This is "Death of the Muse", the first single off the upcoming Solillaquists of Sound album, "No More Heroes". It's available as a download for a minimum donation of $2 with absolutely 100% of the proceeds going directly to Ms. Maureen Yancey a/k/a Ma Dukes (J Dilla's mom). You are encouraged to donate more than the minimum by upping the quantity in your shopping cart before checking out. The track features J-Live, Chali 2na (of Jurassic 5), as well as Ma Dukes herself.
Being that J Dilla was a musical hero to many of us, we chose to pay tribute to him in song for the new SoS album. And knowing of the troubles that his mother has endured (not only during the time of Dilla's illness but also since his passing) with her own health, living situation, and estrangement with the executors of Dilla's estate, we decided to pay tribute to her as well, in action.
Please go to the download site, read the info and support Ms. Yancey. She is a wonderful and strong person who needs the help. Make sure you leave her a comment, pass the link along to your friends, try to get the song and the message on the radio, make the cover art your myspace pic, or throw the banner up on your page. Do what you can. Let's continue to prove that the power of the people united for a cause is more powerful than any politician or celebrity by helping to make a significant change in this woman's life.
Much thanks goes to everyone involved in this, especially everyone at insound for hosting the donation for free while taking no percentages or transaction fees and making sure that every last cent of the proceeds goes directly to Ms. Yancey. To all those starting up additional fundraisers, feel free to use the link above to donate the money you raise directly to Ms. Yancey, that's what it was created for. And of course thanks to all of you who support.
CLICK HERE to visit the Solilla Blog and learn to post the Ma Dukes banner on your site to help spread the word.
solillaquist of sound (soul il e kwist uv sah oo nd) n. 1 a play on words describing an individual whose efforts in searching for ones self reveal his/her soul to an audience often through some type of art medium. 2 One who recognizes his/her self and the reflection of self in those around them.
see also Swamburger, Alexandrah, DiViNCi, Tonya Combs, and Charles Wilson, III...
It would be an understatement to call the Solillaquists of Sound a mere Hip-Hop Band. Their message and ambitious fusion of varied stylistic genres continue to reinvent the perceptions and experience of music as a whole. The group consists of four dynamic individuals: Swamburger, Alexandrah, Tonya Combs, and DiViNCi. As they are each talented, focused and motivated enough to hold their own, they prove to be an undeniably ruthless force when working together. Backed by a powerful message of self-awareness, the Solillaquists combine rapid-fire lyricism, jazz-tinged vocals, insightful poetry, and innovative live electronic performance. Its not a rare occurrence for members of the audience as well as the band to be brought to tears by the level of truth and energy put forth in any one Solillaquists performance.
Saw "swam burger for mayor" poster recently, Would vote for any of you, would sign petition/ referendum/ whatever to get name on ballot too. if you need street crew to make this happen let me know
Hey yall, its been awhile. Life takes time eh? hey i was realy inspired when i saw your impressive show in Portland. I wanted to touch base, i'm curious how the International tour treated you after you took off from Oregon. Keep in touch friends.
Onelove, Avery
P.S. My mother ( Who printed the Tonic Lounge flyers) LOVED the album. KEEP DOIN IT!
P.P.S. To all onlookers. These are Real Artists yall, Show love!
You guys are commin' you guys are commin" YOU ARE COMMIN' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
can't wait! such a surprise to read you were booked @ mains d'oeuvres near Paris! Hell yes! I'l be there! I'll take pix! I looooooove your sound! so fresh! so intelligent! thanks for the gig in Paris, I wasn't expecting this for a long time! yeah! so happy ♥
