Posthumous Gift of Gab album on the way – hear "Vice Grip"

Just before Gift of Gab passed away, he finished a new album, Finding Inspiration Somehow. Listen to "Vice Grip"  below.

Here's the scoop... 

The tragic passing of Gift of Gab has lead to an outpouring of love and support from fans across the globe.  Despite the health struggles he battled in recent years, the celebrated Blackalicious emcee never stopped recording, finding empowerment in music.  The new album Finding Inspiration Somehow was already complete and set for release upon his death, and will now become the first posthumous collection from Gift Of Gab.  An impressive showcase for Gab's complex lyrical acrobatics, "Vice Grip" is the first single off the soon-to-be-released album.

 

Midweek Mixdown: Piero Umiliani

Here's a sweet selection of the composer's soundtrack and sound library recordings assembled by Mike Wallace. 

Inspired by a recent whirlwind Italo-adventure to meet legendary Italian composer Piero Umiliani's family and friends, record collector Mike Wallace immediately got to work compiling Grazie! for Nature Sounds. A unique introduction to the work of the maestro, the resulting 18-track anthology is a fitting tribute and sonic treat for the senses: a gatefold double-LP compilation album and bonus mix CD consisting of a prime selection of Umiliani’s soundtrack and library work, meticulously sourced off iconic rarities. Check out the mix below.

Grazie!  Piero Umiliani
1. Le Ore Che Contano

2. Coast To Coast
3. Viaggio Nel Tempo
4. Blue Lagoon
5. Easy Rhythm
6. Goodmorning Sun
7. Railroad
8. Chaser
9. Il Micione E La Gattina
10. Lady Magnolia
11. Tanto Tempo Fa
12. Nostalgia
13. Tropical River
14. Protesta Giovanile
15. Open Space
16. L’uomo E La Citta
17. Nostalgia
18. Tanto Lontano