Today we are releasing our new King Fantastic EP, SocioPoliticalPimpTalk. Stream it below or support us by purchasing it on iTunes.
Design by frank & jan
Photography by Lani Lee
Today we are releasing our new King Fantastic EP, SocioPoliticalPimpTalk. Stream it below or support us by purchasing it on iTunes.
Design by frank & jan
Photography by Lani Lee
“If you can feel what I’m feeling then it’s a musical masterpiece,
But if you can hear what I’m dealing with then that’s cool at least,
What’s running through my mind comes through in my walk,
True feelings are shown from the way that I talk,
And this is me y’all, I emcee y’all,
My name is M.C.A., and I still do what I please.” – “Pass the Mic”
“Well I’m M.C.A., I got nothing to prove, pay attention, my intention is to bust a move.” – “Posse in Effect”
The Beastie Boys are a huge reason why I do what I do. It was them that helped influence my musical taste and production style. Their label, magazine, and recording studio, Grand Royal, used to be in Atwater Village where I live. And, MCA opened me up to Buddhism.
I have an incredible amount of Beastie Boys/MCA stories, and I am connected to several longtime friends because of them.
Death does not usually affect me, but today is a very sad day.
Artwork by frank & jan
“G Sharp” is off our upcoming King Fantastic SocioPoliticalPimpTalk EP out Tuesday May 8th on iTunes. Stream it here or support us by purchasing it on iTunes.
Design by Frank & Jan
Photography by Lani Lee
Stream the first single “G Sharp,” or support us by purchasing it on iTunes.
This is the first song off our upcoming King Fantastic EP, SocioPoliticalPimpTalk. Stream it below or support us by purchasing it on iTunes.
Design by Frank & Jan
Photo by Heath Grout
Forward by Killer Reese One of King Fantastic:
“When I was in the second grade, I was at my Dad’s house for the weekend. He had a new record still in the plastic, it was Ice T’s ‘Rhyme Pays’ album. By Monday morning when my Mom picked me up for school, I knew every single word. That album is the blueprint for my brand of gangster rap. That album had a class that was above street level. That album was super authentic LA dopeman/gangbanger/player music. Throughout the years the singular song that has stood the test of time, and managed to speak to a new generational angst, is “Squeeze the Trigger.” The beat and the lyrics are a complete assault on the establishment, and we remade it out of necessity. These words need to be heard more now than ever.”
King Fantastic “Squeeze the Trigger” (Ice T Cover) (KHAT Video Edit)
Frank and Jan x King Fantastic Limited Edition Squeeze the Trigger T-Shirt
100% cotton tee. Available on white tee only. Machine or hand wash. $30 + S/H
Is this the Dunk of the Year? Quite possibly. Sorry Blake, at least you got a Kia.
In the 29th episode of the This Week in Music Ian Rogers sits down with Cameo Carlson, Head of Digital Business Development at Borman Entertainment. The two talk about the interaction between labels and iTunes, which parts of iTunes create the most impact for artists, new cost structures for management companies, and her role and initiatives at Borman Entertainment.
Interesting interview with Seth Godin. I do not fully endorse this theory, because it assumes all parts within the industry are functioning together, which is a false premise. Nonetheless, check it out…
Today we premiered our video for "Bonfire Sessions" from our album, Finger Snaps and Gun Claps with Complex Magazine. The video was directed by Andrew A. Soria, who also directed our video for "Hollyrock Jam Session."
Download in 720p – $2.00 US
Also, we’re offering a Limited Edition KF x Frank and Jan "Bonfire Sessions" Hoodie.
Pullover hoodie sweathshirt. Double needle sewing on all seams with twill tape on neck. 1×1 ribbing. Oversize. 330 grams. 80/20 fleece. Available on grey heather hoodie with red and yellow print. Machine or hand wash. $35 + S/H
Lastly, for your streaming pleasure:
This is the perfect compliment to my agency email yesterday. Ian Rogers speaks with Wendy Clark from The Coca-Cola Company, as well as GRAMMY award-winning artist and producer Mark Ronson.
All proceeds go to #FREEREESE.
#FREEREESE Tee
Hand printed 100% cotton tee. Available on black tee with white print. Machine or hand wash. $20 + S/H

Mixed and Recorded by Troublemaker (Hollyrock, USA).
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert for Alma Chrome Sound.
Design by Zoran Miller. Photo by Heath Grout.
Used under Creative Commons license.