Description
PRESSED ON BLACK 180G VINYL
Aye Jay, best known as the illustrator/creator of the Gangsta Rap Coloring Book is MAJOR DAD.
In 1993, he co-founded Chico, California's first rap group, spanning over twenty plus years.
Last year, after a wrist surgery, he picked up the microphone again after a ten-year hiatus. Inspired by Lupe Fiasco's living room recording, and with a ton of bartered beats in tow, he learned to write and record at home and went on a tear, releasing eight separate projects in the first year.
Like his art, the music is full of humor, pop culture references, and fun. In a nod to both Major Lazer and the Eighties sitcom, he called it MAJOR DAD.
Cover art by Aye Jay reflects this, with famous art recontextualized, and a nod to now-defunct record labels thrown in for good measure.
Featuring Kool A.D. (Das Racist), Bonnie "Prince" Billy (Palace Music), Prince Zimboo (Major Lazer), Z-Man (Hiero), and Faydog. All scratches by DJ Swamp (Beck).
The album also features production from Vrse Murphy (Sacred Hoop), Brycon, Maitre D, and Grammy-nominated Marty James (Scapegoat Wax).
SIDE ONE:
1. REN & STIMPY INTRO (featuring Billy West)
2. PRACTICE
3. REBOOT (featuring Kool A.D.)
4. RICHARD D. JAMES
5. BUZZO
6. FAYJAY THEME (featuring Faydog)
SIDE TWO:
1. DR. ZOIDBERG INTRO (featuring Billy West)
2. A NEW HOPE
3. PRETTY GOOD (ROYALTY RMX)
(featuring Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Prince Zimboo)
4. WOW!
5. SPARE CHANGE (featuring Z-Man)
6. ROBBIN' THE PREZIDENT (featuring Faydog)
