Shapeshifters by State Of The Artist
"The latest project from Seattle group State Of The Artist is the 'Shapeshifters' mixtape. A 15-track project with contributions from the group's three MC's Parker, Young TH, and Hyphen8d, and production from Fresh Ill Junkie, DJ Will Scott, the Skiii Team, and the group's own MC/Producer, Parker. The release is set for July 28th 2009, after which the group plans shows in Seattle, and in California as the summer comes to a close. The project is a collection of feel-good music, a sound compared to Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Digable Planets, Slum Village, etc. Six of the songs feature original production, and the rest is a collection of borrowed beats put together to create a uniform feel and vibe. You can find out more and view their EPK at www.sotaboys.com."
Tracklist
| 1. | Shapeshifters | 3:18 |
| 2. | In The Town | 2:39 |
| 3. | Testify [prod. Parker] | 3:37 |
| 4. | Real Hot [prod. DJ Will Scott] | 4:11 |
| 5. | No Darkness [prod. Fresh Ill Junkie] | 3:56 |
| 6. | Cuttin' Up | 4:34 |
| 7. | I Try ft. Brooklyn [prod. Skiii Team] | 4:12 |
| 8. | The Whole Shebang | 4:24 |
| 9. | Phantom 8's ft. DJ Swervewon | 2:36 |
| 10. | Interlude | 0:50 |
| 11. | We Go [prod. Parker] | 3:54 |
| 12. | Yeah, Yeah, Yeah | 4:45 |
| 13. | Rockin' It | 4:40 |
| 14. | This Cigarette [remix] | 3:28 |
| 15. | Rain Drop ft. DJ Swervewon | 5:57 |
Credits
Executive Producers: Parker Reddington, Thaddeus Turner. Recorded and Mixed by Parker Reddington. Asst. Mix Engineer: Adam Wideman. Mastered by Adam Wideman at The Pharmacy (Seattle).
License
CC BY-NC-ND 3.0. See the Creative Commons website for details.
Seattle rap group State Of The Artist is comprised of three MC’s from the West, North, and South ends of the city—and have gained a significant buzz since they started in 2009. The group’s strong array of production and memorable approach to lyricism has helped define the new age direction Hip-Hop is taking—and it will continue to set them apart from others as they continue to progress.