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Manu Li, Ray Wright and Serk — collectively known as California group Warm Brew — are making some serious waves right now. They’re currently pushing their latest single “Let’s Get Paid”; now, the upbeat cut gets a dope new trippy, colorful visual to boot.

The trio also explained the track (which was produced by Sacramento duo Hippie Sabotage):

‘Let’s Get Paid’ is something we’ve lived by for years… It’s like a rallying cry. Getting paid for us is much more than just stackin’ up some money, it’s the achievement of a goal, set out for years ago, by 3 young men who’ve earned everything every step of the way.

Adding to the new clip is another single titled “Full Effect,” which sees Warm Brew connecting with Dom Kennedy for a groovy, infectious collaboration. You can check out both releases below (and pick up your copy via iTunes); fans can expect a new project from Warm Brew sometime before year’s end.

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Cali Trio Warm Brew recently released their Diagnosis project, available here, which the trio referred to as their “introduction to the world.” In addition, it was the project where fans, new and old alike, were going to be creating their diagnosis, or opinion, about the Los Angeles natives, who’ve had a knack for visuals in the past.

A month ago, Warm Brew released their visual for the opening track of their project, “The Mission,” which saw the trio embracing Cali life while a very somber instrumental and flow were playing in the background. Today, they released a music video for another track off the project, “No Time.”

The song, which features artists SiR and Hugh Augustine, sees Warm Brew coasting around in masks, one of which comically resembles a screaming Donald Trump, and eventually situating themselves around a laundromat.

The title of the track holds plenty of weight; their amounting success will very much limit the amount of leisure time the trio has, and as their popularity begins to skyrocket, they won’t have any time for relationships, amongst other things.

The video, linked above, was released August 4th, and the group will no doubt continue to release content as the year goes on.

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40 Ounces. Funk. Ballads about youth.

Ray Wright, Serk Spliff, and Manu Li came together years ago to form Warm Brew, a collaboration of three diverse artists across all facets of personality- from nationality, living condition in the early stages of their life, and flow, the three are puzzle pieces that magically unite and connect to create Hip-Hop. Over the phone, the three sounded very much intertwined mentally with one another- side conversations, laughter, and interesting backstage stories where all three contributed to the narrative was indicative of both their friendship and their youthful energy.

The trio came together for a barrage of questions ranging from “Plan B” careers to odd occurrences after they concluded shows.

RESPECT.:  One of the first things I like to ask artists when they come for an interview is: What are you afraid of?

Serk Spliff: I have an irrational fear of Sharks, but also not fulfilling myself, not using my mental capabilities to my full extent.  

Manu Li: Snakes, and my Dad.

Ray Wright: I think most people mistake nervousness for fear, ya know? But also, I f**king hate heights.

RESPECT.: How well do you think a G-Funk album will do in today’s music world?

Warm Brew: You could do anything nowadays. Whoever is gonna air things on the radio is gonna keep airing things on the radio; whoever wants to hear our stuff is gonna go out and find our stuff. But also, any genre has the capability of failing; it’s just all about blending, it’s about good music. If it’s good, it’s good.

RESPECT.: What’s some of the worst advice you’ve ever gotten?

Warm Brew: “Don’t Make Music.”

RESPECT.: Do you guys have any non-rap influences?

WB: Lotta rock n’ roll, lots of R&B, lots of Soul; we like Radiohead a lot. We all like The Doors, we all like The Red Hot Chili Peppers, we all like No Doubt– they’re tight as f**k.

RESPECT.: Would you say your environment was weighing you down at all?

WB: Everywhere has something that’s pulling you back, know what I mean. People saying you can’t do it, people out to not help you and what not. I feel like [Cali] it’s a great place though, cause we’re all competitive, and when you’re brought up out here you don’t wanna be anywhere else. But also, hardship is universal, regardless of pay scale. You should always be appreciative of what you do have.

RESPECT.: Where would the three of you be if rapping fell completely through? If you guys weren’t rapping, where would you be?

Serk: Filming horror movies.

Manu: I’d still wanna be an entertainer of some form. Stand-up, or maybe like a politician; I just wanna be on camera.

Ray: I used to play sports, so maybe I would try at that. I don’t think I would be anything else other than rapping though. This is what I wanna do.

RESPECT.: What’s the weirdest thing that’s happen to you after a show?

WB: There was this interesting cocktail that was made one time.

RESPECT.: What does the name Diagnosis refer to?

WB: With this project we just tested a lot of new things and experimented. It’s our introduction to the world. We’ve had plenty of projects before on this one but this is the one. When it comes out, people are gonna be creating their diagnosis about us.
You can cop Warm Brew’s latest record, Diagnosis, here on iTunes.

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