Liquid Crystal Project is back with a new album from the quintet consisting of J Rawls (on the production), B Jazz (on the keys and production), Rob Riley (on the drums), Eddie Bayard (on the saxophone), and Charles Cooper (also on the saxophone). The Liquid Crystal Project 3 hits stores everywhere on April 10th, 2012 via Groove Attack / Polar Ent / Greenstreets.

Multitalented producer J Rawls is best known for his work in Hip-Hop, but his skills extend far beyond the genre. In 2005 he began to explore neo-soul with The Essence Of Soul, and he’s since released two albums from his acclaimed Jazz/Hip-Hop fusion band The Liquid Crystal Project. Now, Liquid Crystal is back with a new album from the quintet consisting of J Rawls (on the production), B Jazz (on the keys), Rob Riley (on the drums), Eddie Bayard (on the saxophone), and Charles Cooper (also on the saxophone). The Liquid Crystal Project 3 hits stores everywhere on April 10th, 2012 via Groove Attack / Polar Ent / Greenstreets.

Like previous Liquid Crystal albums, LCP3 explores sounds, beats, and rhythms with jazz instrumentation alongside an undeniable Hip-Hop influence. Tributes to De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest highlight the seamless genre-hopping, which mixes elements of Jazz, Hip-Hop, Soul, Funk, and even Downtempo. “This time we expanded our sound using more musical interpretation and more vibrant sounds,” explains Rawls. With all four members back, plus a special appearance by onetime George Duke and Ramsey Lewis trumpeter Pharez Whitted, The Liquid Crystal Project 3 is a smooth-like-butter musical experience that defies classification. As Rawls puts it: “It’s just good music.”

The first single and video for LCP 3.5. Directed by Luke Sirimongkhon. LCP 3.5 will be a special edition album that will be dedicated to having emcees, poets, and singers express themselves over LIQUID CRYSTAL music. The album will be exclusively released on VINYL ONLY first.
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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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