INSPECTAH DECK/7L & ESOTERIC - Czarface

When soon-to-be-renowned Boston hip-hop duo 7L & Esoteric
collaborated with the Wu-Tang Clan's Inspectah Deck on the title track
to 7LES’s debut EP Speaking Real Words in 1999, the timing was
perfect. The upstart duo was building a serious buzz on the East Coast
and beyond, while Deck was still winning praise for his gold-selling solo
disc Uncontrolled Substance. As flashy pop-oriented rap was pumped
on commercial radio stations, their natural chemistry and simpatico skills
shone as a beacon to real hip-hop fans, a base of listeners who were soon
asking about their next musical summit.
14 years later, the hunger for sharp lyrics and head-snapping beats hasn't
dissipated. In the face of the ever-worsening status quo of watered-down
and vapid radio rap songs, the call for something real has only gotten
stronger, and once again the time is right for a call to action – for
someone or something to come in and send wack rappers running for the
hills in fear. Enter CZARFACE, the upcoming, uncompromising
full-length album from Inspectah Deck and 7L & Esoteric.
Not surprising, respect for real hip-hop runs deep, and CZARFACE
brings an army with it — consider the star-studded guest list which
includes Roc Marciano, Action Bronson, Vinnie Paz (Jedi Mind
Tricks,) Oh No (Gangrene,) Mr. MFN eXquire and Deck's fellow
Wu-Tang Clansmen Ghostface Killah and Cappadonna.
Aside from one track blessed by the almighty DJ Premier, production on
CZARFACE belongs exclusively to DJ 7L, who provides the musical
backbone which holds the album together. His ability to craft a hip-hop
sound that's current and exciting with a classic feel left Deck impressed:
'This is one of the first albums I've heard in a while that gives you so
many different feels. You hear the ‘80s hip-hop style, ‘80s R&B and rock
combined with what's going on now. That’s creating something new, in
my opinion.'
A collaboration this big is bound to catch some attention, as it has from
MISHKA NYC artist Lamour Supreme, who penned the eye-popping
Jack 'King' Kirby inspired cover art for CZARFACE

Vinyl release of Inspectah Deck/7l & Esoteric - Czarface. Released through BRICK RECORDS and available on 2LP.