Scion Audio Visual Latest Vinyl Installment Print
Written by Robert ID3378   
Thursday, 01 March 2007 00:19

Scion A/V's latest vinyl installment comes from revivalist funk group Connie Price and The Keystones who revisit the classic Big Daddy Kane track for "Give a Demonstration" Part 2 - complete with new vocals from hip hop notable Big Daddy Kane himself and horn arrangements by Todd Simon. Check the B-side for "International Hustler."

 

Connie Price & The Keystones began as a recording project for Stones Throw's Now-Again label involving Dan Ubick (Breakestra, Madlib's Sound Directions) and Todd M. Simon (Macy Gray, Antibalas, El Michels Affair). Combining elements of soul, afrobeat, dub reggae, late ''60's / early ''70's film scores, and psychedelic rock & jazz into a soundtrack for the best film you''ve never seen.

 

Dan and Todd have worked with everyone from Big Daddy Kane, Quantic Soul Orchestra, Percee P and Madlib to DJ Greyboy, Aloe Blacc and Thievery Corporation. Connie Price & The Keystones are currently in the studio recording brand new material for a 2007 release on Ubiquity Records featuring a slew of talented MC's and instrumentalists.

 

The packaging of the vinyl features original artwork illustration by acclaimed Los Angeles artist; Kofie.

Listen to all the 12" tracks via this playlist at Imeem: HERE

 

For more information about Scion A/V visit:

http://scion.com/culture/music or

http://scion.com/SAV