Back in 99, my friend's introduced me to all things DJ Shadow, Blackalicious, Latyrx etc. etc. And then I heard that track that was definitive for me; I Changed My Mind. After hearing that, I thought Lyrics Born was like a 50 year old African American. But of course at the time I heard that, he was like late 20's and he's half Japanese/half italian?! His voice alone is interesting. I didn't know he was doing voice over work for Cartoon Network but it makes total sense.

This d00d has been super busy, bustin' out albums and collaborations left and right, but we're excited to be hearing the next; The Lyrics Born Variety Show, Season Pho (4). It features more collaborations and remixes with friends like Automator, Gift of Gab, Lateef, and Joyo Velarde, Born's wife! The album has a funky music video for the DJ Erb remix of Funky Hit Records. That joint is also the single for his 2010 release album, As U Were. Check that vid twice, and get the track below. Also check the tour dates here.

Funky Hit Records

Labels: hip hop