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Veteran MC's and "Richmond Legends" by reputation, BlackLiq ( Strange Famous Records / No Other Way ) and Noah-O ( Charged Up Entertainment ), join forces over the production of Dub Sonata and Evening Elevator to remind every person who ever doubted them that Success is still the best revenge. "Success" is the Sixth single from BlackLiq & Dub Sonata 's new album "Much Given, Much Tested" .  Get "Success" on Vinyl & CD: https://dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/...

No Other Way shares the official video for the single "Falling Down" , the sixth single from BlackLiq & Dub Sonata 's new album "Much Given, Much Tested" featuring appearances from Slug (of Atmosphere) , Nickelus F , Napoleon Da Legend , Tone Spliff , Noah-O , Michael Alan Alien , and Evening Elevator .  Get "Falling Down" on Vinyl & CD: https://dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/...

"Gun Metal Black" is the fifth single from BlackLiq & Dub Sonata 's new album "Much Given, Much Tested" featuring appearances from Slug (of Atmosphere) , Nickelus F , Napoleon Da Legend , Tone Spliff , Noah-O , Michael Alan Alien , and Evening Elevator .  The video is filmed & edited by Folie , written & performed by BlackLiq , produced & mixed by Dub Sonata , cuts by Tone Spliff , and mastered by Sensus .  Get "Gun Metal Black" on Vinyl & CD:  https://dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/..

"Me Too" is the Fourth single from BlackLiq & Dub Sonata 's new album "Much Given, Much Tested" featuring appearances from Slug (of Atmosphere) , Nickelus F , Napoleon Da Legend , Tone Spliff , Noah-O , Michael Alan Alien , and Evening Elevator . The video is filmed by BCMusic1st . Get "Much Given, Much Tested" on Vinyl & CD:   https://dubsonata.bandcamp.com/album/...

Richmond, VA rapper BlackLiq and producer Dub Sonata share the official video for th single "People Person" featuring Slug (of Atmosphere) . The single is from the BlackLiq & Dub Sonata 's new album, "Much Given, Much Tested" , also featuring appearances from Nickelus F , Napoleon Da Legend , Tone Spliff , Noah-O , Michael Alan Alien and Evening Elevator .

Richmond, VA rapper BlackLiq and producer Dub Sonata are back with a collaborative LP titled "Much Given, Much Tested" . The 13 track album is Liq's most introspective work to date. He dives deep into his past in ways he's never previously done, telling stories he's kept to himself until now over complementary production from Dub. They feature a diverse list of guests including Atmosphere ’s Slug , Napoleon Da Legend , fellow Richmond emcees Nickelus F & Noah-O , scratches by Tone Spliff , a rare vocal contribution from multimedia artist Michael Alan Alien , and additional production by Evening Elevator . Much Given, Much Tested by BlackLiq & Dub Sonata

Minneapolis' own Muja (formerly known as Muja Messiah ) teams up with producer Dub Sonata for a collaborative album titled "Break The Stereo" . The album features 11 tracks with guest appearances by Nazeem of Blood $moke Body , Slug of Atmosphere , Nejma Nefertiti , Bobby J From Rockaway , Tone Spliff , and Tragedy Khadafi . Break The Stereo by Muja & Dub Sonata

Werdperfect enlists Rochester, NY heavyweight Eto on "Brimstone" , a haunting track from producer Dub Sonata that showcases both lyricists distinctly flexing over an eerie melody. The song opens with seemingly effortless wordplay from Werdperfect , while Eto paints a canvas of dark imagery for the listener. "Brimstone" is the first single off Werdperfect ’s debut album "Dog Daze" , dropping early summer 2024 on Man Bites Dog Records . Dog Daze by Werdperfect

Bay Area producer Maitre D delivers a remix of Double A.B. &. Dub Sonata 's "Time Is Elastic" , a deep conceptual cut that ponders the nature of time and space. It's the latest single off Alternate Media , a collection of previously unreleased remixes and alternate versions from their album Media Shower .

Double A.B. & Dub Sonata are back with another Bronze Nazareth remix from their upcoming EP Alternate Media . The Detroit producer put his spin on Street Survival ft. Evidence and legendary Harlem lyricists Vast Aire & Vordul Mega, collectively known as Cannibal Ox . Stream below!!!

Double A.B. & Dub Sonata return with a Bronze Nazareth Remix of “Some Bullsh!t” featuring Scram Jones and the late great Sean Price . The veteran lyricists trade punchlines over the acclaimed Detroit producer’s sparse, soulful soundscape, reinvigorating the classic track with updated oomph. The remix is from the duo's upcoming "Alternate Media" project of remixes and outtakes from their joint album Media Shower , which featured collaborations with Roc Marciano , Evidence , Cannibal Ox , R hymefest and more.

BlackLiq & Dub Sonata are back with "Please Don't Scare Away The Hoes" , their B-Side to "The B-Side" .  The chemistry between New York-raised producer Dub Sonata and the Richmond, VA lyricist/radio host/journalist// TEDtalk speaker manifests in an unforgiving, while introspective tone that asks the question — literally — how important is music to us as people? The single is now streaming on all platforms and available on a limited 7" lathe with "The B-Side" courtesy of Man Bites Dog Records .  Stream the single below and enjoy!!!

Do you believe in alternate realities? Parallel universes that coexist with ours while remaining self-contained? Richmond, VA spitter BlackLiq teams up with producer Dub Sonata on "The B-Side" , an aptly titled single that asks these questions, while pondering both the differences and similarities between good and evil. The single is now streaming on all platforms and releases on a limited 7" lathe, backed with its own B-side, "Please Don't Scare Away The Hoes" , courtesy of Man Bites Dog Records on 3/7/23 .  Stream the single below and enjoy!!! The B-Side by BlackLiq X Dub Sonata

Veteran producer Dub Sonata is back with a vengeance on his latest project "Tranquilizer Dart" . The new 10-track compilation album features frequent collaborators and new ones alike over Dub Sonata 's production, including Cannibal Ox , Copywrite , M-Dot ,  Double A.B and more. Tranquilizer Dart by Dub Sonata

Elusive Harlem lyricist Vordul Mega delivers a rare solo performance on "The Butterfly Effect" over emotive production from Dub Sonata and scratches by DJ Nyce . Vordul's introspective wordplay evokes a sense of optimism while confronting his own struggles, and is reminiscent of his presence on Cannibal Ox 's timeless classic "The Cold Vein" alongside Vast Aire & El-P . "The Butterfly Effect" is the latest single off Dub Sonata 's upcoming album "Tranquilizer Dart" , which you can pre-order now, dropping 12/2 on Man Bites Dog Records .

To some, it's a small square box made of colorful cubes on a 3x3 grid. For others it's a mind-bending puzzle, unlocking agony to whomever rotates its dials. Here we have "Rubik's Cube"  featuring Cannibal OX , Double A.B . and Copywrite , the first single off of producer Dub Sonata 's long-awaited upcoming album "Tranquilizer Dart" (Coming Soon, Pre-Order Now).

Veteran Columbus, OH lyricist Copywrite and underground stalwart Vordul Mega ( Cannibal Ox ), find their voice for such a cause on "Maintain" , produced by Dub Sonata . It's one of the more poignant and emotional tracks off Copywrite 's new album "The High Exhaulted II" Out Now on Man Bites Dog Records . Peep the accompanying Visualizer put together by ULTRAMAG7 .  Purchase "The High Exhaulted II" Scene One here :  https://manbitesdogrecs.bandcamp.com/...