*Photo taken by Alpha Memphis (IG: @alphamemphisgsf)

With several acclaimed projects under their collective belt, New York rap duo Dirt Disciples have amassed a discography that more than speaks for itself. And whether you’re new to the work of Elmira, NY’s Rome Clientel and Long Island’s DJ Concept, or have been following them from jump, you’ll find plenty to love about their latest effort. Stand For Something is a 10-track compilation that boasts all-new material, previously unreleased joints, and slept-on collaborations from their catalogue.

“Even the joints that were leaked, or were featured on other artist’s releases may not have gotten the play they deserved,” Concept says, pointing to notable slappers like 2014’s “Love Is Love”featuring Chaundon. That track actually holds a special place in the heart of Dirt Disciples, who met years ago through Rome’s work with Chaun.

“When we talked, we realized we had a very similar mindset,” Concept explains. “It was the next logical step to start the group.” That mindset is steeped in a love of all things Hip-Hop, but it’s more than just music to these two. As the DJ/producer points out, one of his favorite cuts on the project is the title track because of its “raw feel” and the fact that “standing up for what you believe in is something I really try to keep in the front of my mind at all times.”

For Rome, he was especially excited about putting together the standout remix to Nas classic “It Ain’t Hard to Tell.” The emcee talks of how impressive it was that Concept made the track his own while remaining true to the original’s feel. “That’s next to impossible to do, and it proves why our chemistry is sonically so great,” Rome adds.

That chemistry is evident no matter which track off Stand For Something ends up being your favorite, and chances are it’ll be difficult to narrow it down to just one. And who knows, by the time you do, the two may have a new project for you to throw on repeat.

In addition to Chaundon, Stand For Something includes guest features from Skyzoo, Rick Gonzalez (f/k/a Realm Reality), DJ Eclipse, and AC on Demand, among others. The ten track LP is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms via Crisis Center Collective, and can be streamed in its entirety right here, courtesy of RESPECT. 

Stream/Download Link: http://smarturl.it/DirtDisciplesSFS

Twitter:
• Dirt Disciples: https://twitter.com/DirtDisciples
• Rome Clientel: https://twitter.com/RomeClientel
• DJ Concept: https://twitter.com/concept1200

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Four years removed from his acclaimed Flight Patterns instrumental tape, DJ Concept returns with a sequel filled with slappers, funk, and laid-back meditations. The lead single “The Looking Glass” falls into that chill, introspective category with guest vocals from his Dirt Disciples teammate, Rome Clientel and singer, B. Marshall.

Marshall actually captures not just the vibe of the track, but Concept’s career in general when he croons on the hook, “My work is never done.” That’s because anyone following the Long Island producer/deejay knows dude must never sleep given his prolific output (do ya Googles). Although, who really wants him to catch any rest when he’s dropping heat like this? The same goes for Clientel, whose first verse is on some real, grown-man sh*t.

In addition to being an ill preview of Flight Patterns 2, the track is head-noddin’ treat for fans of Concept and Clientel’s previous work. With that in mind, if you somehow snoozed on their 2015 release as Dirt Disciples, The Ambition EP, be sure to pick that up after you give “The Looking Glass” the listens it deserves.

“The Looking Glass” is now available for stream courtesy of RESPECT., and as the debut instant-grat download off the iTunes pre-order for Flight Patterns 2, which drops August 18 through all major digital retailers via Crisis Center Collective.

Album Pre-Order Links:
• iTunes: bit.ly/FlightPatterns2
• Amazon: bit.ly/AmazonFlightPatterns2
• Google Play: bit.ly/GooglePlayFP2

01. Demand Attention (Intro)
02. Been Away From Me
03. Indigo Soul
04. The Looking Glass (feat. Rome Clientel & B. Marshall)
05. Something Unique
06. Back Up In It Tho
07. So Effortless (feat. John Jigg$)
08. Here
09. Peep The Essence (feat. REKS)
10. Decisions
11. Cloud Life
12. Appreciate Every Day

Twitter: 
• DJ Concept: https://twitter.com/concept1200
• Rome Clientel: https://twitter.com/RomeClientel
• B. Marshall: https://twitter.com/BLK_RCN

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