Contraband from India, by DJ 2-TONE JONES

Contraband from India

by DJ 2-TONE JONES

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@whitesaid Writing this after only having had the album for a few hours, but having spent some serious time with it, because it’s definitely “run it back” material. “CurryOut” was a masterpiece as a lead single, the opener with J. Scienide and Supastition is special, and the collection of skill and talent on “Not Down” paired with the hook, oh buddy. Looking forward to getting even more familiar with the whole thing and the wax (with a hidden track!). Favorite track: Not Down (feat. Prince Po, Asheru, Joe D. & yU).

sammytoyon Heads will remember Bombay the Hard Way. This album pays it forward with updated production and emcees. Quality. Favorite track: Three Piece.

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12" vinyl version of the full album that also includes a hidden track not available for digital release.

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12" vinyl version of the full album that also includes a hidden track not available for digital release. Plus, a copy of "The Classics Series" Rock & Reggae mixtape mixed by DJ 2-Tone Jones. Only 25 combo packs available.

Includes unlimited streaming of Contraband from India via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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1.	Buddhists on Beatties Ford (feat. J Scienide & Supastition) 04:02	info	buy track
2.	Patna 03:08	info	buy track
3.	Bolly Joint (feat. Hassaan Mackey) 03:20	info	buy track
4.	Three Piece 02:30	info	buy track
5.	Joe D. DaDaa 02:28	info	buy track
6.	Samosa Cosa Nostra (feat. Gods'Illa & Substantial) 03:20	info	buy track
7.	The CurryOut (feat. Uptown X.O., Let the Dirt Say Amen & Kenilworth Katrina) 03:37	info	buy track
8.	Garem Funk (2-Tone's Scratched-up Mix) 02:37	info	buy track
9.	Not Down [pro-log] (feat. John Robinson) 00:42	info	buy track
10.	Not Down (feat. Prince Po, Asheru, Joe D. & yU) 03:43	info	buy track
11.	St. Karen 03:25	info	buy track

about

In 2016 I had the privilege of being selected to the inaugural Next Level program created by the music department at UNC Chapel Hill and sponsored by the US State Department. Along with a team of talented Hip Hop artists we traveled to India to conduct workshops, collaborate with local musicians and dancers, and put together performances to showcase various elements of Hip Hop culture.

After nearly a month in the land of Gandhi I returned home with a stack of crazy ill traditional and bollywood records from Calcutta. I decided to hand-select tracks to send out to a range of legendary, heavy-hitting Hip-Hop producers to sample from. The result of this cultural experiment is CONTRABAND FROM INDIA.

The album features production by:
DIAMOND D
WAAJEED
KEV BROWN
PRAISE
DJ RODDY ROD
DREW DAVE
GRUSSLE
The MIGHTY DJ DR
KO
JOE D.
DJ 2-TONE JONES

There's also guest appearances by:
PRINCE PO
ASHERU
JOHN ROBINSON
YU
UPTOWN X.O.
LET THE DIRT SAY AMEN
KENILWORTH KATRINA
JOE D.
HASSAAN MACKEY
SUPASTITION
J SCIENIDE
SUBSTANTIAL
GODS'ILLA

Mastered by: MarcNFinit
Cover design by: Late Night Genius
Photography by: Jati Lindsay

Buckle up, adjust your seats and tray tables, and enjoy this Hip Hop journey to India.

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released July 16, 2021

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DJ 2-TONE JONES Washington, D.C.

DJ, tastemaker, lover of fine grooves, educator, co-creator of SHAOLIN JAZZ and so much more.

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