The collective forces of Emcees resurrecting hip-hop are proud to release their debut Mixtape ‘Book of Five Rings – Methods of War’ on the 23rd April 2012. The group members consist of Kingo, Mico, Big Boss, Simon-Sez, Nik Abstract, Tiy-e and USA based rapper A-Train who is from Detroit.
‘Book of Five Rings’ was created over a two year period and consists of twenty eight tracks. The project inspired by the late Miyamoto Musashi’s novel has shaped the diverse sounds of the project defined as ‘Rings’. Each ring is allotted to a progressive journey; characterised by five tales: The Flowing Water Cut, how to handle the Long Sword, Fire and Stones Cut, the Wind Book and the Continuous cut.
Listeners can expect a rap elevation and appreciation for the raw, lucid, complex and spiritual sounds of a hip-hop group who have truly honed their craft. Enter the Commission have supported Gza (of the Wu Tang Clan) in December 2011 at the O2 academy in Liverpool after building a sizeable buzz performing in venues across London such as the Finsbury , Vibe Bar , Hoxton Square Bar , Camp Basement ( alongside Roxxxan & Pepstar ), AAA and the Brixton Ritzy.
The album will be available here for download on the 23rd.
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