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Back in 2003, during an incredible period of growth and reinvention for legendary artist MF DOOM, he introduced us to one of his numerous alter egos, Viktor Vaughn. As the story goes, Viktor Vaughn was an interdimensional time-traveling MC from an alternate realm whereHip-Hop was banned. He'd been exploring time and space lookingfor new dimensions to sharpen his MC skills, which eventually led him to 90s era NYC, where he found himself stranded due to a mechanical mishap with his time machine. He began hitting open mics and small venues, battling other MCs and picking up a few side-hustles in order to raise enough funds to repair his time machine and get back to his travels.Vaudeville Villain is a concept album like no other, where MF DOOM re-envisions himself as a younger, hungrier, more brazen persona, in order to explore subjects new and old from a different point of view.Of course, developing a second self from a more technologicallyadvanced universe, he wanted to take a new approach to the production too. Viktor Vaughn fittingly raps over next-school beats that move freely in spaces between Electronica and Hip Hop, all courtesy of Sound-Ink producers King Honey, Heat Sensor and Max Bill, with the exception of one track produced by RJD2. Featuring all original lyrics by DOOM, with a few notable guest appearances from M.Sayyid (Anti-Pop Consortium), Lord Sear, Apani B Fly MC, LouisLogic, and more, Vaudeville Villain is one of the more uniquelycreative entries in the MF DOOM universe.

Back in 2003, during an incredible period of growth and reinvention for legendary artist MF DOOM, he introduced us to one of his numerous alter egos, Viktor Vaughn. As the story goes, Viktor Vaughn was an interdimensional time-traveling MC from an alternate realm whereHip-Hop was banned. He'd been exploring time and space lookingfor new dimensions to sharpen his MC skills, which eventually led him to 90s era NYC, where he found himself stranded due to a mechanical mishap with his time machine. He began hitting open mics and small venues, battling other MCs and picking up a few side-hustles in order to raise enough funds to repair his time machine and get back to his travels.Vaudeville Villain is a concept album like no other, where MF DOOM re-envisions himself as a younger, hungrier, more brazen persona, in order to explore subjects new and old from a different point of view.Of course, developing a second self from a more technologicallyadvanced universe, he wanted to take a new approach to the production too. Viktor Vaughn fittingly raps over next-school beats that move freely in spaces between Electronica and Hip Hop, all courtesy of Sound-Ink producers King Honey, Heat Sensor and Max Bill, with the exception of one track produced by RJD2. Featuring all original lyrics by DOOM, with a few notable guest appearances from M.Sayyid (Anti-Pop Consortium), Lord Sear, Apani B Fly MC, LouisLogic, and more, Vaudeville Villain is one of the more uniquelycreative entries in the MF DOOM universe.

The Sol Messiah Horus Tee is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• Horus artwork printed on chest
• regular fit
• 100% combed ring-spun cotton single jersey (4.3oz)

Growing up in Atlanta, artist/producer Sol Messiah was always inundated with the rich and energizing spirit of Hip Hop culture. From breakdancing at a young age, to mastering the skill of DJing, to learning the art of production, Sol Messiah's talent and hunger eventually led to working alongside legendary Atlanta producer, Dallas Austin. While Messiah's time with Austin created a deep catalog filled with timeless tracks for TLC, Madonna, Boyz II Men and more, he eventually chose to pursue his own path independently, producing a catalog of popular tracks with Chamillionaire, David Banner, Nappy Roots, Dead Prez and more. He also began a fruitful partnership with a fierce lyricist named Sa-Roc, producing numerous projects together including her groundbreaking 2020 album, The Sharecropper's Daughter. In 2022, Sol Messiah delivered his Rhymesayers debut, GOD Cmplx, where he connected with some of the finest MCs in the game to create a powerful and engaging collection of Hip Hop that was equal parts innovative and inspiring. Here, he returns with the GOD Cmplx Instrumentals, letting this impressive collection of beats stand on their own as further testament to his skills as a producer, as well as a visionary.

Growing up in his hometown of Atlanta, artist/producer Sol Messiah has always been inundated with the rich and energizing spirit of Hip Hop culture. Breakdancing from a young age eventually led him joining the legendary Rock Steady Crew out of New York City and learning and mastering the skill of DJing. From there, he began taking an interest in production too, which ultimately led him to working alongside legendary Atlanta producer, Dallas Austin. While Sol Messiah's time with Austin created a deep catalog filled with timeless tracks for TLC, Madonna, Boyz II Men and more, he eventually chose to pursue his own path independently and spent years building a stunning catalog of his own, producing popular tracks for Chamillionaire, David Banner, Nappy Roots, Dead Prez and more. Soon, Sol Messiah would embark on a fruitful musical partnership with a fierce lyricist named Sa-Roc. Together, Sa-Roc and Messiah have released over a dozen projects thus far, including Sa-Roc's groundbreaking 2020 debut on Rhymesayers Entertainment, The Sharecropper's Daughter. As a duo, Sa-Roc and Sol Messiah have amassed a global reach, touring internationally and rocking crowds across continents. They have performed at the legendary Jazz Cafe in London, performed live for BBC, and have shared the stage with luminaries such as Common, The Roots and Jay Electronica. On GOD Cmplx, Sol Messiah connects with some of the finest MCs in the game to create an impressive collection of Hip Hop music that's both innovative and inspiring. Featuring guest performances from Kxng Crooked, Sa-Roc, Evidence, Locksmith, Slug (

Growing up in his hometown of Atlanta, artist/producer Sol Messiah has always been inundated with the rich and energizing spirit of Hip Hop culture. Breakdancing from a young age eventually led him joining the legendary Rock Steady Crew out of New York City and learning and mastering the skill of DJing. From there, he began taking an interest in production too, which ultimately led him to working alongside legendary Atlanta producer, Dallas Austin. While Sol Messiah's time with Austin created a deep catalog filled with timeless tracks for TLC, Madonna, Boyz II Men and more, he eventually chose to pursue his own path independently and spent years building a stunning catalog of his own, producing popular tracks for Chamillionaire, David Banner, Nappy Roots, Dead Prez and more. Soon, Sol Messiah would embark on a fruitful musical partnership with a fierce lyricist named Sa-Roc. Together, Sa-Roc and Messiah have released over a dozen projects thus far, including Sa-Roc's groundbreaking 2020 debut on Rhymesayers Entertainment, The Sharecropper's Daughter. As a duo, Sa-Roc and Sol Messiah have amassed a global reach, touring internationally and rocking crowds across continents. They have performed at the legendary Jazz Cafe in London, performed live for BBC, and have shared the stage with luminaries such as Common, The Roots and Jay Electronica. On GOD Cmplx, Sol Messiah connects with some of the finest MCs in the game to create an impressive collection of Hip Hop music that's both innovative and inspiring. Featuring guest performances from Kxng Crooked, Sa-Roc, Evidence, Locksmith, Slug (Atmosphere), Murs, Aesop Rock, Baba Zumbi (Zion I), Che Noir, Lyric Jones and more, GOD Cmplx is a powerful and engaging project serving as a testament to Sol Messiah's skills both as a producer as well a visionary.

The Sharecropper's Daughter Bonus Vinyl contains six new tracks serving as a companion piece to Sa-Roc's already acclaimed Rhymesayers debut, The Sharecropper's Daughter, released in October of 2020. These new songs further showcase Sa-Roc's sharp skills as a lyricist, and her gift for captivating melodies and engaging content, featuring production from Sol Messiah and Evidence, as well as a guest verse from MF Doom. The lead single for the bonus vinyl, "Wild Seeds" is a lyrical testament to the beauty, mysticism, and wisdom of the elders and ancestors who've guided and bolstered generations of Black women through history's assault and neglect of them. With a title inspired by the sci-fi novel Wild Seed by visionary author Octavia Butler, the song serves as a celebration of women such as Queen Nanny, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth and many others, whose legacies inform future generations of their propensity to bloom under the harshest of conditions. "Just like wild seeds, we remain unfettered and unbroken, adding beauty and immeasurable value to a world that chooses not to acknowledge us," Sa-Roc states, "but our very existence is the only acknowledgement we require." Throughout the songs of The Sharecropper's Daughter Bonus Vinyl, Sa-Roc maintains a concise blend of thought provoking commentary and razor sharp lyricism. On the opening track, "Options", she delivers a raw and searing testimony of the dedicated yet, all too often, underappreciated artist, reminding us to give our flowers to the living while we're still able. "The Great Escape" examines humankind's tendency to try to mask the unsavory elements of our past we're either unwilling or unable to confront head on. Echoing both sentimentality and sorrow, "Reconstruction of the Heart" recalls some of Roc's childhood memories and muses on the many ways in which our earliest experiences can scar, strengthen, and shape the very core of who we'll become. The Sharecropper's Daughter Bonus Vinyl chapter fittingly comes to a close with "The Rebirth", which remarks on the plight of the vulnerable artist and the quest for balance between creative transparency and overexposure. Here, Sa-Roc labors through her discomfort and commits to being brutally honest about the experiences that have informed her expression and made her a better artist. Featured guest, the late MF Doom continues this line of thinking, offering his own unique observations, "Quick as a quitter will fold, some of what glitters is gold. Same story is old, getting left in the blistering cold. Broken souls get remold with little arbitration. Fortune favors the bold as does incarceration." This bonus vinyl pulls no punches in showcasing Sa-Roc's continual growth as an artist who, as NPR recently put it, "is a modern day griot whose aura radiates calm in a world of chaos."

Sa-Roc Talk To Me Nice T-Shirt - Features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• Randi Drozd's Talk To Me Nice artwork printed on front
• regular fit
• 100% combed cotton preshrunk single jersey, 5.3 oz

Sa-Roc Talk To Me Nice Crop Top - Features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• Randi Drozd's Talk To Me Nice artwork printed on front
• relaxed fit, cropped cut
• 100% combed cotton preshrunk single jersey, 5.3 oz

The Sa-Roc Smudge Tee is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• Smudge artwork printed on chest
• slim fit
• 100% cotton single jersey

The Sa-Roc Smudge Tee is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• Smudge artwork printed on chest
• regular fit
• 100% cotton single jersey

Since signing with Rhymesayers in 2015, Sa-Roc has continued to both invigorate and grow her fanbase with a string of singles, accompanied with powerful and visually enthralling music videos, including "Forever", which has over 4 million views on YouTube. In that time, she has continued to cultivate and sharpen her skill sets, and now she is set to release her first album for the label.

Speaking on the meaning of the album’s title and inspiration, Sa-Roc shares, "The Sharecropper’s Daughter speaks to my father’s actual beginnings on a Virginia tobacco farm where his family sharecropped. The title is meant to signify that both my father’s and my upbringing, though so different, are linked by a shared history that informs the way I move through the world. Although his formative years were spent in the Jim Crow era of the south, where he suffered through poverty and racial oppression, and mine were shaped in the heart of DC, amidst the war on drugs and the effects of its fallout, the album finds points of connection in two very different yet tragically familiar stories of Blackness in America. It’s a sonic reflection of the things we inherit. About the emotional weight that we unknowingly bestow upon the next generation; the genetic transfer of both trauma and triumph that we, both donors and beneficiaries, are tasked with reshaping into a future of our own."

The Sharecropper’s Daughter album is entirely produced by a veteran renaissance man from the Atlanta Hip Hop scene, Sol Messiah, with the exception of "Deliverance" produced by Evidence and co-produced by Al B Smoov. And, while Sa-Roc’s crafty wordplay, razor-sharp delivery and exceptional writing are the prominent highlight, this undeniable quality is only further enhanced by stellar guest performances from a small, but formidable, all-star cast of guests, including Saul Williams, Styles P, Ledisi, Chronixx, and Black Thought.

This Fall, Sa-Roc seeks to demand her rightful place at the table amongst rhyme royalty with The Sharecropper’s Daughter, at a time when the world is clamoring for powerful voices of substance, along with a patient and attentive fanbase who have already been tuned in, waiting for this moment. The time is finally here.

Since signing with Rhymesayers in 2015, Sa-Roc has continued to both invigorate and grow her fanbase with a string of singles, accompanied with powerful and visually enthralling music videos, including "Forever", which has over 4 million views on YouTube. In that time, she has continued to cultivate and sharpen her skill sets, and now she is set to release her first album for the label.

Speaking on the meaning of the album’s title and inspiration, Sa-Roc shares, "The Sharecropper’s Daughter speaks to my father’s actual beginnings on a Virginia tobacco farm where his family sharecropped. The title is meant to signify that both my father’s and my upbringing, though so different, are linked by a shared history that informs the way I move through the world. Although his formative years were spent in the Jim Crow era of the south, where he suffered through poverty and racial oppression, and mine were shaped in the heart of DC, amidst the war on drugs and the effects of its fallout, the album finds points of connection in two very different yet tragically familiar stories of Blackness in America. It’s a sonic reflection of the things we inherit. About the emotional weight that we unknowingly bestow upon the next generation; the genetic transfer of both trauma and triumph that we, both donors and beneficiaries, are tasked with reshaping into a future of our own."

The Sharecropper’s Daughter album is entirely produced by a veteran renaissance man from the Atlanta Hip Hop scene, Sol Messiah, with the exception of "Deliverance" produced by Evidence and co-produced by Al B Smoov. And, while Sa-Roc’s crafty wordplay, razor-sharp delivery and exceptional writing are the prominent highlight, this undeniable quality is only further enhanced by stellar guest performances from a small, but formidable, all-star cast of guests, including Saul Williams, Styles P, Ledisi, Chronixx, and Black Thought.

This Fall, Sa-Roc seeks to demand her rightful place at the table amongst rhyme royalty with The Sharecropper’s Daughter, at a time when the world is clamoring for powerful voices of substance, along with a patient and attentive fanbase who have already been tuned in, waiting for this moment. The time is finally here.

The Sa-Roc Crown Embroidered Hoodie´s features include:
• drawstring-adjustable two-layer hood with interior tape, tonal metal eyelets plus aglets at the draw cord
• raglan sleeves
• Sa-Roc logo embroidery at left chest
• kangaroo pocket
• stretch rib cuffs and bottom band
• relaxed fit
• 100% cotton loop-back sweat fabric

The Sa-Roc Crown Embroidered Hoodie´s features include:
• drawstring-adjustable two-layer hood with interior tape, tonal metal eyelets plus aglets at the draw cord
• raglan sleeves
• Sa-Roc logo embroidery at left chest
• kangaroo pocket
• stretch rib cuffs and bottom band
• relaxed fit
• 100% cotton loop-back sweat fabric

The Sa-Roc All The Smoke Tee is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• All The Smoke artwork printed on front
• regular fit
• 100% cotton single jersey

The Sa-Roc All The Smoke Tee is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• All The Smoke artwork printed on front
• regular fit
• 100% cotton single jersey

The Rhymesayers RSE25 Tee is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• RSE25 artwork screen-printed on front and back
• designed by Burlesque of North America
• relaxed fit
• 100% combed ring-spun cotton single jersey, 4.3 oz

The Rhymesayers Organs Tee is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• Organs artwork printed on front
• designed by AWOL One
• relaxed fit
• 100% cotton single jersey

The Rhymesayers Griffin Hoodie´s features include:
• drawstring-adjustable two-layer hood with interior tape and metal eyelets
• Rhymesayers Griffin logo printed on front
• kangaroo pocket
• stretch rib cuffs and bottom band
• relaxed fit
• 80% cotton, 20% polyester brush-back fleece

Did you know Micheal "Eyedea" Larsen - one half of the progressive hip hop duo Eyedea & Abilities - once released a solo project under the moniker Oliver Hart? Fresh on the heels of winning three of the most notable MC Battles of the time - Scribble Jam (1999), Rocksteady MC Battle (2000) and the nationally televised HBO Blaze Battle (2000) - and the release of his debut album with musical partner DJ Abilities, First Born, Eyedea was inspired, intent, insatiable. He used most of his earnings from those MC battles and the group's rigorous touring schedule to build himself a home studio and teach himself how to record and mix records, and in less than a year's time, he returned to share the fruits of his labor. Originally released in 2002, The Many Faces of Oliver Hart or How Eye One The Write Too Think was written, produced, recorded and engineered by a 20-year old Eyedea (aka Oliver Hart). Featuring the songs "Weird Side", "Here For You", "Step By Step" and "Bottle Dreams", which Complex named as #11 on a list of the best songs ever released on Rhymesayers Entertainment, the album was a diverse body of work that demonstrated Eyedea could not be easily defined, nor should he be.

The Oliver Hart (Eyedea) Faces Tee is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• Faces artwork 3-color screen printed on chest
• regular fit
• 100% combed ring-spun cotton single jersey (4.3oz)

The Oliver Hart (Eyedea) Cover Tee is equipped with the following features:
• rib crew neck with interior tape
• Cover artwork 4-color screen printed on chest
• regular fit
• 100% combed ring-spun cotton single jersey (5.1oz)

Simple, to the point, and with a strong message. A tribute to the greatest underground artist who made a powerful impact on hip hop during the last 20 years.

The MF Doom Throw Up Tee is equipped with the following features:

100% cotton, 6oz heavy weight green shirt.
Features 2 color “DOOM” throw chest print in yellow & white.
Printed GasDrawls label on inside neckline.
Made with sustainable, fairly grown US cotton.
Set-in rib collar with shoulder to shoulder taping.
Seamless double needle ⅞” collar.
Double needle sleeve and bottom hem.
Pre-shrunk.

Simple, to the point, and with a strong message. A tribute to the greatest underground artist who made a powerful impact on hip hop during the last 20 years.

The MF Doom Throw Tee is equipped with the following features:

• rib crew neck with interior tape
• 2-color Doom artwork printed on chest
• oversized fit with dropped shoulders
• 100% cotton heavyweight single jersey, 8.2 oz (pre-shrunk to minimize shrinkage)

Simple, to the point, and with a strong message. A tribute to the greatest underground artist who made a powerful impact on hip hop during the last 20 years.

The MF Doom Throw Tee is equipped with the following features:

• rib crew neck with interior tape
• 2-color Doom artwork printed on chest
• oversized fit with dropped shoulders
• 100% cotton heavyweight single jersey, 8.2 oz (pre-shrunk to minimize shrinkage)

Simple, to the point, and with a strong message. A tribute to the greatest underground artist who made a powerful impact on hip hop during the last 20 years.

The MF Doom Throw Tee is equipped with the following features:

• rib crew neck with interior tape
• 2-color Doom artwork printed on chest
• oversized fit with dropped shoulders
• 100% cotton heavyweight single jersey, 8.2 oz (pre-shrunk to minimize shrinkage)

Simple, to the point, and with a strong message. A tribute to the greatest underground artist who made a powerful impact on hip hop during the last 20 years.

The MF Doom Throw Tee is equipped with the following features:

• rib crew neck with interior tape
• 2-color Doom artwork printed on chest
• oversized fit with dropped shoulders
• 100% cotton heavyweight single jersey, 8.2 oz (pre-shrunk to minimize shrinkage)

The MF Doom Throw Sweatpants's features include:
• cut & sew custom dyed construction
• elastic, drawstring-adjustable waistband with sturdy eyelets plus aglets including debossed Doom branding
• 2 side-entry front pockets
• welt pocket at wearer’s right rear
• drawstring-adjustable leg opening hemlines with sturdy eyelets
• MF Doom Mask logo embroidered at upper left leg
• brushed interior
• relaxed fit
• 80% cotton, 20% polyester fleece, 450 g/m²

The MF Doom Throw Sweatpants's features include:
• cut & sew custom dyed construction
• elastic, drawstring-adjustable waistband with sturdy eyelets plus aglets including debossed Doom branding
• 2 side-entry front pockets
• welt pocket at wearer’s right rear
• drawstring-adjustable leg opening hemlines with sturdy eyelets
• MF Doom Mask logo embroidered at upper left leg
• brushed interior
• relaxed fit
• 80% cotton, 20% polyester fleece, 450 g/m²