Name: Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?
Brand: McKinley Dixon

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SLANG50514LP

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Brown

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Recyled Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-02

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4250506846053

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Brown LP

SLANG50514

4250506845674

Artist

McKinley Dixon

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Hip Hop

Label GB

City Slang

McKinley Dixon is a hip hop, soul, and jazz group hailing from Richmond, Virginia. With their unique blend of genres, they have captivated audiences with their powerful and thought-provoking music. Their lyrics delve into social issues and personal experiences, creating a profound connection with listeners. McKinley Dixon's innovative sound and compelling storytelling make them an influential force in the music industry.
Formed in [year], McKinley Dixon has quickly gained recognition for their exceptional talent and artistic vision. Their dynamic performances showcase their versatility as musicians, seamlessly blending different musical styles to create a truly captivating experience for audiences.
With their debut album "[album name]" receiving critical acclaim, McKinley Dixon has established themselves as one of the most exciting acts in contemporary music. Their ability to push boundaries while staying true to their roots sets them apart from other artists in the industry.

City Slang is an independent German label founded by Christof Ellinghaus. Renowned for its eclectic roster, the label encompasses everything from rock to post-rock and electronic music.

With a diverse range of artists, City Slang has become known for its unique and innovative approach to music. From established acts to emerging talent, the label consistently delivers high-quality releases that push boundaries and defy genre conventions.

As a leading force in the industry, City Slang has been instrumental in shaping the sound of contemporary music. With their distinctive style and commitment to artistic integrity, they have garnered a loyal following of music enthusiasts worldwide.

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McKinley Dixon calls the late Toni Morrison the greatest rapper of all time; and the way he tackles topics like survival, violence, and religion within the expansive landscape of the Black experience, evokes her novels. It is from the title of Morrison‘s Beloved trilogy where he finds the title of his new album with City Slang Records: Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? Musically his household was defined by “artists whose first name was Mary,” including Mary J. Blige and gospel duo Mary Mary. Discovering Outkast was formative for Dixon, deepening his love for hip-hop while he also grew curious about the more theatrical rock of groups of the day, bands like My Chemical Romance and Panic! At The Disco that his Maryland friends introduced him to. “Those groups also helped me with my sense of longing, since their music reflected a sense of longing,” he says. Eventually he channeled these competing influences into a debut EP he released in 2013. With time, his music became his primary means of self-expression, whether discussing Blackness or his own relationship with healing. Across his next releases, his style evolved and his confidence grew, especially when it came to live instrumentation.

His 2021 debut album For My Mama and Anyone Who Look Like Her was a game changer, as Dixon set his sights on&nbsp;heartache and grief. “I was making these really dense and chaotic songs, stuffing whatever thought I had into five and a half&nbsp;minutes,” Dixon says of that project. Beloved! Paradise! Jazz?! is an attempt at channeling different impulses. Sometimes rough and&nbsp;other times delicate, this record is a journey into is a journey into the psyche of McKinley Dixon, with all of the of the attendant peaks&nbsp;and valleys.

Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? 

Music GB

Discover Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? by McKinley Dixon. Limited Edition, Signed Copies available in CD and LP formats. Label: City Slang. A journey into the psyche of McKinley Dixon, exploring survival, violence, and religion within the Black experience.