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Nature Sounds is proud to present Timbo King's long-awaited solo debut, From Babylon To Timbuk2.

Razor-sharp production comes courtesy of Bronze Nazareth (who produced nearly half the album), as well as Lil' Fame of M.O.P., Vinny Idol, and more. Timbo King (born Timothy Drayton March 26, 1973 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York) is a Wu-Tang Clan affiliate MC, leader and founding member of Royal Fam and member of Black Market Militia. He released an EP titled United We Slam in 1993 with producer Spark 950. Formed the group 56 Platoon in 2005, along with some other ex-Royal Fam members. Has his own label, Fortknox. He released an album, From Babylon to Timbuk2, in 2011 largely produced by Bronze Nazareth.^[1] Timbo King can be seen in the Forest Whitaker film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. In 2013, he founded "The Kraftsmen", a hip-hop and rock band with French artists, Soulstreet and Adikson. In 2016, he released a debut video and single as Mineral Writes, a group he founded with musician Gary Llama.^[2][3] Also in 2016, he began a mixtape series with Mic Journey and Karrmega called "The Beehive" under the production company Instastar, featuring songs with Cappadonna, iNTeLL, Mic Journey, Killah Priest, Young Dirty Bastard, Solomon Childs, and more. Now, Nature Sounds is proud to present Timbo King's long-awaited solo debut, From Babylon To Timbuk2. Razor-sharp production comes courtesy of Bronze Nazareth (who produced nearly half the album), as well as Lil' Fame of M.O.P., Vinny Idol, and more.  

Over the years, countless Wu-Tang affiliated producers, emcees and collectives have joined the Shaolin masters, however very few have achieved both the critical and commercial success of producer/emcee Bronze Nazareth. Now, with the "Thought For Food Volume 2", Bronze further solidifies his widespread reputation as the front running successor to the "new-Wu." Serving as the creative bedrock for multiple solo and group releases (including his group The Wisemen), Bronze is primarily renowned for his contributions to legendary albums from the RZA, GZA/Genius, Raekwon, Killah Priest, Hell Razah, Ras Kass, the infamous Immortal Technique & many more. With features from GZA, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Killah Priest, Hell Razah, Timbo King, Solomon Childs, Planet Asia, The Wisemen and many more, "Thought For Food Vol. 2" returns the listener to the essence of the hip hop experience: the rough and rugged yet soulfully poignant aesthetic that continues to serve as the hallmark of the Wu-Tang sound/legacy. With the inclusion of Bronze's beats on GZA's "Pro Tools" LP and Immortal Technique's acclaimed "The 3rd World," as well as Raekwon's Wu Tang vs. Shaolin, Bronze's cache and profile have been growing exponentially. "Thought For Food Vols 2" provides an ample taste of what is and what's to come from the underground producer/emcee extraordinaire. #1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 by Bronze Nazareth #8, 15, 24 Produced by Kevlaar 7 #18 Produced By Paragone for Celestial Productions #3 Produced By Crucial The Guillotine for Arkeologists Productions #16 Produced By Gripz aka Gbuilding@yahoo.com Recorded by Bronze Nazareth, Kevlaar 7 Recorded @ Black Day In July Studio, Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI Mixed By Derek Ziko & Bronze Nazareth at Bongwater Studios Ind, IN Mastered By Derek Ziko at Bongwaters Studios, Indianapolis, IN A&R Direction: Bronze Nazareth Cover Design by Paragone for Celestial Productions A&R Administration: Matthew 'M-80' Markoff Executive Producer: Bronze Nazareth https://bronzenazareth.bandcamp.com/album/thought-for-food-vol-2