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Round 52 Summer Solicitation
6 CD Releases featuring some great artists and bands spanning Hip Hop, Roots and Dancehall Reggae, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Americana
and Ray Manzarek’s final album.
Independent Distribution Collective presents our 52nd Solicitation just in time for third quarter placement (our fourth of this year). We are excited about many of these new releases and are very proud to have a handful of great artists joining IDC. We are also honored to have released Ray Manzarek's final album, Twisted Tales. Check out the overview of our new titles below, and feel free to visit our website anytime for more information on any of these artists or releases. IDC proudly welcomes these 6 new titles:
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Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers - Twisted Tales
Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers have received no shortage of kudos since they first recorded together five years ago. The new release is a collaboration of keyboard and guitar sounds that merge with stories, images and art. These two amazing musicians create an ‘intoxicating, plush sound that is - more than unique.’ Manzarek and Rogers are seemingly an odd pairing—but their new recording unleashes a stunning musical landscape for the listener—this music will ‘take you for a ride’… There is a full-length documentary film to be released examining their unique collaboration and friendship in depth. ‘Twisted Tales’ is destined to become a classic, not only as Ray Manzarek’s last recording, but also as a definitive work of two great artists.
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Speach Impediments - Cobwebs
Brand New Album from Orange County Hip Hop Group Speach Impediments Featuring 2Mex, Abstract Rude, and Sabac Red. This is the official sophomore release from one of Orange County, California's most prominent hip-hop acts in the past decade. In fact, it helped land them the coveted Orange County Music Award (OCMA) for "Best Hip-Hop" in March of 2013. With well over 400 shows and performances under their belt, a catalog of over 40+ recorded tracks on several indie/underground releases, and the new album releasing nationally this summer, it is safe to say that Speach Impediments are ready to break through to another level.
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Cornell Cambell - New Scroll
Foundation Jamaican vocalist, Cornel Campbell, adds fresh chapter to roots and dub reggae music with New Scroll, the new album for Zion High Productions. The musical explorations of these closing songs are an invitation to reflect on the message while enjoying the music. Indeed, not unlike its original purpose in ancient times, New Scroll combines art and commentary for the ages.
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Various Artists - Gather the Remnant
Re-Release of Hawaii based Reggae Powerhouse Conscious Riddims Records Debut Featuring Midnight, Mykal Rose, Jah Mason, Lutan Fyah and Luciano (Double Disc). Conscious Riddims Debut Album that launched the label into existence. This is a DJ Friendly double disc cd, featuring artists from Hawaii, North and South America, the Virgin Islands and of course Jamaica. The Riddims and Beats were all written, produced and composed by one of Jamaica’s best Bassists - Andrew “Bessie”Campbell at the legendary Tuff Gong Studio. Featuring a legendary cast of musicians: Including Leroy “Hoursemouth” Wallace and Earl “Chinna” Smith.
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Yehjah & Go a Chant - Hurt
New Release from Hawaii based Reggae Powerhouse Conscious Riddims Records featuring Yehjah and Go A Chant. A must listen, Real Roots Music at it finest. Bringing forward the Ancient meditation music as only few bands have accomplished in this time. This Rastafari branch emerges from Barcelona, Spain. Feel the Heavy Vibes as you listen to the latest release from Conscious Riddims Records, a label from the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Echo Bloom - Blue
Lee Zimmerman of NoDepression.com calls 'Blue' "a stirring and soaring series of songs. There’s a reverential quality that sweeps through the acapella opener and continues to grace the eight tracks that follow. Credit this imaginative arranger with ensuring a subtle sound that emphasizes celestial harmonies, thoughtful melodies, a theatrical flair and high ambition. Clearly, originality is Evans’ strong suit, and with Blue he’s made a masterpiece."
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Best Sellers
Cutty Ranks - Full Blast CD PMR#0002 IDC#0499
The highly respected veteran artist gives a gritty take on the reality of living in the urban streets of Jamaica on the title song with accompanying video “Full Blast” with Cutty bringing a strong message of non-violence and justice. Featured artists on the album in collaboration with Cutty include top Reggae names in the business including a pair of Grammy-nominated Jamaican superstars: Beres Hammond with their sweet pairing on “Way To Go,” Luciano “Long Life,” and a combination with the late veteran female American R&B vocalist Gwen Guthrie (of “Ain’t Nuttin Going On But The Rent” fame) on an original song called “My Girl”.
Zion I - ShadowBoxing CD LUR#001 IDC#0506
Hip-Hop group Zion I continue to forge new ground musically on their latest LP Shadowboxing, a beat-heavy hiphop album decidedly grittier than past projects. Always pushing the literal—and figurative—needle forward, the duo, consisting of emcee Zumbi and producer Amp Live, have once again created something experimental and heartfelt. Shadowboxing features guests such as Bassnectar, Collie Buddz, Grouch and Eligh, and Goapele.
Jeremy Spencer - Bend in the Road CD PRLZ#101 IDC#0501
Jeremy Spencer, original member of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Propelz, released a limited edition, double vinyl album for International Record Store Day. Its package packs a “vintage vibe” by way of Jeremy’s handmade touch fusing his artistry as consummate slide guitarist, songwriter, singer, interpreter, and illustrator. His evocative watercolor graces the timeless, gatefold cover recalling enduring albums when records were the sum of their parts and made with consequence. Within is a correspondingly crafted collection of songs coming from the deepest core of his heart. It’s an intimate journey, but one that will connect profoundly and repeatedly with listeners.
Bill Ortiz - Highest Wish CD LAR#0008 IDC#0500
A longstanding member of the Santana band, Bill Ortiz is proud to present his new full-length release titled Highest Wish. A follow up to his “Winter in America” EP released earlier this year, this new album project features conscious emcees such as Casual, The Grouch, Zumbi (Zion I) and K-Maxx, as well as fellow Santana member (and 11 time Grammy® Award Winner) Tony Lindsey, and iconic poet vocalist Linda Tillery, featured on a spoken word performance of Dr. Martin Luther King's Nobel Peace Prize speech. “Carlos has always used music to inspire and bring people together,” explains Ortiz. “I try to follow in that tradition. I’ve been really inspired by some of the Bay Area hip-hop artists like Casual, Zumbi and the Grouch
Junior Toots - A Little Bit of Love CD COF#005 IDC#0472
Following in the tradition of his father, Jamaican born Junior Toots, son of renowned reggae artist Toots Hibbert of the Toots and the Maytals, is readying his debut nationally distributed album A Little Bit of Love. Incorporating Roots-Reggae, Ska, Dancehall, and up-tempo beats, Junior Toots coined his sound “original roots.” Production on A Little Bit of Love is shared by veteran producers Fabian Cooke, Aston Barrett, and Junior Toot’s brother Hopeton Hibbert.
Mickey Hart Band - Mysterium Tremendum CD TSP#0101 IDC#0478
On Mysterium Tremendum, The Mickey Hart Band consists of Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools, Grammy winning percussionist and longtime band mate Sikiru Adepoju, Tony Award winning vocalist Crystal Monee Hall, singer Tim Hockenberry, drummer Ian "Inx" Herman, guitarist Gawain Matthews, and keyboardist / producer, Ben Yonas. Mysterium Tremendum will be released by Hart's own 360° Productions. The album, recorded at Hart's Studio X in Sonoma County, CA, was co-produced by Hart and Ben Yonas. Special guests Steve Kimock, Reed Mathis appear on select tracks as well as long time collaborators, Zakir Hussain, and Giovanni Hidalgo.
Black Sheep - From the Black Pool of Genius CD BRR#001 IDC#0390
This highly anticipated album contains the lyrical mastery fans have come to expect aligned with a handpicked sonic attack of soulful rhythms and classic b-boy beats designed to introduce a new generation of fans to the Hip Hop genius internationally known as Black Sheep. The album also boasts of features including Q-Tip, Dave The Trugoy, Mike Gee, Rhyme Fest, Psycho Les, AZ, Jean Grae, and Rosie Perez.
Legends of Reggae (V/A) - Dub Like an Antelope RHR#001 IDC#0336
Red Hillz Music presents the all-new exclusive album release Dub Like An Antelope - Legends of Reggae Celebrate Phish. This 14-track release is available now worldwide on iTunes stores for download and comes from the same phenomenal producer, Henry K, who also brought you the wildly successful Fire On The Mountain – Reggae Celebrates The Grateful Dead. Henry brings that top quality level of production along with true legends of Reggae music including Toots and The Maytals, Steel Pulse, Bob Andy, and other with a few rising international Reggae stars giving ‘phans’ of Phish and Reggae a lot to celebrate.
Bill Ortiz - Winter in America EP LAR#00006 IDC#0471
A longstanding member of the Santana band, Bill Ortiz is proud to present his new solo EP release Winter In America from his forthcoming album, Highest Wish. A follow up to his debut solo album From Where I Stand, the new project features conscious emcees such as The Grouch, Zumbi (of Zion I) and K-Maxx, as well as fellow Santana member (and 11 time Grammy® Award Winner) Tony Lindsey, and iconic poet/vocalist Linda Tillery, featured with a spoken word performance of Dr. Martin Luther King's Nobel Peace Prize speech.
Bill Ortiz - From Where I Stand CD LAR#0003 IDC#0274
Bill’s sweet full tone, and clear, distinctive and assertive style has made this San Francisco native one of the most in-demand trumpet players on the Bay Area Music Scene, as well as the entire west coast, for the past 25-years. From Where I Stand features 13 original compositions that will appeal to all tastes as the disc is, as Bill states, “a diverse musical journey,” that transcends his unique Neo-Soul and Nu-Jazz styles and Funk influences. Bill Ortiz has been a member of Carlos Santana’s touring band since 2000, landing the gig after performing on the Santana's 1999 smash single Smooth from the multi-Grammy-winning, 30-million selling smash CD, Supernatural.
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