Solar is the sound of 7 Grand Records! Born and bred in NY and has been producing for over ten years perfecting his signature which is both creatively complex or geniusly minimalistic depending on the track and what the concept is. Solar is a complete producer not just beatmaker! He has created the soundscape for the new and improved Guru and challenged him to push himself to new heights of his lyrical abilities!
Solar grew up involved deeply in Hip Hop from its beginnings and was exposed to the roots of the culture as it elevated through the New York 5 boroughs, particularly Brooklyn. He is driven by excellence and in complete command in the studio! His intense work ethic has spawned a new level of Guru's vocal performance as well all of the other artists featured on his tracks. He writes as well as produces so often he has the concept of the song already for Guru to build on. He brings a wealth of perfection, confidence, intelligence and wit to the Hip Hop arena and his tracks are 'Good in the Hood'! He is a real New York success story and has a command of production techniques that is vast and intricate since his knowledge of music in general is impeccable!
He is committed to bringing New York based Hip Hop production to a new level of respect and acknowledgement! From the first track he and Guru recorded together 'Hall of Fame' to the classic tracks on Jazzmatazz Vol 4 as well as the revoutionary approach to the first ever Jazzmatazz Mixtape he has redefined the role of producer in ways that the music world will cherish forever. He is definitely the one to watch as in one album with Guru he has risen to worldwide notoriety and critical acclaim!
Guru's Jazzmatazz the Mixtape: The Timebomb (Back To The Future)
IN STORES NOW
Tracklist:
01 Intro (Don Gurizzy)
02 Knowledge ft. Lord Tariq
03 7 Grand Ya'll ft. Solar
04 For Ya Mind ft. Zion I
05 Peace! ft. K-Born, Highpower & Solar
06 State of Clarity ft. Common (Solar Remix)
07 Who Got It On Lock ft. Doo Wop
08 B-Boy Kamikaze ft. Tony Touch & Doo Wop (Diaz Brothers)
09 Too Slick ft. Yungun
10 So What It Do Now ft. Aceyalone
11 We Got That ft. Nature & Solar
12 Jazzy Wayz (7 Grand Exclusive)
13 Stand Up (Some Things'll Never Change) (Reggae Mix) ft. Damian Marley
14 Hot Like That ft. Medinah
15 No Need for Stress
16 Back to the Future ft. Caron Wheeler & C.Knowledge (Digable)
17 Assasino ft. Young Pablo
18 The Game Needs Me ft. Blue Scholars & Common Market
19 Feed the Hungry (Solar Remix)
20 Can't Stop the Movement (7 Grand) ft. Ms. Camille
GURU and SOLAR on G4TV's FREESTYLE 101
Guru's Jazzmatazz ft. Slum Village - I'm Jazzy
Look for the new video on VH1 Soul and BETJ now
VIDEO: Guru's Jazzmatazz ft. Common & Bob James - State of Clarity
"... Solar acquits himself admirably, crafting organic basslines, snappy drums, and multi-layered samples into an atmospheric sound that's both classic and modern."
:: Smooth Magazine 2005
"... this is a new era. This is the era of the Neptunes, of Storch, and Kanye, and I see myself in the same school of producers."
:: Solar, Soundslam Interview 2005
Jazzmatazz vol.4: The hip hop jazz messenger: "Back to the Future"
In Stores Now
“This album is the absolute embodiment of the growing maturity of Hip Hop music. It is not only a great album for rap in 2007, but a success by any musical standards that should be in any music fan's collection.”- RapReviews.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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7 GRAND RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF GURU’S JAZZMATAZZ: THE TIMEBOMB/BACK TO THE FUTURE MIXTAPE FEATURING DAMIAN MARLEY, LORD TARIQ, ZION I, COMMON, DOO WOP, TONY TOUCH, ACEYALONE, NATURE, K-BORN, HIGH POWER, MR. LIF, AND MORE…
- PRODUCED BY SUPERPRODUCER SOLAR HOSTED BY THE MIXTAPE LEGEND DJ DOO WOP.
(7 Grand Records, New York, NY January 3, 2008) – Fresh off an international tour, Guru, super-producer, Solar, and 7 Grand Records announce the February 2008 release of Guru’s Jazzmatazz: The Timebomb/Back To The Future Mixtape, the “raw” companion to the Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 album. The Mixtape carefully and superbly crafted by Superproducer Solar exhibits the “Golden Era” New York essence along with a cutting edge futuristic twist! Hence the title, “Back To The Future.”
The tracks are pure “bangers” and the guest appearances are classic as they compliment Guru’s iconic yet streetwise vocals! The MC’s selected represent the best of America’s true Hip Hop artists that hail from the “Underground” scene that Guru has remained so true to. There are features such as reggae artist Damian Marley, Aceyalone and Zion I from the West Coast, Blue Scholars from Seattle, Mr. Lif from Boston, Yungun from London, as well as legends Lord Tariq from the Bronx, Nature from Queensbridge, C. Knowledge from Digable Planets and Tony Touch to name a few. The album also features up-and-coming 7 Grand Records artists K. Born & Highpower from Philadelphia and Young Pablo from Paterson, New Jersey. This is no ordinary mixtape CD as it is hosted by the Mixtape King himself, DJ Doo Wop, who is featured on a couple of tracks.
“Since the inception of Jazzmatazz, one of our main focuses has been to create music for every generation, for the music lover. The Jazzmatazz series has always been about charting new territories, blurring genre lines, and collaborating with artists to create music that’s timeless and relevant.”
With a career that spans over a decade and one that is now eleven-LP’s deep, Guru has been able to stay relevant when many of his counterparts have faded into the background. Now with a musical and business partnership in full motion with Solar, and the formation of their new label, 7 Grand, Guru feels even more reinvigorated. “7 Grand Records allows me not only to be creative, but to finally be in control of my creativity. Between us you've got a legendary spitter that’s still hungry and still relevant, teamed up with the hottest New York producer in the game, which makes for a musical vision that is powerfully important and virtually unstoppable.” Solar adds, “7 Grand Records is the epitome of what great NY Hip-Hop represents taken to the new millennium and beyond! Now in control of our own label, we’re free to introduce forward-thinking Hip-Hop concepts to the masses,” explains Solar.
In the past, Guru’s Jazzmatazz endeavors have enabled him to collaborate with a who’s who list of legendary musical icons including Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd, Chaka Khan, Isaac Hayes, Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis and popular cross-over favorites including Macy Gray, The Roots, Erykah Badu and Angie Stone. When asked how he has been able stay such a viable force in the music industry Guru states matter of factly “be honest with yourself, be original, be open to criticism and don’t be afraid to reinvent and recreate yourself.”
With Guru’s Jazzmatazz Volume 4: The Hip-Hop Messenger (Back To The Future) and it’s companion mixtape Guru’s Jazzmatazz: The Time Bomb (Back To The Future Mixtape), Guru and Solar have delivered another fresh approach, one that's not only an interesting attempt at boundary-crossing but also a compelling enough to bridge the jazz, hip-hop & soul enthusiast all at the same time
ABOUT 7 GRAND RECORDS
7 Grand Records are dedicated to the art of hip-hop and beyond. Whether it's providing an outlet for challenging and stimulating music or releasing records with high artistic value, Guru and Solar are committed to providing an independent outlet for highly creative and uncompromising art. For more information about 7 Grand Records please visit:
"Guru takes the cake as the realest MC ever. 7.0 is yet
another piece of evidence to prove his case. In Hood Dreamin..,
Guru captures everything every rapper ever wants in one song, in one
song. Think about it, EVERYONE is hood dreamin... Everyone
who hasn..t made it, even the people who have. It..s just like some
people get it, and some people don..t. Guru has brought something
real in a time of musical drought. Spread the Truth, Guru is the best
MC of all time". - source : http://www.hipghopgalaxy.com
Rap Attack Chart Position (www.rapattacklives.com)
jul 31 2007 - charts 290 - top 30:
position 1 - Guru ft. Common "'State of Clarity"- 7 Grand
jul 31 2007 - charts 290 - top 5 mixtape:
position 1 - Guru ft. Common "'State of Clarity"- 7 Grand
To Release isn't to forget, not to think about, or ignore. It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. It's not about pride and it's not obsessing or dwelling on the past. It's not about giving in or giving up. To let go is to cherish the memories, but to overcome and move on. Letting go is learning and experiencing and growing. To release is to be thankful for the experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow. It's about all that you have, all that you had, and all that you will soon gain. Letting go is releasing and having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving. It is realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy. To let go is to open a door, and to clear a path and set yourself free---
Solar, remember that it's easy to let go when holding on hurts so bad--so free yourself from all these expectations and just be :-) Hope you find the unity in my new single "Release" feat. JRockA. So come peep the track! Stay creative and stay connected!!
What up Solar just saying hi! Download a copy of my new club mix "Bring the Bass" by following this link. http://www.zshare.net/audio/59936581bd13d16f/
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