Second Subject Recordings

First coverage for 2nd Sub in This Little Underground

Second Subject has been announced by Bao Le-Huu in his section of the Orlando Weekly, “This Little Underground.” Le-Huu also reviewed S.K.I.P.’s performance from April 7th, at the Social.

Excerpt:

The newest sprout in the field of local labels is Second Subject Recordings (secondsubject.com). The fact that it’s founder is Swamburger – the MC of Solillaquists of Sound and a significant scene-builder in his own right – makes it a particularly auspicious entry. Beyond just hip-hop or even music, the roster includes photographers, writers and fine artists alongside musical acts like DJ SPS, S.K.I.P., Kaleigh Baker and Adeem (of Glue). Welcome to the mix. We’re listening.

Speaking of Swamburger, his big birthday bash (April 7th, the Social) was a very local affair abuzz with music, art and culture. The bill featured a re-emerging of sorts for local backpacker S.K.I.P., who performed this time with an ace rhythm section anchored solidly by the Oaks‘ Matthew Antolick. It wasn’t the first time the rapper’s played with a live band – he’s had full-band aspirations for his musical vision for a long time now – but the set showed that he has outgrown the basic plug-in-and-rap-over MC show, possible for good, in itself a very positive development. This performance saw him manning more instruments in pursuit of greater texture. Moreover, some different flavors, like dub and reggae, have entered his vocabulary, giving needed depth and maturity to his game. All these signs make his nearly complete new album (Until the Very End) that much more of an intriguing release.

S.K.I.P.'s of Second Subject Records newest musical release

Last night was Swamburger’s Bday party at Expo-Tees at the Social, downtown Orlando FL. It was a great turn out. Saw some new faces, and a lot of the returning supporters. B-Side Artists were out in force, (Palin, Julsan, Jacob, Lemus). S.K.I.P. had the first set and killed it. Red vs. Blue was my personal favorite track, but the crowd was diggin all the songs he performed. Much props to S.K.I.P. for bringing out the megaphone, Melodica, and about 7 distortion pedals that he masterfully mixed in to the music. His new album, “Until the Very End” is almost done, and let me tell you, it won’t disappoint.

After S.K.I.P.’s set Divinci and Beef Wellington got on stage and played a pretty impressive improvised set. The bass was low and the heads were bobbin. You gotta respect a man that can play a mpc with his face while keeping beat on two other mpcs with his hands. Hot Damn!

If you missed the night, I’m sure you will be able to see some pics and video from it soon. I’ve never seen so many cameras at an Expo-Tees event. Hopefully everyone there will post their footy online for us all to check out. We’ll keep you posted..

Speaking of paparazzi, S.K.I.P. and Swam announced the start of the “Spot the Dot” contest, where fans are encouraged to snap a photo with us whenever they see one of us from Second Subject wearing the exclusive  “big red REC logo” shirt and to put it up online somewhere and tag us!! You may be saying to yourself, “wait, thats free promotion, F those fools, they gotta work for their chedda!” but in return we will give you free stuff too. Look forward to free posters, stickers, cds, buttons, tickets, and more.

2nd Sub Poster designed by Swamburger & schef

Here’s a little preview of the new Second Subject Recordings poster (14″x20″)  that’s being printed up for Expo-Tees at The Social, on April 7th. It’s lined up to be a great Tuesday night; its Swam’s Bday party, artist of the month is Palin Perez Jackson, S.K.I.P. is playing a set as well as Divinci and Beef Wellington, and all the local brands and artists will be out showcasing their newest creations. So bring $3 bucks for the door and a few $$ for some drinks, one of these limited edition printed posters, and maybe something else that catches your eye.