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Little Brother in Chicago 5/19/2010!! ‘Left Back’ Tour

Little Brother in Chicago 5/19/2010. Left Back Album Tour

We’re proud to announce LITTLE BROTHER live WEDNESDAY MAY 19th 2010 at DOUBLE DOOR in Chicago!  It’ll be a legendary, yet bitter-sweet affair as they tour on the heels of LEFTBACK, the duo’s proclaimed last album together.

Press inquiries please contact:
Nigel Ridgeway trew@groundliftmedia.com

Tuesday April 13 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Forming in 2001 in Durham, North Carolina, LITTLE BROTHER is the pair of emcees Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh and , first appearing on the hip-hop scene with their 2003 ABB Records release, The Listening.  The album immediately struck a chord with the rap community, garnering praise from the likes of Pete Rock and The Roots, as well as catching the ears of Jay-Z, who recruited producer 9th Wonder for some production work of his own.
The Minstrel Show LP followed as a darkly humorous album that is equal parts soul and satire, presenting a fictional television network, UBN (U Black N*****s).  As emcee Phonte explains, “As rappers, we have to take responsibility for what we say…If not, we’re doing essentially what minstrel shows did: perpetuating negative images and reinforcing those negative stereotypes.”  The second album was highly acclaimed by both critics and fans as both a bold statement on the current hip hop climate, and also as a masterpiece catapulting Little Brother into underground prominence.
After inner strife which usually follows success that shines as brightly as Little Brother’s, the long-awaited final album is here.  The laid-back yet infectious first single off the album, “Curtain Call,” says it all.  Phonte explains why the long wait, “I didn’t want our last record to be a bunch of second-rate material, I wanted to walk away from Little Brother knowing that I gave our fans all that I had to give, and said everything I wanted to say. With LeftBack, I’ve done that.”

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1773 Perform w/ Blu, Exile, Tanya Morgan. Sub-T (Chicago)

1773 have been a part of every Blu concert here in Chicago for the past 2 years, and this weekend at the 2nd installment of the ‘Bring That Beat Back’ concert series was no different.

Although they were technically only hosts, the duo had the opportunity to rock a new track from their upcoming album titled Greenlight Go! The song, “Makin’ Moves” is produced by Tall Black Guy and features MC/Producer 14kt of the Athletic Mic League (on wax, not at this show unfortunately!).  Sherron Shabbazz, the Hip Hop Examiner over at examiner.com, captured the fellas as they injected their energy into an already buzzing sellout crowd at one of Chicago’s premier live music venues, Subterranean.  Check out the video above for more…

Blu, Exile, Tanya Morgan @ BTTB v2. Photos & Video

This past Saturday, Blu, Exile, & Tanya Morgan rolled through Chicago’s Subterranean and torn it down in front of a sell out crowd.  If you missed the concert @ Subterranean OR the in-store @ Jugrnaut, check out the massive photoset and video by ROPER!

DJ RTC of Ruby Hornet filled in last minute as Tanya Morgan’s DJ and 1773, although only hosting, had a chance to perform their track “Makin’ Moves feat. 14kt” from their upcoming album Greenlight Go! produced entirely by Tall Black Guy. We’ll be back for the 3nd installment of ‘Bring That Beat Back’ mid-Summer with another incredible lineup!!

Pics and video after the jump…

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Download BTTB v2 Compilation Album FREE!

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A selection of music from artists performing at the upcoming ‘Bring That Beat Back v2‘ concert featuring Blu, Exile, Tanya Morgan, Donwill, Eulorhythmics, Adad, Il.Subliminal, Tomorrow Kings, & 1773.

Immediate download of 13-track album in your choice of formats via Bandcamp located below. Enjoy! and be sure to get your BTTB v2 presales now @ subt.net

Bring That Beat Back v2 feat. Blu/Exile, Tanya Morgan

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‘BRING THAT BEAT BACK’ v.2
Feat.: Blu & Exile, Tanya Morgan, Eulorhythmics (album listening party), Il Subliminal. DJs Tone B., Trew, Sean Doe, & RTC. Hosted by 1773, Ms. Chicago.

Saturday March 6th, 2010
Subterranean 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL
17+, $10 presale / $12 door (www.subt.net)

The seminal Chicago Hip Hop label and artist collective All Natural Inc. & the Marketing /Event Production firms Ground Lift Media & Cold Grum Productions have joined forces to present the 2nd installment of the event series entitled ‘Bring That Beat Back.’ The launch event (Nov ‘09) featured live performances by Guilty Simpson, Black Spade and Rita J, a producer showcase and a host of supporting DJ sets.

Bring That Beat Back returns on Saturday, March 6th with performances from L.A.’s Blu & Exile, Brooklyn/Cincinnati’s Tanya Morgan, Chicago’s own Il Subliminal (of Tomorrow Kings), and Eulorhythmics, who will be previewing their new album Green St. and Avers Ave.

Hosted by 1773 and Ms. Chicago, the night will also feature DJ sets by Tone B., Trew, Sean Doe, & RTC.

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Me & You: Valentine’s Day w/ 1773, Wes Restless

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Feat.: 1773, Wes Restless (Vocal set.) DJs Trew Romance, Moral One & Only, Manny ‘Love’ Muscles.

Sunday February
14th, 2010 @ Lokal 1904 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL

9pm-2am, 21+, No Cover

Beauty lies beyond the search… Ground Lift Media and Arthur Banks (of Jugrnaut Chicago) are excited to entice you with an intimate single/video release party for the Chicago-based trio 1773’s newest song entitled ‘That One.’ Featuring performances by 1773, a solo vocal set by Wes Restless, and love song-centric DJ sets by Moral One, TREW, & Manny Muscles (Jugrnaut).

“By looking at our group’s name, it’s obvious we have an affinity for Chicago. We always try to move people’s bodies with our music, but this event allows us to interact with Chicagoans on a personal level,” states Just Jay. “Although we may still tell you to wave your hands in the air [laughs].”

As an event, Me & You evokes the more passionate side of Hip-Hop & Soul as filtered through a perspective which is distinctly 1773 – at all times representing Logan Square/Humboldt Park, ‘feel good’ music, and eclectic urban fashion. Within the intimate confines of LOkal on Valentine’s Day, 1773 unveils their new album’s lead single ‘That One’ which finds MCs Wisdm O.N.E. & Just Jay contemplating their ideal mates. However, “the search is only part of the beauty, when you find out someone’s passions, goals, and quirks… that’s the realness,” explains Wisdm O.N.E.. In addition, the group performs a short selection of their ‘romantic’ tracks, and vocalist Wes Restless (The Jordan Years) takes the stage for acapella renditions of his most recent ballads.

1773 Mini-Bio:

Multitasking as MCs, singers, producers, & instrumentalists, 1773 [Pronounced Seventeen Seventy-Three] originated in 2004 as an occasional venture between Just J & Moral One (respectively, lead MC and drummer of the live Hip-Hop band Berto Ramon) and their longtime friend Wisdm O.N.E.. But in two short years the group evolved into a full-fledged endeavor and a highly regarded live performance act who has shared stages with Wiz Khalifa, Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, Pigeon John, L.A. Symphony, SoulStice, Tanya Morgan, Ohmega Watts, Othello, Braille, Blu & Exile.

2010 finds the trio nearing completion on their next album titled Greenlight Go produced completely by Tall Black Guy and featuring guest performances by Von Pea (of the critically acclaimed group Tanya Morgan), 14KT (Buff1, Athletic Mic League), and singer Ragen Fykes. Release date: October 2010.

Video: 1773 performs @ Wiz Khalifa Concert (Chicago)

On a bitter cold December evening waaay back in 2009, 1773 rocked the stage alongside up-and-coming Pittsburgh MC Wiz Khalifa for his Deal or No Deal Release Party/Tour.  Uncle El over at fordafresh.blogspot.com captured the fellas as they warmed up (in all senses of the word) the sell out crowd at one of Chicago’s premier live music venues, Subterranean.  Check out the video below…

1773 Perform “It’s On Again” Live @ Sub T/Wiz Khalifa Release from DeeJay Uncl El on Vimeo.

Free Download! 1773 – ‘That One’ mp3 single

1773 unveils their new album’s lead single ‘That One’ which finds MCs Wisdm O.N.E. & Just Jay contemplating their ideal mates. However, “the search is only part of the beauty, when you find out someone’s passions, goals, and quirks… that’s the realness,” explains Wisdm O.N.E..

Check it out via Bandcamp, FREE download is only a couple clicks away!!

<a href="http://1773live.bandcamp.com/track/1773-that-one-prod-by-tall-black-guy" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/1773live.bandcamp.com');">1773 &#8211; That One (prod. by: Tall Black Guy) by 1773</a>

1773 – ‘That One’ Video (courtesy of Cam Be)

1773 has returned from the new, ready to pick up the pace for ‘10! The homie Cam Be hooked us up with a fresh (you’ll understand those italics in a second) video for the track ‘That One’ from our upcoming album titled Greenlight Go produced entirely by Tall Black Guy (80s Babies, Pathfinders). Featuring guest performances by Von Pea (of the critically acclaimed group Tanya Morgan), 14KT (Buff1, Athletic Mic League), and singer Ragen Fykes.

1773 – That One from Cam Be on Vimeo.

1773 Opens for Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Deal or No Deal’ Tour

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Sunday December 20th:

Sang presents
The Deal or No Deal Record release party

with:
Wiz Khalifa, Dave Coresh, Tha Basix, & 1773

djs Intel & Trentino

Subterranean
2011 w North ave
doors 9pm show 10pm
$13 advanced $15 door
Ticketweb.com
18+

1773 – “That One” Video. Behind the Scenes.

1773 wrapped up shooting for the “That One” video this weekend. The song will appear on their upcoming album which is produced completely by Red Bull Big Tune Winner and Chicago’s own, Tall Black GuyCam Be hit us with a few behind the scenes shots from the Sunday shoot, check ‘em via Tumblr.

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1773, Gerald Walker, Yola, Big Caption @ Live (Milwaukee)

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Friday December 18th, 2009
Live On North 2028 E. North Ave, Milwaukee, WI
21+, Admission TBA (www.liveonnorth.com/)

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Josh Elder (of Eclipse Produktions) and Milwaukee’s Lockdown Productions, in association with Chicago Marketing and PR firm Ground Lift Media, proudly present 1773’s triumphant return to Milwaukee. Back in September, they rocked BBC Upper Level with Chicago’s The Gents and Milwaukee’s Jonathan Frost. Once again, they’re bringing together some of the Midwest’s best hip-hop, this time they’re headlining the night’s festivities in support of their new album Return of the New (Soulspazm Records). Supporting them will be Chicago-via-Milwaukee MC Gerald Walker, who landed on URB’s Next 1000 list last year. Also representing Milwaukee will be local MCs Big Caption and Yola, a Grimetime battle veteran who recently featured on Tay Butler’s “Umbrellas Up.”

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RIP ODB: A Celebration of all things ODB & Wu-Tang

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UBERJAM Chicago presents:
RIP OBD: A Celebration of all things ODB & Wu-Tang…

Saturday, November 21st
Crocodile 1540 N. Milwaukee Ave. 10pm-3am
21+, FREE, 90s attire suggested. Free Pizza w/ $5 beer purchase
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Hard to believe it has been 5 years since Ol’ Dirty Bastard (aka Big Baby Jesus, Dirt McGirt, Dirt Dog, Osirus, Ason Unique & scads more lol) left us with his legacy. For this installment of UBERJAM, and in remembrance of one the most interesting MCs from the 90s/00s, we’ll be playing ODB & other Wu-Tang tracks early and often!!

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‘Three Drops’ Release Party Pics by ROPER!

ROPER!, a local Chicago photog about town stopped by 1773′s Return of the New Release Party last week and snapped! (literally) If you missed the event, we also celebrated Vertual Vertigo’s Sparkie’s Bungalow & Pseudo Slang’s We’ll Keep Looking album releases.  The show went extremely well especially considering the obstacles & life-changing events that arose last minute. So props to all the crews! Pics below. Oh and if you haven’t already, check out all the group’s new albums on iTunes!!

Three Drops All-City Release Party 10/6/09 @ Darkroom. Photoset by ROPER!

‘Return of the New’ Released on Soulspazm Records!!

Big thanks to everyone who made it out to our release party this past Tuesday! It’s been a hectic couple weeks as we prepared for the release, what with Just J briefly touring Canada and performing at the Montreal Pop Festival! But we’re excited to be a part of Soulspazm Record’s roster and plan to make as much noise worldwide on Soulspazm as we did in Japan on River City Music Entertainment.

Itching for the US version of  ‘Return of the New’? Stop by iTunes for a taste! Feeling what you hear? Leave a comment on our iTunes page! Every little bit counts!!