PRESSED ON BLACK 180G VINYL Aye Jay, best known as the illustrator/creator of the Gangsta Rap Coloring Book is MAJOR DAD. In 1993, he co-founded Chico, California's first rap group, spanning over twenty plus years. Last year, after a wrist surgery, he picked up the microphone again after a ten-year hiatus. Inspired by Lupe Fiasco's living room recording, and with a ton of bartered beats in tow, he learned to write and record at home and went on a tear, releasing eight separate projects in the first year. Like his art, the music is full of humor, pop culture references, and fun. In a nod to both Major Lazer and the Eighties sitcom, he called it MAJOR DAD. Cover art by Aye Jay reflects this, with famous art recontextualized, and a nod to now-defunct record labels thrown in for good measure. Featuring Kool A.D. (Das Racist), Bonnie "Prince" Billy (Palace Music), Prince Zimboo (Major Lazer), Z-Man (Hiero), and Faydog. All scratches by DJ Swamp (Beck). The album also features production from Vrse Murphy (Sacred Hoop), Brycon, Maitre D, and Grammy-nominated Marty James (Scapegoat Wax). SIDE ONE: 1. REN & STIMPY INTRO (featuring Billy West) 2. PRACTICE 3. REBOOT (featuring Kool A.D.) 4. RICHARD D. JAMES 5. BUZZO 6. FAYJAY THEME (featuring Faydog) SIDE TWO: 1. DR. ZOIDBERG INTRO (featuring Billy West) 2. A NEW HOPE 3. PRETTY GOOD (ROYALTY RMX) (featuring Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Prince Zimboo) 4. WOW! 5. SPARE CHANGE (featuring Z-Man) 6. ROBBIN' THE PREZIDENT (featuring Faydog)
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