Indie hip hop group Jedi
Mind Tricks is slated to drop their new album Servants in Heaven, Kings
in Hell, Sept. 19 on Babygrande Records. Composed of rappers, Vinnie
Paz and Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind, they’ve worked with legends in
the game like Kool G. Rap, Heltah Skeltah, Rass Kass and GZA.
After 10 years in the game, the Philly duo is set to once again capture the
scene with their sometimes overtly offensive lyrics.
The group’s fifth album,
which includes collaborations with ILL Bill, Sean Price and R.A. The
Rugged Man, will also feature tracks with noted indie rock artists Sufjan
Stevens and vocalist Shara Worden.
The first single, Heavy Metal Kings features Ill Bill of
Non Phixion and has been released on iTunes.
The second track
available, Razorblade Salvation ft. Ms.
Worden , is a re-interpretation of Stevens’
earlier track, Dumb I Sound.
Another song rumored to be on the album is a currently untitled track about Vietnam featuring R.A. the Rugged Man. Army of the Pharoahs leader
Chief Kamachi will also be featured.
Jedi
Mind Tricks seemingly
hardcore and thrash metal anthems with political overtones may come at a time
when the message is most needed, but their style of music may need a makeover.
The group is slated to begin a North American tour Sept. 19, the same day Servants
in Heaven, Kings in Hell hits stores.
