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With their well received collaborative LP Molotov now available, the East Coast/Midwest tag-team of Saga and Thelonious Martin head to the rapper’s stomping grounds of Brooklyn for album’s debut video, “Where We Live (Brooklyn).”

Directed by Surf School’s Infamous Oz, the visuals put the heart of the BK on full display as the rapper-producer video hit up some of their favorite spots. That includes getting a lil’ grimy with the local cats at the legendary Gleason’s Gym and, of course, diggin’ in the crates at Black Gold Records.

Watching these two hit up Brooklyn landmarks together and just kick it, further proves their chemistry, which is on full display throughout the LP. Of course, anyone can hear that chemistry on “Where We Live (Brooklyn),” which boasts Saga doing what he does best (rap with a purpose) over Martin’s ill flip of Ethel Beatty’s classic, “It’s Your Love.”

Molotov , which boasts features from Freddie Gibbs, Fashawn, and Rapper Big Pooh among others, is now available for stream and download through all major digital retailers via Saga 718/EMPIRE. The record is also available on wax, in a limited edition smoke vinyl configuration, through Coalmine Records.

Molotov (Smart URL): http://smarturl.it/MolotovAlbum

Limited Edition Vinyl (Fat Beats): http://bit.ly/MolotovVinyl

Twitter:
• Saga 718: https://twitter.com/Saga718
• Thelonious Martin: https://twitter.com/KingThelonious

Saga Online: 
• Web: www.saga718.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/saga718
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saga718music

Thelonious Martin Online:
• Web: http://www.thelonious.tv
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingthelonious
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonious.martin

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Molotov represents the best elements of its creators, Brooklyn rapper, Saga and Chicago producer, Thelonious Martin. The rhymes are potent and powerful, taking down everyone from cynics to haters, wack emcees, and inner demons. And the instrumentals serve to bring those words to life by way of head-nodding percussion, and slick sample flips.

Because it was crafted by one rapper and one producer, Molotov is especially effective, and have made it clear why their approach works so well, especially as a duo. The 12 tracks move in and out of each other seamlessly, while tackling a variety of sounds and subject matter, all with an effective supporting cast of notable features. Like the one-two punch of the straight-up banger “Karma,” which features a fired-up Freddie Gibbs, and the Fashawn-assisted lead single, “Yesterday.”

“With Molotov, it was about maintaining the level of quality I’m known for,” the producer says, noting that it all started with the two sending tracks back and forth. “As the project was coming along, we started building the proper chemistry to make this special.”

Saga agreed, calling the project’s conception “organic.” It was that unrestrained vibe that he says “allowed me to be free with my thought process, and write for the moment.” As a result, he was able to explore new and intriguing ideas, like how “chaos is the end result of a long process of inner discontent within our own lives.” And you can hear him eloquently rhyme about this subject on “Misunderstood,” his favorite cut on the 12 track LP.

And the music doesn’t stop with Molotov’s release in February. The album will also be available on vinyl in April, courtesy of Coalmine Records. This falls prior to the duo’s departure for Europe, where they will embark on a multi-city tour in promotion for the LP, in late May/early June.

Molotov is now available through all major digital retailers, via Saga 718/EMPIRE, and can be streamed right here in its entirety, courtesy of RESPECT!

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With their highly anticipated collaborative album coming soon, Saga & Thelonious Martin drop their gripping and lyrically rich lead single, “Yesterday,” featuring a compelling guest verse from Fashawn.

The track truly exemplifies why so many heads are eager to hear the duo’s album, Molotov. Musically, you have Martin showcasing his production wizardry by combining slapping percussion with a crazy sample flip. It’s really yet another example of why the Chicago producer is one of the best doing it right now.

And the same goes for Saga, the Brooklyn-based rapper whose career continues to blossom. With that in mind, there’s extra potency to his rhymes on “Yesterday,” a track that dives deep into growth—both as an artist and as a man. Whereas he digs into the former with his book-ending verses, Fashawn passionately raps about being a young father who finds truth and power in his role as a parent. It makes for a truly engaging listen, and one that’ll leave you wishing Molotov was dropping tomorrow.

“Yesterday” can now be streamed right here courtesy of RESPECT., and is available for download as the first instant grat track off the iTunes pre-order for Molotov, which drops February 17 through all major digital retailers via Saga 718/EMPIRE. The album will be released on vinyl early 2nd quarter through Coalmine Records, just in time for the duo’s European tour.

Pre-Order Molotov (Smart URL): http://smarturl.it/MolotovAlbum

Tracklist: 
01. Intro
02. Mongolian Cashmere
03. Yesterday (feat. Fashawn)
04. Misunderstood
05. Karma (feat. Freddie Gibbs)
06. Where We Live (Brooklyn)
07. Out There
08. Never Mind (feat. The Mind)
09. Not Today
10. All I Know (feat. Rapper Big Pooh)
11. They Don’t Know
12. Outro

Twitter:
• Saga 718: https://twitter.com/Saga718
• Thelonious Martin: https://twitter.com/KingThelonious
• Fashawn: https://twitter.com/fashawn

Saga Online: 
• Web: www.saga718.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/saga718
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saga718music

Thelonious Martin Online:
• Web: http://www.thelonious.tv
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingthelonious
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonious.martin

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K.eYe.D shows many layers on ‘AsTheWorldTurns.’ VA’s K.eYe.D has kept a fairly enigmatic and low key presence while dropping works that are seemingly on the forefront of originality. Produced by frequent collaborator Thelonious Martin, ‘As The World Turns’ is visually captivating. Documenting the true beauty of Chicago’s skyline, (via ariel shots) a Bulls game, and drowned out, trippy studio sessions bring to life a record that is original all in itself. From the opening scene which depicts the style of child-like interactions from an intense game of Call Of Duty, to getting imaginatively lost in the late night, smoke filled environment of studio life, ‘ATWT’ gives a face to a lyricist whose words create an array of emotions and chronicles the journey of venturing beyond your limits for the sake of art. “I got my Jordan’s and I stash the eighth inside em’/Minor problem welcome to my insane asylum.” acts merely as a taste of K.eYe.D’s deft wordplay and speaks to the mentality of youthful discovery. An obvious homage to Chi-Town culture and an everyday look at K.eYe.D out of his environment but in his comfort zone, ‘As The World Turns’ strengthens the bond and chemistry between he and Thelonious and puts a stamp on not only the quality of his sound, but his creative direction as well. K.eYe.D’s ‘As The World Turns’ embodies what it means to be a young creative looking for answers of existence and circumstance. This video is about conceiving your journey and being able to live, and subsequently risk for passion. (Insert globe emoji)

Check out ‘Through The Madness’ Feat. Keith Ape, K.eYe.D, Okasian, and Mvtia (Prod. By Jedi P) – HERE

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Check out the MMG rapper spit about his love for classic cars in “Glass Garage” below:

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Virginia’s K.eYe.D puts down the mic and jumps behind the boards on “Villainous Bliss.” The 12-track instrumental EP grabs from all areas of music, from trance-like ambience to space-age keys that feel like Space Invaders theme music, (“passthesticks”) “Villainous Bliss” not only stretches creative bounds, but acts as a medium between musical reality and a sonic dreamworld. While the imagery of K.eYe.D in an ominous lair, diabolically tapping his fingers together with a cat on his lap may be a bit far fetched, VB introduces a whole new side to his creativity. (Psychedelics not included)

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