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The Awakening is my first solo album. It has truly been an independent effort from start to finish, like planting a seed and watching it grow. This is the beginning of a journey of sound and light. My awakening as reflected through a time of my life of constant movement...Featuring production by Apex, Amdex, Slugabed, Nick Speed, Muhsinah, S1 and Everett James.
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Ruff Drafts Vol. 2
I wanted to share these joints with you...When my computer crashed I lost all of these files so I only had the ruff drafts left on an old CD...These are some OLD joints produced by Madlib (circa 2004)... Ruff and uncut in the spirit of the Ruff Drafts Vol. 1. This is something for you to vibe to, while I get in the lab and make some more music...Hope you enjoy...from the heart in a very natural way ;) Much love!!
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Ruff Drafts Vol. 1
Ruff Drafts Vol. 1 is the first edition of my unmixed, unmastered raw joints for your listening pleasure. Featuring production by J.Dilla, Madlib, Jneiro Jarel, Apex, DJPudgEmcee, Muhsinah & me. This is my first solo EP release circa 2006.
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Special Package Get a Stacy Epps T-Shirt and Awakening Album for only $25
Stacy Epps|Lyrical Healer
A true rare groove vocalist and emcee delivers heavy messages that flow like a summer breeze over hard- hitting beats. Stacy Epps breathes solar winds through Atlanta’s progressive soul scene. Raised in a military family, Stacy started her career equipped with an inviting global perspective, vintage earrings from her grandmother’s collection, and a law degree from the University of Southern California
In ten years she’s established a globally reaching reputation for sonic excellence in the underground hip hop community. Epps is on a mission to see how far the music can spread through truly independent efforts. The people are the catalyst. Through direct contact and physical distribution she is embarking on an experimental release of her debut solo album “The Awakening” this summer, through her label Japanubia Musik, LLC.
You may have heard her as half of the jazzy rap duo Sol Uprising. She also works with some of the underground’s illest scientists: Madlib, MF DOOM, OH NO, Wildchild, J Rawls and Scienz of Life. Her sensually sophisticated singing is only topped when she grabs the mic to rhyme with the precision of Bahamadia, of whom she and femcee Invincible toured Europe with on the Sistas in Rhyme Tour in December, 2006.
Her Voice
“Though rain has cleansing properties, I really love the sunshine,” says Epps. Intermingled with the ruggedly spotless beats of Apex, Diamond D, Jay Dilla, Kareeim Riggens and Everett James she smoothly blends her urban alternative vocal style. Stacy’s approach is a heavily enchanting sound that delivers a brilliantly clairvoyant vibrato. Engineers elegantly intertwine her floating voice with gritty boom-bap gems. . This gives her work a dreamlike quality that never seems to overpower the beat, as Stacy Epps grooves mystically through it.
Her Lyrics
Stacy Epps possesses an astute talent for insightful rhyming, what she calls the, “ultimate divine form of communication.” By lyrically wielding a heavy Uzi for injustice and mental captivity, Stacy remains connected to the pioneering messages of mental captivity, Stacy remains connected to the pioneering messages of Fela Kuti, Miriam Makeba, Bob Marley, Queen Latifah, Public Enemy, and KRS-One. She refuses to compromise her ideals to progress professionally. Stacy Epps represents her sistas well by reminding them of their natural glow, encouraging them to love one another, and to support their brothas in the struggle for wealth of character.
Her Sound
The spiritual essences of Alice Coltrane, mixed with the abstraction of Bjork, the spaciness of Radiohead and the drums of J-Dilla, her musical menagerie is packed with influences as diverse as her heritage.
Stacy moved to Atlanta after graduating from the University of Virginia with BA’s in African American Studies and Sociology in 2001. About the same time she rocked studio sessions with producer Tariq L and rap group Scienz of Life’s sophomore release, Project Overground. Here, she found a complimentary vision with Scienz member Lil Sci. The pair formed the innovative group Sol Uprising while Epps worked through law school at USC. West coast hip hop fans welcomed Sol Uprising’s consciously chill mission for progressive music. Particularly, Epps’ avant-soul style impressed MF DOOM, who featured her on King Geedorah’s Take Me to Your Leader (Big Dada, 2003) and the song “Eye” on Madvillainy with (Stones Throw, 2004) albums, respectively. She is continually requested to guest-feature on various projects including albums by Jneiro Jarel & Shape of Broad Minds, Jazz Liberators, Wildchild, and Cris Prolific.
Her Vision
But she won’t stop with just guest appearances! Her expression of love and light shine through on her forthcoming album The Awakening. With blends of forward-thinking hip hop and soul, she hopes the world can feel the divine energy. The Awakening is slated for release in summer 2008, featuring the single “Floatin” produced by Apex.
Naturally, she wants to continue sharing her gift of avant-garde music to fans across the globe. Her plans include travels to Europe for album promotion and community work. Ultimately, Stacy Epps wants to make her impression on the world by creating networks and professional opportunities for youth using music and other arts. She envisions opening a holistic healing center, establishing mechanisms for independent artists to build sustainable business, and fostering unity within the independent music community, world wide.
“Its all about legacy, leaving something behind for the future generations. I want to help the leaders of tomorrow as the ancestors have helped me move forward on my path. My goal is to promote healing and change through music, and I will always stay true to God’s Gift, for it is a blessing. Please enjoy, it is a humble offering from the heart.”
I am for PEACE. I am for LOVE. I am for MOVEMENT. I represent for GOOD & for UNITY. I live in service of GOD
& the PEOPLE. There is no other REASON. My offerings are a humble contribution to our collectiveGOAL
and translate into SOUND & COLOR. We have now CONNECTED , We are ONE LIGHT.
THE MISSION IS TO SPREAD LOVE, LIGHT & INNOVATION THROUGH OUR MUSICAL OFFERINGS THAT CAN HEAL AND UNITE THE PEOPLE BECAUSE WE ARE ALL ONE!!!"
If you are down with this mission, as I know many of you are, please connect with me and let us work together to make changes in the way we create and share our music with the people. Everyone is necessary in this task, not only artists, but businesspeople, professionals, spiritual leaders etc etc. It is a unity of the spirit and knowledge of our destiny that binds us. It is time for the evolution of the mind and so many of us are transitioning to work towards our purpose on this earth. That is all we have to fulfill. Please don't fret due to the difficulties, with all important tasks there will be huge obstacles to pass, but we are strong and determined people that WILL NOT FALL!! Our hearts are open and ready for the task ahead!
DIVINE MESSENGERS UNITE!!!
IN LOVE & UNITY,
STACY EPPS
i offer you peace. i offer you love. i offer you friendship. i see your beauty. i hear
your need. i feel your feelings. My wisdom flows from the Highest Source. i salute
that Source in you. Let us work together for unity and love.
-M. Gandhi
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Stacy Epps
Wassup Queen? Was wondering if the Ruff Draft 2 joint is available for purchase in a digital format. Know your busy hit me back when you get a chance. Much Love.
Second, since you and I are already friends, I wanted to invite you to listen to my new album "God is in the City" on my page. You can download a !FREE! MP3 from it by joining my mailing list by clicking the link right under the media player.
Third, I'm not really on myspace a lot anymore and I would like to keep in touch with you, so if you have facebook or twitter, let's be friends!!! The links to my pages are below.
RAPHISTORY 1999 donnerstag, 9.7, UNIVERSITY OF BOHANNON Dircksenstr. 40
djs: dejoe, marc hype, scientist, guest: dj reaf & dj graffiti host: mc trix & john robinson phat kat, guilty simpson & big tone as special party guests
party: 22.30-3.30 (come early, cuz we close on time) schulgeld: EUR 5
WHO DAT? LITTLE JOHNNY FROM THE HOSPITUL? NIGGA PLEASE, YOU LIVE AT HOME W/ YOUR MOM! LET'S BE REALISTIC, THE NEXT EPISODE WILL BE BIGGER THAN HIP HOP
I just wanted to take the time to stop by to show love to you for your support. I've been busy working hard to bring you my very best in music. I send you my respect and ask for your continued support. I am available to answer any questions you have, feel free to ask.
Thanx for your support, The Invincible K.O.N. www. myspace.com/iresonateevil http://groups.myspace.com/verseatileentstreetteam
*High Point Is In The Building*
[Also, you can sign my guestbook to show some luv]
Yo, what up homie. You don't even visit the page no mo. It's cool, we just gone come to you, lol. We got a video for "I'M ON IT!" It's the unofficial video, but it still go hard. Check it out and then you can tell everybody you "ON IT!!!".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm10A58ioaE
"I'M ON IT" is available on iTunes and Amazon. You can spare $1 for the cause. Holla at us.
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