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Lafandar
''Lafandar'' is a collaborative studio album by American hip hop artist Heems and Indian-American producer Gaurav Nagpal, also known as Lapgan. It was released on February 16, 2024, through Veena Sounds and Mass Appeal India. Background Following a six-year break from music, ''Lafandar'' sees a return for the rapper under his newly found label Veena Sounds. The album is a collaboration project with Indian-American producer Lapgan, whose project ''History'' previously marked the first release on the label. The producer incorporated various "cinematic South Asian samples" on the record that are set to compliment Heems' trademark "laugh-out-loud wit". ''Lafandar'' features guest appearances by Kool Keith, Open Mike Eagle, Quelle Chris, Your Old Droog, Saul Williams, Blu, Sid Sriram, and Sonnyjim. On January 23, 2024, the rapper announced the album alongside the release of the lead single "Accent" featuring Williams. On February 6, the rapper released the second single "Sri Lanka" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heems
Himanshu Kumar Suri (born July 6, 1985), better known by his stage name Heems, is an American rapper. Suri came to prominence as a member of the alternative hip hop group Das Racist, with whom he released two mixtapes and one album. Suri has also founded independent record labels Greedhead Music and Veena Sounds, and has released three solo albums and two mixtapes. With English musicians Riz MC and Redinho, Suri formed the group Swet Shop Boys in 2014. Early life Born and raised in Bellerose, Queens, New York, he is of Punjabi- Indian descent. Suri's father moved to Flushing, Queens, in 1978. Suri graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2003, where he met Das Racist band member Ashok Kondabolu, and was the vice president of the student council when the September 11 attacks happened two blocks away. Suri then attended Wesleyan University, where he studied economics and met Das Racist co-founder Kool A.D. After graduating from Wesleyan, Suri moved back to New York wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mass Appeal India
Mass Appeal India is an Indian record label. It is a subsidiary hip hop label of the American parent Mass Appeal Records. The label had partnered with The Orchard for music distribution. History Mass Appeal India stated operating in August 2019 under partnership with the Universal Music India. The label first signed rapper Divine, and released his three albums ''Kohinoor'', ''Punya Paap'', and ''Gunehgar''. The label signed Raja Kumari in 2020. In 2022, the label terminated their partnership with the Universal Music India and formed a new music distribution agreement with The Orchard. In 2023, Mass Appeal India initiated signing Malayalam hip-hop artists through a program. In April 2025, Nas visited India again to perform at the Mass Appeal Presents: The World Reunion—A Charity Concert, hosted by Mass Appeal India, at The Nesco Center, in Mumbai. He was accompanied by various Indian-origin rappers, such as, Divine, Raftaar, Ikka, KR$NA, King, and Steel Banglez. Artis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heems Albums
Himanshu Kumar Suri (born July 6, 1985), better known by his stage name Heems, is an American rapper. Suri came to prominence as a member of the alternative hip hop group Das Racist, with whom he released two mixtapes and one album. Suri has also founded independent record labels Greedhead Music and Veena Sounds, and has released three solo albums and two mixtapes. With English musicians Riz MC and Redinho, Suri formed the group Swet Shop Boys in 2014. Early life Born and raised in Bellerose, Queens, New York, he is of Punjabi- Indian descent. Suri's father moved to Flushing, Queens, in 1978. Suri graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2003, where he met Das Racist band member Ashok Kondabolu, and was the vice president of the student council when the September 11 attacks happened two blocks away. Suri then attended Wesleyan University, where he studied economics and met Das Racist co-founder Kool A.D. After graduating from Wesleyan, Suri moved back to New York where he worked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veena (album)
''Veena'' (also known as ''Veena LP'') is the second solo studio album by American hip hop artist Heems, released on 23 August 2024 on record labels Veena Sounds and Mass Appeal India. It is Heems' second album of 2024, following the February release of ''Lafandar''. Background and release ''Veena'' was announced on 26 June 2024, the same day that lead single "Manto" featuring Vijay Iyer was released; the title of the single refers to the writer Saadat Hasan Manto. Several of Heems' family members appear in the music video for "Manto". Three further singles – "Dame", "Rakhi", and "Flowers" – followed in July and August. ''Veena'' is named after both Heems' mother (who opens the album with a monologue) and the veena group of string instruments. Aside from the track "Rakhi", the album was produced by Sid Vashi, a psychiatrist from Melbourne. Critical reception Luis Aguasvivas of ''PopMatters'' called ''Veena'' "an elegant, thrilling, and hilarious tightrope act" and "Heems' be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Albums
The following is a list of albums, Extended play, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2024. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and Compilation album, compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) WP:MUS, notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2024 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2024 albums 2024 albums, 2024-related lists Lists of albums by release date ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blu (rapper)
Johnson Barnes III (born April 15, 1983), better known by his stage name Blu, is an American rapper and record producer from Los Angeles, California. He performs as one half of the duo Blu & Exile, which was formed in 2007 and whom released their debut studio album, '' Below the Heavens'' in July of that year. He is also the forefront member of the California-based collective, Dirty Science. He is recognized for his collaborative albums with record producers Mainframe, Ta'Raach, Bombay, Damu the Fudgemunk, Madlib, Nottz, and Union Analogtronics. Since his debut, he has had a productive standard of releasing multiple albums. Musical career By age 19, Blu was selling out local shows at the Knitting Factory, House Of Blues, and headlining once a month at the Rumba Room on Universal City Walk. Back then, he recorded with various rap groups such as the Ill Flava Crew, Infinite Legacy crew, The Untouchable Mob, Glory For The People, The LA Metro Crew and the Bridgetown Steel Crew. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eat Pray Thug
''Eat Pray Thug'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop artist Heems. It was released on Megaforce Records on March 10, 2015. Music videos were created for "Sometimes", "Damn, Girl", and "Pop Song (Games)". Critical reception At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, ''Eat Pray Thug'' received an average score of 76, based on 12 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Colin Fitzgerald of ''PopMatters'' gave the album 7 stars out of 10, saying: "The beats on ''Eat Pray Thug'' are as wacky and irreverent as they were on Das Racist's mixtapes and their lone studio album ''Relax'', but Heems is 180 degrees more serious on his own." Max Mertens of ''Exclaim!'' called it "the soundtrack of a son of immigrant parents learning that while you might be able to return home, nothing will be the same as how you left it." Jayson Greene of ''Pitchfork'' said: "A handful of songs draw directly on his experiences as an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stereogum
''Stereogum'' is a daily Internet publication that focuses on music news, reviews, interviews, and commentary. The site was created in January 2002 by Scott Lapatine. ''Stereogum'' was one of the first MP3 blogs and has received several awards and citations, including the PLUG Award for Music Blog of the Year, '' Blender''s Powergeek 25, and '' Entertainment Weekly''s Best Music Websites. The site was named an Official Honoree of the Webby Awards in the music category and won the OMMA Award for Web Site Excellence in the Entertainment/Music category. In 2011, ''Stereogum'' won '' The Village Voice''s Music Blog of the Year. History The site was named after a lyric from the song "Radio #1" by the French electronic duo Air. In late 2006, ''Stereogum'' received an investment from Bob Pittman's private investment entity The Pilot Group. In November 2007, it was purchased by SpinMedia (formerly known as Buzz Media). April 2008 saw the launch of '' Videogum'', a sister site f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audio Mixing (recorded Music)
In sound recording and reproduction, audio mixing is the process of optimizing and combining multitrack recordings into a final mono, stereo or surround sound product. In the process of combining the separate tracks, their relative levels are adjusted and balanced and various processes such as equalization and compression are commonly applied to individual tracks, groups of tracks, and the overall mix. In stereo and surround sound mixing, the placement of the tracks within the stereo (or surround) field are adjusted and balanced. Audio mixing techniques and approaches vary widely and have a significant influence on the final product. Audio mixing techniques largely depend on music genres and the quality of sound recordings involved. The process is generally carried out by a mixing engineer, though sometimes the record producer or recording artist may assist. After mixing, a mastering engineer prepares the final product for production. Audio mixing may be performed on a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastering (audio)
Mastering is a form of audio post production which is the process of preparing and transferring recorded audio from a source containing the Audio mixing (recorded music), final mix to a data storage device called a master recording, the source from which all copies will be produced (via methods such as pressing, duplication or Replication (optical media), replication). In recent years, digital masters have become usual, although analog masters—such as audio tapes—are still being used by the manufacturing industry, particularly by a few engineers who specialize in analog mastering. Mastering requires critical listening; however, software tools exist to facilitate the process. Results depend upon the intent of the engineer, their skills, the accuracy of the speaker monitors, and the listening environment. Mastering engineers often apply Equalization (audio), equalization and dynamic range compression in order to optimize sound translation on all playback systems. It is standar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Programming (music)
Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices and computer software, such as sequencers and workstations or hardware synthesizers, sampler and sequencers, to generate sounds of musical instruments. These musical sounds are created through the use of music coding languages. There are many music coding languages of varying complexity. Music programming is also frequently used in modern pop and rock music from various regions of the world, and sometimes in jazz and contemporary classical music. It gained popularity in the 1950s and has been emerging ever since. Music programming is the process in which a musician produces a sound or "patch" (be it from scratch or with the aid of a synthesizer/ sampler), or uses a sequencer to arrange a song. Coding languages Music coding languages are used to program the electronic devices to produce the instrumental sounds they make. Each coding language has its own level of difficulty and function. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Record Producer
A record producer or music producer is a music creating project's overall supervisor whose responsibilities can involve a range of creative and technical leadership roles. Typically the job involves hands-on oversight of recording sessions; ensuring artists deliver acceptable and quality performances, supervising the technical engineering of the recording, and coordinating the production team and process. The producer's involvement in a musical project can vary in depth and scope. Sometimes in popular genres the producer may create the recording's entire sound and structure. However, in classical music recording, for example, the producer serves as more of a liaison between the conductor and the engineering team. The role is often likened to that of a film director, though there are important differences. It is distinct from the role of an executive producer, who is mostly involved in the recording project on an administrative level, and from the audio engineer who operates the re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
