Real Bad Man & Lukah: The much-needed 'Temple Needs Water. Village Needs Peace' album is streaming goals
You can’t have a New Music Friday without fire tunes, right? Fortunately, hip-hop pair Real Bad Man and Lukah have you covered courtesy of their much-needed and long-awaited Temple Needs Water. Village Needs Peace studio project.
Real Bad Man & Lukah’s new album has officially arrived
Signature production. Signature bars. What more could you expect from the hip-hop pair on their newly released album? The wait’s over and streaming goals fully activated.
Temple Needs Water. Village Needs Peace. is a philosophical exploration into the essence of community, spirituality, and transformation. This 15-track collaboration between producer Real Bad Man and Memphis rapper Lukah meditates on themes of unity, leadership, sacrifice, and renewal. With contributions from billy woods (Armand Hammer), Adrian Utley (Portishead), Preston “P Groover” Crump (Outkast), and Shabaka Hutchings, this album ascends through personal and spiritual achievements, delves into the duality of knowledge, the unseen forces, and the cyclical nature of life and death. The album reflects on growth, resilience, duty, ancestral wisdom, and the healing power of words, culminating in a celebration of inner peace and communal harmony. With a backbone of musically ambitious beats and soul-baring verses, this album carves its mark as the year's most enthralling listen.
“Lukah’s storytelling on Temple Needs Water. Village Needs Peace. is top-notch, and it pushed me creatively in a direction I didn’t expect to go in” Real Bad Man revealed. “Getting to work with Adrian Utley from Portishead, Preston Crump from the Outkast records, and Shabaka Hutchings; and have them play across a variety of tracks on the record was a dream come true.”
Real Bad Man, the moniker of Los Angeles-based producer Adam Weissman, is celebrated for a seamless fusion of streetwear fashion and hip-hop beats. Weissman, with his design roots as a former art director at Stüssy and Union, ventured back into the music realm with the launch of his critically acclaimed On High Alert boom-bap series in 2020. RBM’s tracks are notable for their rich tapestry of psychedelic sounds, ranging from melancholic violins to grooving basslines, providing a dynamic foundation for modern Hip-Hop. This distinctive approach of blending robust musical landscapes, with a hint of whimsy underlines his skill in not just supporting, but elevating the artistry of the rappers he collaborates with.
South Memphis rapper Lukah weaves his narratives under the overcast skies of his hometown, finding solace and inspiration in the grey. His lyrics delve deep into the seldom-discussed consequences of systemic racism and the cycles of trauma it perpetuates within communities. Lukah's artistry seeks to challenge and encourage listeners to introspect as a means of initiating personal and communal healing. With a keen focus on retelling the story of his city, his culture, and the broader hip-hop community, Lukah employs his music as a platform for change. His journey from a youth influenced by the vibrant yet complex layers of Memphis rap to a reflective artist underscores his commitment to bridging divides within the music scene. Lukah's unique blend of personal tales and social critique has not only garnered national recognition but also cemented his role as a pivotal voice in reshaping the narrative of hip-hop through a lens of self-awareness and community activism.
Real Bad Man & Lukah’s Temple Needs Water. Village Needs Peace. is now available via Old Soul Music.
You can now purchase, stream, add and favorite Temple Needs Water. Village Needs Piece. at your preferred DSP:https://link.oldsoulmusic.com/templeneedswatervillageneedspeace
Temple Needs Water. Village Needs Peace. TRACKLISTING:
The Village Circle (Intro)
The Facilitator
The Offering FEAT Sypha
The Mountain Top
The Initiates Piece FEAT billy woods
The Cleansing
The AMA FEAT The Stooky Bros
The Shadow Dancer FEAT Sypha
The Burial FEAT Talibah Safiya
The Farmer
The Serpent Charmer
The Servicemen
The Poets Pour Libations
The Shamans
The Home Celebration (Outro)
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