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It’s fair to guess that when the Ex started out almost thirty years ago, none of the left leaning punkers involved would have guessed that they’d at some point perform in Ethiopia alongside a solid horn section. They did, though. And now, you benefit.
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There are countless forgotten heroes in and around music. Some of these figures develop cult followings and are eventually granted the deference they deserve. Pedro Bell, though, most likely isn’t even a familiar name to funk aficionados.
Living in Chicago and working various day jobs, Bell led a life separate than what any of his occupations might have hinted at. He’s responsible for countless album covers and concert bills that George Clinton made use of over time. Despite that, Bell has been having financial problems for a great long time. Fortunately, some of his works have hit the gallery scene. The more people that know about not just his tribulations, but his talent and contributions to the culture, the better.
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Numero Group has been releasing unheard and unearthed music for a good long while now. And as the Eccentric Soul series gains popularity with each subsequent release, any thoughtful fan should have guessed that a tour was in the works. It all kicked off in Chicago last weekend, but the tour – co-sponsored by Schlitz (!?) – might be headed your way…
Tuesday Nov 10th – 9:30 Club (Washington D.C.)
Thursday Nov 12th Grand Ballroom, Manhattan Center (NYC)
Friday Nov 13th – Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn, NY)
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Veteran hip-hop artist and legendary emcee Aceyalone, continues to evolve as an artist and inspire those aspiring to be [artists]. Aceyalone has continued to redefine hip-hop’s guidelines throughout his career. His upcoming album; Aceyalone and The Lonely Ones, does much more than redefine the guidelines. It sets a standard for genre appreciation and creativity. Finding inspiration from: Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound, 60’s girl groups, and a collection of raw funk, Aceyalone along with producer Bionik have composed a masterpiece. This album is sure to bring the listener back to a time when music was a pure art form and not an expendable income. Aceyalone and The Lonely Ones is not just an album; it is a collection of essential sounds to create a work of art. And although this album calls upon music styles and rhythms of the past, Aceyalone still kicks some of the freshest lyrics with astounding skill and precision. To those of you who believe that Aceyalone has stepped away from raw hip-hop; think again, Aceyalone will still serve all wack rappers.
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