Troublemakers 'Remixes Releases Robots' album

Before the anticipated follow up album to the critically acclaimed Troublemakers LP, Breez Evahflowin and Dirt E. Dutch present "Remixes, Releases, Robots!". This release features remixes of tracks off the original album along with brand new bonus cuts and exclusive guest appearances.

biography
Let’s take a sec to think back, to 1980 Connecticut, and young Eric Bassriel received his first piece of vinyl for his little blue plastic record player: Kurtis Blow’s single, “The Brakes”. Being from a low-income interracial household in a predominantly black neighborhood, the little mixed up white/Indonesian boy finally had a song he could understand and relate to. Simultaneously, in Uptown Manhattan, a young Enrique Dasilva is sitting up late with his tape recorder pressed up against the speakers because the 8 track doesn’t record, fighting sleep for the music that will get him through another day of school in worn out sneakers. Since then they’ve both held the art of hip hop closer than anyone or anything else.

After years of being in beat-box crews, emceeing and ultimately music production, Eric Bassriel became known as the Dirt E. Dutchman. Enrique Dasilva went on to be known as Breez Evahflowin. With a sole focus on the art of emceeing, Breez dominated the local battle circuit in the mid to late 1990’s.

The Dutchman eventually ended up host and content manager for IndieFeed Hip Hop which is currently the most popular hip hop podcast on iTunes. His goal at IndieFeed is simple, promote independent hip hop labels and artists that respect the art and make good music. It was through this process that he came across a Breez Evahflowin track feat. Immortal Technique which led to a phone interview which led to trouble…

Troublemakers, a collaborative effort between Dutch and Breez is to hip hop what hand crafted woodwork is to Ikea. It’s a personal yet accessible statement on how music can shape a man’s life and cultural views. The album features 12 quality tracks surrounded by colorful sound bites serving as a harsh narrative to the reality ridden rhythms. A virtual soundtrack to a non-existent movie, the Troublemakers LP takes a mature approach to covering various topics: politics, relationships, loss, and good times. The lead single, “Don’t be afraid”, is carried by a soulful hook and the verbal warnings of the current cost of fame. The video, slated for December, boasts a mixture of cutting edge animation and eye popping visuals. Spot dates and tours will begin winter of ‘07 into spring of ‘08 while, Breez and Dutch break ground on TM2. The little boys from the east are still enthralled by hip hop music, and still holding it closer than anyone or anything else.

Breez Evahflowin biography
In January of 2001, MTV networks exposed the world to one of the fiercest lyricist ever to touch a microphone. It was here on the network’s urban music program “Direct Effects” that Breez Evahflowin’ set an unprecedented run as MC battle champion. For seven weeks straight the public saw Breez conquer challengers with amazing wit & presence. Breez appeared alongside such hip-hop icons as Funkmaster Flex, Sway, DJ Premier, Mya, and a host of others. The demand for more grew, Breez took the show on the road. For most of the world, his story begins here. But there have been Breez fans for years, here are some of the reasons why.

Breez, who hails from New York City, has spent many years creating his potent contribution to hip-hop’s legacy. A student of lyricism, Breez learned the value of cadence and wit at an early age from reciting the words of Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap. After Breez finished high school, where he honed his developing lyrical talent, he went on to pursue his musical dreams.

Citizens of the hip-hop world caught their first taste of the “Evahflowin’ effect” by way of his independent release “Forsaken”. The buzz from this single took indie Hip-hop by storm, with Carlito Rodriguez, Former editor-in-chief of the Source magazine, hailing him as an artist who is “nice with his (lyrics).” Following his successful debut, Breez released a bevy of other independent smashes, such as the much praised “I Heard It”. The single received heavy rotation at the nation’s most popular stations, including Power 95 in Washington D.C., Q102 in Philadelphia and, of course, New York’s own, Hot-97.

Taking his cue from the independence aesthetic inherit in hip-hop music, Breez began a tireless campaign of self-promotion, making appearances at all major hip-hop functions. He eventually secured a position as a co-host of the Hot-97 ”Mic Check Show” in 1995. Breez’ hosting career continued to flourish from there as he landed a role as the on-camera co-host of 88hiphop.com. He also recently had the opportunity to produce his own original hip-hop program for Urban Box Office.

Going beyond the label of “rapper”, Breez uses every opportunity to embody hip-hop in all its forms. “I’m not lookin’ for a rap job, I want a hip-hop career!” says Breez of his work ethic. From appearances on BET’s Rap City to his multiple wins in the Blaze Battle and being the first MC to ever win an MC Battle on NBC’s Carson Daly show, Breez has created an unprecedented buzz in this competitive industry.

Breez juggles his bubblin’ solo career with the demands of being a part of the eight-man squad of verbal assassins/Hip-hop entrepreneurs, STRONGHOLD. From performing the title music to X-Box’s NBA Inside Drive 2003 video game to providing talent for everyone from Viacom to Miller Brewing co., Breez and his STRONGHOLD partners provide services for a variety of clients.

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