album’s cornerstone track, craftily establishing the proverbial farmer as the LP’s central character.
The struggle of the farmer continues on tracks such as “Gol’Dust” and “Slow Cure,” as it becomes evident to the discerning listener that he and the emcee are, in fact, one in the same. Tobacco Road, from beginning to end, is an allegorical tale of service to the community from the perspective of an active participant; it touches freely on the good, the bad, and often times the ugly.
The album is not an “easy read,” however, and was not fashioned to be fully digested in a single sitting. Tobacco Road is comprised of 18 tracks, within which lie hidden gems which the listener will appreciate with dedicated discovery. Upon closer examination, you’ll find the incorporation of seasonal progression in reference to the album’s
agricultural influence. But as important to this album is it’s groove and fantastic production. Sabzi has prepared a masterpiece complete with hard-hitting drums, soul-drenched samples and authentic piano compositions; the album’s outro, a 90-second impromptu display of Sabzi’s command over the ivories, serves as an expert auditory summation of all the emotion packed into Tobacco Road.
You can use this link to DL the full MP3 of “Tobacco Road”: Tobacco Road-Common Market
Check out Tobacco Road song samples at:
http://masslinemedia.com/commonmarket/_wintertakesall.mp3
http://masslinemedia.com/commonmarket/_tobaccoroad.mp3
http://masslinemedia.com/commonmarket/_goldust.mp3
Track Listing and Credits for Common Market’s Tobacco Road:
1) Service
2) Trouble Is
3) Gol’Dust
4) Slow Cure
5) Back Home (The Return)
6) 40 Furrows
7) House
8) Winter Takes All
9) Weather Vane
10) 40 Acres
11) Nina Sing feat. Funklove
12) Certitude feat. Chev
13) The Crucible feat. Geologic of Blue Scholars
14) 40 Thieves
15) Spits (inst.)
16) Nothin’ At All
17) Swell
18) Tobacco Road
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