Album Notes

Abstract Mindstate presents…Chicago’s Hardest Working Mixtape Vol.3: The Celebration! Released on 4 The Soul-Reciprocity Inc., this release was produced entirely by Chicago up and coming producer/emcee Rashid Hadee who was featured in the Oct ’07 issue of XXL Magazine. V3 will undoubtedly go down in Chicago’s Hip Hop history books. Packed with an all-star cast of emcee’s who all have earned pioneer status in The Go, this mixtape could only be dubbed “The Celebration”. If the sub-title conjures thoughts of Dave Chappelle’s Rick James skit, you’re right on point. Those who have a sharp ear for production will appreciate Rashid Hadee's chopped, sliced and diced production style that takes you back to the golden era. The concept of V3 was the brain child of Olskool Ice-Gre (the male half), who accepted his role years ago as the go to person when it came to hooks and/or song ideas. He knew no one could bring his vision to life with better precision than Rashid Hadee.

The guest list on this soon to be classic, reads like a “who’s who” of the Chicago Hip Hop/ music scene. The artists who came to party include 3 heads from the All Natural Inc. music family; The Primeridian, Iomos Marad and Tone B. Nimble, 2002 WGCI Home Jam Artists Hall of Fame (Abstract Mindstate won in 2000), underground legend Stedy Serv, CTA Radio’s own Pugs Atomz & Thaione Davis (WHPK 88.5FM), true B-Girl femcee Ang 13, internationally known wordsmith Malik Yusef, pioneer emcee O Type Star, 3 time Apollo winner and veteran vocalist Cristina (Sanchez), Rhymesayers Entertainment signee and veteran femcee Psalm One, the aforementioned Rashid Hadee (Neblina Records) and last but not least 4 The Soul-Reciprocity’s own; Dre Cagney and Trizonna McClendon. V3 is Abstract Mindstate’s way of showing love and respect to the veteran artists who have made an impact on the Chicago Hip Hop/ music scene regardless if they’re on the nationwide radar or not. Abstract Mindstate considers this their “pioneer party”.

With years of classic material and undeniable live performances, The Wonder Twins of the Windy City have decided that V3 (the 3rd and final installment of their C.H.W mixtape series) will be their last project as a collective. Heralded in Chi as pioneers themselves, Abstract Mindstate are arguably the only group in the city who has solid working relationships with established artists such as: Kanye West, Common, John Legend, David Banner and Hip Hop legend Special Ed, as well as die hard Chicago underground artists such as: All natural, Ang 13, Pugs Atomz and Profound. A.M are equally recognized and respected by Chicago’s local and internationally known acts, with collaborations to prove it.

Abstract Mindstate has paved the way for quality Hip Hop artists in Chicago and set a standard for live performance but bigger than that they are recognized internationally. Their catalogue includes a 7 song EP release (produced by legendary Chicago producer Andy C), a mishandled nationally released album (We Paid Let Us In), an unreleased album (Still Paying), five 12inch singles and a 3 part mixtape series entitled Chicago’s Hardest Working. The group feels they have done all they can as an unsigned collective and are ready to try other things. There is no bad blood between the sibling-like duo of Olskool Ice-Gre aka Tha Gud Dr. and E.P The Hellcat aka The White Lotis, they’re just trying new things. Keep your eyes and ears open for solo work from both emcees in the very near future. Until then visit www.myspace.com/4abstractmindstate for up to date info.