Name: Metropolis
Brand: Namir Blade

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LPMMG00172C

Colour

Purple

Colour details

Purple / Pink Swirl

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

843563152393

Total Cap

Purple LP

Artist

Namir Blade

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Mello Music

Mello Music Group (MMG) is a US hip-hop label that was established in 2007 by Michael Tolle, who serves as the CEO and owner. Since releasing its first album in 2008, MMG has become a prominent force in the music industry. The label is home to an impressive roster of talented artists including Oddisee, Apollo Brown, Quelle Chris, 7evenThirty, Gensu Dean, The Black Opera, Diamond District, yU, Has-Lo, Trek Life, Stik Figa, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins.

With a commitment to quality and innovation in hip-hop music production and performance, MMG has garnered a loyal fan base worldwide. The label's artists consistently deliver thought-provoking lyrics and captivating beats that push the boundaries of the genre.

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the world of hip-hop music, Mello Music Group offers an extensive catalog of albums that showcase the diverse talents within their roster. From introspective storytelling to hard-hitting anthems, there's something for everyone on MMG's releases.

Namir Blade is a talented multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist hailing from the vibrant music scene of Nashville, Tennessee. With his unique blend of musical prowess and artistic vision, Namir has quickly made a name for himself in the industry.
His diverse range of skills allows him to seamlessly navigate between different genres and styles, creating captivating and dynamic compositions that captivate listeners. Whether he's playing guitar, producing beats, or crafting intricate melodies on the piano, Namir's passion for music shines through in every note.
As an artist who constantly pushes boundaries and explores new sonic territories, Namir is always evolving his sound. His innovative approach to music production sets him apart from the crowd and ensures that each track he creates is a true work of art. With his undeniable talent and unwavering dedication to his craft, Namir Blade is undoubtedly one to watch in the music industry.

Imagine Sun Ra time-traveling to the techno-dystopia in Blade Runner, Marty McFly piloting the DeLorean through the cyberpunk cityscape in Akira. Now you’re in the headspace to digest Metropolis, the latest album of time-travelling dispatches from Nashville multi-instrumentalist, producer, and rapper Namir Blade.

Inspired by and named after the 2001 anime Metropolis and its 1927 predecessor, these 16 tracks are chapters of a speculative memoir unstuck in time, a quest for joy as late-stage capitalism crumbles looking wearily to a near-future dominated by tech oligarchs. In his most vulnerable writing yet, Namir shirks wallowing in loneliness and algorithm-induced self-doubt by going to therapy, making art on his terms, and learning to cherish his hooptie. 

Namir’s first entirely self-produced album and third on Mello Music Group, Metropolis was recorded in his living room and mixed at home. His digital and live instrumentation hybrids are as unbound as his subject matter. The ominous yet beautiful synths Vangelis used to score Harrison Ford chasing homicidal Tyrell Co. replicants (“Hypercar”), the cavernous drums and auto-tuned croons of 808s &amp; Heartbreak-era Kanye (“BoA”), anime samples, rays of warm gospel and soul (“Memphisto”), and ethereal trap (“Monday Michuru”) coexist and ram into one another. Namir often switches the beat mid-track, the purposeful disorientation becoming more rewarding with each listen. With features from several Nashville artists who inspire him, he brings the future to us. The ride isn’t linear or always pleasant, but as Namir challenges himself and the listener, both get closer to finding their place in the unsettling now and uncertain tomorrow.

Metropolis

Music GB