Asamov - And Now…
Released Oct. 18, 2005
on 6 Hole
According to Isaac Asimov’s Zeroth Law of Robotics, “A robot may not injure humanity, or, through inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.”
In the same vein, Jacksonville’s Asamov refuses to sit back and witness manufactured, inept artists harm real hip-hop. Determined to uphold the culture’s roots and redirect its future, these four emcees deliver an organic, soulful debut album.
“I feel like [nowadays] the bar is lowered in hip-hop for lyrics and originality,” J One-Da said in a recent interview. “Back in the days, you had to be dope on the mic to even speak.”
Each member of Asamov could easily put out a solid solo album, but the group’s chemistry reveals a truly cohesive collective. They all lend their talents to both the vocals and the production, feeding off of each other’s ideas without any one person stealing the spotlight.
The group’s aesthetic and production channels the Native Tongues Posse, recalling the golden era of hip-hop. The feel-good album has a more laid-back vibe than the high-energy live show, yet Asamov thrives in both settings.
Starting Nov. 5, Asamov will be supporting The Perceptionists on a two-week tour from Annondale, N.Y., to Jacksonville, Fla.