It is giving West Coast music historical past within the making!
Legendary rapper Ice Dice is again with a bang, dropping “Licensed G’z” alongside San Diego’s Mr. Shadow and west coast staple Kokane. The observe isn’t simply an epic collab, it’s additionally Ice Dice’s first new music partnership in over a decade and his first-ever with a Chicano rap artist.
Mixing old skool with new faculty, Black and Brown, Los Angeles and San Diego, “Licensed G’z” units the tone for Ice Dice’s extremely anticipated sequel album “Man Up.” It’s all about unity, fact, and cultural energy, proving the West Coast is stronger than ever.
The timing of the brand new launch strains up intently with Ice Dice happening his U.S. tour for the primary time in over a decade.
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Mr. Shadow, Kokane, And Ice Dice Be part of Forces With ‘Licensed G’z’ Collab
“Licensed G’z” celebrates unity between the Latin and hip-hop communities and bridges LA and San Diego collectively.
Mr. Shadow has been a powerhouse within the Chicano rap scene for practically 20 years, incomes respect for his gritty lyrics and simple avenue cred. A real San Diego icon, he’s teamed up with West Coast greats like Kokane, Kurupt, Daz Dillinger, Suga Free, and extra.
With greater than 20 albums in each English and Spanish and greater than 100 options underneath his belt, Mr. Shadow stays probably the most prolific and influential Mexican American rappers to this point. And along with his 26thalbum across the bend, Mr. Shadow is way from slowing down.
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‘See You At The High’
“This mission is a press release of unity,” Mr. Shadow mentioned, in accordance with a press launch despatched to The Blast. “It’s San Diego and LA. It’s respect for the tradition and for the streets that raised us.”
Ice Dice added, “See you on the prime.”
Kokane, hailed as probably the most featured recording artist on the earth, is a real pioneer of the G-Funk sound. Like Ice Dice, he received his begin on the iconic Ruthless Data within the ’80s, making their new collab on “Licensed G’z” a full-circle second that unites generations of hip-hop.
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The Music Video Drops Subsequent Week
Followers gained’t have to attend lengthy to see the music video.
The video directed by Jeff Reyes and produced by Oscar Arias, can be launched on Wednesday, Sept. 17, and can give the tune a cinematic visible narrative to amplify the necessary message of respect and unity.
Mr. Shadow posted some teaser video clips on his TikTok web page to get followers hyped for the discharge. The movies have grabbed tons of consideration.
“Making historical past lengthy overdue Good Job Mr. Shadow & Dice,” one viewer shared within the remark part. One other added, “West Coast Legends Shadow Dice n Kokane.” One different wrote, “Westside all day child. Better of the very best all day west coast ice dice you G for this one Mr. shadow LA Raza been ready for this for a very long time. Gracias.”
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Ice Dice Lately Kicked Off First U.S. Tour In Over A Decade
Ice Dice’s U.S. tour kicked off earlier this month on the east coast, along with his subsequent present in Denver, Colorado on September 16. It has been greater than a decade for the reason that iconic rapper has been on tour.
In line with a press release launched by Ice Dice earlier than the tour started, this tour is a “40-year celebration.”
“Fact to Energy is greater than a tour — it’s a 40-year celebration,” he mentioned in a press release, in accordance with NJ.com. “The world wants fact. The folks want energy. And that’s what my music brings. It’s gonna be subsequent stage to go from metropolis to metropolis with a significant manufacturing in contrast to something I’ve ever performed earlier than.”
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New Album ‘Man Up’ Releases Friday
Not solely is Ice Dice entertaining followers on tour, however his new album, “Man Up,” releases on Friday, Sept. 12, and followers are greater than prepared for the brand new music. This album is the sequel to final yr’s “Man Down.”
The lead single on “Man Up” is “Earlier than Hip Hop,” which talks about issues folks used to get into earlier than rap music and the way some blamed that on hip-hop’s content material.
Followers are excited concerning the new music and took to Ice Dice’s Instagram publish to share their ideas.
“Yessss. Dice with MORE music! Can not wait,” one individual shared. One other mentioned, “Again to again with albums!!!” And plenty of others simply left hearth emojis.
