If you were a hip hop fan in the 90's, you have a soft spot for any hip hop/jazz hybrid. Richmond, VA's Butcher Brown are the latest in the long history of jazz/hip hop, and if you've loved any other artists in the genre, you're going to be smitten with "Gum In My Mouth." This latest song is a chill, laid back track with vocals up front and the music providing accompanying the vocals perfectly. It's rare to see an artist in hop hop meld vocals with the music so well, but Butcher Brown are hardly your typical hip hop group. According to their bio, they provide "... heady fusion of contemporary hip-hop, ‘70s fusion, ‘60s jazz and funk—even echoes of Southern rock and marching band music show up." That should pique everyone's curiosity, and chances are you're going to love this song. You can listen to "Gum In My Mouth" below. #KingButch, the upcoming album from Butcher Brown, will be out September 18 on Concord Jazz. You can pre-order some pretty sweet bundles here. For more on Butcher Brown, check out their website.
Richmond, VA's Butcher Brown blend hip hop and jazz perfectly. Their latest single, "#KingButch," is going to remind you of some 90's bands that blended jazz and hip hop like Guru and Digable Planets without sounding like a throwback. The single is a chilled out, laid back track that almost hides the edge inside of the song. "#KingButch" is pure hip hop, with a warm, inviting feel to the music. Lyricist Tennishu describes the song: “To me, #KingButch describes the feeling when I walk into Jellowstone (Studios). It has an edge but is very warm and loose. The lyrics came after we laid down the track. We were hanging out, sitting down at the instruments. I wrote the lyrics to capture the vibe of the hang.” You can listen to "#KingButch" below. For more on Butcher Brown, check out their website. Upcoming tour dates (god willing) are below the song.
August 31 – New York City, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club September 01 – New York City, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club September 02 – New York City, NY – Blue Note Jazz Club
