Did a bunch of hip hop producers posse up last year and have a labor meeting? I’m starting to suspect that’s what’s goin on, because this is the year for sought-after producers to drop solo debut albums! Sounds like it must have been quite a meeting too - Havoc brought The Kush, Swizz Beatz set up his One Man Band, and 9th Wonder was the Dream Merchant. The newest Wonder album is set for release October 9th on Six Hole/Hall of Justus Records. And, naturally, being the much-coveted hip hop rhythm section that he is, there will be some sweet collaborations going on with some old friends. 9th Wonder brings to the mic: Mos Def, Jean Grae, Royce the 5′9, Little Brother, Keisha Shontelle, Sean Price and a score of others! Previously 9th Wonder has produced music for a long string of hits you probably know well, with Jay-Z, Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, Lloyd Banks, Mos Def, De La Soul, Memphis Bleek, Jean Grae, Masta Ace, Murs, Buckshot, Masta Ace, Royce 5’9, Ras Kass, and oh so many more.
9th Wonder - Dream Merchant Vol. 2 Tracklist:
1. Mr. Dream Merchant Intro
2. Shots f/Big Dho & Sean Price
3. Merchant Of Dreams f/The EMBASSY, Skyzoo & Torae
4. Brooklyn In My Mind f/ Mos Def, Jean Grae & Memphis Bleek
5. Sunday f/Keisha Shontelle & Chaundon
6. Baking Soda f/Big Treal
7. Reminisce (Take Time) f/Big Remo & The Great Novej of the A.L.L.I.E.S.
8. No Time To Chill f/Little Brother
9. It Aint Over ft. Jozee Mo & Tyler Woods
10. The Last Time f/ Royce the 5′9, Naledge & Vandalyzm of the MIDWEST WRECKIN’ CREW- The D, The Chi & The Lou
11. Saved f/Saigon & Joe Scudda
12. Milky Lowa ft. Camp Lo
13. Backlash f/Sean Boog & Buckshot
14. Thank You f/ D.O.X & O-Dash
15. Let It Bang f/Ness & Skyzoo
16. What Makes A Man f/Rapper Big Pooh & Buddy Klein
This album had me already at Mos Def (who I think should run for VP in the 2012 elections, running with Adam Yauch for Prez) but bringing Royce the 5′9 back to my ears scored mega points with me as well!
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9th Wonder wiki - includes a detailed index of studio gear that he uses!
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