Fans: 314
THE STORY That Needs to be Told: In 2006 Mojoe signed to Matthew Knowles' Music World label where they released their first album, classic.ghetto.soul. 3rd coast Anthem from that album was featured on the Bring it On: All or Nothing soundtrack. With classic.ghetto.soul, MOJOE introduced their musical vision. With DIRTY GENES, they assume their roles as the most soulful rap group of their time. There's been rap groups that were funkier, more gangster, or more lyrically complex, but with the release of DIRTY GENES, the argument can realistically be made that there's never been a rap group more soulfully diverse. DIRTY GENES was a song and album concept that MOJOE initially created in 2004, but when their debut underground album got picked up by Music World Music/Fontana for national distribution, they had to put their second album on hold to tour. After completing their obligations to Music World Music in 2007, Mojoe entered the studio to finally begin crafting their latest masterpiece. Their new album's theme revolves around the fight that we all have with our past and with our flesh. MOJOE successfully paints a stunning portrait of imperfection, reflection, confession, and resolve. The title also refers to the influence that Texas blues, New Orleans jazz, and dirty south hip-hop has had on their musical genetics. The first line of a recent review from LA Weekly stated “Mojoe can't decide whether they're a hip-hop band, a funk band, or an R&B ensemble, but it doesn't matter, they're great at all three.” Throughout the DIRTY GENES album, they showcase the stellar songwriting they've come to be known for, while delivering a masterful soundtrack that includes blues, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, and classic soul. The album boasts production by T.R.R.E. and Easy Lee of MOJOE, Roger Blevins (Mingo Fishtrap), BRISS (Nappy Roots, Tupac, Trina), S1 (Strange Fruit Project, Erykah Badu, Blu, Inspektah Deck), Felony Muzik (Young Buck), Donnie Singleton, and Rob Bass. The album also features guest appearances by Bavu Blakes, Money Waters, Mingo Fishtrap, and Chamillionaire signee, Famous aka Lil' Ken.
