{"product_id":"blu-open","title":"Blu: Open  ( CD )","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eOpen\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eBlu\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eNature Sounds\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eCOMPACT DISCS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e822720715121\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eRap\/Hip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2011-09-27\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e2\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eAdditional Details: \u003c\/b\u003eExplicit Lyrics\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         While the buzz around Blu has continued to grow, one aspect of the L.A. rapper's artistry has been overlooked: he's also becoming one of hip-hop's best up-and-coming producers. Since his early work with producers Exile, Ta'Raach, and Mainframe, Blu has turned to creating his own soundscapes, crafting the entire Her Favorite Colo(u)r project, as well as a handful of standout's on the recently released Jesus. Originally posted online as a Blu-produced instrumental set, Open has been transformed into a full-fledged production album. Johnson Barnes and his gang of like-minded MCs laid vocals to every track, making this Open a brand new collection. Featuring a slew of promising up-and-comers on the mic, Open is a perfect showcase for Blu's hazy, lo-fi production. Along with two show-stopping appearances from Blu himself, the album features buzzed-about MCs like Fresh Daily, ScienZe, and Sene, as well as newer names like Just Lee and Tribe of Levi. All guests were hand-picked by Blu, so Open also showcases his ear for talent, turning hip-hop fans on to the next generation of rhyme-spitters. But in the tradition of classic production albums like In Control Vol. 1 and Soul Survivor, the main focus here is on the beats, which showcase the distinct sound a talented young beat-maker has been creating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Pointblank \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Goodgracious \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Steelremains (Raw) \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Gottabefree \u003cbr\u003e1.5 Takingthedayoff \u003cbr\u003e1.6 Parttimesuckas \u003cbr\u003e1.7 Avengeofthecheapass \u003cbr\u003e1.8 Rememberme \u003cbr\u003e1.9 Thedance \u003cbr\u003e1.10 Oohchild \u003cbr\u003e1.11 Thebotton \u003cbr\u003e1.12 Brownsucre \u003cbr\u003e1.13 Thruthemist \u003cbr\u003e1.14 Twentyseven\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60263275200593,"sku":"Cp1-Vp0971115983602","price":3.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/5778\/3889\/files\/1877517.jpg?v=1788200932","url":"https:\/\/vinylkingdom.com\/products\/blu-open","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}