As an MC who has shared the stage with such legendary artists as Rakim, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Mobb Deep, Mos Def, The Rza, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Method Man, Xzibit, The Beatnuts, Tha Liks, E-40, Tha Dogg Pound, WC, Large Professor, Ras Kass, Jay Electronica, Slaughterhouse, Chino XL, Cormega, Rhymefest and Brother J (X Clan), Pasadena native FOCI clearly understands not only how to rock a stage (as he was the winner of Urban Underground's Best Performance for 2010, 2011 and 2012), but how to create an everlasting impact. Coming off of last weeks break through performance at Los Angeles's Belasco Theater in direct support of Mos Def a.k.a. Yasiin Bey, Foci has released his long awaited debut album "The Achievement Gap."
"The Achievement Gap" is a concept project that addresses various facets of academic success, this album also touches on revealing FOCI's insecurities ("Motion Pictures"), his search for love and companionship ("Promise Land") and the murder of his best friend Cesar Morales ("Cesar's Song" f/ Annie Elliott). The album as a whole serves as a statement on the current condition of Hip-Hop which ultimately culminates in the songs ("Real DJs" f/ Christine Ariya & Desperado).
The entrancing soundscapes on "The Achievement Gap" provided by Diverse (former Aftermath Music/G Unit associate), Nathan Allen (Amy Winehouse, Faith Evans, Elzhi), Jansport J (Planet Asia, Kool G Rap, Strong Arm Steady), Emani (his former student) and Science with Mixing & Mastering handled by Omar "Ikuestion" Loya (Nas, Common, Big Sean) highlights FOCI's flexibility in lyricism and songwriting abilities while staying true to it's Hip Hop roots with cuts by DeeJay Gemini & DJ 4080.
Unlike many of the new artists that are coming out today whose success is simply measured by how well their album charts, FOCI is more concerned with making sure that this album measures up to the standards of the legends that he has shared the stage with.
Please visit https://soundcloud.com/iamfoci/sets/tag to check out "The Achievement Gap" by FOCI.
FOCI releases The Achievement Gap
As an MC who has shared the stage with such legendary artists as Rakim, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Mobb Deep, Mos Def, The Rza, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Method Man, Xzibit, The Beatnuts, Tha Liks, E-40, Tha Dogg Pound, WC, Large Professor, Ras Kass, Jay Electronica, Slaughterhouse, Chino XL, Cormega, Rhymefest and Brother J (X Clan), Pasadena native FOCI clearly understands not only how to rock a stage (as he was the winner of Urban Underground's Best Performance for 2010, 2011 and 2012), but how to create an everlasting impact. Coming off of last weeks break through performance at Los Angeles's Belasco Theater in direct support of Mos Def a.k.a. Yasiin Bey, Foci has released his long awaited debut album "The Achievement Gap."
"The Achievement Gap" is a concept project that addresses various facets of academic success, this album also touches on revealing FOCI's insecurities ("Motion Pictures"), his search for love and companionship ("Promise Land") and the murder of his best friend Cesar Morales ("Cesar's Song" f/ Annie Elliott). The album as a whole serves as a statement on the current condition of Hip-Hop which ultimately culminates in the songs ("Real DJs" f/ Christine Ariya & Desperado).
The entrancing soundscapes on "The Achievement Gap" provided by Diverse (former Aftermath Music/G Unit associate), Nathan Allen (Amy Winehouse, Faith Evans, Elzhi), Jansport J (Planet Asia, Kool G Rap, Strong Arm Steady), Emani (his former student) and Science with Mixing & Mastering handled by Omar "Ikuestion" Loya (Nas, Common, Big Sean) highlights FOCI's flexibility in lyricism and songwriting abilities while staying true to it's Hip Hop roots with cuts by DeeJay Gemini & DJ 4080.
Unlike many of the new artists that are coming out today whose success is simply measured by how well their album charts, FOCI is more concerned with making sure that this album measures up to the standards of the legends that he has shared the stage with.
Please visit https://soundcloud.com/iamfoci/sets/tag to check out "The Achievement Gap" by FOCI.
