Away Back In, by Raw Poetic. Feat. Damu the Fudgemunk

Away Back In

by Raw Poetic. Feat. Damu the Fudgemunk

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1.	Ease Side 04:27	buy track
2.	Numb 03:51	buy track
3.	Bird's Eye 04:48	buy track
4.	Sometime After Midnight 03:54	buy track
5.	Dank Ish 03:00	buy track
6.	Rehab 03:17	buy track
7.	The Speed of Power 03:26	buy track
8.	Pull Over 01:28	buy track
9.	When the Mind Goes 02:05	buy track
10.	A Way Back In 03:23	buy track
11.	Human Kindness (Acoustic Mix) 03:38	buy track

about

Raw Poetic, the duo of MC/lyricist Jason Moore and guitarist P-Fritz (aka Patrick Fritz), announce their new album, Away Back In, out August 18th on Def Pressé, and present its lead single, “Ease Side.” Following the “radically optimistic endeavors” (The FADER) and “spiritually attuned hip-hop” (Bandcamp) of Laminated Skies and the triple-album “magnum opus” (Jazziz) of Space Beyond The Solar System—both released in 2022—Away Back In is a transcendent musical fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and garage rock, underpinned by the adroit drum programming and production of frequent collaborator Damu the Fudgemunk. A fundamental creation by a group that enjoys a place outside of the spotlight but always in the consciousness of their listeners, Away Back In plays out as a conversation between old friends. Lead single “Ease Side” reignites and re-energizes the jazz elements of the duo’s recent work: P-Fritz’s smooth guitar riffs and bass lines lay the foundation for Raw Poetic to dissect the emotions of a worry-free relationship.

Of “Ease Side,” Moore says, “‘Ease Side’ for us is like a universal calling for everyone to pump the breaks a little. Life is tough, but sometimes it’s good to take a step back and appreciate the good parts of it.”

Hailing from the Northern Virginia / DC-metro area, Moore and Fritz have been collaborating on experimental hip-hop for the better part of two decades, first in the progressive hip-hop band Restoring Poetry in Music (RPM) and later in the acclaimed Rawkus-signed group, Panacea. Over the next several years, the two artists maintained a consistent friendship but it wasn’t until their collaborative album with Archie Shepp, 2021’s widely-praised Ocean Bridges, that they rediscovered their extraordinary chemistry and ability to fill a musical niche. By 2022, they had once again tapped into an invigorating creative workflow, yielding the aforementioned double release of Laminated Skies and Space Beyond the Solar System.

With no signs of slowing down, Away Back In emerges. Moore’s ability to melodically narrate everyday life in the kaleidoscope of the modern world is uniquely matched by Fritz's consistent ability to supply the musical landscapes for this storytelling. Lyrics are seamlessly sung and spoken, taking listeners on a dark and mellifluous journey. In "Bird's Eye," an exploration of the chaos throughout the end of time, the guitars overdrive, creating a haunting echo, a contrasting mood to the album’s opening track. “Sometime After Midnight” questions the definition of racism in America.

Despite the density of the album’s themes, hope springs eternal in songs like the playful “The Dank-ish,” along with the album’s titular track, “A Way Back In,” a celebration of the long, journeyed history and friendship of Moore and Fritz. “Human Kindness” closes Away Back In with an unlikely marriage of folk-style guitar and hip-hop, providing the listener with a stunning optimistic look on human nature.

Progressive and filled with soul, Away Back In is unlike any other.

Released with Def Pressé. Follow with: defpresse.bandcamp.com/artists

Label link: linktr.ee/defpresse

Ease Side: lnk.to/RawPoetic-EaseSide
Dank Ish: lnk.to/RawPoetic-DankIsh
Away Back In: lnk.to/RawPoetic-AwayBackIn

credits

released August 25, 2023

All Songs Composed, Produced, Arranged & Recorded By Raw Poetic and P. Fritz

1 Ease Side 2 Numb 3 Bird's Eye 4 Sometime After Midnight 5 Dank Ish 6 Rehab 7 The Speed Of Power 8 Pull Over 9 When the Mind Goes 10 A Way Back In 11 Human Kindness (Acoustic Mix)

Lyrics, Lead Vocals & Rapping: Jason "Raw Poetic"Moore (@rawpoetic) All Guitars and Bass Guitars, Background Vocals: Patrick "P. Fritz" Fritz (@patrickfritzmusic) Recording, Post Production & Mixing: Jason Moore Additional Post Production, All Drum Programming, Percussion & Misc Instruments, Recording: Earl "Damu the Fudgemunk" Davis Final Mixing and Mastering: Earl Davis Scratches: DJ Damu the Fudgemunk.
Artist Photos: Nick Moreland, Jamie Sandel, John Moore.

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