There are a lot of voices featured and hands in the mix on GLBL WRMNG’s “Vol. 1,” and the intention is clear: Pay attention, this is New Orleans hip-hop today, and if the mainstream music industry doesn’t elevate the city’s musicians, they’ll do it themselves.
The first line on “Vol. 1,” spoken by LaPrincia Lolly Myles, can’t be any clearer when she says, “.... tired of the world taking New Orleans’ sound and not giving New Orleans their.....credit.”
GLBL WRMNG, a new collective of more than 30 New Orleans-centric musicians and industry professionals will release its 16-track debut album.
“Lolly’s poignant words definitely set a tone,” says Nate Cameron, a music professional and the tour and production manager for Tank and the Bangas. “It’s no secret that our Black artists and the culture here has been exploited over the years in a lot of different ways. We not only want to fight against it, but also equip our artists and culture bearers to be in a position to be owners of their art and work.”
Cameron and hip-hop artist Pell — both New Orleans natives who spent time on the West Coast before returning to their hometown — spearheaded GLBL WRMNG, and among the hefty list of artists and producers are Kr3wcial, $leazy EZ, Malik Ninety Five, treyylb, AudioHittaz, Alfred Banks, Paasky, Nesby Phips, Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph and LeTrainiump, and many more.
There are a lot of voices featured and hands in the mix on GLBL WRMNG’s “Vol. 1,” and the intention is clear: Pay attention, this is New Orleans hip-hop today, and if the mainstream music industry doesn’t elevate the city’s musicians, they’ll do it themselves.
The first line on “Vol. 1,” spoken by LaPrincia Lolly Myles, can’t be any clearer when she says, “.... tired of the world taking New Orleans’ sound and not giving New Orleans their.....credit.”
GLBL WRMNG, a new collective of more than 30 New Orleans-centric musicians and industry professionals will release its 16-track debut album.
“Lolly’s poignant words definitely set a tone,” says Nate Cameron, a music professional and the tour and production manager for Tank and the Bangas. “It’s no secret that our Black artists and the culture here has been exploited over the years in a lot of different ways. We not only want to fight against it, but also equip our artists and culture bearers to be in a position to be owners of their art and work.”
Cameron and hip-hop artist Pell — both New Orleans natives who spent time on the West Coast before returning to their hometown — spearheaded GLBL WRMNG, and among the hefty list of artists and producers are Kr3wcial, $leazy EZ, Malik Ninety Five, treyylb, AudioHittaz, Alfred Banks, Paasky, Nesby Phips, Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph and LeTrainiump, and many more.
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