Okay, I swear we’re going to drop “The HereNow” soon.  Like, as soon as I get over this food coma.  And I know I’ve been plugging our first single “Gentleman’s Kool-Aid” every cottamn day, but humor me one last time (it’s not the last time) as this day we celebrate the birth of the father of Afrobeat/Afrofunk, Fela Kuti, who has been so significant to our artistry that his song “Gentleman” was the base inspiration for this first track that we’ve collectively produced, recorded, and released.

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[Fela Kuti "Gentleman"]

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[iLL-Literacy "Gentleman's Kool-Aid"]

There have been a lot of festivities going on around these NYC parts lately, namely with the Fela! Broadway Musical reopening this month and the Felabration parties going on alllllllll throughout the country.  We’re heading out to the one at S.O.B.’s tonight!  Check HERE for your local listing, and git dowwwwwn!