Cincinnati born hip-hop artist and producer, Ill Poetic, combines dope vocals under classic beats. For his latest edition, Poetic chopped and combined Joe Budden vocals over raw Portishead music. Mood Muzik Third is crazy, download it below. More after the jump.
Download: Budden Meets Portishead: Mood Muzik’s Third
Most people know Joe Budden for his 2003 hit, “PumpIt Up”, as well as his label woes with Def Jam regarding the dropping ofhis second album…or a single…or him. His fans know him for his introspective, highly respected lyricism, most notably showcased in his “Mood Muzik” series of mixtapes. His latest, “Mood Muzik 3” was released in earlier this year to high praise in the hip-hop community.
Most people know Portishead as pioneers of the trip-hop genre, releasing such classic LPsas “Dummy” and “Portishead”. Fans know them for their unique approaches to recording, as well as lead singer Beth Gibbons’ Mournful voice. Their first LP in nearly 10 years, “Third, was released last week to a great response.
Most people don’t know ill poetic. In 2007, he released his national debut, “The Worldis Ours” to critical acclaim as well as a US and European tour. His production has received press in VIBE magazine, allhiphop, okayplayer,and countless others. He’s produced/collaborated with such underground notables as Wordsworth, Illogic,Blueprint, and Piakhan. Fans know him for writing his own self-deprecating press releases.
The following LP chops and layers Portishead’s “Third” (with some old ones in there, too) with Joe Budden’s “Mood Muzik 3”, creating the kind of dark, atmospheric LP that your cousin drinks bourbon in a bathtub to with the lights dimmed.
Welcome to“Mood Muzik’s Third”.
