With a heavenly chorus melody paired with honest raps about the trails of love, Stro Elliot inspires his fellow PLAYlist producer Daniel Crawford to lend even more good vibes and Soul into the mix. Enjoy the DShon remixes of "Virginia Wolf", a song from Stro's self titled LP 2016 which draws upon the heartache from relationships lyrically but also draws from the happiness of relationships in the musical mood which Daniel brings.
"Stro Elliot is an incredible producer and performer. Plain and simple. His productions mold the past and the present into futuristic soul splashed gems that turn heads whenever they are heard. His ability to breathe new life into already classic records is one of the reasons he is one of the most respected producers of the day.
Stro has had a hell of a year. Whether it was the multiple Boiler Room sets, the Beats1/Soulection radio show, producing for Phonte and Eric Roberson, working with the Roots on their upcoming album, and performing with the Wu-Tang Clan at the Roots Picnic in NYC, to being featured on the highly acclaimed HAMILTON mixtape, smashing Mass Appeal’s RHYTHM ROULETTE, and turning the heads of some of the illest minds in music at Jazzy Jeff’s Playlist Retreat, Stro Elliot had best be on your radar now if he wasn’t already.
Stro is NOT NEW TO THIS. In fact, some of the beats on this album are damn near 10 years old. And those 10 damn near 10 year old beats kick most
of 2016’s contemporary hip hop in the ass. Producing heat for his group The Procussions for years, among others, this album finds Stro taking his sound on the road, literally and figuratively. December 16th marks the release date for Stro Elliot’s debut LP, brought to you by STREET CORNER MUSIC. It’s been a long time coming. That time is now.
From “The Summer Love Song”, where he beats the shit out of Kool and the Gang’s perrenial classic “Summer Madness”, to the absolutely ridiculous flip of “Soul II Stro”, to “Virginia Wolf”, where he sings about relationship woes, it’s all flawless. Street Corner Music is proud to present the debut LP from one of the best to do it." - Street Corner Music
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"The Playlist Challenge is a marquee event of the annual Playlist Retreat. Every year, artists are tasked with working together to make music in the most unconventional ways. This year’s challenge: 80 artists, randomly assigned to 18 teams, have 24 hours to create their best song using a hidden flash drive of mystery content. Armed with instruments, equipment and one clue, each team scours the Playlist Retreat campgrounds in search of their flash drive of sounds before embarking on a session like no other. When it comes how music is made, The Playlist Challenge aims to disrupt the status quo. Check out what happens when teams of veteran artists, up-and-comers, acquaintances and perfect strangers come together, revealing the true meaning of Inspiration, Motivation and Collaboration."
This upload features tracks from Mark De Clive Lowe | Grandtheft | Raheem Devaughn, 14KT | Young Guru | Maimouna | KON, Stro Elliot | DJ Babu | Vikter Duplaix, Mxxwll | Mike Nyce | Rhymefest | Melo-D, Ivan Barias | DJ Excel | Tom-Thugli | Just Dizle and more.
"After hearing a few bars of a particular arrangement, Eric Roberson was inspired to write. The first words uttered: Mr. Officer, can you spare some change? If they say art imitates life. Then Mr. Officer, by Jeff n Fess, feat. Eric Roberson, is art’s response to life. "Some people march, some people protest; we make music," says DJ Jazzy Jeff of the motivation behind releasing Mr. Officer.
Increasing reports of police brutality and deaths of unarmed Black men at the hands of law enforcement led to this musical expression of hurt, anger and frustration. Mr. Officer is produced by The Playlist A-Team, comprised of DJ Jazzy Jeff, Stro Elliot, Daniel Crawford, Steve McKie, Kaidi Tatham and Eric Lau. This ensemble of gifted musicians worked together to create a sound that uncomplicated, yet moving. Lyricists Eric Roberson and Rhymefest shine light this complex and emotional issue with heartfelt simplicity."
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