Watergate (album)
Encyclopedia
Watergate is the sophomore
studio album
by American rap group Thirsty Fish, released May 10, 2011 on Mush Records
. The album is executive produced by Busdriver
of Project Blowed
and is a follow up to the 2007 album Testing the Waters
.
, group member Dumbfoundead's
solo debut the Super Bario Bros EP, and group member Open Mike Eagle's Unapolegetic Art Rap. Group member Psychosiz
has confirmed that DosTres will also be used for his debut project in 2012.
Sophomore
Sophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a...
studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American rap group Thirsty Fish, released May 10, 2011 on Mush Records
Mush Records
Mush Records is an independent record label that has released albums for many independent artists and was started by Robert Curcio and Cindy Roché.Mush Records is an electronic based record label...
. The album is executive produced by Busdriver
Busdriver
Busdriver is a rapper from Los Angeles currently signed to Epitaph Records and Fake Four Inc-History:...
of Project Blowed
Project Blowed
Project Blowed refers to an open-mic workshop, its affiliated hip hop crew, and the two compilation albums released by that collective. The Leimert Park workshop is the longest running open-mic for Hip-Hop in the world.-The Good Life:...
and is a follow up to the 2007 album Testing the Waters
Testing the Waters
Testing the Waters is a water-themed studio album by American rap group Thirsty Fish, released March 5, 2007 on Bell Rang Records in affiliation with Project Blowed.-Track listing:- Reception & Album Deal :...
.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Cameo(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sounds Like Rap" | Loden Loden (musician) Loden is the alias of Belgium based producer Jolan Koks. He started getting attention after releasing on Dutch labels such as the now defunct , who also released his debut record Valeen Hope in 2005.... |
3:33 | |
| 2 | "Working The Numbers" | Alpha MC | 3:30 | |
| 3 | "Director's Cut" | Exile Exile (producer) Aleksander Manfredi , better known by his stage name Exile, is an American hip hop DJ, producer and occasional rapper. His first record appearances came as a member of hip hop duo Emanon alongside rapper Aloe Blacc. They released various mixtapes, beginning with 1995's "Stretch Marx" before... |
Lyraflip, VerBS and Rogue-Venom (of the Swim Team) | 3:57 |
| 4 | "Girls... Or... Like" | Loden Loden (musician) Loden is the alias of Belgium based producer Jolan Koks. He started getting attention after releasing on Dutch labels such as the now defunct , who also released his debut record Valeen Hope in 2005.... |
3:54 | |
| 5 | "Grind It Out" | Tokimonsta | Busdriver Busdriver Busdriver is a rapper from Los Angeles currently signed to Epitaph Records and Fake Four Inc-History:... |
4:54 |
| 6 | "Amateur Juggling" | Para One Para One Jean-Baptiste de Laubier, also known by his artist name Para One, is a French electronic music producer and film director.-Music career:... |
3:15 | |
| 7 | "Antique Blowed Show" | Tokimonsta | 3:30 | |
| 8 | "Initiation" | Awkward | 4:08 | |
| 9 | "Ducks Fail" | Daedelus Daedelus (musician) Alfred Darlington is a music producer based in Los Angeles, California. Daedelus pioneered using the Monome in conjunction with Max/MSP for live performances. He is a part of the groups Adventure Time and The Long Lost... |
4:13 | |
| 10 | "The Like Song" | Deader | 5:07 | |
Release
The album was released one year to the day from group member Open Mike Eagle's Unapologetic Art Rap.Artwork
The cover art was done by Los Angeles artist DosTres, the same artist used on the group's original release Testing the WatersTesting the Waters
Testing the Waters is a water-themed studio album by American rap group Thirsty Fish, released March 5, 2007 on Bell Rang Records in affiliation with Project Blowed.-Track listing:- Reception & Album Deal :...
, group member Dumbfoundead's
Dumbfoundead
Jonathan Park , better known by his stage name Dumbfoundead, is a Korean American battle rapper originating from the Los Angeles Underground's Project Blowed...
solo debut the Super Bario Bros EP, and group member Open Mike Eagle's Unapolegetic Art Rap. Group member Psychosiz
Psychosiz
Michael Greenwood is an American video game designer known by the stage name Psychosiz as a West Coast rapper and member of hip hop groups Customer Service and Thirsty Fish....
has confirmed that DosTres will also be used for his debut project in 2012.