Founded in Boston, MA. in 1996, Brick Records has grown into an internationally known and acclaimed indie hip-hop label. While many indie labels have fallen – Brick has stood the tests of time and continues to persevere, break new ground, and release relevant material from both new and established artists.
Never will this be more evident than on July 27th when Brick will celebrate their 100th release- Moe Pope’s stellar solo LP Life After God. Brick remains true to form with this one as they continue to put out some of the best independent hip-hop around. From God Complex (Brick’s 1st release) to 7L & Esoteric, The East Coast Avengers to Statik Selektah and underground legends MF Doom, MF Grimm and Mr Lif, Brick boasts a discography to rival any indie label out there.
BRK100 couldn’t be a better release to celebrate what Brick is all about. Moe Pope and producer Rain have teamed up to make an instant underground classic. Produced almost entirely (Headnodic does supply the last beat) by upstart beatsmith Rain (who has laid tracks for Masta Ace, REKS, Blacastan, Day Laborers and others), Life After God is what contemporary hip-hop should sound like; not scared to take chances sonically but with it’s roots firmly planted in traditional Boom Bap and Rock. Moe’s at the top of his game effortlessly floating over Rain’s beats with his smooth, conscious flow. The duo enlists the vocals of fellow Beantown legends Edo. G and REKS, Punk crooner Chris Talkin and live instrumentation from Crown City Rockers alums. The result is an incredibly complete and sonically compelling album. In an age dominated by iTunes singles and MP3s players Life After God is a true album. Put it in, press play and enjoy.
Grab the hot single “Rock Me I” here while you wait for Life After Death to drop:
Moe Pope
“Rock Me I” (mp3)
from “Life After God”
(Brick Records)
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Statik Selektah
“Critically Acclaimed (feat. Lil Fame of M.O.P., Saigon, Sean Price) [Radio]“ (mp3)
from “Critically Acclaimed b/w The Thrill Is Gone”
(Brick Records)
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Blacastan
“The Life of a Tape” (mp3)
from “The Dice Life / 3010″
(Brick Records)
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East Coast Avengers
“Kill Bill O’Reilly” (mp3)
from “Kill Bill O’Reilly – Let It Knock”
(Brick Records)
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Mantis
“What? (feat. Justis)” (mp3)
from “Still Life”
(Brick Records)
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Singapore Kane
“Mollywhopped (feat. Big Shug)” (mp3)
from “Living Militant”
(Brick Records)
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