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BK-One – Here I Am feat. The Grouch, Brother Ali & Phonte

Written by Justin Elgie. Published: Saturday, September 5, 2009.

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We just got our hands on the first official “leak” off the upcoming album titled “Rádio Do Canibal”. BK-One and Benzilla teamed up to create this South American beat inspired album that is slated for release on October 6^th under the juggernaut indie label, Rhymesayers. There is an extensive catalogue of high-profile indie artists lending their musical abilities to all of the tracks with the exception of a handful of intros, outros and interludes. Just by viewing the track listing you know this album is going to be a banger!

More information, including the meaning behind the album name:

“When not touring the globe with Brother Ali, BK-One has traveled extensively throughout Central and South America… these travels would become the inspiration for Rádio Do Canibal. The title Rádio Do Canibal refers to the Brazilian poet Oswald de Andrade’s “Cannibal Manifesto”. Written in 1928, the poem described Brazil as drawing its power from the absorption of other cultures. Decades later, Brazilians were creating wildly inventive music that drew inspiration from a wide range of sources. From the Brazilian sounds of bossa nova, Bahian folk, and samba, to international styles like psychedelic pop, reggae, Portuguese fado, and the soul, jazz, and funk music of the U.S., nothing was off limits. Rádio Do Canibal is a humble attempt to capture the spirit of that Brazilian music, creating something new and exciting.”

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BK-One/Benzilla – Here I Am feat. The Grouch, Brother Ali & Phonte | Download

Be sure to place your pre-orders here courtesy of Fifth Element. For $9.99 there is no reason to pass this up.

TRACK LISTING (as listed on Fifth Element):

1. Ivan Tiririca (intro)

2. Gittit feat. Slug & Brother Ali

3. Mega feat. Haiku D’Etat

4. Caetano Veloso (interlude)

5. The True & Living feat. Raekwon & I Self Divine

6. Here I Am feat. Phonte, Brother Ali & The Grouch

7. Tema Do Canibal feat. The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

8. Ivan Tiririca (intro)