Shabazz Palaces
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Biography
Behind the name Shabazz Palaces lies the new project from Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler, known to rap fans for his involvement in the New York trio Digable Planets in the early 1990s. Like a butterfly, the rapper flies from city to city, from project to project. Based in Seattle, he formed Cherrywine, whose psychedelic rap album Bright Black was released in 2003. In 2009, he was reborn as Shabazz Palaces, with musical partner Tendai Maraire. The duo became the first rap name to sign with the Sub Pop label. The album Black Up, released in summer 2011, follows two EPs and some memorable concerts. Still in tandem on collaborations with THEE Satisfaction or Chimurenga Renaissance, the rapper and musician continue the Shabazz Palaces adventure with the album Lese Majesty, released in 2014.
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- An echo from the hosts that profess infinitum
- Money Yoga by Darrius
- Forerunner Foray
- Endeavors for Never (The last time we spoke you said you were not here. Â I saw you though.)
- yeah you
- Are you... Can you... Were you? (Felt)
- Swerve... the reeping of all that is worthwhile (Noir not withstanding)
- Recollections of the wraith
- Eel Dreams
- Fast Learner by Purple Tape Nate
- Dèesse Du Sang
- 30 Clip Extension
- Shine a Light
- Chocolate Souffle
- Fine Ass Hairdresser
- Julian's Dream (Ode to a Bad)
- Parallax
- Welcome to Quazarz
- That's How City Life Goes
- The Neurochem Mixalogue
- Gorgeous Sleeper Cell
- ...Down 155th in the MCM Snorkel - OCnotes 40 Acres and All the Grease Flip
- Atlaantis
- My Dreams Never Sleep by Knife Knights
