Ohio representative, J. Rawls is preparing the release of his first single for his beloved Liquid Crystal Project on November 1st. The first single is in preparation of Liquid Crystal Project 3 and the bonus album, Liquid Crystal Project 3.5, which will feature various singers and rappers.

The first single will be released on 7″ vinyl and digital formats and will feature two heavy tracks including “A Tribute To De La” and their rendition of De La Soul’s “Stakes Is High.”

Today, enjoy the first mp3 download for “A Tribute to De La” which pays honor to one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time. J. Rawls and his Liquid Crystal Project add their own flavor in paying tribute to De La Soul which features a guest appearance from trumpet player, Pharez Whitted. Pharez is regarded as one of the most highly talented jazz trumpet players of our time, playing alongside musicians such as Synton & Brandford Marsalis, George Duke, and Ramsey Lewis. He is also currently the director of Jazz Studies at Chicago State University.

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