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West Coast emcees Pawz One, BLU & Mister CR unite for “Talkin’ Reckless”

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3 weeks ago

April 4, 2025

A West Coast triumvirate of real one’s are targeting rappers “Talkin Reckless” on their new single. Out now via the Below System Records label Los Angeles artists Pawz One, Mister CR and Blu come lyrical over a thick and woozy bass and key laden instrumental (Produced by John Henry). Adding to the Cali vibes is the slightly off-kilter chorus provided by Note The Rydah.

Listen to “Talkin’ Reckless”: https://youtu.be/b3GFOam2WOk?si=JaW2IL3ACsGQk5oX

Each emcee on the track is highly decorated in the game including Blu who has released numerous acclaimed albums with notables including Madlib, Exile and Evidence (Dilated Peoples). Mister CR is a crowd favorite from the legendary Good Life Café (that also spawned the careers of Freestyle Fellowship, Jurassic 5, The Black Eyed Peas & many more) revered for his fast multi-syllabic flow. Pawz One has a prolific catalogue of albums including works with Mykill Miers, Ruste Juxx and tracks with Masta Ace, Ras Kass, Termanology and many others. He has also toured extensively through North America and Europe.

More Info:

https://www.instagram.com/pawz1

https://www.instagram.com/bluherfavcolor

https://www.instagram.com/mister_cr_2021

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Waz-u drops ambient gem ‘Vermillion’ ft. Lilyg

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5 hours ago

April 25, 2025

Don Reed

London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.

Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’

‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.

Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.