Thursday, May 3, 2012

THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE

As most of you should know by now, its been a delay with one of our releases.The first two arrived last Friday and they look AMAZING!! Hold tight we'll keep everyone posted if any changes occur . Thanks again . SIX2SIX Records

Monday, April 9, 2012

RECORD STORE DAY / PRE ORDER YOUR TEES!






Brand New Vinyl Releases for Record Store Day !! from SIX2SIX Records
Three highly sought after SMASH ARCHIVED releases featuring >

S.C.U. - HARM CITY 12"EP (SOLID WHITE VINYL)
NEW TESTAMENT - THE DAY AFTER 12"EP (POWDER BLUE VINYL)
WOLFE D.O.M-NATION S/T (ALBUM) LP CLEAR w/RED SWIRL VINYL

Coming soon ! Brand new SIX2SIX inspired T Shirts for 2012 . Pre Ordering for your favorites . Jump to the link for a closer inspection . Details TBA

LIMITED RUN

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

ALLNIGHTER 12" EP SIX2SIX / GRR 2012



From up & coming producer Debonair P and (M.I.) of Constant Deviants
teamed together for this ill underground intercontinental project .
With 'Deb P' hailing from Australia this marks the second successful
limited vinyl release with SIX2SIX Records and his own imprint
Gentleman's Relief Records.



Side A:
1) Allnighter
2) Skyscraper
3) Sun, Moon & Stars
4) Allnighter (Instrumental)
5) Skyscraper (Instrumental)

Side B:
1) Allnighter Remix
2) Skyscraper Remix
3) Sun, Moon & Stars (Instrumental
4) Allnighter (Remix Instrumental)
5) Skyscraper (Remix Instrumental)


Buy now direct from our trusted merchandising partner Bandcamp
ALLNIGHTER 12" EP"

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

PRECURSOR TO NEW GLOBAL PLATOON LP

Precursor to the long awaited 'G2O SUMMIT' album. Brand new LP from GLOBAL PLATOON titled 'G8 SUMMIT' on vinyl LP coming May 2012! Details TBA *UPDATE MAY 4th 2012 - Arriving on May 18-19th(exact date of the The 38th G8 Summit in CAMP DAVID)
GLOBAL PLATOON - 'G8 SUMMIT' EP on VINYL + LTD ED. CASSETTES
1.SHOWTIME - FLA FLA + M.I.
2.NO MAN'S LAND - BOSCH , M.I., FLA FLA , ROME
3.PLAYIN' FOR FOR KEEPS - M.I., STEVE COLOSSAL + ROME
4.SUNRISE - SUPREME , ROME , BOSCH + ROME
5.INTERNATIONAL - FLA FLA , M.I. + THE LIBERATOR
6.HEAVYWEIGHTS - FLA FLA , M.I. + STEVE COLOSSAL
7.BLACKOUT - M.I. + BOSCH
8.PERFECTION - STEVE COLOSSAL, SUPREME + M.I.
All Tracks Produced and mixed by Debonair P for GRR 2012©
Cassette version contains *BONUS REMIXES and Three ADDITIONAL SONGS

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

THE ANNEXX CLICK !


Fans can now rejoice .The vaults have been opened . From Concrete and Wiz Foundation .It be THE ANNEXX CLICK !! Be prepared for a grip of unreleased tracks from WEST HELLS finest KMACK - SILOUETTE & DJ CONCRETE . Complete vinyl details for 12" and LP formats. Details TBA . SIX2SIX Records 2012

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

INVOICES COMING UP NEXT!

To ORDER now, send an e-mail to: six2sixrecords@gmail.com

In the subject please write: SIX2SIX RECORDS VINYL

- Limited to only 250 copies
- Orders are being taken immediately. Get your order in and reserve your copy.
- Price is $9.00(CONSTANT DEVIANTS) $40.00(SPARROW THE MOVEMENT) $30.00(AMP BOOGIE)
USD plus shipping & handling fees.
- These records are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
- We are accepting payments worldwide with PayPal in US currency.

Provide the following information in your e-mail:

1. Your PayPal e-mail
2. Your full name (first and last)
3. Your full shipping address, printed as it should read for the postal carrier in your region
4. Quantity
5. Shipping option

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION








BOOKMARK US! Drop on by and check out the NEWEST outpost from SIX2SIX RECORDS .. Be sure to check our forum section and become a member.
SIX2SIX RECORDS

Thursday, December 22, 2011

NON LP TRACKS TO HOLD FANS OVER


Following the recent release of their Mixtape, Platinum, and as they continue to prepare for their anticipated new album, Diamond, the Constant Deviants duo of rapper M.I. and producer DJ Cutt continue to leak exclusive, all-original non-album tracks to hold fans over. Premiering today is "Walk of Fame," a track which stays true to the Deviants' sample-driven and boom-bap-embracing sound.

Reinforcing their New York roots – "Walk of Fame" contains a Frank Sinatra sample while the drums are sampled from the classic "Impeach The President" break, by the Honey Drippers. Raw, dusty and full of soul, "Walk of Fame" is more of a race to better days than anything. As M.I. says of the message, "We're just kind of relaying some of the urban plight and expressing a plan to escape!"

via AUDIBLE TREATS
WALK OF FAME
BOOKMARK US!
CONSTANTDEVIANTS.COM

Monday, December 12, 2011

LONGLIVEVINYL !



Calling all VINYL AFICIONADOS ! become a contributor to YOUR BLOG! (LONGLIVEVINYL) ; inbox us your info if you would like to be apart of the LONGLIVEVINYL blog ! Collectors , DJ's , Purists , Fans etc. for all ( cutting edge ) genres of music on VINYL. Get @ us immediately .

"LONGLIVEVINYL"

Sunday, November 27, 2011

NEED A WALKMAN FOR THAT?



A limited edition box set of "classic" albums on cassette ??
SIX2SIX could join the revival. Stay tuned!!

1.Constant Deviants - Concrete Utopia
2.S.C.U - Brace Yo Delf!
3.Concrete Utopia - Amongst Friends
4.Sparrow The Movement - Physics

Monday, October 17, 2011

THE CITY THAT BLEEDS / I RISE , Ltd Ed. 7"





Brand New Ltd Ed 7" from STEVE COLOSSAL + with Production from Australia's own Debonair P (Low Budget) 'The City That Bleeds w/ I Rise' GRR + SIX2SIX Records

A SIDE (Originals)
The City That Bleeds
I Rise

B SIDE (Remixes)
The City That Bleeds (Rmx)
I Rise (Rmx)

Limited Edition 300 Copies Details TBA

- The 7" comes on clear Red vinyl, w/ paper sleeve
- Price is $8.00 USD plus shipping & handling fees.
- These records are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
- Limited to only 300 copies, this is a collector's Edition and will not be repressed.

Digital Release ($8) includes extra bonus tracks :

(Originals)
The City That Bleeds (Instrumental)
I Rise (Instrumental)
(Remixes)
The City That Bleeds (Remix Inst)
I Rise (Remix Inst)

Buy now direct from our trusted merchandising partner Bandcamp
THE CITY THAT BLEEDS/ I RISE 7"

On sale 11/11/2011



Wednesday, October 12, 2011

AMONGST FRIENDS IMPORTED CD



If you slept on the last IMPORT or you thought Constant Deviants were just one hit wonders (yeah right!) Despite what others think , the second full length studio album is INCREDIBLE! Originally recorded for Brooklyn Pipeline which eventually led to the major label deal in 2000. AMONGST FRIENDS is considered the magnum opus . Details TBA





Buy now direct from our trusted merchandising partner Bandcamp
'AMONGST FRIENDS' IMPORTED CD"

Sunday, September 25, 2011

UPCOMING PROJECTS

Tentatively scheduled for the last quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012.

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2011 RELEASES

AMP BOOGIE - BLUNTLY SPEAKING 12"EP

a1 LAST WORD
a2 EXHIBIT A
a3 HIGHEST DEGREE

b1 THE ZONE
b2 BLUNTLY SPEAKING (REMIX) 96'
b3 19-9000

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////


SPARROW - PHYSICS : REDUX (16TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION) 12"EP

a1 PHYSICS (DIRTY)
a2 PHYSICS (REMIX)
a3 PHYSICS (REMIX INST)

b1 RHYME IMPOTENCE
b2 SCOOP (REMIX)*
b3 GOT MORE RHYMES*

*Previously Unreleased

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

CONSTANT DEVIANTS - UNTITLED 12"EP

a1 UNTITLED (FULTON STREET)
a2 GOTTA GET PAID
a3 GOTTA GET PAID(REMIX)

b1 UNTITLED (FULTON STREET) (INST)
b2 GOTTA GET PAID (INST)
b3 GOTTA GET PAID(REMIX) INST

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

DECEMBER 2011 - APRIL 2012 RELEASES

SPARROW THE MOVEMENT - 'LOVE & VIOLENCE' LP
AMP BOOGIE - Archived LP
S.C.U. - Archived 12" EP + LP/*2nd LP
NORM SKOLA - Archived 12" + LP
WOLF DOM NATION - Vinyl LP Re - release
SPARROW THE MOVEMENT - 'PHYSICS' LP
CONSTANT DEVIANTS - CONCRETE UTOPIA (INSTRUMENTALS) LP
GLOBAL PLATOON - Archived 3XLP + 7"(STREETS OF GOLD)
CRIMEDANCH CARTEL - Archived 12" EP
GHETTO CONNECT - Archived 12" EP
CONSTANT DEVIANTS - 'AMONGST FRIENDS' Vinyl LP
JFUNK - PRESENTS FUNKIE AVE. Archived 12" EP + LP
CONSTANT DEVIANTS - DIAMOND 2XLP
NEW TESTAMENT - Archived 12" + LP
TRAUMA of AMP BOOGIE - Archived 12" EP


................................................................

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

DNA - PAPER CHASE Ltd . Ed 12" NOW AVAILABLE



A1 PAPER CHASE*
A2 PAPER CHASE (INST)*
A3 MY THING IZ TIGHT

B1 2 OUNCES AND A DREAM
B2 2 OUNCES AND A DREAM (INST)*
B3 MY THING IZ TIGHT (INST)*

*Previously unreleased

Straight From The Boogie Down Bronx !! Breaking out with this UNRELEASED SMASH .. soon to be delivered on a WORLDWIDE "PAPER CHASE" .. Its DNA !! DEVON NOAH ALLAH .. in conjunction with GRITTY TRAXX / DNA FUNCTION + SIX2SIX RECORDS ..
credits
released 02 Sept 2011
Produced by M. Marcelle for SPADES Entertainment
CO. Produced D. Gray and N. Tillman for DNA FUNCTION
Recorded & Mixed at Da Cave 1996

- The 12" comes on Green clear vinyl, sealed in a Red jacket w/ Sticker
- Price is 15.00 USD plus shipping & handling fees.
- These records are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
- Limited to only 300 copies, this is a collector's Edition and will not be repressed.


To ORDER now, send an e-mail to: six2sixrecords@gmail.com

In the subject please write: DNA - PAPERCHASE Ltd.Ed 12"

Provide the following information in your e-mail:

1. Your PayPal e-mail
2. Your full name (first and last)
3. Your full shipping address, printed as it should read for the postal carrier in your region
4. Quantity
5. Shipping option (choose from below, either REGULAR or EXPRESS) *

REGULAR SHIPPING (no insurance/tracking)
For shipping without insurance or tracking provided, please add:

$7.00 - USA [USPS Priority Mail 2-3 days]
$8.00 - CANADA [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]
$16.00 - UK & EUROPE [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]
$18.00 - JAPAN & AUSTRALIA [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]

Add $2.00 for each additional record if purchasing multiple copies.

EXPRESS SHIPPING (with insurance/tracking)
For shipping that includes insurance and tracking details, please add:

$20.00 - USA [USPS Express Mail next day]
$25.00 - CANADA [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]
$35.00 - UK & EUROPE [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]
$35.00 - JAPAN & AUSTRALIA [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]

Add $3.00 for each additional record if purchasing multiple copies.

Price per copy is $15.00 or 2 for $25.00 The best deal out! we want everyone to have this record.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

GLOBAL PLATOON LIVE ON STAGEIT !! AUGUST 2011


WANT TO SEE GLOBAL PLATOON LIVE IN CONCERT VIA INTERNET?

Stageit is an online venue that allows artist to stream exclusive LIVE concerts to our fans GLOBALLY. The vibe is incredibly up close and personal often featuring performers playing from clubs, directly from their laptop or PC. Here’s how it works according to the Stageit crew : Go to our direct link, click signup to set up an account and then click the BUY button. It will offer you an opportunity to purchase credits (which Stageit calls “Notes” ; $1=10 Notes). Notes allow you to pay for tickets to see shows and to tip the performers during the show. Once you have Notes, they can be used for any show being broadcast through Stageit ! Thanks for casting your Vote (a poll was emailed to you), See you on the stage ! SIX2SIX Records ®

So far after 250 responses here is the breakdown from our Poll

1.Yeah sure , but they better perform 'KEEP YOUR DAY JOB' in it's entirety !! (109) 44%
2.Hell no , $8 bucks is too steep for any concert (15) 6%
3.Just name the time and place and i'll tune in ! (69) 28%
4.Not familiar with GLOBAL PLATOON , no thanks! (0) 0%
5.Let me get this straight , DJ CUTT on the 1's and 2's ? WORD ! (57) 23%

Saturday, May 28, 2011

CONCRETE UTOPIA Ltd.Ed IMPORTED CD w/ POSTER




Details TBA , Limited Edition Cd w/ 11X17 POSTER



Saturday, May 7, 2011

SPARROW Ltd. Edition IMPORTED TEE


Pre order your Limited Edition SPARROW PHYSICS ART x SIX2SIX Records ® Printed tee -
144 will only be available The cost of the shirt is $20 plus shipping *Sizes will vary totaling 144
SIZES SM: 4 M: 9 LG: 63 XL: 48 2X: 15 3X: 5



To PRE-ORDER now, send an e-mail to: six2sixrecords@gmail.com

In the subject please write: "SPARROW Ltd. Edition IMPORTED TEE"

Provide the following information in your e-mail:
1. Your PayPal e-mail
2. Your full name (first and last)
3. Your full shipping address, printed as it should read for the postal carrier in your region
4. Size + Quantity

LISTEN : PHYSICS ALBUM PREVIEW



Thursday, April 21, 2011

CONSTANT DEVIANTS 1995 DEMO Ltd Ed 12" NOW ON SALE!






A1 CITIES UNDER SIEGE*
A2 WHO I BE (M.I.C)*
A3 CITIES UNDER SIEGE (INST)
B1 COMPETITION CATCH SPEED KNOTS
B2 COMPETITION CATCH SPEED KNOTS (INST)
B3 PROBLEM CHILD REMIX (INST)*


*PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED

- If you missed the original Vestry Records release of 'Competition Catch Speed Knots'
- The 12" comes on blue clear vinyl, sealed in a custom full color jacket
w/ Ltd Ed. sticker for the collector to place anywhere.
- Price is 17.00 USD plus shipping & handling fees.
- These records are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
- Limited to only 300 copies, this is a collector's Edition and will not be repressed.



To ORDER now, send an e-mail to: six2sixrecords@gmail.com

In the subject please write: CONSTANT DEVIANTS '1995 DEMO Ltd Ed. 12"

Provide the following information in your e-mail:

1. Your PayPal e-mail
2. Your full name (first and last)
3. Your full shipping address, printed as it should read for the postal carrier in your region
4. Quantity
5. Shipping option (choose from below, either REGULAR or EXPRESS) *

REGULAR SHIPPING (no insurance/tracking)
For shipping without insurance or tracking provided, please add:

$7.00 - USA [USPS Priority Mail 2-3 days]
$8.00 - CANADA [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]
$16.00 - UK & EUROPE [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]
$18.00 - JAPAN & AUSTRALIA [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]

Add $2.00 for each additional record if purchasing multiple copies.

EXPRESS SHIPPING (with insurance/tracking)
For shipping that includes insurance and tracking details, please add:

$20.00 - USA [USPS Express Mail next day]
$25.00 - CANADA [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]
$35.00 - UK & EUROPE [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]
$35.00 - JAPAN & AUSTRALIA [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]

Add $3.00 for each additional record if purchasing multiple copies.


Price per copy is $17.00 or 2 for $29.00 The best deal out! we want everyone to have this record.


*Also on sale
STEVE COLOSSAL 'THOUGHTS FOR DA MIND' VLS Brooklyn Pipeline *$10
LORD DIGGA / SIMPLY SWEET + MOTIVATE 12" *$8

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

DIAMOND LP LEAK!

"GOTTA GET PAID"

Constant Deviants are set to release a new album this year entitled "DIAMOND".
Enjoy this leak.. More to come..


Monday, February 14, 2011

CONSTANT DEVIANTS 1995 DEMO Ltd Ed 12"



We do apologize for the delay with this.Looks like we are gonna have to replace the 'CITIES UNDER SIEGE (INSTRUMENTAL)' w/ 'PLEXIGLASS' or 'EVERYBODY CAN'T RAP'. The Pressing plant is waiting on us to send in the final song .More details before the end of the week.If you would like to reserve your copy please email us.This will be an limited run (300) and looks like these are gonna go quick.Thanks for your patience.



DJ CUTT to the RESCUE!!!!! Now, the original CONSTANT DEVIANTS 1995 DEMO in it's entirety including 'CITIES UNDER SIEGE' Instrumental.



A1 CITIES UNDER SIEGE*
A2 WHO I BE (M.I.C)*
A3 CITIES UNDER SIEGE (INST)
B1 COMPETITION CATCH SPEED KNOTS
B2 COMPETITION CATCH SPEED KNOTS (INST)
B3 PROBLEM CHILD REMIX (INST)*

A FEW SHORT CLIPS



*PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED

- If you missed the original Vestry Records release of 'Competition Catch Speed Knots'
- The 12" comes on blue clear vinyl, sealed in a custom full color jacket
- Price is 17.00 USD plus shipping & handling fees.
- These records are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
- Limited to only 300 copies, this is a collector's Edition and will not be repressed.



To PRE-ORDER now, send an e-mail to: six2sixrecords@gmail.com

In the subject please write: CONSTANT DEVIANTS '1995 DEMO Ltd Ed. 12"

Provide the following information in your e-mail:

1. Your PayPal e-mail
2. Your full name (first and last)
3. Your full shipping address, printed as it should read for the postal carrier in your region
4. Quantity
5. Shipping option (choose from below, either REGULAR or EXPRESS) *

REGULAR SHIPPING (no insurance/tracking)
For shipping without insurance or tracking provided, please add:

$7.00 - USA [USPS Priority Mail 2-3 days]
$8.00 - CANADA [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]
$16.00 - UK & EUROPE [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]
$18.00 - JAPAN & AUSTRALIA [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]

Add $2.00 for each additional record if purchasing multiple copies.

EXPRESS SHIPPING (with insurance/tracking)
For shipping that includes insurance and tracking details, please add:

$20.00 - USA [USPS Express Mail next day]
$25.00 - CANADA [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]
$35.00 - UK & EUROPE [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]
$35.00 - JAPAN & AUSTRALIA [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]

Add $3.00 for each additional record if purchasing multiple copies.


Price per copy is $17.00 or 2 for $29.00 The best deal out! we want everyone to have this record.

*You will be invoiced once records are shipped to us.

*Also on sale
STEVE COLOSSAL 'THOUGHTS FOR DA MIND' VLS Brooklyn Pipeline *$10
LORD DIGGA / SIMPLY SWEET + MOTIVATE 12" *$8

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

GLOBAL PLATOON REMIX PROJECT



Now that we have wrapped up recording the THE MIXTAPE PART(2).We are extending the chance For DJ's, PRODUCERS , To remix THE MIXTAPE. We want to hear your version , your sound. Just simply different remixes from around the WORLD.This project is not limited to one track either.You can remix the entire MIXTAPE if you so choose.All remixes will be shared with the fans and listeners everywhere.Don't delay, send us your info (email) to get in on the action.GET READY! THE MIXTAPE PART(2) DROPS NEXT FRIDAY 11TH . STAY TUNED!



FREE DOWNLOAD
THE MIXTAPE PART(2)



Sunday, January 9, 2011

INTERNS NEEDED FOR SIX2SIX RECORDS














Job Description :

SIX2SIX Records is looking for creative minds to be part of it's team.
# Ideal candidates will have experience in the following areas.
# Music/Film/Web Industry
# Street Team / Grassroots Marketing
# Graphic Design
# Web Design/Development
# Video Editing
# 8-12 hours per week
# Familiarity with Social Media Networks (Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Youtube, etc.)
# Proficiency in various Software programs
# Very Organized,Trustworthy and Respectful
# Have your own PC or Laptop
# Help shoot, record and deliver video and photographic content so you'll be collecting raw footage.

Candidates will also assist SIX2SIX Records staff with marketing, promotions, ticketing, booking and a variety of tasks.
Some tasks include creating local contests and promotions,
booking tasks, updating the SIX2SIX Records websites,
facilitating market research surveys, answering phones, pulling ads from a variety of newspapers,
photocopying and keeping upcoming concert files updated and organized.

Candidates will also be involved in brainstorming promotional concepts to help effectively promoting concerts.
This position may include delivering materials to local sponsors and concert venues, as well as street team promotions.

Ideal candidates will be open to learn about concert promoting, marketing, booking, media buying.
We are looking for interns (ages 18 & Over) who is interested in learning about concert promotion, marketing for a record Label,
event coordination and all that it entails.

Virtual internships - location is not a problem

These are UNPAID positions with flexible hours and a few perks. An internship can be created to suite your needs.
but generally fall into these categories:

Marketing and Promotion

-- Illustrations / Graphics/ Layout design for fliers and promotional tools
-- Market Research and Strategy Development for promotional concepts
-- Pubic Relations / Record Label Outreach: Street Team Promotions
-- One Sheet Design

Skills:

# Graphic Design
# Web Design/Development
# Video Editing
# Proficiency in various Software programs

# Employment Type:
Internship

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Back To The Future: Constant Deviants Interview by DRASAR MONUMENTAL

Well we've been HIJACKED again .. this time from our good friend from the West Coast DRASAR MONUMENTAL of
HIPHOP BATTLEFIELD!!!
who conducted this interview on his BATTLEFIELD FUNK RADIO.

"Yesterday I linked up with DJ Cutt & M.I. of "Constant Deviants" fame.... Instead of asking them a bunch of cornball questions and wasting their time, I decided to just be myself and approach the interview in more of a Hip Hop discussion type of steez...

They both opened up about their history, plans, and what they have in store for their label, "SIX2SIX Records", and a gang of other topics that will hold your attention......So go grab some popcorn, cock your chair back a little bit, and brace yourself for over an hour of "Constant Deviants" goodness.....

Big shout out to my Baltimore comrade, "Set Rule" for keeping it official........And if you haven't copped that Concrete Utopia album- do yourself a favor and scoop that up with a quickness....


LISTEN + ENJOY!!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

The Mediocre MC by Werner von Wallenrod

That's right ladies and gents!! we've been hijacked by the esteemed writer Werner von Wallenrod. SIX2SIX Guess Blogger

"People died so I can rhyme.
You think I'm gonna grab the mic and waste my nation's time?"
- Krs-1 "We In There"

This is Werner von Wallenrod guest blogging to ya over at The Six2Six Shift. And for my post here, I thought I'd do something a little out of step from what I'd ordinarily do on my own blog. See, Six2Six's a tight, indie label that specializes in releases of quality music by over-looked artists... the MCs that never quite got the shine their talent deserves. So, conversely, I figured over here, a whole other breed of rapper is getting ignored. I'm not talking about wack, sucker MCs, because god knows enough's already been said about them. I'm talking about the most prevalent of all: The Mediocre MC.

See, The Mediocre MC isn't wack. He can flow all right. He's got a couple CDs with some okay beats on them, and he never strays too far from the pure elements of hip-hop. You'll hear his songs on your mixtapes, you'll nod along. Your girlfriend will stay on the dance floor when he comes out to perform at a show and continue to have a good time. You've got a few of his 12" in your crates even if you don't remember exactly why you felt you had to have them when you saw it in the store at the time.

He's got an okay voice and his flow is cool. He has a clever line or two if you listen to his album all the way through. You like that song where he flowed over that guest producer's beat and the posse cuts he was featured on were cool. He ain't bad.

But he's not good either. Most of his songs are sort of general, freestyle... probably. Thinking back on it now, it's hard to remember what he talked about on his songs, but someday we totally intend to go back to his last couple records and really pay attention, when we have the time. Maybe when we're home sick from work for a week, that'd be a good time. Then we'll finally hear what it is all the great MCs, DJs and bloggers who keep putting him on are so excited about.

The Mediocre MC has a following, after all. He's very supportive of the region he's from and stays doggedly true to that area's sound. He's always got some harsh words for his "haters." He'll shout out the four elements of hip-hop, but doesn't usually have much else to say about breaking, writing or even DJing, probably because he doesn't know anyone who's into that stuff. He might do a political song, but it won't get much deeper than "don't let the government control your mind," "fight the corporations" or other generic platitudes. Great rappers' seem to burn bright and fall off hard, but The Mediocre MC just keeps on truckin'. And even though the music industry has changed, and 95% of rap fans illegally download their music for free, somehow he still stays in business.

It's almost 2011, the international economy is probably this close from a Mad Max situation. I don't know about you guys, but I don't have the resources to support The Mediocre MC anymore. Yeah, he's not bad... but there are vast oceans of great music out there in hip-hop's history; and as dark as times may appear, more is still being created and unearthed. It's time for us as fans to start knuckling down on what we actually spend our time listening to. Valuing what's current over what's great just for the sake of staying in the conversation and following the latest rap gossip? Life's too short!

And rappers? How about instead of recording mixtape after mixtape full of half-assed songs, why not focus on making three or four that are really, consistently worthwhile? Because you know, you might think you're bowling us over when you give interviews bragging about how you wrote your last album in less than 48 hours, including two verses you just strung together in the booth... but actually, we as listeners could already tell. And if you've actually reached that point where you're doing something creative and compelling, please do not form a super group with a handful of your local MC buddies. I know they're really nice guys, but we need you to be strong now. Challenge yourself, raise the bar.

Like Krs said, "step off with that weak shit. You're psychologically, historically and spiritually sick!"

Friday, November 19, 2010

WE WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP


Ok, with all the great people we have come in contact with across this globe via the internet , we still have not really found out where you shop for VINYL in your HOMETOWN.SIX2SIX wants to get our next releases everywhere imaginable, in your favorite format of course VINYL!!.With all the visitors passing through the SIX2SIX SHIFT we want to hear from you guys in AUSTRALIA ,SPAIN ,BELGIUM ,SWEDEN ,RUSSIA ,NETHERLANDS and CANADA the quiet ones. Everyone that comes through on a day to day basis we appreciate your feedback on this . Also the fans and listeners in the STATES are no exception to this as well , we want to hear from you too. Hit us up @ six2sixrecords@gmail.com or post your comments right here on the blog. Thanks

Submerged Archived Lost Classics from MOBTOWN USA / with a sprinkle of CHOCOLATE CITY variety . This hour & half blend will silence the critics .. Inspired by Schenectadyfan from THE TROY BLOG with his tremendous effort tracking various sources and catalog of RELEASED + UNRELEASED MUSIC on , VINYL , and CASSETTES .

LISTEN + FREE DOWNLOAD

MOBTOWN USA 94 - 98 by SIX2SIX Records

Saturday, October 30, 2010

ALBUM STILL AVAILABLE ACT NOW !!

























































Complete Details / Ordering / Payment / Announced on Monday .We appreciate your patience and support on all of our projects .

Full pics available when vinyl arrives ..

PREVIEW
CONCRETE UTOPIA - CONSTANT DEVIANTS


- We will start responding and sending out Paypal invoices on NOV 5th, 2010. We will start from the back to the front so please be patient. If you e-mailed us earlier then that, we will invoice you in queue and allow you 24 hours to pay to keep your place.
- Orders are being taken immediately. Get your order in and reserve your copy.
- Limited to only 300 copies, this is a collector's Edition and will not be repressed.

- The LP comes on black vinyl, sealed in a custom 2XLP full color jacket
- Price is 30.00 USD plus shipping & handling fees.
- These records are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
- We are accepting payments worldwide with PayPal in US currency.
- Records once in stock est.NOV 5TH , will be shipping @ top of the week of NOV 8th, 2010

To PRE-ORDER now, send an e-mail to: six2sixrecords@gmail.com

In the subject please write: CONSTANT DEVIANTS 'CONCRETE UTOPIA' 2XLP"

Provide the following information in your e-mail:

1. Your PayPal e-mail
2. Your full name (first and last)
3. Your full shipping address, printed as it should read for the postal carrier in your region
4. Quantity
5. Shipping option (choose from below, either REGULAR or EXPRESS) *

Price per copy is $30.00 or 2 for $55.00 The best deal out we want everyone to have this record


***Also on sale
1.CONSTANT DEVIANTS 'PROBLEM CHILD + FEEL THAT' 12" $15 *VERY LIMITED
2.GLOBAL PLATOON'CREW FAMILY / KEEP YOUR DAY JOB VLS Original Pressing *$20
3.STEVE COLOSSAL 'THOUGHTS FOR DA MIND' VLS Brooklyn Pipeline *$10
4.LORD DIGGA / SIMPLY SWEET + MOTIVATE 12" *$8



REGULAR SHIPPING (no insurance/tracking)
For shipping without insurance or tracking provided, please add:

$7.00 - USA [USPS Priority Mail 2-3 days]
$8.00 - CANADA [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]
$16.00 - UK & EUROPE [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]
$18.00 - JAPAN & AUSTRALIA [Airmail Parcel Post 7-10 days]

Add $2.00 for each additional record if purchasing multiple copies.

EXPRESS SHIPPING (with insurance/tracking)
For shipping that includes insurance and tracking details, please add:

$20.00 - USA [USPS Express Mail next day]
$25.00 - CANADA [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]
$35.00 - UK & EUROPE [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]
$35.00 - JAPAN & AUSTRALIA [USPS Express Mail Int'l 3-5 days]

Add $3.00 for each additional record if purchasing multiple copies.

**IMPORTANT ** If you live in FRANCE , it is mandatory that you pay EMS (express mail service) for insured shipping with tracking.

Special Note: For some apparent reason beyond our control the USPS does not offer EXPRESS OR PRIORITY SHIPPING
to certain countries.Our best advise is to stick with the regular shipping option based on our 8 to 9 month excursion with mailing to various destinations throughout the globe.

Please verify carefully that your shipping address is 100% correct to avoid any shipping errors.

After your e-mail is received, We will send you a PayPal invoice with the proper total. When your payment is complete, your copies will be reserved and in order to be shipped the week of NOV 8th, 2010.

In the event that we have sold out all copies, you will receive an e-mail notification that all copies have been sold and you will not receive a PayPal invoice.

Any and all inquiries regarding this release and/or purchasing questions can be directed to us at: six2sixrecords@gmail.com

Monday, October 18, 2010

UP IN THE BRONX WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE FRESH !!





I do not wanna give out too much info until a deal is finalized between all parties involved but super duper shouts to COOL V for the assist ... much appreciated!! Details TBA .. Brief update : Internet has been down for a minute .. Monday or Tuesday we will announce this exciting opportunity in helping DNA re-establish their name to the vinyl market .. look for the whole catalog !!!
Check this out ..
Four different sticker designs . one for our friends over in Germany featuring a throwback to the Deutsche Mark 1990 - 2002 / second is the Swiss Franc for our friends in Switzerland / third will be the British Pound for the peeps in GB!! and finally catch a glimpse of the American Dollar before it totally falls haha !!!Looks like it will be 6 LIMITED designs based on our fans .. For the rest of the world we have other surprises in store so stay tuned!! Complete details TBA hold tight !! Thanks

"The PAPER CHASE CONTINUES!!" yes indeed !! finally finished the last two ... France + Japan ..