Edito de Lounge Rap Music vol.1Hip-hop music has evolved tremendously since its birth in the late 70 s. From Break beats to crunk music it s taken on many faces throughout the years. Lounge Rap is this new face. Lounge Rap music is an eclectic variety of music fused with a hip-hop foundation that brings the listener funky horns, a hard-hitting rhythm section, and a party rockin Rapper. It s unsampled music played on real instruments that is sophisticated, yet danceable. The band that is bringing this cutting edge sound is The Lifted Crew. Lifted, a seven-piece group has been developing the sound Lounge Rap since 2001. This music transcends what we call hip-hop today because it is a combination of each member s own musical background. Along with their unique music is positive and thought-provoking lyrics brought to you by MC Atlas. He touches on a wide spectrum of topics; from the hardships of reality to enjoying what life has to offer, he covers all the bases. Lifted became a band in Boston, where they all went to Berklee College of Music, and currently reside in New York City. While in New York City, members of Lifted have formed a production company called On the Couch. OCP are the ones responsible for booking, promoting, and managing The Lifted Crew s operations. On the Couch produced the band s debut album Lounge Rap Music vol. I . This full length CD offers 16 original songs that is sure to satisfy the consumer. For more information, go to www.loungerap.com. Lire la suite