First and foremost shoutout to Statik Selektah who has been holding it down and been the #1 Lane Maker in the Hip Hop game out of MA$$. I got to interview Statik last year when he dropped his 100 Proof album, check it out in the “Statik Selektah - 100 Proof: The Hangover Drop/Interview” blog from 2010. Lets be clear there is no coincidence to why Statik is where he is today. The Showoff/Clockwork team has been particular and very strategic in the moves that they have made throughout their careers. Work ethic and talent are major factors in why Statik and his team has been so successful. With this EP collaboration with Freeway, Statik and his Showoff Marketing have displayed what has put them where they are today, great marketing/strategic ideas and work ethic. Lets not forget about Freeway who was a major part of the Roc-a-fella Records reign in the early 2000’s and legendary MC who’s flow will never be duplicated. On January 10th, 2011 at 5 pm Statik and Freeway began recording their EP entitled “Statik Free” with XXL, Karmaloop and more documenting the entire process while live on UStream. Although the live feed was a great idea, the length of the project may have caused a negative affect in fans sticking around as they didn’t finish recording until after 2am after starting at 5pm. With that being the only possible negative, MC’s like Termanology, Mac Miller, Lil’ Fame, Reek Da Villain, Jack Frost and more made special guest appearances. Whether you’re a Freeway or Showoff fan or not you have to respect the hustle! If you are a true Hip Hop fan who loves crazy beats, dope lyrics and artists who love their craft, cop that “Statik Free” EP!
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