SIA3PS - "Treacherous" - Azim Alhark x Matty Slims x Myc Ripley (FREE DL)

Here's a brand new rare Sharks In A Three Peace Suit cut. We realized we had a soundcloud for over 2 years and hadn't posted any music. So instead of dropping old tunes we decided to bring it back for a brand new track for all those who down with the Gangsta Boogie. Enjoy and download for FREE! Sharks up. Treacherous - Azim Alhark x Matty Slims x Myc Ripley (prod. by Azim Alhark)

The UN - Review by Luicidal for SV De-Bug

Check out this real dope review of The Un album featuring Matty Slims, I-L Twice, & Opski Chan. Written by the dude Luicidal for Silicon Valley De-Bug. http://www.siliconvalleydebug.org/articles/2013/04/15/un-review

The UN -- The San Jose Fellowship of Opski Chan, Matty Slims, and II-Twice

Supergroups have defined Hip Hop for decades. But as some of San Jose's most reputed lyricists unite, their unique chemistry produces a project that is unprecedented.

Rap groups have been popular within Hip Hop from the 80’s, through the Golden Era of the 90’s, all the way up until today. We have seen the likes of Boogie Down Productions, Rakim and Eric B, and N.W.A. We we’re blessed with the Wu Tang Clan, Outkast, Boot Camp Click, and the fabled Four Horsemen group. Many times, these groups would break up leading to successful solo careers. Other times these groups would break up leading to some of the best diss records of all time. But what happens when already established talented emcees decide to come together on a project showcasing their lyrical peak? That is when us as listeners are treated to a project from a “Supergroup.” Some notable Supergroups are The Firm, eMC, Westside Connection, and Slaughterhouse. With all the talent boiling within San Jose’s hot pot of rap, one may wonder where iour major group or Supergroup is. In the past we have seen powerful groups make this city proud such as Thunderhut, Counter Productive, and Projekt S.E.E.R. Today, I stand with a new project on my hard drive, a collaborative effort from a group named The UN.

The UN was formed by local emcees Il-Twice, Opski Chan, and Matty Slims and presented by Open University; a collective imprint headed by KSJS’ Urban Music Director Arman Mahmoudi. Production on the album is handled completely by local talent, such as Cache, Philasifer, Stewie The Beast, Barry Bones, and Seize Beats. Already respected and well known as local solo artists, the blend of these rappers styles over substantial production may be the interest of curiosity. I wondered, what is The UN? How will this project measure to their solo work? Is this our San Jose Supergroup? I was set to find out. I loaded the self-titled LP into my iPhone as I set off for another day on the grind.

The album begins with the lead single “People Up On It” produced by Philasifer. This track sets the tone for album demanding the listeners attention with a smooth hitting beat and fresh flows off the top. Il-Twice has the quotable line of the song on the second verse with his cologne that is “straight Patron, the other half Cheech and Chong.” Matched with the video filmed on the streets of downtown San Jose, this track is the perfect jump off for the LP. As the album continues, the listener is hit with another banger; the Kingpin move inspired “Gravy Train” produced by Stewie the Beast. Matty Slims kicks off the joint with his staple pimp-like flow reminding one of the Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff sitting on lawn chairs in the back of a pick up in the summer. Another standout track is the Cache produced “The Boogie.” The chorus may strike a familiar cord “up jumps the boogie, boogie to the bang.” But this isn’t your old Timbaland and Magoo or Snoop’s Doggfather type joint. “The Boogie” establishes itself as a strong Hip Hop track where each emcee shines within their element.

And that’s when I realized what makes The UN album unique; each emcee is able to spit with their style without polluting each other’s space. The production lays the foundation, for the emcees to come together to stand on their own yet together as well to keep the listener entertained. By now there was no question that this album was a solid contribution from some of San Jose’s stand-out emcees. But what was my favorite track? Being the dark minded individual that I am, I had standout the eerie Philasipher produced track “Softly.” The production and piano keys on this track reminded me of something out of Havoc’s lab, and the Outkast sample on the hook fit perfectly to set the mood. Each emcee trades quick bars back and forth not once letting us down for a breather, as Opski Chan spits “top shelf on the table with some options in the pocket.”

By now I had listened to 90 percent of the album. But I still didn’t know what The UN actually is. Is it anagram? Is it a crew? United Nations or what? That’s when I listened to the last track; the Il-Twice produced “The UN.” Then it all started making sense. It was all laid out in the lyrics. “The UN isn’t a rap group, it is more of a fellowship.” You see, you could put any label on these guys; it doesn’t change their purpose; “to educate the new school, and demonstrate the new cool. It’s been a long time coming for The UN as Opski states, is, “locally grown, let’s get the mystery out, there’s more to my city than hockey and the mystery house.”

So now I understand that the purpose of this album. It was to bring together some dope lyrical talents over fresh beats to awaken our city of San Jose. Is this our new Supergroup? One would be foolish to use the term group on these guys. For you see, groups and Supergroups don’t exist. They are all just collaborative efforts by creative minds that have come together in a time and place and recorded freshness. This is what happened with The UN album. San Jose got a few of our best lyricists, some ill production, and they cranked out a solid project that should make this city’s heads knock. The UN is uncontrollably nice.

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About Luis "Luicidal" Santana

Luis "Luicidal" Saldana is an on-air radio personality for 90.5 FM KSJS, CMJ, RapAttackLives, RapNetwork,Insomniac Reporter and a member of The Cypher Squad & Open University.

THE UN - Gravy Train, Biscuit Wheels (Music Video)

What's gooooooddd wit it? It's yo patna back again with that new UN video "Gravy Train, Biscuit Wheels." This is the second visual off the UN album! Go pick that up by the way cuz it's F R E E E E E. All info and credits below. Check it out and share with your goons & goonettes.

Artist: The UN Track: Gravy Train, Biscuit Wheels Album: The UN Produced by: Stewie The Beast DOWNLOAD THE FULL-LENGTH LP HERE: http://openuniversity.bandcamp.com/al... or here: http://www.audiomack.com/album/arman-... Album available now! www.openuniversity.bandcamp.com First Single/VIDEO from The UN Album. The UN = Matty Slims x IL Twice x Opski Chan Video Directed & Edited by: Matt Posada for Film Block Productions Follow Us on twitter: @MattySlims @ILTwice @OpskiChan @StrongArm408 @OpenU408 www.thisisopenuniversity.com

Matty Slims x I-L Twice x Opski Chan Drop Collaborative LP, "THE UN" for Free Download

In my last post you saw the "People Up On It" video by THE UN. Well here is THE UN LP brought to you by Open University Productions. Matty Slims x I-L Twice x Opski Chan provide the narrative over many knockin ass beats by many talented producers in the Open U network. Check out this 10-track beast and get ready for some more visuals from the project.

Album Download links:
DOWNLOAD ALBUM (BANDCAMP): http://openuniversity.bandcamp.com/album/the-un
DOWNLOAD ALBUM (AudioMack): http://www.audiomack.com/album/arman-mahmoudi/the-un
DOWNLOAD ALBUM (Hulkshare): http://www.hulkshare.com/7suw0fsl8iv4

MUSIC VIDEO For LEAD/Single (Track 1), "People Up On it" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfxNLFlAAOY

Follow us on Twitter: @MattySlims @OpskiChan @ILTwice @StrongArm408

THE UN - People Up On It

Hello again world. Been a minute since my last post but that's only because a dude is non-stop producing tracks and children you feel me? Look out for some new solo music from Matty Slims produced by Barry Bones, & also the follow up project to The Sunset District EP with C-Note. Anyway that's all a little while off. Right now get ready for the collaborative album of Matty Slims x I-L Twice x Opski Chan "Player, Monster, Martian" album coming real soon from Open University. The album is crazy and it'll be dropping later this month so definitely jump on that. Right here is the first visual to the single "People Up On It" prod. by Philasifer. It's a little introduction to the flows we comin with on this joint. Also download the single below and holla at your dude. I'm a take my ass back to work. Stay up. Artist: The UN Track: People Up On It Album: The UN Produced by : Philasifer Album drops on 3/12/13 on openuniversity.bandcamp.com First Single/VIDEO from The UN Album. The UN = Matty Slims x IL Twice x Opski Chan Video Directed & Edited by: Theodore Reid Co-Executive Produced by : Arman Mahmoudi Camera Operator: Tommie Du Follow Us on twitter: @MattySlims @ILTwice @OpskiChan @Philasifer @StrongArm408 @OpenU408 www.thisisopenuniversity.com

Double Dragon - Matty Slims X Opski Chan (produced by ChexMex)

Here is a taste of the upcoming flavor coming soon on "The UN" project featuring Matty Slims, IL Twice, & Opski Chan. Produced by ChexMex, this is some double-time madness featuring Matty & Op. Check it out and download it for FREE. This track is featured on the Open University mixtape "Open Gym Vol. 1"

Open Gym Vol​.​1 by Open University

Check out this dope mix of straight bangers compiled by the homies over at Open University. Satisfaction guaranteed on this one. FREE DOWNLOAD so do not snooze.

"20 Tracks showcasing different artists' records Open University has supported. It features music from Open University artists and our friends & affiliates. Enjoy" Open University - Open Gym Vol. 1 1. IQ - Vintage feat. I Sheik, Oneself Davinci (prod. IQ) 2. C-Note x Sub Ren - We Got a Runner (prod. C-Note) 3. C Plus - MPN (Prod. Lee Bannon) 4. Malcolm Lee - The Bigger Picture feat. Opski Chan, Oneself Davinci & Vic Freeze (prod. Malcolm Lee) 5. Sol Plus 10 - Opera Raider feat. Opski Chan (prod. Sol Plus 10) 6. Rey Resurreccion x The Bangerz - Be Easy (prod. The Bangerz) 7. Matty Slims & C-Note - Weed & Beer (prod. C-Note) 8. Cache x Moe Green - Why Play Me (prod. Cache) 9. Malcolm Lee - Highway Blues feat. Dem One & Solis Cin (prod. Malcolm-Lee) 10. Sub Ren - Penz & Swordz (prod. Sol Plus 10) 11. I-L Twice - Shut it Down (prod. Mr Clean) 12. Ziggy x C-Note - Can't Hate feat. IQ (prod. C-Note) 13. Matty Slims x Opski Chan - Double Dragon (prod. Chexmex) 14. Ghambit - Real, Live & Raw feat. Chase Moore & Oneself Davinci (prod. Seize Beats) 15. Seize Beats x J. Nolan - Buzz (prod. Seize Beats) 16. Amadeuz Christ - "Funeral Flow" feat. C Plus, Chase Moore & J Leake (prod. Chase Moore) 17. Gassin feat. Koncept, Haz Solo & I Sheik (prod. Seize Beats) 18. Ant Bankx - Platinum Cookies (prod. Cache) 19. Superior feat. Paulie Rhyme, Vic Freeze (prod. Cache) 20. Zero Luck - Yo Life feat. I-L Twice (prod. Zero Luck) openuniversity.bandcamp.com thisisopenuniversity.com