Brother Ali, Fashawn, Elzhi, and Oddisee Featured On New Markis Precise LP
Fresno, CA producer Markis Precise is set for the release of his latest album, The Feeling of Flying, a soulful record that features some of the best underground lyricists in the game. In the premiere, RESPECT Mag writes the album is an, “exploration of lyricism, sound, and vivid storytelling that returns Hip-Hop to an organic state, blending new wave content with the idealogical foundation on which Hip-Hop was built.” The Feeling of Flying embodies Mark’s prolific career, following his days navigating the West Coast underground. In addition to Brother Ali, Fashawn, and Elzhi, the project features Oddisee, Ras Kass, Zion I, Chuuwee, Gift of Gab, The Grouch, Eligh, Sol, and Strong Arm Steady. On the second single and title track, which released in June, he teamed up with Rhymesayers MC Brother Ali. This followed the project’s first single, “Kiss the Ring,” which boasted verses from Fashawn and Elzhi and was premiered via Nah Right.
With the release of The Feeling of Flying, Markis manifests a vision and purpose he has been working on since the early 2000’s. Early in Mark’s career he started making beats, sampling tracks, and selling music out of the trunk of his car. Through his work, the producer helped create Central Cali’s independent rap scene using his unique melodic keyboard and chopped boom-bap production styles. Mark’s last release prior to The Feeling of Flying was the 12 track album Impressions.
Check out the RESPECT premiere: http://respect-mag.
