Words & mix compiled by Zo, Artwork by Talia

Enter Episode III: Exodus to Earth, the final act in our Sa-Ra Creative Partners podcast trilogy. Read the rest of this entry »

All City Records releases the final installment of their impressive LA 10″ x 10 series, a bonus 10″ for LA #0 this time featuring two thirds of SA-RA, Shafiq Husayn and Om’Mas Keith. Read the rest of this entry »

Words & mix compiled by Zo, Artwork by Tech Supreme

The second installment to the Sa-Ra Creative Partners podcast series focuses on the trio’s harder-hitting productions. The aggressive and darker tones in these selected songs fit aptly to the namesake of the red planet Mars, which is the Roman God of War. Of particular note is the sonic contrast from the previous Episode I: Voyage To Venus, as Episode II: Mission To Mars delivers heavier servings of emceeing and also showcases Om’Mas, Shafiq and Taz venturing into solo side-projects, collaborating with other producers and being featured as guest artists. Read the rest of this entry »

The title to Outasight’s new project is stemmed from an absolute classic song that most folks haven’t heard but I’ve been sitting over for close to a year now. It symbolizes the sheer optimism OU has layered his music with since day one. An accompanying soundtrack for the common man (and woman). Never say anything that hints of the negative because the right outlook could shift any situation to the positive and beyond. Read the rest of this entry »

Graphics By Tech Supreme

Our good friend of ours Zo is back with another nicely compiled collection. For this aural trip, he’s chosen the music of Sa-Ra, which happens to be a favorite group of both of his and mine.

“By now, Sa-Ra Creative Partners – the genre-bending producing and performing trio – has either captivated or confused the entire gamut of music heads and tastemakers alike. This podcast series (a scheduled trilogy) consists of interviews, album cuts, overlooked gems, rarities, exclusives and remixes to please current fans and entrance newcomers. Even greater, it can perhaps serve as a medium for folks who have been seeking a way to delve into the complex world of SRCP. Episode I: Voyage to Venus mostly boasts spacey funk and smooth dusty soul, showcasing the softer, amorous side of Sa-Ra’s catalog.” Read the rest of this entry »

As much as I love Taz and the whole SRCP, there’s no way I could have been on set for this one. I can listen to “Southside Blood Cuz’n” maybe three or four times repeatedly when I’m here and trying to get into a zone for working. But imagine having to hear it repeatedly over the chorus of a 12-16 video shoot? On second thought, it’s those repeat plays that sometimes make a song likeable. Who knows. If I ever run into Coodie & Chike, I’ll ask them how it made them feel. My guess is the response will be “tripped out.” Read the rest of this entry »

Even though I consider myself well versed in SRCP and their catalog, I’m not even sure if this joint is actually new. What I do know and understand is that “Southside…” is the musical equivalent of a Phil Niekro knuckleball, going several different directions before reaching its destination in the strike zone. And just like the aforementioned pitch, remember that looks are always deceiving when dealing with Taz. Peel back the layers and there’s sound after sound to be found within all of the seeming quirkness. New or not, it’ll be the first single from Mr. Arnold’s Hood Love as he ventures out to release a solo LP. Read the rest of this entry »

Leave it to Coodie & Chike to wrangle in Taz of SRCP to film the inaugural episode of Ti$aVision TV.

The word “crazy” gets tossed around unduly when speaking of people who may be on another wavelength or maybe even ahead of their time. The non-linear thought process of ‘tAz Arnold aka Ti$a’ has definitely garnered him the “crazy” moniker but his ability to curb that right brain thinking into efforts such as music and clothing would brand him more as an eccentric Read the rest of this entry »

Off that Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka album, the officially official video for “Lil Girl” featuring the vocals of Fatima and cameos from the likes of Erykah Badu, Jay Electronica, Talib Kweli, Wood Harris and others. Read the rest of this entry »

J.Kim is very good @ saying these things.

“The 4th installment of the Shafiq Husayn EPK series, this time, sitting down with Om’Mas Keith (one third of SA-RA), talking about how him and Shafiq met at Ice T’s house in Los Angeles, Read the rest of this entry »

First came the original found on the Nuclear Evolution album, then the snippet of “Love Czars II” & now we receive the full version of the second incarnation. And for this we are thankful. Read the rest of this entry »

Let J.Kim tell it.

“Here is the 3rd installment of the Shafiq Husayn EPK series, this time around, Shafiq gives you a personal tour of his home studio, highlighting some of the various equipment used to make the recently released album, Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka. Read the rest of this entry »

Shot by Eric Coleman for mochilla.com, the minds @ Plug Research & Shafiq have embarked on an ongoing, seven part EPK series for his album Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka and the process of making the album. Above in Part One, the musical wizard also Read the rest of this entry »

As Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka album hits stores today, Shafiq Husayn drops off an elaborate remix of “Cheeba,” featuring Bilal on the vocals and production by Nottz. Read the rest of this entry »

Looks like a handful of eccentric enigmas got together as Jay Electronica (along with Ta’Raach) got together with SRCP to create a part two of “Love Czars,” originally featured on the group’s latest album, Nuclear Evolution. Read the rest of this entry »