Afro Classics (Scarub & Very)- The Catalyst + Right Yea + Think

If you are a fan of independent hip hop then you already know about the Living Legends and their prestigous history that spans over 55 group/solo records since their unveiling in the early nineties. The 8 member California collective continue their reign into 2009 with already stellar showings from The Grouch & Eligh (Say G&E, On Sacred Ground w/ Jo Wilkinson), Bicasso (Rebel Musiq), and Aesop (Living the Dream While Awake), but many have overlooked the releases from one of the better LL members-- Scarub.

First, in early March, Scarub teamed up with Very to bring as The Classic EP; a 6 track record laced with loud and luminous loops, beastly bass, and feel good tunes that fit perfectly with the flower blooming season it appeared in. Then, earlier this month, the duo let loose their lively Afro Classics LP, Classic Rock, which is filled to the brim with infectious samples and playful poetics as Scarub and Very coast over commotion from producers Eligh, Fat Jack, Scarub, Style Misia, Mustafa Beats, and more. Two sonically accomplished records that haven't come close to reaching the audience they deserve.

Below, I shine a spotlight on three of my favorite tracks from the LP and dig up two of my favorites from the EP. Where you at?

Download: Afro Classics (Scarub & Very)- The Catalyst

Download: Afro Classics (Scarub & Very)- Right Yea

Download: Afro Classics (Scarub & Very)- Think

Download: Afro Classics (Scarub & Very)- Do Thangs

Download: Afro Classics (Scarub & Very)- The Follow Through



Afro Classics - Classic Rock EPK from Living Legends on Vimeo.