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Ohio stand up.

MHz, Count Bass D, Mood And Various More – We’re On Top

Thus it should be no suprise that the first leak from Rawls’ upcoming album The Hip-Hop Affect (his first solo hip-hop album in nearly a decade) is an Ohio anthem of historic proportions. Featuring 23 (yes, 23) emcees from the state, “We’re On Top (#ohiotakeover)” is a posse cut for the ages.

Written 5 years ago, the lead single for Blueprint’s upcoming full length on Rhymesayers is based on his experience trying to get his music played on Ohio’s leading “urban” station. Hitting on an issue that Chuck D happened to also focus on in his public rant today, the inexplicable failure of big radio to support local independent artists. Well, inexplicable if you have trouble understanding payola.

Peace to Weightless

First leak from the upcoming Electric Purgatory Part Two

This is how you do it kids

Dj Przm (photo thebustownstomp.blogspot.com)

Was missing Przm beats today. Here’s a track from the ’04 collabo ep he did with Illogic. Under two minutes and gets cut off at the end but still with more lasting impact than 95% of the promos we get on the regular. Re(tro)spect.

Dj Przm – Gift of Gab featuring Spitball Krew & Illogic

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Having trouble rockin’ a verse like Illogic seems….wait for it…..only logical!

Greenhouse (Blueprint & Illogic) – Gettin There (Prod. by Blueprint)

Tour dates after the jump

Illogic “Diabolical Fun” remix f/ Slug, Aesop Rock & Zerostar

Graciously received by critics, Diabolical Fun is Illogic’s first full body of work in nearly five years. The songs showcase his range of songwriting, from harder lyrical tracks like “Let’s Go” to more sentimental poetry like “I Know You.” To celebrate the tour, Illogic went back into the studio to record the remix for the title track “Diabolical Fun” with Slug of Atmosphere, Aesop Rock of Definitive Jux and Zerostar of Weightless Recordings.

Zerostar and DJ Manwell will perform alongside Illogic throughout The Diabolical Fun Tour. Meanwhile, producer/emcee Ill Poetic, who also produced the entire Diabolical Fun album, will be off on his own Re:Definition Tour with Zone and DJ Rare Groove. The Diabolical Fun Tour and Re:Definition Tour will meet up for one dynamic night on May 1 at Red’s Bar in Sioux City, Iowa.

As the Diabolical Fun Tour progresses, more dates in new cities may be added. For now, Illogic is preparing for the exciting weeks ahead. “I’ve never been more excited to go on tour then I am for this one,” he says. “I look forward to getting face to face with the fans once again. It’s been way too long! The making of Diabolical Fun as an album was an amazing experience, and I excited to bring the music to life on stage.”

Diabolical Fun Tour Dates

4/16 – Athens, OH @ Casa Cantina (6 W State St, 45701)
4/17 – Traverse City, MI @ The Loading Dock (205 Lake Ave, 49684)
4/18 – Bloomington, IN @ Rhinos (325 S Walnut St, 47401)
4/20 – Lawrence, KS @ The Jackpot Saloon (943 Massachusetts St, 66044)
4/22 – Lincoln, NE @ The Box Awesome (815 O St, 68508)
4/23 – Sioux Falls, ND @ Nuttys (3400 W 49th St, 57106)
4/25 – Minneapolis, MN @ Dinkytowner (412 14th Ave Se, 55414)
4/26 – Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar (1020 Westport Rd, 64111)
4/28 – Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews (212 4th Street, 50309)
4/30 – St Louis, MO @ Atomic Cowboy (4140 Manchester Ave, 63110)
5/1 – Sioux City, IA @ Reds Bar (1919 Pierce Street, 51104)
5/2 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Highberry (2322 S Kinnickinnic Ave, 53207)
5/7 – Austin, TX @ Karma Lounge (119 W 8th St, 78701)
5/8 – San Antonio, TX – venue TBA
5/9 – San Marcos, TX @ Triple Crown Live (206 N Edward Gary, 78666)
5/10 – Las Cruces, NM @ Code Red Café (1160 El Paseo Rd, 88001)
5/11 – Pueblo, CO @ Zippers (326 S Union Ave, 81003)
5/12 – Denver, CO @ Bases Loaded (3109 Federal Blvd, 80211)
5/13 – Ft. Collins, CO @ The Cork (313 W. Drake Rd, 80526)
5/14 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Bar Deluxe (668 S State St, 84111)
5/15 – Tempe, AZ @ The Sets (93 East Southern Ave, 85282)
5/16 – Flagstaff, AZ @ The Joint (110 S San Francisco St, 86001)
5/17 – Tucson, AZ @ November Bar & Cabaret (4001 N Romero Rd, 85705)

…and here is the full EP. Peace to Weightless.

Illogic – One Bar Left EP

Here’s the lead single from Illogic’s new EP, One Bar Left. Scheduled for a free digital release next Tuesday @ Weightless.net. If you’re in Columbus on Wednesday you can head over to the 2-year anniversary of So What Wednesdays at Cafe Bourbon Street to help celebrate the record. This EP is sort of an appetizer for the Spring 2009 full length Diabolical Fun. Big up Weightless and Ill Poetic for the look. Peace to Envelope.

Illogic – One Bar Left