El Leon

Description

Prepare to embark on a sonic odyssey as CRIMEAPPLE and PRESERVATION unveil the inaugural chapter of their groundbreaking trilogy with "EL LEÓN." The album's title, a nod to the undisputed king of the jungle, serves as a metaphorical beacon to the unwavering hunger that the lyrical predator has always displayed. On this audio hunting expedition, CRIMEAPPLE, the lyrical monarch, roars with an intensity that mirrors the lion's ferocity over a wild musical tapestry provided by PRESERVATION, each track a testament to the insatiable appetite and predatory instincts required to navigate the wilds of today's music industry, a game both artists never conformed to but have always dominated from the outside. CRIMEAPPLE has always proven to be a leader of the pride, with the relentless work he's put into his MANTECA imprint and with legendary collaborations with producers such as DJ Muggs and DJ Skizz that have made him one of the most prominent stars in the game today. On the production side, PRESERVATION's musical journey, whether with longtime collaborator Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def), or as one-half of Dr. Yen Lo with Brooklyn’s own wordsmith Ka, or through legendary collaborations with Billy Woods, MF DOOM, Roc Marci, RZA, Sean Price, Raekwon, and countless others have made him an iconic name in musical alchemy. As the trilogy commences, "EL LEÓN" marks the beginning of a new hunting season for both, where CRIMEAPPLE and PRESERVATION will certainly transcend boundaries and reign supreme.