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Triumph – Wu-Tang Clan (assigned to Matt Ramah by The Shipment)

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:47:15 +0000

In music, convention tends to rule the airwaves. Certain rules apply in order to make a radio-worthy track. We recently went through the brutal age of the ring-tone, where having a catchy hook was the driving force behind platinum selling singles. It forced the artists to adapt to new styles because without change, a career could come crashing down. Who else would we look to when looking to challenge the conventional? The almighty Wu of course!

Who better to give a giant middle finger to the radio execs than a group that has spit in the face of the musical norms for their entire career. This supergroup has never sought acceptance for anything other than what they could say was entirely crafted by their musical desire, not by what others told them would work. These lyrical geniuses have even been proven to have a larger vocabulary than Shakespeare.

In a review of Shakespeare’s first 35,000 words written, he wrote 5,170 unique words. When compared with 85 hip-hop artists first 35,000 lyrics (The equivalent of 5 studio records), Aesop Rock, Kool Keith and the GZA set the bar much higher level than Mr. Hamlet himself. In the top 20 for hip-hop artists, Wu Tang as a group was 7th in unique words written. Broken down further, GZA is at #2, Ghostface Killah is at #9 and Raekwon and Method Man are at 19 and 20 respectively.

What better way to showcase this verbal depth and originality than to create a 6 minute assault on the senses entitled Triumph. Featured on the 1997 record Wu-Tang Forever, eight of the nine members ferociously claimed all of New York City as theirs and theirs only. No chorus needed, they just spit bars on bars. As they swarmed through the city on an unstoppable rampage, there wasn’t any time for some catchy hook, only time for utter lyrical domination.

When presented to the radio/video execs, RZA was told there was no way this would work and that it had to be edited. There was no hesitation in telling them to fuck off, take it or leave it, this project would be untouched or would be shelved for good. Wisely, the project was moved forward and even wound up having Brett Ratner direct the video (Director of Rush Hour). What came next was 6 minutes of visual madness and eargasmic genius. Enjoy as they do what they do best. They give it to ya raw with no trivia, like cocaine straight from Bolivia.

-Matt R-

RAWdio: 5.2-Elegant After Party

admin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:41:50 +0000

After some delicious Mexican food the guys welcome you to the Elegant After Party that follows a RAWdio recording. The guys are joined by two lovely ladies for this prestigious gathering; Stephanie a.k.a. TBone (Hey TBone quit spiking it!) and Miranda a.k.a. LT a.k.a. The Auditor. Rick Gerard decided to schticky around as well. Once again Scotty2Hotty busts out the Fireball and that whiskey gets ahold of Brewski. Cheers to Tight&Funky, The Winnebago Man and RAWdio!

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RAWdio: 5.2

admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:49:51 +0000

We finally got him in the studio, Rick Gerard in the flesh! Does everyone remember what makes Rick angry? The guys learn a thing or two about repurposing cleverly in jail. Scotty2Hotty introduces “Scotty’s Perfect Cocktail”and Brewski gets crazy in a song that is an ode to St. Patty’s Day. Yo, by the way, it was fucking Brett Keisel. Through out this episode you get the pleasure of jamming out with C. Charles Bley on the synth/vocals, Brewski Amplifier on the drums and Ricky G on the vocals. And yes, a Feeldoe is a real thing!

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RAWdio: 4th of RAWdio

admin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:09:29 +0000

You ready for this gangsta episode? Right off the bat, we now know why Howard the Duck was such a pimp. Listen closely to Scotty2Hotty’s multiple requests for all you RAWdio Riders in podcastland. Revisit the holiday season with the guys. Look out for the first edition of “Sexual Conquest”. Again, where the hell is Rick!?! And yes, “The Diesel” waiting at the end to take you to the next p-cast has wooden doors. G’d up ft. songs brought to you by Dayton Family- “F.B.I.”, Too Short- “Hanukkah Song”, Do or Die- “Headz” and Brewski Amplifier ft Rick- “Short Shorts”

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RAWdio: 3 Chowmigos

admin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:57:52 +0000

Join us on the set of Chewie's Chow with special guest Chewie. He cooks up a tri-tip in the crock-pot and prepares some sides as our conversation develops, if you want to call it that. We take a talk down memory lane where Big Al gets extremely excited about Rax. Jump in with us for a round of paintball and a wholesome game of "What Would You Do?". We also get introduced to Confession Time. Big ups to the Vengaboys and intro/outro music by Ramsey Lewis Trio - Close Your Eyes and Remember (Carl Oh's acid jazz mix). Email us a Question: rawdiopodcast@gmail.com Continue reading →

RAWdio: 2nd Base & Pitch

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:37:10 +0000

Don't get stuck in Scotty2Hotty's chest hair. Once you get past that first obstacle the road only gets bumpier. Join us on a ghetto tour of America. We make some phone calls to the elusive Rick Gerard and Leon Lonnie Long Balls. Brewski decides to join Lonnie on a trip to Poland and The Moon. Email us a Question: rawdiopodcast@gmail.com Continue reading →

RAWdio: 1st Rack of Ribs

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:13:22 +0000

The journey begins! We started planning and planning turned into recording. Join us on this road to nowhere. Scotty2Hotty is stumped by the very first perplexing question. Brewski wonders about a handy-to-go and we familiarize ourselves with the elements of RAWdio. Make it to the end and the diesel truck will be waiting to take you to the next episode. Email us a Question: rawdiopodcast@gmail.com Continue reading →