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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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More Love To u Ms Epps Every Time.Lol I'am Hook on Your Cosmic Energy in all Your Songs.Keep Floating On The UHF Waves u Create Every Time u Sing.Blessed One Love
Die Affen sind los! Im großen Dschungel aus Kunst, Kultur, und Live Action bietet kulturALARM mit seiner Plattform “HUT AB“ entspannte Unterhaltung. Ob Singer Songwriter, gediegene Kleinkunst oder Pantoffelkino hier trifft sich Berlin in relaxter Atmosphäre. Wir möchten alle Freunde und die die es werden wollen einladen bei uns diesen Freitag vorbei zuschauen.
Programm 06.11.2009 / 20:00 Uhr:
Thomas Jurisch - Poetry Gauner - Poetry Sebastian Arnold – Live (Jazz / Electronica / Experimental)
Just wanted to stop by and let you know I’m excited to announce the release of my debut album: skindeep “Reflection of me” be sure and check out my blog hit the link support the cause. Profile includes 2 unreleased tracks thanks pc and be blessed. skindeep
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This is why Sista Gurl do what we do, we are not afraid to talk about molestation. The staff of Sista Gurl was out spending the word of awareness about molestation. When some people hear what we have to say, they claim up, they didn’t want to hear anymore and walk away. Neatness to say most of those people who walk away have children somewhere nearby. There was one person who touched my heart that day. After a mother walked away from our booth a little girl I believed to be the woman’s daughter. She have to be somewhere around the age of 9 to 11. She stopped and asked me “what does molestation means?’ I give her a quick answer where I hope she understood where I was coming from. I replied “molestation mean when someone touch you where it make you feel uncomfortable “.The little girl gave such a disgusting look. We was blown away that she never hear of the word molestation or she didn’t know what it meant. I say all of this to say, parents please take time to talk to your babies about this topic, MOLESTATION. Those talks may save your children’s life. If you have any comments please feel free to express yourself.
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My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge Hosea 4:6
Whats up punk? lol you know im just kidding with you ma. Damn you act like you can post a little comment on my page. Check this out cutie i just uploaded a new song on my page for you ladies titled Ay ok featuring my hommie iamcam from california. Trust me i think you will like it. Call me a punk or whatever if you want to but please give me your honest opinion of my music when you get time. lol.
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