Following the heat generated by their smash single “I’m On”, Bay Area ‘Town Techno‘ visionaries League510 are back with a new track to satiate the hip-hop masses. The group, which consists of emcees TK, Mr. Knowitall, Monty, and dj Blacksmith, is gearing up for a busy year as they prepare to hit fans with a compilation project, a new album, and are also ready to take the stage by storm on their 2010 tour.
League510’s album To The Beat is slated for a second quarter release and will be preceded by compilation project, Invasion Vol. 1. The newest track from the Invasion Vol. 1 is “Alienated”, a song with a powerful sound and equally resonant message. Inspired by the idea that League510, both individually and as a group, feel alienated and estranged, the track serves as a bridge to listeners who have at anytime in their life felt the same way. The themes of isolation were mirrored in the construction of the song, as Mr. Knowitall handled producing, rapping and singing duties all on the solo tip for “Alienated,” but, although his partner’s in rhyme may have been absent, Knowitall says that the song “was done in representation of League510 at large.” Although we all have our own quirks and idiosyncrasies that may sometimes separate us from the herd, it’s certainly hard to feel alone while in the company of such booming (looming?) synths, and listeners can take solace in the fact that, according to Knowitall, the song intends to inform us that, “we shouldn’t be so critical of each other.” Rhymes for the times, League510’s message is going to be as big as their sound in the new year.
In addition to invading speakers, League510 will be invading stages and touring in early 2010 to promote their upcoming projects. Setting off from Sacramento, the “Dope Winter Ball Tour” will stop in twelve key cities in the Western U.S. and will feature Tash of the world famous Alkaholiks, and The Bayliens.
League510 is on tour nowto promote their upcoming projects. Setting off from Sacramento, the “Dope Winter Ball Tour” will stop in twelve key cities in the Western U.S. and will feature Tash of the world famous Alkaholiks, and The Bayliens.
“Dope Winter Ball Tour” Dates:
1/06/10 The Blue Lamp (With Host T-Kash) – Sacramento, CA
1/07/10 Star Bar – Park City, UT
1/08/10 Zebra Cocktail Lounge – Bozeman, MT
1/09/10 The Blvd – Spokane, WA
1/12/10 The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
1/13/10 The Ash St. Saloon – Portland, OR
1/14/10 Chop Suey – Seattle, WA
1/15/10 Neurolux – Boise, ID
1/16/10 The Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT
1/17/10 Whiskey Dicks – South Lake Tahoe, CA
1/18/10 The Tonic Lounge – Reno, NV
1/20/10 Club 6 w/ special guest San Quinn and host T-Kash – San Francisco, CA
1/21/10 – Banana Joe’s also w/ San Quin – Modesto, CA
1/22/10 – Satin Lounge – San Diego, CA
1/23/10 – Boomers – Las Vegas, NV
The Background:
Emcees TK, Mont, Mr. Knowitall and DJ Blacksmith better known as League510 are pioneers of a sound that is all their own, Town Techno. With a sound that is out of this world, League510’s musical journey began in a galaxy far away from ours. After traveling the universe for years, they entered our galaxy and our planet shortly thereafter. With sights on our world, the quartet chose to land in the hills east of Oakland, CA. After hiding their ship deep in the hills they approached this new town with great curiosity and were immediately amazed by the vibrant culture that they found. Adopting the Bay Area scene as their new home, League510 wasted no time in beginning their new musical journey here in our world. Using advanced abilities, the four emcees quickly mastered the art of sound and gave birth to Town Techo, a form of music that would unite the people in heightened awareness; to show them to take action, to appreciate the fun in life, to believe in themselves and to believe in The League.
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About Clear Label Records:
Founded in Oakland, CA in 1999, Clear Label Records has established itself as one of the top independent labels in the Bay Area. The company is owned and operated by Tajai Massey, renowned recording artist with the group Souls of Mischief and the crew Hieroglyphics, who brings a unique perspective to the label utilizing his experiences as a major-label recording artist turned independent label owner & successful touring musician.Clear Label is home to recording artists of many genres such as Chris Marsol, Baby Jaymes, FamSyrk, Deep Rooted, League510, and more. Through a partnership with Pushing the Beat (PTB) called ClearBeat, the label is also home to Oakland’s hottest street artists including Beeda Weeda, Shady Nate, D-Lo, Sleepy D and others. Look for full-length releases from all of these artists in the near future.For more information, please visithttp://www.
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