With each subsequent release, casual listeners and hip hop heads alike are learning more and more just why Orlando's most ferocious emcee has earned himself the title of MidaZ the BEAST. Continuing in the vein of his prior release,'Grandmasters Remix Lp', which paired the UJ Empire word warrior with an album's worth f DJ Muggs production, MidaZ's newest project finds him teamed up with another legendary hip hop producer.
'Ozone's Finest' features Midaz rocking over beats by none other than hip hop's 1 Soul Brother, Pete Rock. "This album is me showcasing multiple styles," says Midaz. "I tried to show with this project that my mic game is tight...no matter what the drums do. I chose Pete Rock as my adversary because I believe he's one of the greatest ever. I wanted to test my pen against greatness."
Featuring guest appearances by Roc C of Stones Throw fame, Sabac Red (NonPhixion), Beretta 9 (Killarmy), TzariZM, and more, 'Ozone's Finest' showcases the continuing evolution of a rapper whose vivid wordplay and razor-like agility on the microphone has earned him the praise of Wu-Tang's Killarmy and Shyheim, Babygrande production duo Blue Sky Black Death, and anyone else who's been blessed to witness the kid spit – all over the trademark Pete Rock sound that most consider to be the pinnacle of hip hop production. While the claim as 'Ozone's Finest' currently sits under his belt, it's only a matter of time before MidaZ expands his title to greater arenas.
This guy has been emailing me saying he hates my rapping. I feel my time is running out. Cremate me so this doesn't happen.
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“In dire need of substance, I remembered Ozone Cypher, the hip-hop sidewalk sessions every Monday night at the vegan hot-dog stand by Lizzy McCormack’s. Sometimes beatboxers throw down, sometimes rappers, sometimes both. That night, an MC saved my life. Though a handful of rhymers dropped lines, the proceedings were led by the considerable talents of Midaz (of BlakOut) and AmIAm (of Beat Ministry and Vets of Kin). The rapid-fire extemporaneity required to freestyle makes it the summit in rapping, and these guys spat with water-tight lyrical architecture, rhythm and wit, all without a pause.
Most notable music haps go down in clubs, but not all. Being of the people and by the people, grass-roots movements like Ozone Cypher take things back to the streets. These dedicated, informal gatherings provide the vital topsoil for hungry artists to bloom. Here, it’s all about cutting your teeth. No cover charge, no suckers. And downtown’s that much better for it. True hip-hop is still alive and it’s here on your sidewalk.”
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