Adventures in Counter Culture

Blueprint releases another single from his upcoming album 'Adventures in Counter-Culture' called 'So Alive.' Stepping even further away from the typical rap song formula, the new single has Blueprint smoothing out his raps over a fast beat driven by banging drums and soft synthesizer. Putting aside his signature raw, powerful flow to sing with a bit of a Kid Cudi vibe. A very modern track that reflects the album's range as well as Blueprint's range as a musician. 'Adventures in Counter-Culture' is now now due out April 5th from Rhymesayers Entertainment. The album is a major step for Blueprint. The press the release probably says it best. It says that the new album...

"is a challenge to Blueprint's audience and himself, prodding the listener to dissect their perception of why Hip Hop is what it is and what it will look like in the future. It's also a studious examination of what makes Blueprint tick, his reaction to the information and pop-cultural influence, both musically and ideologically, that bombard each of us every day."

 Tracklisting for the new album...

1. Five Years Ago
2. Go Hard or Go Home (Printnificence)
3. Automatic
4. Keep Bouncing
5. Wanna Be Like You
6. My Culture
7. Mind, Body, & Soul feat. Angelica Lee
8. So Alive
9. Stole Our Yesterday
10. Radio-Inactive
11. Welcome Home
12. Fly Away
13. The Clouds
14. Rise & Fall
15. The Other Side

Blueprint - So Alive by rhymesayers

 Already Seattle's Budo (Grieves & Budo) has offered up his take on 'Prints latest single. Simplifying the beat, giving it a jazzy clean sound. I personally dig the remix more, gives it some room to breathe. Head over to Hiphopdx.com to listen to the remix. Listen to both and preorder Blueprint new album Adventure in Counter-Culture today at Fifth Element Online


Budo chats about remixing 'So Alive'....