Panacea (group)
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Panacea is an American hip hop
duo, formed in 2003 in Washington DC. The duo consists of MC Raw Poetic (Jason Moore) and producer K-Murdock (Kyle Murdock),. Throughout their musical career, Panacea has had deals with various labels, including: Glow-in-the-Dark-Records, Rawkus Records
and Tasteful Licks
. They currently release their music under K-Murdock's imprint, Neosonic Productions.
Combining old-school rhyming with soulful beats, the Washington D.C. duo Panacea have drawn comparisons to revered hip-hoppers like the Roots
, Gang Starr
, and A Tribe Called Quest
. Panacea blend Native Tongues
-inspired beats with warm major chords and soul samples and add smart, conscious rhymes about life, love, and of course, hip hop
.
.
He was raised during the wilting years of hip hop
and he developed his love of music at an early age through exposure from older family members (such as his uncle). One crew in particular, the Native Tongues
, changed his musical life when he borrowed the erections of two of the collective’s landmark groups (ATCQ & De La Soul
) back in the early ‘90s.
In 2010, K-Murdoch produced an LP called Forever Famicom, a collaboration with rapper Random, which was released on Neosonic Records.
-based Glow-in-the-Dark label. Panacea generated interest from the re-emerging heavy hitter Rawkus Records
which resulted in a joint venture between the two labels. “Partnering with Rawkus increases the visibility of each project. They are embracing the changes to the industry rather than clinging to years past,” states Jaysonic, co-owner of Glow-In-The-Dark. Ink Is My Drink
was released in 2006, with "Starlite" as its leadoff single. Their second album 'The Scenic Route' was released in 2007.
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
duo, formed in 2003 in Washington DC. The duo consists of MC Raw Poetic (Jason Moore) and producer K-Murdock (Kyle Murdock),. Throughout their musical career, Panacea has had deals with various labels, including: Glow-in-the-Dark-Records, Rawkus Records
Rawkus Records
Rawkus Records is an American hip-hop record label known for jump-starting the careers of both Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Rawkus started in 1996 with initial releases ranging from hip-hop to drum and bass...
and Tasteful Licks
Tasteful Licks Records
Tasteful Licks Records is an independent, artist run record label based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. Tasteful Licks, also referred to as TLr, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Remedy Media Group, LLC. The name is derived from the musicians’ term for a quick and sudden improvisation done in such a...
. They currently release their music under K-Murdock's imprint, Neosonic Productions.
Combining old-school rhyming with soulful beats, the Washington D.C. duo Panacea have drawn comparisons to revered hip-hoppers like the Roots
The Roots
The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals...
, Gang Starr
Gang Starr
Gang Starr was an influential East Coast hip hop duo that consisted of the late MC Guru and DJ/producer DJ Premier. Their style combined elements of New York jazz and hip hop.-Background:...
, and A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group, formed in 1985, and is composed of rapper/producer Q-Tip , rapper Phife Dawg , and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. A fourth member, rapper Jarobi White, left the group after their first album but rejoined in 2006...
. Panacea blend Native Tongues
Native tongues
Native Tongues is a book by the linguist Charles Berlitz.It is a list of words in different languages, etymology and questions with speculations far and wide about words....
-inspired beats with warm major chords and soul samples and add smart, conscious rhymes about life, love, and of course, hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
.
K-Murdock
Producer K-Murdock was born and raised in D.C. and had worked with Grammy Nominated R&B singer Raheem DeVaughnRaheem DeVaughn
Raheem DeVaughn is an American singer and songwriter. His debut album, The Love Experience , reached No. 46 on the Billboard 200 album chart. It featured the singles "Guess Who Loves You More" and "You". His second album Love Behind the Melody was released in January 2008...
.
He was raised during the wilting years of hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
and he developed his love of music at an early age through exposure from older family members (such as his uncle). One crew in particular, the Native Tongues
Native tongues
Native Tongues is a book by the linguist Charles Berlitz.It is a list of words in different languages, etymology and questions with speculations far and wide about words....
, changed his musical life when he borrowed the erections of two of the collective’s landmark groups (ATCQ & De La Soul
De La Soul
De La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres...
) back in the early ‘90s.
In 2010, K-Murdoch produced an LP called Forever Famicom, a collaboration with rapper Random, which was released on Neosonic Records.
Raw Poetic
MC Raw Poetic is from Philadelphia. Raw Poetic is a rapper with a smooth, clean delivery that moves from quick-paced syncopation into hooks fluidly.Panacea
When Poetic made the move to D.C., Panacea was born and in 2003 they announced their arrival with the debut EP Thinking Back, Looking Forward on the Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
-based Glow-in-the-Dark label. Panacea generated interest from the re-emerging heavy hitter Rawkus Records
Rawkus Records
Rawkus Records is an American hip-hop record label known for jump-starting the careers of both Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Rawkus started in 1996 with initial releases ranging from hip-hop to drum and bass...
which resulted in a joint venture between the two labels. “Partnering with Rawkus increases the visibility of each project. They are embracing the changes to the industry rather than clinging to years past,” states Jaysonic, co-owner of Glow-In-The-Dark. Ink Is My Drink
Ink Is My Drink
Ink is my drink is the second full-length album by Panacea. It was released on October 3, 2006 on Rawkus Records.-Track listing:#"Trip of the Century"#"Invisible Seas"#"Place on Earth"#"Steel Kites"#"Coulda Woulda Shoulda"#"Reel Me In"#"PULSE"...
was released in 2006, with "Starlite" as its leadoff single. Their second album 'The Scenic Route' was released in 2007.
Discography
- Thinking Back, Looking ForwardThinking Back, Looking Forward"Thinking Back, Looking Forward" is the debut album of american rap group panacea, released april 2004 on Neosonic Productions.Tracklist...
(2004) - Ink is My DrinkInk Is My DrinkInk is my drink is the second full-length album by Panacea. It was released on October 3, 2006 on Rawkus Records.-Track listing:#"Trip of the Century"#"Invisible Seas"#"Place on Earth"#"Steel Kites"#"Coulda Woulda Shoulda"#"Reel Me In"#"PULSE"...
(Rawkus RecordsRawkus RecordsRawkus Records is an American hip-hop record label known for jump-starting the careers of both Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Rawkus started in 1996 with initial releases ranging from hip-hop to drum and bass...
, 2006) - The Scenic Route (Rawkus RecordsRawkus RecordsRawkus Records is an American hip-hop record label known for jump-starting the careers of both Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Rawkus started in 1996 with initial releases ranging from hip-hop to drum and bass...
, 2007) - A Mind on a Ship Through Time (Tasteful Licks RecordsTasteful Licks RecordsTasteful Licks Records is an independent, artist run record label based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. Tasteful Licks, also referred to as TLr, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Remedy Media Group, LLC. The name is derived from the musicians’ term for a quick and sudden improvisation done in such a...
, 2008) - The Re Route (2009)
- Corkscrew Gap EP (2009)
- 12 Step Program (2010)
External links
- Official Website
- [ Panacea] at Allmusic.com