LITTLE EGYPT: Straight Out the Sands

Little Egypt

Straight Out the Sands

© 2002 East Park inc. (794465706323)

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Underground flavors combined with incredible lyrical talent - Hip-Hop straight from the Planet of Brooklyn.

tracks

1 Introducing...
2 Here It Comes
3 The Fury
4 You Don't Want to be a Target
5 One Mind
6 Executioners
7 Sunrise
8 I Like What You Do For Me
9 My Eyes Have Seen Enough
10 Planets
11 Craft of the Assassin
12 Just For the Record (part II)
13 L.E. Intro

notes

In its most basic sense, the name Little Egypt represents Brooklyn, USA (a.k.a. the Planet). In a broader interpretation, the name Little Egypt signifies a return to traditional storytelling and artistic expressions in order to preserve one's culture as well as building for the benefit of the community.

Group members include Visual Poetics, Forge, Taajwar, Bravestar and Khordz-255. Sometimes referred to as the L.E. Apostles, each member of Little Egypt maintains a different outlook on Hip-Hop, the world, and life in general.

These differences formulate the complex nature of the group yet come together and blend (harmoniously) broadening their mass appeal as a whole. Each member of Little Egypt is able to maintain their own identity and unique perspective on every track. This enables listeners to easily distinguish one group member from another and select their personal favorite in the process.

Lyrical topics range from the deepest, thought provoking street anthems to metaphor filled battle-rhymes for the underground listeners. Musical influences for Little Egypt's production come from all points on the globe. The chief producer; Visual Poetics is primarily a Hip-Hop fan but listens to and collects music from all genres. All group members are avid music fans first and foremost (two being former DJs). This keeps the 'ears' of the group in tune with the current music trends. The group's overwhelming sense of individuality helps to prevent them from sounding like anyone (or nowadays everyone) else and keeps Little Egypt looking for new paths for Hip-Hop fans to follow.

The group started gaining notoriety in 1995 performing in legendary venues like The Nuyorican Poets Cafe (NYC), SOBs (NYC) and State of the Union (DC). Last year, Little Egypt had the priviledge of headlining a tour through Poland, their first international appearance. Following their 'promote yourself through performances' philosophy, L.E. has also performed in Canada and Brazil. They plan to continue and expand their performance schedules and are currently planning a return to Europe and South America, a tour through Australia as well as the south and midwestern United States for 2002.

Building on the success of their debut release, Sunrise, Little Egypt completed their first full length album, Straight Out the Sands, in February 2002. They are currently scheduled to release several other projects (overseas and domestic) this year.

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  • author: John Pacific

    I'm really feeling how you guys pulled it off. You talk about that real political ish and make it work with some tight beats. Keep spreading the word. We need more groups like Little Egypt

  • Congrats on your debut
    author: Darla Jean

    Hey guys, I'm so happy to see the album is out. Just listened to a few tracks and I have to say you will go far. Congratulations!! Oh and I know you said you would mail me a cd, but I figured you are probably very busy becoming famous and all, so I just bought I few :)

  • NY ain't bigg enough for yall
    author: LIL TONY

    You guys are powered up. The shit is some real Talk,already.Keep mashinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

  • Nice Debut
    author: Ear Pressha Music Review

    Not bad. Little Egypt breathes fresh air back into the underground with this debut. These cats are clearly trying to combnie Wu with KRS and P.E., while maintaining clarity and originality. Their musicianship - (as heard in "I Like What You Do For ME") is something to look out for more and more in the coming years, I hope. Although they fall a bit short in content consistency, the potential in this record is very clear. Street grit (You Don't Want To Be A Target) and politics (Sunrise/One Mind) co-exist with rare grooves (Here It Comes)and Braggodocio posse cuts(Just For The Record II). The lead off track (Introducing)gives a direct preview of the personalities of each MC, while delivering a stern, futuristic afro-beat. The messages (My Eyes Have Seen Enough)are complimented by matching soundtracks. I am looking forward to more from this Brooklyn outfit with the eagerness I did back in Hip Hop's glory days.

  • Mos Def Show
    author: Gary Thompson

    After I listened to the CD, I thought it was real cool. I could vibe to it in the car and zone out in my crib. The lyrics are tight!! Then I saw you guys at the Mos Def show -Little Egypt is HOT !!!!! For Real. Keep it up.

  • Very Cool
    author: Thomas J. King

    Little Egypt combines a street level sound with a beat that is approachable by anybody. This is a must have for your CD collection.

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