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Damian Marley Talks ‘Distant Relatives’ Africa Artwork Inspiration

Fresh Nerd — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:13:24 +0000

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp88nNLMddU I still think the artwork on my Relatives Abroad project is better LOL....jus playin.... Read more..

The Roots to Release “How I Got Over” on June 22

Fresh Nerd — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:12:54 +0000

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FreshArt: Doze Green x Rakaa x Ritzy Periwinkle “Crown of Thorns”

Fresh Nerd — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:05:31 +0000

Cover art is an original painting by Doze Green called “Lord Enlil”. New Rakaa logo and graphic design of project by Ritzy Periwinkle. Full track listing available here.

The homie Ritzy shot over one of the latest projects she is involved with and it looks pretty fresh if you ask me. Can’t wait to hear the latest offering from the Dilated Peoples member as the production lineup looks pretty sick (!llmind, Alchemist, Evidence to name a few). Be sure to check it out on Decon once it drops.

Also…..head over here to grab Ritzy’s latest offering of a limited print edition in which all profits go to New Orleans Musician’s Clinic. Check it out!

The Story Behind Erykah Badu’s Artwork

Fresh Nerd — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:14:54 +0000

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Ok, nerds….after some research and questioning, I found out who Erykah’s artist is (I know, I’m late) and as well the meaning behind the image. I don’t think I would’ve figured this out on my own. Courtesy of Nalden:

The new album cover depicts an underwater image of Erykah wearing a suit of armor that symbolizes the tough exterior she developed to protect herself from the harsh realities of life. The armor is her old shell and now she’s liberating herself from it by climbing out of her own head so that she can be reborn. Her tuning fork is summoning the vibrations of the universe and the purple-colored tree of life and purple sky represent the 7th Chakra. The Crown Chakra right above her third eye shield, which represents peace, wisdom, and spirituality. The numerical theme of three is symbolized by three moons, three hidden babies, three trees, and three ankhs. Closer inspection reveals that Erykah’s shoulders are surrounded by many of the same objects that filled her abstract afro on the cover of New Amerykah Part One, including handcuffs, a foreclosed home, fast food, cigarettes, broken chains, and a military tank. Here, those items represent refuse and rubble from which new life grows into a vibrant garden of colorful flowers blossoming all around her.
In keeping with the concept of the cover art, New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh taps into Erykah’s emotional side by thematically focusing on romance and relationships. With Part One, Erykah was standing at an apex, looking at what was going on around me politically, socially, and economically. Part Two is all about what’s hovering over Erykah, looking at what’s going on inside.

*Shout to Ritzy and Moon Baker for the tips/info.

Little Brother ‘LeftBack’ Artwork and Track Listing

Fresh Nerd — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:56:21 +0000

Little Brother - LeftBack Offical Track Listing:

1. Curtain Call (Prod. By Khrysis)
2. Table For Two Feat. Jozeemo & Yahzarah (Prod. By Khrysis)
3. Tigallo For Dolo (Prod. By Khrysis)
4. Revenge Feat. Truck North & Median (Prod. By Khrysis)
5. So Cold Feat. Chaundon (Prod. By King Karnov)
6. Second Chances Feat. Bilal & Darien Brockington (Prod. By Denaun Porter)
7. Go Off Go On (Prod. By Khrysis)
8. What We Are Feat. Quiana (Prod. By Young R.J.)
9. After The Party Feat. Carlitta Durand (S1 and Caleb’s Who Shot JR Ewing Remix) (Prod. By S1 and Caleb)
10. Two Step Blues Feat. Darien Brockington (Zo’s Purple Suit With The Matching Gators Remix) (Prod. By Zo!)
11. Get Enough Pt. 2 Feat. Khrysis (Prod. By Khrysis)
12. Before The Night Is Over (Prod. By J.Bizness)
13. 24 Feat. Torae (Prod. By Khrysis)

Tracklist for Sade’s New Album – Feb. 8th, 2010

Fresh Nerd — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:05:14 +0000

01 The Moon And The Sky
02 Soldier Of Love
03 Morning Bird
04 Baby Father
05 Long Hard Road
06 Be That Easy
07 Bring Me Home
08 In Another Time
09 Skin
10 The Safest Place

New Sade Studio Album (10 Years Since Last Release)

Fresh Nerd — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:31:01 +0000

No specifics yet but this is good enough for me as my 3rd wife never fails to deliver quality.

Carter – Legal Trappin (Mixtape) Album Art

Fresh Nerd — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:36:49 +0000

The homie cARTer drops his latest offering with yet another classic album cover. Definitely FreshNerd worthy….if you’re not up on cARTer, he hopped on a song I produced featuring LaNiece McKay and gave me a mean 16 bars. Definitely check out his latest mixtape….cause I said so.

The Making of the BP3 Album Cover

Fresh Nerd — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:28:01 +0000

‘The Used’ Album Art

Fresh Nerd — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:38:31 +0000

How dope is this??? Cover of the new ‘The Used’ album titled “Artwork“….