I seriously don’t have a first clue on how to classify this.  But I do know that it frightens me a little. Upon first watch of this video, I seriously zoned the hell out.  Elucid is already one of my favorite criminally-snoozed on rappers.  And his voice and sharp flow fits this eerie, homicidal stalker drum (courtesy of Lyle Horowitz) like a knife in a sheath.  It’s the sort of stuff  destined for classic cinematic horror status.  5846 Films definitely was on some other sh*t with this video treatment.  You can find this joint on Lyle Horowitz’s new Aueter: Director’s Cut album.  TFB is not responsible for any bad dreams this may cause.

Just when you thought it was safe to go outdoors, a dark, stocky figure emerges from out the shadows and hits us with a full blast laser to the face.  At long last, Elucid has dropped his Sub Bass Diet EP (the follow up to hard body October 2008 mixtape, Police & Thieves).  And if you were around when I posted “My Mayor Is A Billionaire” (which is even more powerful now that Michael Bloomberg recently bought his 3rd term in office), you will know what to expect from this project. 

Some of you may be scratching your head a little bit regarding the title.  I can’t front.  I did too.  Well, here’s the explanation for that right here:

The Sub Bass Diet showcases my love for 8 bit electronic sounds and digital rhythms. Inspired by dub reggae/dubstep, global street art culture and free form experimental producers like Flying Lotus, The Sub Bass Diet explores the power of drum & bass as the vehicle for transcendence.  The material for this independent project was recorded during the early part of the year through July ’09.

This was VERY unexpected.  I didn’t even know about this and I know these friggin’ guys personally. *shakes fist* On the way very soon is a brand new project called Lessondary Radio.  Intrigued?  Well now get ready to lose your mind from the following text that was included in the email w/ this joint: “The Lessondary crew have hijacked select frequencies from Exile‘s criminally underrated Radio album for proper aural assault.”  What else needs to be said? This is probably going to be off the meat rack.  Peep the first leak below.  You may wanna turn out the lights for added effect.

DOWNLOAD | Elucid, Von Pea & Donwill – “We’re All In Power”

It’s good to see some visuals being thrown into the atmosphere for my favorite joint off of the Police & Thieves mixtape from the homie Elucid.  Definitely some exceptional homegrown work here.  The direction is courtesy of another Brooklyn representer Boombaye.  I think walking around the gritty city every day, you’re bound to get thrown for a loop every now and then (something that’s definitely captured within every black and white frame of this video).  Oh and Elucid has something to say as well:

If I learned one thing from the ‘Automatic Writing’ video experience it would be that there are only two ingredients necessary to accomplish any goal; vision and determination. Somehow the universe throws you in the path of whatever else required for the rest of your journey. This project was a true labor of love and testament to our resourcefulness. What started as late night random idea tossing via instant message (oracles, drapetomania, solar eclipses?!?) quickly morphed into a 4 page video treatment. Shot intermittently during the early months of 2009, without a penny’s investment, Boombaye and I trooped through the streets and subways of New York City in true hip hop/guerrilla style shooting illegally on lo-fi equipment without a proper permit. Five months and a number of sleepless nights later, I’m ecstatic to present this piece to the world. “Automatic Writing’s” message of self reliance and empowerment resounds even more so with the accompanying imagery.

I hit you with “Laser Days” a while back.  It was a leak from the upcoming Sub Bass Diet EP that Elucid has been teasing the interwebs with for a minute now.  Well the EP isn’t out yet.  But here’s another leak to make you fiend even more.  In case you were wondering who our mayor is, both Elucid and I live in NYC.  So there’s your answer to that question.  The song eloquently explains the rest.

DOWNLOAD | Elucid – “My Mayor Is A Billionaire”

For some reason, I love how the above picture looks it’s on some surveillance camera ish.  Anyway, some new heat from Elucid (as if we would expect any less).  Some more of that E-Gutta brand flow that may be harmful to children and small animals.  Listen to him tear up this Kode 9 beat.  This is from his upcoming Sub Bass Diet EP which he says is “influenced by the gutter straight-out-the-drum machine sound of early ’80s hip-hop to the retro futuristic sounds of dubstep.”  Ring the alarm.

DOWNLOAD | Elucid - “Laser Days”

I received some email treats yesterday from the one-and-only Brooklyn enigma Elucid.  According to his note, he says these joints are “to tide over whoever is listening until Cobra Tooth Necklace and Save Yourself arrive just in time to melt your face.”  I like my face though. 

At any rate, both of these are fire and I wouldn’t expect any less from duke.  “June To June” was produced by Tobacco of Black Moth Super Rainbow (best band name EVER) and “Feed the Machine” was a good ol’ fashioned beat jack from Black Milk.  And if you weren’t around when I posted Elucid’s Police & Thieves mixtape, I forgive you.  I will not be handing out any late passes.  Just get on it.

DOWNLOAD | Elucid – “June To June”
DOWNLOAD | Elucid – “Feed the Machine”

I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting for some more audio crack from the gentleman pictured above.  He goes by the name of Elucid. 

If you visit this blog on a regular basis or are familiar w/ The Lessondary crew, then you’re already ahead of the game.  If not, download with an open mind and keep any sharp objects out of the vicinity.  Just straight, gutter, left-of-center hip-hop here y’all.  No additives or preservatives.  If you need something different in your life, look no further.  “Keep Walking” is incredibly disgusting.

DOWNLOAD | Elucid – Police & Thieves (mixtape)

There was a time where my homie Elucid was nowhere to be found musically.  He went on a little break.  And I remember I used to bug him every time I’d see him in the street like “Where’s the new music, sir?!?”  He’d be like “It’s comin’ man.”  Fast forward to present day and now I can’t even keep up. He’s been leaking a new joint every single Wednesday for the past couple months.

Peep THIS new doozy.  According to E, this is a joint off his upcoming album entitled K.E.Y.S. with Imported Goodz on the beat (who may be making some more noise soon if I my predictions are right).  I’m amped.  I only post the heat folks.

DOWNLOAD | Elucid – “Final Frontier”

Another Elucid heater!  You’re probably going to see this guy’s music on my blog HEAVILY.  There’s a reason for that.  E-Gutta rips the classic Ice-T track and, as Simon Cowell would say, “makes it his own.”  If you just wanna hear some ferocious spitting over a hard-as-nails bassline, download now.

Elucid x Ice T – “Lifestyles”   LINK

For those of you not familiar w/ one of Long Island’s / Brooklyn’s best kept secrets, Elucid, I will be definitely putting you on at a later time.  For now, I just had to to get this up because what he’s spitting over this Santogold track (unauthorized but oh-so-official) NEEDS to be said.  Listen closely.  I only provide the heat.  If you can’t deal, the kitchen exit is that-a-way.

Elucid – “Starstruck”  LINK