Virgina’s Ly to the Ricks has just unleashed a pair of videos for “High Road” and “Memories”. The former features his fellow VA brethren, C-Note and the latter is Sam Ock track with Jess Yang that Lyricks jumped onto. Both are great listens/watches but the “Memories” in particular has am eerily yet beautifully haunting quality to it. The two tracks are pretty different in style, giving you a variety of options for your listening/viewing enjoyment.
[edit] And now one more, “The Last Year”
Here’s a post to break up today’s many Hip-Hop related news stories. Even though Sam Ock just released a solo EP yesterday, that doesn’t mean he’s going to let up on his creative grind. This new song and video pair is called “Stories” and has been released as a promotional single with all proceeds going straight to The Supply Education Group. Together with Evan Chapman assisting on the percussion, the half of June have put together a pretty great song with a moving message and powerful cause. Get the song for a dollar or name your own donation amount for The Supply.
The man who is a member of Company Idyll, June, and AMP, Sam Ock himself, just dropped a new solo EP filled with tracks you’ve heard before on Youtube along with some new material to stimulate those ear drums. If you didn’t get your pre-order on, no worries because you can still get it from AMP’s online store or if you prefer the digital route… check out iTunes & AmazonMP3. Also available from Bandcamp. Check the tracklist below for the details on the 11 song release. Looks like there a couple features including Lyricks and Clara Chung.
1. Tenshi
2. Rollercoaster
3. Beautiful People
4. Birds
5. Love (feat. Sam Kim & Seung Hyun)
6. Green Shades
7. Simple Steps
8. There Will Be
9. Ms. Instrumental (feat. Lyricks)
10. Little Light (feat. Clara Chung)
11. In Remembrance
It’s less than a week away but if you want to be one of the first to get the new solo album, Simple Steps, from AMP’s resident crooner Sam Ock on August 8th then you’re in luck… because they have started taking pre-orders. This will be the first official Sam Ock solo release in years as he’s been busy with a number of projects including Company Idyll, June, and of course AMP with CL & J. Han (along with countless features & production credits on other artists’ albums). No tracklist or additional details are available as of yet but if you’re looking to get your order in early it’s an easy 5 dollars plus another 5 for S&H to your door. Order here.
Sam Ock teams up with Kero One once again for a new track entitled “Pieces”, a song they are selling on behalf of the Justice Mission – where all profits will be going to the organization to aid in the fight for global human rights. The two have proven to be a strong team in the past and this effort is no different. A great song for a great cause, what more could you want? The song is available to buy via bandcamp, check the widget below. Lyrics can be found after the break.
Here’s an interesting piece by musician/singer/rapper & AMP member Sam Ock. It’s called “The Breach” and it’s an instrumental song meant to convey that brief, solitary moment that occurs right before a rush of emotion flows over you and tears fall. I’m beginning to see a more abstract/conceptual pattern in Sam’s solo work and it’ll be interesting to see where his music continues to go from here.
This song’s about the moment right before you weep. If you’ve felt that strong emotion, I think you’ll be able to relate with me/this song/instrumental.
In his latest release, AMP’s Sam Ock sings about his desire to go home. No not his everyday residence in the Old Line state, but rather he’s speaking about Heaven. Many look upon the idea of meeting their maker as a bad thing but Sam sings of his building anticipation to be with God again. It’s certainly not something you hear about everyday, but this anthem-like song is certainly worth hearing. Grab the song for free here.
My buddy and I were in the car, and he told me I should write a song about longing to go to Heaven and struggling to wait here on this earth. I didn’t plan on writing it so soon, but once I recorded all the instruments, I knew that the subject matter fit perfectly.
This song’s about Heaven.
Here’s an interesting 16 minute documentary piece on the project group known as June, comprised of Sam Ock, Jason Min, Elias Yoon, and Evan Chapman. Back in February, the four dropped their debut self titled EP. They are called June to signify the month they initially got together and worked out a ton of music. This documentary video provides some behind the scenes footage interspersed with interview segments to provide additional context. It’s definitely a recommended watch.
Our partner Helping Hands is helping throw an incredible show at George Mason University – APAHM Fest 2011; a Tsunami Relief Concert. It’s set to take place May 14th 2011 and features an incredible line-up including JRA, Sam Ock, David … Continue reading
Finally, some new Sam Ock material! But I bet most of you have never heard him sound like this! He puts on his rocker hat and pumps up the volume for this one, complete with distortion, grunge, and a little bit of edge & screaming (especially compared to his usual crooner self). I gotta say, this is a refreshing twist from him! DL the track for free here.
Hey y’all!
I started working on this late December…and never finished it until now! Aren’t you guys glad that I finished it?! I needed to get my Paramore on! LOLOLOL
Special thanks to my bro, Daniel Chae for helping me with the bass part! Check out his band, they’re totally super underrated!:
http://www.youtube.com/featsininches
This song is about not wanting to listen to God even though you know you’re wrong! Enjoy! Hope it blesses you!
