Sol Messiah and Evidence get Limitless in new music video
When it comes to bars, look no further than what Sol Messiah and Evidence are serving up at the end of August. The duo come together on their new ‘Limitless’ anthem and take things a step further by putting out an accompanying music video.
A bit gritty and grainy, the rawness is evident from start to finish. Peep the details and keep scrolling to see Sol and Ev in their rap bags.
Sol Messiah is back with a new single and video for “Limitless” from the forthcoming album, GOD CMPLX, debut Rhymesayers Entertainment. The hypnotic track features his Grammy-award winning labelmate Evidence (of Dilated Peoples), spilling fluid rhymes and clever wordplay over cinematic strings, piano loops, and a menacing boom-bap beat, all provided by Sol Messiah.
Sol Messiah recently garnered attention for his talents, producing two lauded projects for Sa-Roc on Rhymesayers Entertainment, including The Sharecropper’s Daughter (2020) and its subsequent Deluxe version (2021), which featured the addition of six new tracks. Meanwhile, Evidence’s previous catalog with Rhymesayers includes Cats & Dogs (2011), Weather or Not (2018), Squirrel Tape Instrumentals Vol. 1 (2019), and Unlearning Vol. 1(2021), as well as group projects with Dilated Peoples and Step Brothers. As a multidisciplinary artist himself, Evidence is able to effortlessly express his creativity in many forms, making it clear why Sol Messiah also tapped Ev to direct the “Limitless” video, accompanied by Stephen Vanasco as director of photography.
Evidence is one of the many accomplished artists featured on the GOD CMPLXalbum; KXNG Crooked, Sa-Roc, Locksmith, Stic.Man (of Dead Prez), Che Noir, Lyric Jones, Mickey Factz, Cambatta, Planet Asia, TriState, Narubi Selah, Murs, Da BackWudz, Slug (of Atmosphere), Aesop Rock, and Baba Zumbi (of Zion I) also make guest appearances, showcasing their talent. GOD CMPLX is set to drop September 30 onall DSPs and on vinyl with exclusive merch. Pre-order GOD CMPLX.
In celebration of the new album, Sol Messiah announced a GOD CMPLX album release party in Atlanta, GA at Aisle 5 on September 28. The show will feature performances fromSol Messiah, Sa-Roc, Da Backwudz, Cambatta and more.
And just in case you’re keeping tabs on Sol Messiah, here’s a rundown on the Georgia native’s non-stop grind.
Growing up in his hometown of Atlanta, artist/producer Sol Messiah was inundated with the rich and energizing spirit of Hip Hop culture. Getting his start as a breakdancer, Sol Messiah built his reputation as a b-boy before traveling to NYC to join the legendary Rock Steady Crew. Inspired by New York Hip Hop legends, Sol Messiah fell in love with another foundational element of Hip Hop culture: DJing. Spending untold hours mastering the skill, and acquiring the musical knowledge required of the DJ, Sol Messiah was prepared to make the leap into producing records, the next step in his musical journey.
A talented and skilled producer, Sol Messiah eventually linked up with Atlanta legend and veteran producer Dallas Austin. For years, Messiah would work alongside Dallas to create a deep catalog filled with timeless tracks for TLC, Madonna, Monica, Boyz II Men and more. At the same time, Messiah would continue to build his reputation as a DJ, securing several club residencies and gaining popularity and acclaim for his classic Sol Messiah Mixtape series.
After separating with Austin in 1997 to pursue his own musical path independently, Sol Messiah spent years building an impressive catalog and further established himself as a go-to producer for a wide range of acts. Some of his most notable credits from this era include “Rain” and “Picture Perfect” from Chamillionaire’s platinum album The Sound Of Revenge, Nappy Roots’ “Roll Again”, David Banner’s “Ridin’” featuring Talib Kweli & Dead Prez as well as Dead Prez’s “Hell Yeah”, featuring Jay-Z.
Soon, Sol Messiah would embark on a fruitful musical partnership with a fierce lyricist named Sa-Roc. Together, Sa-Roc and Messiah have released over a dozen projects thus far, including Sa-Roc’s groundbreaking 2020 debut on Rhymesayers, The Sharecropper’s Daughter. As a duo, Sa-Roc and Sol Messiah have amassed a global reach, touring internationally and rocking crowds across continents. They have performed at the legendary Jazz Cafe in London, performed live for BBC and have shared the stage with luminaries such as Common, The Roots and Jay Electronica.
On his latest album, GOD CMPLX, Sol Messiah connects with some of the finest MCs in the game to create a collection of head-bopping Hip Hop music that's both innovative and inspiring. Featuring guest performances from KXNG Crooked, Sa-Roc, Evidence of Dilated Peoples, Locksmith, Stic.Man of Dead Prez, Che Noir, Lyric Jones, Mickey Factz, Cambatta, Planet Asia, TriState, Narubi Selah, Murs, Da BackWudz, Slug of Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, and Baba Zumbi of Zion I, GOD CMPLX is a powerful and engaging project.
The journey that Sol Messiah began so many years ago, as a youth discovering Hip Hop in Atlanta, has no ending in sight. With his gifted ear and fierce dedication to Hip Hop culture, he continues to use his craft to build his own body of work as well as help maintain and elevate the culture of Hip Hop as a whole.
