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Features fresh Christmas raps from: Caramel Skillington, DJ Because, Elias, L.A. Symphony, MG! the Visionary, Page One, Scribbling Idiots, Sintax the Terrific, Sivion and Theory Hazit

It’s finished. Working up a fresh cover (hope we can pull off this awesome idea) and then it’ll be off to digital retailers in the next few days! We hope you enjoy it.

Features: Caramel Skillington, DJ Because, Elias, L.A. Symphony, MG! the Visionary, Page One, Scribbling Idiots, Sintax the Terrific, Sivion and Theory Hazit

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Cas Metah’s new video (watch it a few entries below) has been accepted to mtvU “The Freshman” and MTV Jams. If the video wins the voting on “The Freshman” it’ll get extra spins and rotation on MTV stations.

We’ve got 4 videos hitting local, national and international based video programs. Look for the following videos:

Ajax Starglider “Somewhere Else”
Cas Metah feat. T-mo Goodie and Jawz of Life “This Can’t Be True”
CookBook & UNO Mas “Trash Can Bingo”
JustMe “Latenight Lullaby”

You can watch each of them (and a few others) at the Illect Recordings Youtube page.

Each of them has already been added to over 50 outlets! Request them each at your favorite video shows.

Any time now we’ll have a fresh new website up with a grip of new information. Stay ready!

Cool news just in from Ajax.

Ajax Starglider and Moxey Creative just finished up production in Battambong Cambodia today. We traveled the city and the countryside of Phenom Penh and Battambong Cambodia documenting the work of Cama Services and their amazing Moringa Tree Project.

We were on a tight schedule but managed to capture some images that express the wonderful beauty of the cambodian people.

Now, post production begins and within a month we will be releasing the documentary. There are some amazing things that the Moringa tree is able to do - purifying water, helps Aids victims have stronger immune systems, helps stabilize high blood pressure, and makes a strong cup of tea.

Thanks to David and Doris Strong and the Cumai people for all of their hospitality.

You heard us… download Mind the Rap volume 1 now!

Better yet, download it yourself AND tell all your friends about it. Give them the link and they can scoop it up too. Post it up on your Facebook page for good measure.

Summary of G8 Summit set to song. Themes include power and responsibility. Performed by Sintax the Terrific

A summary of recent events in Iran following the election on June 12, 2009, put to song. Themes include the effect of technology and modernity on antiquity and revolution. Performed by Sintax the Terrific.

Out now! You can order it a few different ways and anywhere you buy digital music downloads. We’re also offering a limited edition Download Card exclusively through Sphere of Hip-Hop.

iTunes - Amazon - SphereofhiphopStore.com downloads

Preview downloads
Peace 586 - Tree Trunx feat. Propaganda
Peace 586 - Yhy?

Become a fan at the Illect Recordings Facebook page to talk about the new Peace 586 release.

We think Father’s are pretty important. To honor our dad’s on this holiday, we decided to reflect on what our father means to us or what being a father means to us.

There are several entries written by members of the Illect Recordings family. Please check them each out.

Thanks for reading. Happy Father’s Day!

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DJ Aslan worked his turntable magic on a new Take 5 Mix for JustMe’s “Before the Twilight”. We think you’ll dig it and want to tell your friends about it. Check it out and enjoy.

Download the Before the Twilight Take 5 mix

Cop the album at iTunes or get the CD/Download combo

ILLECT Recordings and JustMe want to share this track in celebration of this special holiday where we all remember our mother.

The first song recorded for JustMe’s new album, Before The Twilight, was self-produced.  As a matter of fact, “How I Met Your Mother” is the only song on the album not produced by North Carolina native Commissioner Gordon.  With that said, it is all the more personal and touching.  Like “Latenight Lullaby” from his 2006 release, One Man’s Trash, “How I Met Your Mother” is a song sung directly to Justin’s son Jake.  It is a beautiful story about a man changed by love, in more ways than one. Enjoy!

Download JustMe “How I Met Your Mother” MP3

Purchase “Before the Twilight” at iTunes

Sunday April 19th in Nashville TN. Webcast starts at 6pm CST and doors open at 7pm. Illect runs the entire first hour!

DJ Because
MuzeOne
Sintax the Terrific
Caramel Skillington
Scribbling Idiots

Need directions? Details? Check out the event page on Facebook.com.

Check the webcast starting at 6pm CST at Crtvlive.com.

Get details for the event at Facebook.

Catch ILLECT Recordings artists live! Performances from: Scribbling Idiots, Sintax the Terrific, DJ Because, MuzeOne and Caramel Skillington.

We’ve got a few things (with more on the way) you can become Fans of on Facebook.

Become Fans of:

Illect Recordings
Caramel Skillington
PageOne and Because
Scribbling Idiots

In just a few weeks, Scribbling Idiots and their album “The Have Nots” will be releasing in Japan! Be sure to look for that (for our fans in Japan) and import your copy for the extra goodies plus the unique artwork.

We’re looking for great ideas for a series of ILLECT Recordings radio spots. Funny, clever… whatever you got!

Send your ideas to Josh (at) Illect.com

Thanks for the responses from everyone wanting to help out ILLECT via an online internship. We’re about to get started as the Christmas season winds down.

The mixtape giveaway is done… we’re all out of them. Thanks to everyone who sent in letters requesting a copy. We hope to do something like that again soon! Oh, if your name is John Miller… you forget to include the self addressed stamped envelope. Doh! We got you though, a copy is on the way.

They’ve got some news and a few announcements for you…

ScribblingIdiots.com

Illect is looking for some interns willing to help with various tasks. You’ll gain some experience and insight on how a rap label works. Sounds fun doesn’t it? Really… we’re looking for a few folks to help us out with a few things. Don’t live near Josh in Minnesota? No problem. Many of the tasks we need help with can be done over the internet.

Sound like something you would be interested in? Send an email to Josh (at) Illect.com

One of our very own, Wonder Brown aka Jamie Farris, recently got down on ESPN.com to talk about his beloved Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team.

Pick up the Falling Tsar project and Scribbling Idiots releases a iTunes.

We’ve got some great news to share with you soon about an artist we’re pleased to be partnering with. Phat beats and dope rhymes laced with truth… you know how we roll!

We’ve got some videos to gaze at. You should invite all of your friends over to watch them all.

Watch some Good Rap videos.

You know you want one… how do you get it?

Send a SASE to:
Illect Mixtape Giveaway
3803 4th Place NW
Rochester, MN 55901 USA

What is an SASE? It’s a self addressed stamped envelope. We only have about 200 of these left so act fast.

FACEBOOK + ILLECT = GOOD RAP FEELING!

Become a fan. Support the rap vibes.

We know you want some new tunes to check out. Well… we have some Good Rap Feeling to share. Download 6 free tracks from Illect Recordings artists.

Don’t be stingy, give the link to all your friends… post it up on your Facebook, Myspace, Blog… whatever ya got!

This is a must buy! These tracks were previously 12″ vinyl exclusive!

Preview and download at iTunes.com/ScribblingIdiots

Join up on the Illect Recordings up list (upper right corner of this page) and we’ll send you a complimentary mixtape just for signing up! Good Rap Feeling and some updates on your favorite Illect Recordings artists.

Illect Twitter - check it.

ILLECT Recordings is tearing up the eMusic Hip-Hop/R&B charts!
#33 Dert “The Short List”
#46 Beat Rabbi & Deepspace5 “Deepspacesoul”
#57 Scribbling Idiots “The Have Nots”
#64 Ajax Starglider “Middle Class Broadcast”
#84 Falling Tsar “Falling Tsar” (JustMe, Sev Statik, Theory Hazit and Wonder Brown)
#91 Freddie Bruno “Hold Music”

On the overall charts, several albums rank in the top 500 albums (out of over 150,000)
#284 Dert “The Short List”
#379 Beat Rabbi & Deepspace5 “Deepspacesoul”
#473 Scribbling Idiots “The Have Nots”
#528 Ajax Starglider “Middle Class Broadcast”
#722 Falling Tsar “Falling Tsar” (JustMe, Sev Statik, Theory Hazit and Wonder Brown)
#798 Freddie Bruno “Hold Music”

ILLECT Recordings is also the #156 ranked label out of 3,550 labels.

Thanks for the support everyone!

Download 6 FREE TRACKS courtesy of ILLECT Recordings now at eMusic. If you like what you hear, cop the album or download at Sphere of Hip-Hop and of course at eMusic if you’re a member. You don’t need to have an account to get the free tracks.

It’s so top secret that we don’t even know what it will be called… you will love it though. He’s so fresh on the 1s and 2s that his young daughter has caught the itch to scratch. She’s dope too and could probably beat Josh in a DJ battle already! Don’t step.

This one has been in the works for a short while now and is sure to please the rap fans. More details soon.

For now you can scoop up 2 projects that DJ Because was a part of with Lojique. “Process of Illumination” and the iTunes exclusive “Process of Illumination (remixed by Nickels).” Scoop both of those at iTunes or you can pick up the “Process of Illumination” CD at IllectDirect.com.

JustMe is finishing up work on his next album “Before The Twilight.” Look for a single releasing soon and the album following in late 2008.

We’ve got a preview up from the forthcoming album from Cas Metah titled “Guest Room”. “Find Time” features guest flows from BC and Playdough.

Check out the vibes at Myspace.com/illectrecordings

The Kings of Tragedy are back at it again. After a couple of conventions, inventions, and San Francisco, the tour continues from the west coast back east. Earlier in the year, Wonder Brown of the Scribbling Idiots and MC Till of…Evansville visited Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Golden/Denver, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Fresno, and Portland, to name a few. Able to touch lives from hookah bars to elementary schools, the Kings of Tragedy touch on subjects of the post-modern church while jumping around like Idiots. Pun. Acting. Skits. The Have Nots and Beautiful Raw. That good rap feeling. All in one!

They are currently booking shows from California to Ohio. For more details or if you want to view a sample of the Kings of Tragedy, visit Myspace.com/wonderbrown. If you are interested, concerned, confused, or all of the above, they can be contacted through Adam Hayden @ (812) 430-4464 or via email at wonderbrown13@yahoo.com. Cheers!

Starting June 24th you can get your hands on that new Ajax Starglider record we’ve all been waiting for. It’s a good one and well worth what’s in your piggy bank. Listen here and order there. Order soon (rather than later) so you can get that free bonus CD.

Look for this one to hit your favorite record spots soon as well. It’ll be on iTunes before you know it.

Apparently their server encountered some troubles and our Illect Muxtape disappeared! Doh! Well… looks like they learned their lesson and will be backing up their data more frequently. That also means Illect tunes are one click away.

Word up and happy Memorial Day weekend.

We’ve got some tracks in our Muxtape for you to check out. It’s a mix if a bit of everything and a bunch of it is from albums soon to hit stores worldwide.

Illect Recordings Muxtape. Spread the word.

The album came out really fresh! We just received our copies full color digipak style. We’re excited to share the album with you and your headphones. Look for release date information very soon.

Wanna hear a track? Hit up the Illect Myspace to enjoy “Evil Control Freaks” which is produced by Theory Hazit. Check it out and drop a comment.

Visit Ajax’s Myspace page for more information.

Smokey Craun (MC) and Omar Sullivan (DJ) are teaming up with Illect Recordings to drop tasty rap skills on heads worldwide. Look for more details on the crew coming soon to Illect.com and also their Myspace profile.

Don’t forget that Sunday night April 20th @ 7pm, you can come see Page One & Because, JustMe and Sintax the Terrific. Staff from Illect (Jon, Janny and Josh) will be there with free goodies for you! Stop by to see the guys and to hang out with Illect!

Illect Recordings will be hitting up Nashville, TN for GMA 2008. We’ll be around starting April 19th and will be attending lots of showcases, doing interviews and other press opps. You might even see us about town as we handle several photo shoots for upcoming releases.

Sunday Night April 20th @ 7pm, you must be at the biggest/best/freshest hip-hop showcase around… The Peanut Butter and Jelly party! It’s Hip-Hop on the Rooftop and features a grip of hip-hop performances including several Illect Recordings artists:

Page One and Because
Sintax the Terrific
JustMe

It’s located right across the street from the Convention Center/Renaissance Hotel. Get there early as the show get started promptly at 7pm! The Illect crew will be handing out free music and other promo stuff. Be there!

“The Short List is subtitled “A Beat Tape,” but that’s a little misleading. Not so much a collection of loops for you to practice your rhymes over, this stands up on its own as an artistic instrumental hip-hop album. The concept, according to the liner notes, is hung upon the “small group of women who have impacted [Dert’s] life…,” and indeed the music melts well with this idea; romantic-sounding guitars, funky harps, and reverberated snatches of female laughter all contribute to the feeling of memory, and once this conceptual seed is planted the varying moods presented in each track are easily connected to images of the various women and situations one encounters in life. By tapping into the listener’s own memories and imagination, the concept succeeds in drawing attention to the music, which does not disappoint.”

Read the rest of the album review for The Short List at OkayPlayer.com.

3 1/2 Afro’s.

That’s right! Soup the Chemist and Illect Recordings have joined forces to share his most recent solo release with the masses. ‘Eargasmic Arrangements’ features a plethora of guest talent including: Aloe Blacc, Cookbook, DJ Gabe Real, DJ Kid Dragon, Don Donna, Dr. Oop, Express, J-luv, Joey the Jerk, Manchild of Mars ILL, Murs, Pigeon John, Shake, Sharlok Poems, Sojourn… just to name a few.

Look for this release to grace your eardrums real soon. We’ve got some special recipes simmering for this release that you’re definitely going to love.

The Scribbling Idiots just hit a small milestone in getting their 25,000th visitor to their Myspace profile. If you haven’t dropped by their spot in a minute, hit it up for some updates on the crew. While you’re here at Illect.com, click on the Releases area to preview the new album ‘The Have Nots’. If you like what you hear, pick up the project and give them a shout.

Pick up JustMe “One Man’s Trash” on iTunes and from IllectDirect.com

Ajax Starglider is in the final stages on his full length debut album “Middle Class Artisan”. Several music videos are in the works!

The first video to be released is for the track ‘Riverfront Park’, which was filmed right at the spot: in Spokane, WA’s famed Riverfront Park.

Also out now is the dope EP from Ajax Starglider “Middle Class Broadcast”. Get it now from IllectDirect.com

Pick up Cookbook & Uno Mas “While They Slept” on iTunes and from IllectDirect.com

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