LUNAR HEIGHTS: Crescent Moon

Lunar Heights

Crescent Moon

© 2004 natAural high records (633913996025)

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With every breath Lunar Heights delivers an arsenal of sharp lyrical flow accompanied by break-neck beats. Will headz be ready?

tracks

1 Intro
2 Prove Em Wrong
3 Kaleyedascope
4 Black Bubbles feat. Noelle Scaggs
5 Interlude
6 Wake Up
7 Lick Shot!
8 Half & Half
9 I Will
10 I Contact
11 Outro

notes

"The vibe is hot!" - Vast Aire of Cannibal Ox

" 'bout to blow like Rasco and Hiero" - XLR8R Magazine

"Long awaited debut album from the Bay Area's own Lunar Heights. They were patient in the process, and after knockin the album here at the warehouse, it's evident that they did it right. Cop it!" - The Giant Peach

Review of Lunar Heights Crescent Moon EP:

"From the gangster stylings of RBL Posse, Dru Down, and E-40 to the enlightened disposition of the Hieroglyphics and Hobo Junction crews -- to say nothing of Tupac or Hammer -- the Bay Area has long claimed a spot on the hip-hop map. Locally, we've been on the backslide for several years. But newer crews like the Crown City Rockers and turntablist wunderkinds the Oakland Faders have begun restoring that glory, and though Crescent Moon acts as a showcase for both of them, first and foremost, this EP's fruit represents ten years of partnership for the triumvirate known as Lunar Heights.

Lunar Heights principal MCs Sizwe and Jern Eye met way back in 1995 at a Southern California high school. By '99, they'd moved to Oakland and added DJ and MC Khai as the final piece of their troika. Odd that it's taken so long to get a record out, but when Crescent opener "Prove 'Em Wrong" kicks in, the soulful string arrangements and struttin' looped beat hits you with a perfect amalgam of soul and intelligent narratives that should make Souls of Mischief jealous.

The record carries itself from track to track with ease, aided by momentum from party tunes like "Black Bubbles" (produced by Crown City B-boy Headnodic and Ruthless Fader DJ Platurn) that teem with humor and rocking beats. The lyrics are equally astute, showcasing a real love and admiration for the world around them. But don't ignore another important inspiration: Crescent features a number of shout-outs to Rastafarianism, especially on the track "Lick Shot!," a plea for peace mixed with adoration for Haile Selassie. From religion and politics to love and respect, this release is the culmination of ten long years of love, life, and living." - East Bay Express

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  • Love the lyrics, vibes, beats, mixture, etc...
    author: JamRock-CT-Fella

    Love the lyrics, vibes, beats, mixture, style, flow, etc... Keep it up guys, i will be on the lookout for ya. If i felt it on 1st listen, then it must be cool

  • Its an oldschool sound that we've been missing!
    author: Christina

    This is a great CD. I would definately tell all my friends about it. The beats are great and the old school sound really makes it worth listening to.

  • Original grooves
    author: Orange Juice

    These guys do a fine job of taking the old, the new, and the future of good music and create a vibe that is of its own. A must have album.

  • We love these guys!
    author: Buy Indie Music

    Great beats! This stuff is jammin! Black Dog likes!

  • These cats are bringin' that raw shit thats been missin!
    author: Sightseen

    Tracks are thourough, accomanied by intellegent lyrics. They're comin' with a good balance of consciousness, street shit, and honesty. The vibe is flavor, and the production povides a proper ambiance for every song and concept. Truely a gem east to west.

  • Good beats good rhymes= alot better then that crap on the radio
    author: ant

    Good beats good rhymes= alot better then that crap on the radio

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