The production trio SMKA return with Volume 2 of The Hang Out (grab Volume 1 if you haven’t already). This time around we get new music from SL Jones, Grip Plyaz, Mach Five, REi, Mums FP and many more. Stream/download after the jump.
SMKA blocked out 882 Studios for 4 days, and invited many of Atlanta’s most talented and progressive hip-hop artists to hang out, eat, drink, collaborate and make music. The Hang Out took place from February 7 – 10, and for 14 hours a day, 4 days straight, Justin Padron, of 882 Studios, recorded artists over SMKA production.
The Hang Out compilation features more than 50 different artists on 20 original records produced entirely by SMKA producers: 808 Blake, Kato and Justin Padron. The Hang Out showcases the depth of talent, and diversity, that makes Atlanta’s hip-hop community the most creative and influential in the world.
Following the success of The Hang Out Vol.1, Atlanta production trio SMKA are already gearing up for the April 30th release of volume two. For the first leak, Jarren Benton and Goldyard rock over some Kato production.
SMKA blocked out 882 Studios for 4 days, and invited many of Atlanta’s most talented and progressive hip-hop artists to hang out, eat, drink, collaborate and make music. The Hang Out took place from February 7 – 10, and for 14 hours a day, 4 days straight, Justin Padron, of 882 Studios, recorded artists over SMKA production.
The Hang Out compilation features more than 50 different artists on 20 original records produced entirely by SMKA producers: 808 Blake, Kato and Justin Padron. The Hang Out showcases the depth of talent, and diversity, that makes Atlanta’s hip-hop community the most creative and influential in the world.
Originally heard on SMKA’s The Hang Out Vol. 1, I wanted to shed some extra light on the project’s closing track. On top of the 2dope Outkast sample, Aleon Craft, Jack Pres and Small Eyez do their part in delivering a song with substance and a message worth hearing. Thanks for that.
A couple of the artists involved in creating The Hang Out? Playboy Tre, Jarren Benton, Sean Falyon, Tuki Carter and Aleon Craft. Now that I’ve got your attention, The Hang Out took place in Atlanta earlier this year when SMKA blocked out 882 Studios for four days and invited as many ATLiens as they could to come hang out, eat drink and make music. With 50 artists coming through, the production crew compiled 20 tracks for our listening pleasure. Volume one is available for stream/download after the jump; with Volume two dropping April 30th. Enjoy.
On 2/7-2/10, the Altanta production collective, SMKA, blocked out 882 Studios and invited as many ATLiens as they could to hang out, eat, drink, collaborate and make music. With 50 artists coming through, 20 songs were crafted and will be compiled on The Hang Out (dropping in two parts, March 26th and April 30th). For the first release, SMKA’s Kato provides the sounds for Playboy Tre, Marian Mereba and Spree Wilson to do their thing. Take a listen below.
This weekend, the music production company that is SMKA (Super Market Knife Attack) celebrated their 4 year anniversary of making music with a party at the Star Bar in Atlanta. If you weren’t in attendance, we’ve got you covered with a 2dope recap with cameos from Jarren Benton (performing ”Shut Up Bitch” from Freebasing With Kevin Bacon), Tuki Carter (performing “Snoozing” from Atlantafornication), Go Dreamer, Pill and more.
During the past 365, the Atlanta collective known as SMKA (Super Market Knife Attack) laced a slew of artist with some premier production. From the likes of Freddie Gibbs to Jarren Benton, Rittz to Jon Connor, and many more. Teaming up with DJ Booth, the crew release a collection of their best offerings of 2012. Hit the jump to stream/download.
Blame it on Shake | November 29, 2012 | Comments Off
While out in Atlanta for this year’s A3C Festival, my family CunninLynguists, Rapper Big Pooh and Torae got together in Stankonia Studios to produce track five off The Flush and SMKA’s Stankonia Sessions: A3C Edition project. Take a listen to the song below, check the behind-the-scenes footage of the creation up top and hit the jump for the full project. Other features include Jarren Benton, Slum Village, Los, Emilio Rojas, THURZ, Dee Goodz, Shawn Chrystopher, Toki Wright, Skyzoo and many more.
Mistah F.A.B., IamSu!, Shady Blaze, DaVinci, Roach Gigz, Zumbi (of Zion I), Moe Green, DB Tha General, Erk Tha Jerk, Nio Tha Gift, NhT Boyz and more all contribute to the Atlanta production crew. Tracklist and link down bottom.
Blame it on Shake | September 26, 2012 | Comments Off
Last leak off the upcoming Bay Area compilation, Darkest Before Dawn, dropping October 4th. On top of the artists on this track, IamSu!, Zumbi (of Zion I), Shady Blaze and others will be rocking over SMKA production.
