The Restless Natives Rally for New Orleans

Artists Unite for Victims of Hurricane Katrina

 

New Orleans, LA -- Although it has been nearly a full year since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, thousands of displaced people are still in dire need of assistance with housing and basic needs. Louisiana-based label Dragon's Breath Records has brought together some of the South's hottest underground artists to create The Restless Natives.

 

Slated for nationwide release on June 27, the album showcases a phenomenal array of talent from New Orleans.  Some of the artists featured on the project include Truth Universal, Raj Smoove, DJ Maxmillion, Dick Darby, DJ J Infinite, Dizzy, Impulss, Euphonetiks, Don Libido the 9th Ward Avenger, DJ Blaknificent - many of whom lost everything they owned in the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. Their unification is a strong testament of the passion that still thrives in New Orleans Hip Hop.This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it " href\u003d\"mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it " target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"><font face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"> This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it </font></a><font face\u003d\"Times New Roman\" color\u003d\"#000000\"> </font></div>\n<div><font face\u003d\"Times New Roman\" color\u003d\"#000000\"></font>¬†</div>\n<div><font face\u003d\"Times New Roman\" color\u003d\"#000000\"></font>¬†</div>\n<div><u><font face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"><font color\u003d\"#000000\"><em>The Restless \nNatives</em> Tracklist</font></font></u></div>\n<div><font face\u003d\"Times New Roman\" color\u003d\"#000000\"></font>¬†</div>\n<div><font face\u003d\"Times New Roman\" color\u003d\"#000000\">1. Introducing ‚Äì DJ Maxmillion \nft. Nesby Phipps, Truth Universal, and Jules<br>2. Promise ‚Äì DJ Raj Smoove and \nDizzy<br>3. King‚Äôs Hwy ‚Äì Euphonetiks (Zach, Lyrikill, and Onclaut)<br>4. If \nMemory Serves ‚Äì Don Libido the 9th Ward Avenger",1] ); //-->

 

"The eye isn't really on New Orleans like it used to be, and hopefully this will bring more local artists together to work with each other," says popular club and mixtape DJ Maxmillion. "Whoever listens to this can get something out of at least one of the songs that they can relate to. The CD isn't wholly based on the events that happened, but it does give these artists the chance to express themselves in their own way."

 

For more information and links on The Restless Natives, go to www.tygereye.net/restlessnatives

 

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The Restless Natives Tracklist

 

1. Introducing – DJ Maxmillion ft. Nesby Phipps, Truth Universal, and Jules
2. Promise – DJ Raj Smoove and Dizzy
3. King’s Hwy – Euphonetiks (Zach, Lyrikill, and Onclaut)
4. If Memory Serves – Don Libido the 9th Ward Avenger
5. Never Get Enough – Impulss ft. Saddi Khali
6. Say Ya – Dick Darby ft. AJ
7. Rain or Shine – Euphonetiks (Lyrikill and Onclaut)
8. Heat – Truth Universal
9. Alday – Dick darby ft. Bi®d of Raw Poetix and MC Roah
10. Never Give In – Euphonetiks (Merc and Lyrikill)
11. The Dream – Dick Darby
12. So Many Days – DJ Raj Smoove, Dizzy, and Trell
13. So They Say – Don Libido the 9th Ward Avenger
14. Mayhem in Metropolis – J Infinite

 

About The Restless Natives

 

The Restless Natives is an eclectic compilation of Hip Hop songs by various artists from the New Orleans community, brought to you by Dragon's Breath Records. We began working on this project before Katrina struck the city, however due to the devastating effects of the hurricane we wanted to dedicate this cd to the victims, even though only a few tracks actually reference the storm.

 

This project is intended to give more exposure to several deserving New Orleans artists, and we hope it will help to rebuild the N.O. music scene as well. Featured artists include Truth Universal, Raj Smoove, DJ Maxmillion, Dick Darby, DJ J Infinite, Dizzy, Impulss, Euphonetiks, Don Libido the 9 th Ward Avenger, DJ Blaknificent, and more. Several of these artists lost everything to the hurricane, but rather than let that get them down, it has only fueled their desire to succeed. Many great developments have happened as a result.

 

Truth Universal was recently signed to the respected Bay Area label Guerilla Funk. Dizzy is currently on the road with Little Wayne recording guest features, and he's working on his next album From the Ground Up with Raj Smoove. Dick Darby recently dropped another album titled Broadcasting Live from the Streets of New Orleans: Days Before Katrina on his Ghettodreamz Movement label. Impulss is touring and working on an album with Mr. Man aka Mr. Khaliyl from The Bush Babees.

 

Don Libido is also working on his debut album, The Under The Influence Sessions , which is available this summer. And J Infinite is producing a series of sample driven manifestos, intended to provide some kind of emotional release from all those affected by Katrina.

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