Well known west coast rap artist Scipio (Sip-eeo) - aka The Lost Angel, who co-wrote hip-hop diva Trina's 2005 single "Here We Go" featuring Kelly Rowland with Teedra Moses, releases his mix tape (album) titled ‘Angel Dust’ this month.

‘Angel Dust’ includes tacks such as "Street Dreams (Dear Governor)" the street favorite featuring Chevy Jones wherein Scipio decided to voice his opinion on the controversy surrounding Stan “Tookie” Williams’ quest for clemency before Williams was executed by lethal injection this past December. Because of its prolific message, legendary west coast gangsta rapper Snoop Dogg personally put a call in to Scipio offering accolades and appreciation for "Street Dreams (Dear Governor)." The Source magazine (hip-hop’s bible) also recognized Scipio for this song in its February 2006 issue.

Pharrell Williams dubbed Scipio “The Last of the Greats.” He has toured, recorded and performed with the likes of such hip-hop and rap greats Xzibit, Game, Rodney O and Joe Cooley to name a few.

‘Angel Dust’ also includes “Still in the Hood,” the rendition of “Everlasting Bass,” a Hip-Hop staple, featuring the original artists Rodney O and Joe Cooley. The song is getting good airplay, thanks, in part to Los Angeles’ Power 106 and DJ Felli Fel who has helped it make an impact in the #2 Market.

“Black Heroes” is a track paying homage to Cathay Williams, who was the only female Buffalo Soldier, Rosa Parks and other great Black women and men.

We have to raise our consciousness to stay in the fight. And when our backs are against the wall, we have to be able to summon the spirits of these great heroes.”

Why ‘Angel Dust’ as the title of this release?

(Because) “We are all Lost Angels. All sinners saved by God’s grace. The rest is open to your interpretation” says Scipio.

Visit Scipio his My Space at http://www.myspace.com/thelostangel for more information.