Brooklyn's Sene and Los Angeles' Blu (of Blu and Exile fame) have collaborated for a true transcontinental classic, A Day Late & A Dollar Short. Sene's lyrics and east coast swagger delivery compliments the melodic musical backdrop that Blu produced. In a time where albums are released like fast food, Sene and Blu took their time and have delivered a true masterpiece. Lead by the single, "QuarterWaterSupporter," 'A Day Late' proves to be the one of the most complete musical experiences of the year.

Purchase from iTunes

It's here people... and it's oh so fresh.

DOWNLOAD SENE'S 'MALTAS & MUSIC' (FLAVORED BY SUCIO SMASH)



September 24, 2009 at APT in NY ... Go vibe with Sene & Sucio at the 'Maltas & Music' Mixtape Release Party.

[Press Release]

September 15th, Sene will drop his Maltas & Music mixtape flavored by Sucio Smash of High Water Music and NYC's Squeeze Radio Show. In preparation of the release, here is the first official song from the upcoming mixtape, entitled "Please Don't Rain" featuring Kissey Asplund and produced by Blu as GODlee Barnes w/ post production by Erik L.

Definitely make note of Sene's Maltas & Music mixtape dropping September 15th, and be on the look out for Sene's debut album, "A Day Late & A Dollar Short" entirely produced by Blu as GODlee Barnes dropping Oct 13th via Shaman Work Recordings.

Please Don't Rain MP3 Link:
http://www.divshare.com/download/8421730-8bd

For More Info:
http://www.shamanwork.com
http://www.myspace.com/brooklynsene

Shaman Work founder, Chris Craft, is mostly known for his business acumen. Craft has transformed into producer mode and brings his Sunday Morning instrumental EP to the masses. The EP is available now on iTunes and other major digital stores.

Tracklist:

1. Easy
2. Toddler Rhythm
3. Mustard Seed
4. Get Up and Go
5. Rise Again

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

Toddler Rhythm


Mustard Seed

Philly is, hands down, one of the illest cities in the US, making the "New Classics Listening Party," that touched down there, one of the most enjoyable experiences of the tour.



In brief: a picture-perfect spring/summer day and evening on South St, complimentary Heineken, Red Bull and Vitamin Water, a very music savvy crowd including Shaman Work's own Wale Oyejide and Born Free (Wise Intelligent's Mngr), fresh goods from Adidas and Frank 151 (Phat shout to Todd Nisbet - Chop Shop, Frank 151 fitteds), and superior sounds provided by DJ 2-Tone Jones and Philly's own DJ Junior.



Thank you to all of those that made it out, all of our sponsors for supporting: Jason and the staff - adidas South St, Dave - Frank 151, Ya Ya - Red Bull, D - Heineken, Robert, Leah, and Todd - Vitamin Water, and, last but not least, the Shaman Work Staff too. Also, good lookin' out to ILL Photoz for shooting.

DJ K.O. is back at it again... He has set forth on a remix contest mission with 2DopeBoyz.com ... All the info is below...

http://2dopeboyz.com/2009/01/19/2dopeboyz-dj-kos-best-to-do-it-remix-contest/

DJ K.O. states: When I put Royce, Elzhi & Supastition on this track together nearly 3 years ago, who would have thought joints like "Motown 25" or "Glow" would be the trickle down effect?!!???!!? I want to give a chance to every producer out there to be a part of history that I helped create with "Best To Do It" being the 1st track Royce & Elzhi were on together. I'm going to be releasing a remix EP for Picture This shortly and the winner will receive placement on it as well as have their own hand in hip-hop history. The good folks at Elementality Productions, Shaman Work Recordings and 2DB present to you the "Best To Do It" Remix Contest!! The contest will be judged by 2DB, Shaman Work Recordings executives and myself. All you have to do is download the a capella version and show us why you're... the best to do it. -DJ K.O.

Shaman Work Recordings, who secured industry notoriety with The Alpha Projects releases in 2002 and 2003, have relaunched with a new site and new releases from exemplary artists across a broad range of music genres, including hip-hop, soul, jazz, and dance.

Shaman Work is the braintrust of founders Chris Craft, Lamar Gilliam, John Robinson and Gerald Watson who believe that integrity in music and business can be achieved through versatility, creativity, positive energy and strong relationships within and outside the boundaries of the company itself. Shaman Work aligns itself with artists and business partners who share this same philosophy. "Shaman Work is a culture that cultivates and nurtures creative and positive people from all walks of life; we are 'culture scientists,'" notes Gerald Watson.

"Shaman Work is just that!," says John Robinson, "Doing the work of a Shaman via music and other forms of entertainment and media. Shamans are the medicine men of the village who care for the health of the community and oversees that all is well and healthy. We are releasing music with substance and integrity that has healing power when exposed to the mind, body and soul."

"Shaman Work represents the culture of the thought-provoking hip-hop we grew up on; artists such as A Tribe Called Quest, De La, Brand Nu, Ice Cube, Scarface and so on," adds Lamar Gilliam. "We release music that stands up to other respected art forms. We feature a versatile mix of genres and artists, from hip-hop to jazz to afrobeat to electronic, not seen in many independent labels, especially those that specialize in hip-hop."

Shaman Work relaunched with a newly designed website as well, showcasing a variety of web features such as Shaman Work Radio, photo-sharing, artist blogs and tweets, polls and quizzes and click-thru merchandise and album purchasing. "Shaman Work embraces technology as a means to not only market and reach the fans of the artists in our label family but also to discover new avenues of expression, communication, art and commerce. We explore all innovative methods to promote and sell, especially online, our artists' music, merchandise and live shows while reaching existing and potential new fans in smart, fun ways," says co-founder Chris Craft.

SW CMJ Listening Party Run DOWN...



CMJ 2008 was definitely a BLAST! I have to send a special thanks to all the sponsors for our Shaman Work Listening Party event @ Frank White in BKNY. Big shouts to Kangol, Frank 151, Kiser and of course Frank White for allowing us to have the event at their beautiful space. I would easily recommend Frank White for any intimate style events the space is very cozy and vibrant and the staff is very hospitable and amazing!

Lil Sci and Carlos Nino have produced one of Gilles Peterson's favorite records of 2008. As you can see in the tracklist below, they were the first song played in his 2nd All Winners show for 2008. What a honor!

Click HERE to check out the show.

Shaman Work has connected with CNET. Our two September 2008 releases are now available on cnet.com for fans to read about the artists and sample some music. URLs listed below:

http://music.download.com/djko

http://music.download.com/whatsthescience