Ill Scholars, by Ill Scholars

Ill Scholars

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Jelger de Verzwelger Cosmic contemplation on the beautiful sonic textures of Madreck. Sounds like a throwback to another era, and i mean that as a compliment. There's lot's to decipher from the cryptic and densely woven lyrics, yet the music can blend in the background too. It's up to you how to approach it. Favorite track: Daryl.

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markmcauley1 (Strictly Hip-Hop Spot) One of the most unsung Hip-Hop albums of 2020, true throwback sound Favorite track: M.Y. Mind (feat. YagoMeans).

Truly Ill. A true work of art and representation of real hip hop as well as what the soul needs. Can't wait for more! Favorite track: Move Mountains (feat. YagoMeans).

Megan B One of those rare albums that’s amazing from start to finish on the first listen. The production is ridiculous! This will be in heavy rotation.

DitisWouter This whole album (beats, lyrics, the clever and intelligent sampling, even the art work) is awesome and underrated af. :-) Thank you Ill Scholars! Favorite track: Ill Scholars.

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12" vinyl version of Ill Scholars self titled debut album. Pressed on custom swirl purple vinyl.

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1.	Intro (The Descent) 00:49		buy track
2.	2 Know U 02:14		buy track
3.	Daryl 02:24		buy track
4.	Bohemian Groove 03:02		buy track
5.	M.Y. Mind (feat. YagoMeans) 02:38	info	buy track
6.	The Kraken 02:40		buy track
7.	Magic 02:37		buy track
8.	Ill Scholars 02:46		buy track
9.	Dreams from the Deep 02:12		buy track
10.	Move Mountains (feat. YagoMeans) 02:21	info	buy track
11.	Effervescence 03:09		buy track
12.	7th House (feat. YagoMeans) 02:34	info	buy track
13.	Tralfamadore 03:24		buy track
14.	Letters from Sulaco (feat. YagoMeans) 02:14	info	buy track
15.	Cloak and Dagger 02:01		buy track

about

MC Mattic and producer Madwreck, two-thirds of the long disbanded The Others, reunite as Ill Scholars, their latest venture into tried and true hip-hop. The North Carolina natives come with an extensive pedigree in the business; Mattic (now based in France), having worked with many musical luminaries around the world, and Madwreck, a much sought-after producer, building his brand as one-half of The Dirty Art Club and putting his signature sound on various artists’ projects. Their work together on this self-titled debut proves a stylistic accomplishment, combining a healthy influence of jazz and funk with crisp boom-bap grooves.

Mattic’s nimble flow is the product of book-smart knowledge and clever pop-culture references. His rhymes compliment beautifully the production tuned by Madwreck’s dexterous hand and together they create some of the most intelligent hip-hop to hit the speakers in a long time.

The album’s first single, “Magic”, proposes a revival of the golden-age hip-hop duo, channeling such fine examples like Pete Rock & C.L Smooth and Eric B. & Rakim. Numbers like the title-track demonstrate Madwreck’s ingenious design of playing with convention yet finding new ways to open up the rhythms to allow some truly inventive ideas into the production. And the imaginative use of samples, as on the choral-soaked “Move Mountains” (feat. YagoMeans), puts the duo a good mile ahead of the contending packs. There is enough electricity in these numbers to juice a thousand boomboxes. Mattic’s rhymes, meanwhile, flutter and bang about in the mix with his usual swagger, keeping the vibes locked with the grit and luster of true soul.

These here, then, are 15 cuts to remind you how hip-hop sounds when it’s done right – and when it’s done by some of the best in the game.

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released October 23, 2020

Produced by Madwreck
Written by Mattic
Additional production elements by Mattic
Tracks 5, 10, 12, 14, co-written by YagoMeans
Tracks 3, 14, cuts by Blanka
Mix & mastered by Julien Depardieu

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MC Mattic and producer Madwreck, two-thirds of the long disbanded The Others, reunite as Ill Scholars, their latest venture into tried and true hip-hop.

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