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Member Since6/17/2005
Band Members"THE UNCLOSED MIND" FEATURES SUCH PRODUCERS AS:

archetyp (nyc)
atjazz (brighton)
dego and kaidi tatham (ldn)
don-ray (montreal)
eardrumz the metrognome (portland)
kinetik (cleveland)
mark de clive lowe (london)
phinydee (london)
marc rapson (london)
rise (london)
rlp (tokyo)
soulpersona (london)
wyze pro (cleveland)


AND FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS:
ki allen (vocals, cleveland)
kissey asplund (vocals, sweden)
deborah jordan (vocals, london)
noni limar (vocals, los angeles)
sean winters (trumpet, montreal)
jacob wynne (trumpet, cleveland)
Influencesall of we engaged in the beautiful struggle.
Sounds Liketruth.
Record LabelFuturistica
Type of LabelIndie


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"An amazing debut....Replife is one of the freshest rappers out there." - Gilles Peterson


"[Replife manages to turn the release into a compelling hybrid of nu-jazz, broken-beat, and soul that's a combination of sunny rhythms and serious lyrics." - XLR8R.com


"The tight rhymes and chopped rhythms are critical, but this is really melodic storytelling. The dreamy final effect can recall the Roots at their most abstract." - Download.com


"A brilliant debut." - Rich Medina


"The first time I ever heard Replife, I knew he was the truth." - Mark De Clive-Lowe


"The Unclosed Mind will set a new standard for the nu-jazz, downtempo scene." - Groove Distribution


"A strong contender for rap record of the year." - The East Bay Express


"A future classic." - Jay Scarlett


Replife is an artist like no other.


Based in Cleveland, he began rhyming at the age of 12 and enjoyed early success gaining national recognition both as a poet and rapper. However, in 2001 he decided to hang up his microphone believing that his days as a performance artist had passed him by and settled into another successful career as an award-winning journalist, columnist, editor and educator. Luckily in 2004 he was finally persuaded by the young producer aLIVE (of the Cleveland-based Muamin Collective) to drop by the studio and pick up the mic again. This prolific collaboration helped to define a new Cleveland sound that fuses musical genres and yet manages to remain rooted to the essence of their home city--the realities of living in which have become the source of inspiration for Rep's solo offering The Unclosed Mind.


Much more than "just another hip-hop album", the Replife sound is often described as a fusion of hip-hop, nu-jazz, future soul and broken beat, although even this description fails to capture the freshness and innovation behind the music and artist! And with this album Replife shows himself not only as a gifted rapper, poet, singer and writer, but as a master of ceremonies, pulling together talent from across the globe to complete one sonorous musical thought.


The Unclosed Mind is enriched and deepened by collaborations with a who's who of talented contemporary musicians, producers, and vocalists. Dego of 4Hero fame and Bugz in the Attic's Kaidi Tatham combine to produce the spaced-out J Dilla tribute "Spirit", Mark De Clive-Lowe drops the heavyweight "Emerald City", Atjazz produces the infectiously bouncy "Put It Down", featuring rising Swedish vocalist Kissey Asplund, then there are the warm, intricate duets with vocalist Deborah Jordan (Silhouette Brown and Robert Mitchell's Panacea), "Elevation" and "Pangea" to name but a few. It is these collaborations and more that make The Unclosed Mind appealing to more than just traditional rap music listeners but to those who simply love good, soulful music. As Rep himself says "At a fundamental level, all of the producers contributing to the album are manipulating break beats, so the album is hip-hop based, but really this album isn't about making good hip-hop. It's about making good music."


The Unclosed Mind is a journey through the thought-provoking, the abstract, the inspirational, the danceable, and the musical. With lyrics both challenging and inspiring Rep affirms his place as an original and unique emcee through the trials and tribulations of urban life and creates a musical soundscape that inevitably captures the ear and mind of the listener.


So let your mind too be unclosed.


FOR ALL PRESS INQUIRIES contact Lucy Beer at lucy@mobileunderground.com


FOR BOOKINGS AND RADIO INTERVIEW REQUESTS contact Daniel Gray-Kontar at replife@gmail.com


FOR QUESTIONS RELATED TO LICENSING contact Simon Skolfield at futuristicamusic@gmail.com

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Zenios The Future





Jul 3 2009 1:42 AM

you that track you did with E.C. was raw!! love it

new tracks up my friend
check the page and enjoy

peace
faeriegrl





Jun 24 2009 12:06 PM

i know, right?  ;)
cosmopolyphonic





Jun 16 2009 1:55 PM

new pod castin!

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B2G PodRadio





Jun 13 2009 2:11 PM

Yo,

Spinnerty & You on this last show !!

Showing some luv…Hit me back ;-)

I actually do some Free promo for this terrific Hip Hop UK group (that you can heard on the last podcast of B2G PodRadio ) so take a minute and help them reach to the top!!

Unity to make the Movement ;-)

VOTE FOR MANCINI & THE CREEPERS IN GILLES PETERSONS WORLDWIDE TALENT CONTEST!!!!

Worldwide Festival European Talent Search

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Pursuit Grooves





Jun 11 2009 12:21 AM



June 09

Playlist
Nea Posey - State of the World
Pursuit Grooves - For You
Jamie Vex'd - In System Travel
Brackles & Shortstuff - Broken Harp (Geiomix)
Yoggyone - Preparation
Fatima & Dorian Concept - Timetravellin'
Lukid - Onix
Bjork - Hunter
AYBEE ft Erik Rico - So Much Greater
Common ft. Bilal - Star *69 (PS With Love)
DARU & REGGIE B - I Was Wrong
Georgia Anne Muldrow - Larva
Dwele - Continued /Holla
Everything but the Girl - Before Today
Daft Punk - Indo Silver Club
Masterbuilders





Jun 8 2009 9:27 AM

Hi rep life,

CHECK & COMMENT ON NEW DEMOS, VIDEOS AND FUTURE TRACKS FROM THE MASTERBUILDERS

Anyone up for a remix of Masterbuilders "Broke" (Summer Release)?

Now available for session work, my cousin Errol Cole - great singer & songwriter (and apparently he's affordable)
cosmopolyphonic





Jun 2 2009 2:12 PM

exclusive guest mix from The Originator! Jay Scarlett!

Don't forget to check out Beat Dimensions 2 & Maverick Sessions 1!


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Big Ben aka BlackBeard





Jun 4 2009 7:38 PM

Hey love ur vibe!!
The new tracks are dope!
keep it on dude

peace
Dokk Savage Beats: Raw Music





Jun 1 2009 3:34 AM

two seasons before the winter/before we enter a change of climates/from beats to writing/the warmth of the sun makes sad days be exciting/kids riding their bikes and playing ball in the street/tripping over shells that fell from the heat/of hustling thugs/hide out down south fighting off bugs/fam reunions bring tears and hugs/stories from the uncle with beer in his jug/chug a lug his last statement as if you caught in a laugh matrix/discussions amongst the elders with the babies in the basement /

in the basement playing tag around the dryer/outside swinging on tires/skate surf sideline pop with the nerf/moms on the porch making sure you dont get hurt/asking dad for a few bucks as we bob our head to the tune of the ice cream trucks/jing a ling/jing a ling- the bell rings/carrying books/walking slow with the fresh new look-out the window you stare as the teacher give a lecture with the ill glare/you dont care/cause you daydream of your first kiss under the sun on 31 july/ 
 
31 july with the after taste of sweet pie/and you wonder why/seasons change under the sky/cause its always blue with the clouds scattered in various patterns/with the sun barely blazing wishing the rays circulate like the rings of saturn/ when its time to chill when the leaves fall walk around the mall/ complete with weekend ball reminiscing with your pics on the wall/ cold weather got you feeling under than your usual state,spring is cool but you just cant wait and you miss it the summer/

the summer where you might get the chance/to make advanc
Front 2 Blaqs guestmix for thisisluckyme.com





May 28 2009 8:04 PM

yo wassup?
i made a spcial mix for Trueradio
only tracks of Busy (Ubeat,Circulations) and
Mono/Poly (Brainfeeder,Faces Records,Circulations and Tastfullicks)...
the most underrated producers in the game
downlaod it at http://www.trueradio865.com/
check my blog for tracklist and stuff..and spread the word,please

pce
marcus

Sheikgoddess AKA sleepylight





May 22 2009 7:17 PM

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May 22 2009 6:17 PM

have a listen to my little project and let me know what u think..http://nomoneyrecordstaurus.blogspot.com/
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May 19 2009 1:57 PM


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The Bria Project





May 18 2009 1:03 AM

Ciao Rep life,

Wow your colloboration with Deborah "home" its got me messed up right now!! I don't know what to say!! It's a fabulous sound!!
Congratulations!!!
Bria xx
Sheikgoddess AKA sleepylight





May 16 2009 1:32 PM

OF ECHOES - Looking for new Shows





May 12 2009 8:48 PM

Just Stopping by to say hello
B2G PodRadio





May 12 2009 6:21 PM

Yo,

Once again you're on B2G PodRadio whith your homie Spinnerty. Peace

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cosmopolyphonic





May 7 2009 11:31 PM

first guest mix for cosmopolyphonic radio!
from Jack! representing The Hague, Netherlands!
www.myspace.com/jacknl
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Dj Nova: Nova Planet Radio Show: Greece





May 6 2009 7:09 PM

Dj Nova's April 2009 Top 20


1. S-Tone Inc. – Copacabana Soul – Schema Promo

One of my fave ever musicians in his latest and best modern jazzwork. Acoustic piano, violon strings, brazillian nowadays fave voices, balance as always between nu jazz & brazillian music...

2. Quiet Nights Orchestra – Quiet Nights – Blues Interaction Promo
3. Jukka Eskola – Jova – Ricky Tick
4. Quantic Soul Orchestra – Un Canto A Mi Tiera – Tru Thoughts/Giant Step Promo*
5. Jazztronik – Hayabusa – Pony Canyon
6. Gerardo Frisina – Song For My Mother – Schema
7. La Tirana – Baby – Peacelounge Promo
8. Emanative – Low Motion – Futuristica Promo*
9. Deborah Jordan/Replife – Home – Futuristica Promo*
10. David Borsu & Arno Gomez – True Love’s Hair – Broadcite Promo*
11. Palov & Mishkin – Et De Clarinete– Cast A Blast Promo*
12. Scallymatic Orchestra – Jasmin – Flyin’ High Promo
13. Zwicker – Strangeways – Compost Promo*
14. El Prevost/tONKPROJECT – Day & Night – Elevation Promo*
15. Chris J & Steve Cable – Resurface – Statra Promo*
16. DPlay – Browse – Drumpoet Community Promo*
17. Adam Jace/Nacho Marco – Zoom – Elevation/Promo*
18. Johnwaynes/Tight Mix – Libertango – Compost Promo*
19. Flashbaxx/Diesler – Jack Of All Trades – BFP Promo
20. Phil Da Funk – Kingdom – Easymoods Promo

(tracks marked with * are unreleased)

ALBUM OF THE MONTH APR 2009

S-Tone Inc – Moon In Libra – Schema Promo*

COMPILATION OF THE MONTH APR 2009

Rio De Janeiro Fashion District – Raimondi/Ugolini – Cool D:Vision Promo
Tismé





May 5 2009 5:06 PM

Hey, thanks for the add and for the comment, the unclosed mind is truly one of the best, i went crazy on spirit... Peeaaace!
Tismé





May 5 2009 5:07 PM

Hey, thanks for the add and for the comment, the unclosed mind is truly one of the best, i went crazy on spirit... Peeaaace!
Soul Tribe Connection





Apr 30 2009 7:36 AM

thanks for the add.







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MICU





Apr 30 2009 2:33 AM

Thanks for the add.
Nice to meet you!

MICU
Glam Sam and his Combo





Apr 29 2009 9:53 PM

Ah, thanks groover!

Yeah, love and respect for that great music of yours! So classy!

Welcome to check out the new dude in town, Mr Glam Sam and his Combo.


Fonky! Grooooovy!

Cheers!
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