Also known as one-half of the Cella Dwellas, the BK spitter has launched his campaign in support of his highly anticipated solo debut, Portals. And in doing so, he’s taking listeners and now viewers to another dimension with “The Mystic” video, which is produced by IDE, who also co-directed the video with Jise One of The Arsonists fame.

Together, IDE and Jise, along with special effects editor, Kenneth Shumaker of TimeBomb Pics, embrace the otherworldly vibes emanating from the track, while showcasing U.G. in his element—rapping his ass off wherever and whenever. They also enlisted a slew of like-minded individuals, such as Swave Sevah, Poison Pen, Dro Pesci, and IDE himself, who all make an appearance. The result is a viewing experience that’s both mind-bending but also very straight-up Hip-Hop, and that’s exactly what makes it so effective.

Check out the visuals above courtesy of RESPECT., and then head over to iTunes and pre-order U.G.’s long awaited debut, Portals, which drops Oct. 21 via Creative Juices Music. If you’d like to own the album in the physical form, head over to CreativeJuicesMusic.com, where you could also pre-order the ‘Portals Package Deal’ which includes the CD, Bonus CD (album instrumentals and four non album tracks), cassette tape, t-shirt, stickers, and a signed poster, all for just $45.

AlbumPre-Order:
• iTunes: bit.ly/iTunesPortals
• Package Deal: http://bit.ly/PortalsPackageDeal
Press Release: http://bit.ly/PortalsPressRelease

Twitter:
• U.G.: https://twitter.com/therealug
• IDE: https://twitter.com/IDE1043
• Creative Juices Music: https://twitter.com/CJMHipHop

Creative Juices Music:
• Website: http://creativejuicesmusic.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cjmhiphop
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjmhiphop

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After years of work and several delays, Brooklyn rapper U.G. (of the acclaimed duo, Cella Dwellas) is ready to drop his debut solo album, Portals. But before the full project arrives, he’s delivered a mission statement of sorts with the lead single, “The Mystic” which will please longtime fans, and introduce newcomers to one of rap’s most unique voices.

U.G.’s distinct approach to his artform is heard almost immediately, as the beat supplied by IDE creeps and looms beneath his vocals. The BK spitter attacks it with precision and prowess like only he can: “Listen/ I bang my chest like a bongo/ Congo/ Push rocks like Rondo/ Arms throw/ Combos/ F*ck up your whole ensemble.” And when he gets to the hook to proclaim, “My sh*t sound like nothin’ else you ever heard,” it’s pretty much impossible to disagree.

Given that it’s been a minute since we’ve heard from the Cella Dwellas, it’s safe to say that Portals is not just long overdue, but also one of the more anticipated projects of the year. We know you’ll agree once you get to hear it yourself when it drops in October.

“The Mystic” is now available for stream courtesy of RESPECT., and can be downloaded off the iTunes pre-order link for Portals, as the project’s debut instant-grat track. Portals, which includes guest features from the likes of Celph Titled, Mista Sinista, Life Long, Necro and more, hits all major digital retailers and streaming outlets on October 21, via Creative Juices Music.

iTunes Pre-Order: bit.ly/iTunesPortals

Tracklist: 
01. Intro (The Material World)
02. The Mystic (feat. Mista Sinista)
03. Broken Vessel (feat. DJ White Shadow)
04. Super Gods (feat. DJ White Shadow)
05. You Already Snow (feat. Celph Titled)
06. Megatron
07. Might & Magic
08. Interlude
09. Mind Right
10. Light Years (feat. Life Long)
11. Portals (feat. Mista Sinista)
12. Mosh To This (feat. Necro)
13. Ready For War (feat. Mista Sinista)
14. The Portals Closing
*All tracks produced by IDE

Twitter:
• U.G.: https://twitter.com/therealug
• IDE: https://twitter.com/IDE1043
• Creative Juices Music: https://twitter.com/CJMHipHop

Creative Juices Music:
• Website: http://creativejuicesmusic.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cjmhiphop
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjmhiphop

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