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New Album! 1773 “Sound Soulstice” + FREE Instrumentals

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:45:31 +0000

1773’s new album Sound Soulstice, previously only for sale in Japan, is now officially available to the rest of the world! New cover art, more music, and a few surprises. All album purchases include a FREE copy of the Sound Soulstice instrumentals, all beats produced by Arkiv (Australia). Head over to the 1773 bandcamp and cop yours today!

1773 – Sound Soulstice

It’s hard not to smile at something so authentic and genuine. Particles of Chicago sentiment, youth, and modern chivalry fuse and concentrate in their music, their lyricism, their performance.

The gentlemen of 1773 [Pronounced Seventeen Seventy-Three] first connected in 2004, when Just J and Moral One (of Berto Ramon) joined efforts with Wisdm O.N.E. Recently Itch13 replaced Moral One as the official 1773 DJ, but in some shape or form they’ve shared stages with: Wiz Khalifa, Little Brother, Rhymefest, The Cool Kids, Dead Prez, Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, Pigeon John, L.A. Symphony, Tanya Morgan, Ohmega Watts, Othello, Zion I, Blu, & Exile.

In March 2009, 1773 introduced Return of the New, an effort that was first released on the Japanese label, River City Music Entertainment (Yokohama). Following a month-long tour in Japan, this release was quickly picked up by U.S. label, Soulspazm in October 2009.

As collectors of sight and sound, they’ve brought together a string of instrumental beats on their first full length release for 2010 titled Sound Soulstice.Produced entirely by Australian producer ARKiV, Sound Soulstice will be 1773’s third project on River City Music Entertainment. Songstress Natalie Oliveri, and MCs Othello (of Lightheaded) & Ezekiel38 (Vertual Vertigo) all lend their palettes to the album’s sonic portrait…

“The earthly solstice deals with day and night, so we wanted to capture the universality of that concept both lyrically and emotionally” states Wisdm O.N.E.

Regularly performing for crowds of 200 and more in cities nationally and internationally, locally 1773 has performed at the following Chicago venues: The Note, Red Kiva, House of Blues, Double Door, Subterranean, Darkroom, Funky Buddha Lounge, The Butterfly Social Club, Elastic Arts; and the following Chicago festivals: Lollapolooza, the Taste of Logan Square, and The Puerto Rican Festival.

Their talent exudes in studio and on stage. Their performance stands louder nowhere else than within the arenas of charisma and great sound replication. The members of 1773 are disciples of music, Chicago and her cultural stock. Through the sweltering thick of this city’s talent, emerged a group that calls upon the cadences of hip-hop’s truest and congruent times…

1773 – Return of the New Album Sampler

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:35:38 +0000

DOWNLOAD: 1773 – Return of the New Album Sampler (FREE!)

A selection of tracks from 1773’s upcoming sophomore album “Return of the New.” Contains the three singles released so far (“It’s On Again,” “Return of the New,” and “On the Move”) as well as “Who’s Dat?” (feat. Othello), and two bonus songs (“It’s On Again Maker Remix” & “Get Up Get Down”).

1773 – On the Move (feat. Lightheaded) Digi 12″

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:09:09 +0000

As we continue to count down the days until 1773’s sophomore album Return of the New is released, we’ve got some goodies for all of you patiently waiting! Below you’ll find a download link to the album’s second digi-single entitled “On the Move (feat. Lightheaded).” Features an exclusive remix by DJ Moral One, as well as instrumentals to the original and remixed versions! DJ-Friendly!!

DOWNLOAD: 1773 – On the Move (feat. Lightheaded) Digital 12″

1773 – Returning the New Stuff Mixtape (FREE DL!)

djtrew — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:08:48 +0000

As the release date for 1773’s Return of the New approaches, the fellas decided to give their fans a taste of the new stuff on the Returning the New Stuff mixtape. You’ll find a heaping handful of exclusives, non-album cuts, b-sides, rarities, and remixes thrown in for good measure. All this was deftly mixed by DJ Itchie Fingers (Itch13) and hosted by Othello of the Lightheaded crew. Peep the DL link below complete with cover art, mp3 id tags, bpms, and the ever important EPK!

DOWNLOAD: 1773 – Returning the New Stuff (mixed by Itchie Fingers, hosted by Othello)

Be Free TV: Interview w/ 1773

djtrew — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:20:03 +0000

Be Free TV interviews 1773 at the 3/16/2009 Returning the New Stuff mixtape release party @ Darkroom Chicago. Check out the video for 1773’s story behind the mixtape as well as an inside into their upcoming sophomore album, Return of the New.