Opio - Vulture's Wisdom

[switch32]

So, enough about "Eleventh Hour" for now.... WHAT ABOUT OPIO'S NEW ALBUM?! I have not seen anything more about it, and it was scheduled to drop on April 8th which is in 8 days. I don't forsee this happening. There has been NO promotion for this whatsoever. What is the deal?:confused:

[shrooMusic]

It's going to appear out of no where and some how sell 500,000 copies its first week :naughty:

I'm excited for this release.

[xelance619]

the news is its gonna be straight fiiiiiiyyaaaaahhh when it comes out, lookin forward to this release. Lets keep our fingers crossed for a "sooner than later" release date.

[hero1]

more delays I guess.. :mad:

[khuk]

Yeah, it must be getting pushed back.

I can't wait to peep it.

[twisted_harmonix]

looking forward to this.
somebody out there let us know whats up.

[switch32]

Yeah, I am pretty sure they meant April 8th of 2009. I hate when that happens! :D

[bjnelson19705]

i knew that it couldn't be true. hopefully it will still come out in april later on, or before the summer.

[K-Dubbs]

On Opio's myspace it read April 08. So I'm hoping it comes out this month. I want to hear that joint.

[switch32]

Yeah, maybe later this year. There are definately no updates.

[aplusen]

opio is definetly on my gotta hear some new shit list.

[twisted_harmonix]

access-- any info you can drop on us?

[shrooMusic]

*looks at a calendar* :(

[deltronlive]

It says it's coming out this April on Opio's myspace now. Doesn't specify the specific date anymore.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=231761416

[switch32]

That would be nice to at least see it come out by the end of the month, but I definately never get my hopes up with Hiero's tentative release dates anymore. I still remember that there was mention of Full Circle coming out "next year" following 3EV. That would have been in '99 if I remember correctly. However it came out in '04 instead. They were also talking about eleventh hour way back then as well. So, let's recap on all of the albums that are supposed to come out from the Hiero camp in 2008. Opio, Casual, Del (obviusly), L.E.D., Pep Love, Souls, what am I missing?

[Otis]

Phesto and Tajai Rap Noir and C7 THC

[dan12003]

It says it's coming out this April on Opio's myspace now. Doesn't specify the specific date anymore.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=231761416

i cant see where your seeing that, still reads april 8 as far as i can see

[Otis]

I don't think it means April 8, it says available April '08

[twisted_harmonix]

I don't think it means April 8, it says available April '08

thats where youre wrong my friend.
the "8" is actually an infinity symbol turned vertical.

[access]

access-- any info you can drop on us?

I haven't heard anything ... but then, I haven't heard either what the status is on the restock order our store placed three weeks ago with the Imperium. It's hard to get a response about anything lately.

[Otis]

Sounds like someone understands the tenth dimension

http://www.tenthdimension.com/medialinks.php

Be afraid!!!!

[dan12003]

i think it has been pushed back, the single for the album has just been released on itunes cant see the album being released at the same time

[hero1]

I haven't heard anything ... but then, I haven't heard either what the status is on the restock order our store placed three weeks ago with the Imperium. It's hard to get a response about anything lately.

I think Domino needs to be put back in charge!

[switch32]

Well, we are half way through the month and still nothing.

[access]

The official update is: Vulture's Wisdom will be released on July 15.

April 8 was the (digital) release date for the single, and never was the album release date. Apparently the way it was worded caused some confusion.

[LeMarcBre]

The official update is: Vulture's Wisdom will be released on July 15.

April 8 was the (digital) release date for the single, and never was the album release date. Apparently the way it was worded caused some confusion.

Does anyone actually believe it will come out July 15th? I for one, do not.

[shrooMusic]

A single is cool. Where can we get it? Opio's tracks are great so far from what I have heard. I don't think I'll be disappointed.

[twisted_harmonix]

Does anyone actually believe it will come out July 15th? I for one, do not.

Yes, I do.
2009.

nah im kiddin, i trust that op' will stick to his word.

[switch32]

You can get the digital single on itunes

[hero1]

July 15? wow no wonder del didn't release 11th hour on hiero..

[dan12003]

thats a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg ass way away, doubt any other hiero b4 then either

[pinocchioh]

The official update is: Vulture's Wisdom will be released on July 15.

April 8 was the (digital) release date for the single, and never was the album release date. Apparently the way it was worded caused some confusion.

That freaking sucks.

And what even sucks more is that they're saying that the single was supposed to be released in April. The promo (and the YouTube page) clearly said that the album would be released in April. SHM @ Hiero...

[twisted_harmonix]

WAAAAH WAAAH WAAAH

July will be here before you know it fellas, dont get your panties in a bunch.

[hero1]

Opios myspace had the album comin in april and they'd released the 3 videos for it..it was just building some hype with stop the press now would have been a good time for release

[xelance619]

July 15? wow no wonder del didn't release 11th hour on hiero..

I wouldnt bag on hiero much, I got a shirt signed by del that said 11th hour comin soon 2001, you know how long that took and it was released by DEF JUX. Could be strategic as well, a lot comes into factor when a cd is released by a label.

[Quadraplee]

OP's album is gonna be bad ass dude, 11th hour was tight, but OP's GOT FINESSE :ninja:

Opio Lindsey!!!

[smug]

I wouldnt bag on hiero much, I got a shirt signed by del that said 11th hour comin soon 2001, you know how long that took and it was released by DEF JUX. Could be strategic as well, a lot comes into factor when a cd is released by a label.


Del decided to release it on JUX because Hiero couldn't get it out in a timely manner.

[twisted_harmonix]

Del decided to release it on JUX because Hiero couldn't get it out in a timely manner.

or because hiero didnt want to be associated with that POS.
(just playin, like i said the album has grown on me)

[xelance619]

Del decided to release it on JUX because Hiero couldn't get it out in a timely manner.

wait...you mean "timely" as in taking 8 years to make a new record?? I wouldnt blame HIERO for that.

[hero1]

wait...you mean "timely" as in taking 8 years to make a new record?? I wouldnt blame HIERO for that.

the record was only finished last year man.. and hiero released 5 records that aren't even hiero and we are still waiting for some new shit

can't wait for op's album ya know it'll be dope

[darkmonkey309]

ay there is an new song called Some Superfly Shit at

http://www.imeem.com/audibletreats/music/2L1AtvXd/opio_some_superfly_shit

[K-Dubbs]

Good looks on Opio track. Opio is sounding real tight right now. I'll be on that album on July 15. Heads are ready for that joint. I like the concept of videos for the tracks too. I'm looking forward to a tight album.

[switch32]

Opio's new music definately sounds tight. I will buy this album the day it drops for sure.

[hero1]

yeah opio's delivering what I been waiting for..the release can't come quick enough

[xelance619]

gonna be a dope ass cd. Cant wait either.

[twisted_harmonix]

i'd like to hear a op-pep-cas album. thats my dream come true right there.
someone tell em to get goin on that.

[BC Head]

With Domino and Plea handling production. That would be tight. That would be an unbelievable combo. :bow:

[Quadraplee]

Dune Methane

:yum:

[switch32]

I was listening to 3EV while I was cruising around town in my Acura RSX the other day. That was the first time that I had listened to that album in quite some time. I think I like it more now that I did back in the day! Maybe it's just because some of the newer Hiero stuff hasn't sounded BETTER than that, so in retrospect 3EV sounds dope as fck. Actually though, My Last Good Deed is my favorite new Hiero album by FAR. Can't wait for Op's new one....

[twisted_harmonix]

I was listening to 3EV while I was cruising around town in my Acura RSX the other day. That was the first time that I had listened to that album in quite some time. I think I like it more now that I did back in the day! Maybe it's just because some of the newer Hiero stuff hasn't sounded BETTER than that, so in retrospect 3EV sounds dope as fck. Actually though, My Last Good Deed is my favorite new Hiero album by FAR. Can't wait for Op's new one....

i agree 100%... 3ev is the best.

i have an rsx too. you got a type s? what year?

[switch32]

I have a 2004 Type S. It is a NBP with the OEM A-Spec rear and skirts, and a Greddy Lip. Other mods include fogs, tint, front grill, intake, headers, exhaust, navi, coilovers, red-out tails, black out headlights with HID, sparco pedals. Are you on CRSX at all? I am on there alot too.

[switch32]

Oh yeah, and I can't forget the Enkei RPF1's wrapped in Nittos! The most important part of a car is the "wheels" and I forgot to mention :o

[smug]

I was listening to 3EV while I was cruising around town in my Acura RSX the other day.

this is one of the more douchebag comments i've read here. why point out the type of car you were driving?

[twisted_harmonix]

I have a 2004 Type S. It is a NBP with the OEM A-Spec rear and skirts, and a Greddy Lip. Other mods include fogs, tint, front grill, intake, headers, exhaust, navi, coilovers, red-out tails, black out headlights with HID, sparco pedals. Are you on CRSX at all? I am on there alot too.
nice... real nice.
you should start a new thread in the general discussion and post some pics.
yeah i'm on CRSX sometimes... same avatar.
i have a 2002 type s, ABP, tinted, tanabe coilovers, intake, short throw shifter, motegi FF7's (gunmetal) with kumho asx tires.

Oh yeah, and I can't forget the Enkei RPF1's wrapped in Nittos! The most important part of a car is the "wheels" and I forgot to mention :o

i like.

[switch32]

this is one of the more douchebag comments i've read here. why point out the type of car you were driving?

Ahhh muffin. Don't get all butt hurt now. You'll have a nice car someday :p

[switch32]

nice... real nice.
you should start a new thread in the general discussion and post some pics.
yeah i'm on CRSX sometimes... same avatar.
i have a 2002 type s, ABP, tinted, tanabe coilovers, intake, short throw shifter, motegi FF7's (gunmetal) with kumho asx tires.



i like.

Yeah, I thought I saw the same avatar on there before! Cool man. I just may have to post some pics up there on the General board. You do the same, I would like to check it out.

[audibletreats]

http://media.audibletreats.com/opio.JPG

Album is out in July and will include a DVD with a video for every new song plus some other cool ish.

Lookout tomorrow for a MAJOR summer & fall tour announcement.

[switch32]

OH SNAP!!! (IN THE VOICE OF NAPOLEAN DYNAMITE) LUUUUCKYY!! :love:

[dan12003]

nice, the artwork to the right looks good

[hero1]

Is that gonna be the official album cover? Looks pretty wild

[audibletreats]

Yeah, the back of the retail version may be slightly different but the cover is shown as is. The art was done by David Flores, a well known artist. Check out his stuff:
www.davidfloresart.com/ (http://www.davidfloresart.com/)

[switch32]

2 more months boys and girls.

[crash2363]

what the hell am i supposed to do for 2 months??!!

[darkmonkey309]

slang meth

[crash2363]

i guess i could give it a shot

[twisted_harmonix]

what the hell am i supposed to do for 2 months??!!

i guess youll just have to listen to old SOM albums and check out the stuff on his myspace....and slang meth.

[crash2363]

i dont mind, ill just be listenin to Focus til then..and Masterpiece Theater
anyone wanna buy some meth?

[crash2363]

Stop the Press (http://youtube.com/watch?v=6CzjgyjnjYc)
Don Julio (http://youtube.com/watch?v=5CNSrNtGQCo&feature=related)
Original Lyricist (http://youtube.com/watch?v=_IRYCLngCos&feature=related)

all 3 tracks are fire!! vids are sick too

[STASH Magazine]

here's the press release

http://www.audibletreats.com/Media/newspics/Opio-cover.jpg

Souls of Mischief's Opio To Release Trilogy of Albums
Vulture's Wisdom, Volume 1, first chapter of the trilogy, is a nod to the golden era of hip-hop and features production from The Architect

"They (Souls of Mischief) were the first 'fresh to death' group. They were the '93 version of me" - Kanye West



Kanye West, John Mayer & Just Blaze give props to Souls of Mischief



(May 21, 2008 - Brooklyn, NY) Opio, member of the classic hip-hop group Souls of Mischief, has released details of his sophomore solo album, Vulture's Wisdom, Volume 1. The album will include a bonus DVD with music videos as well as animated shorts and features artwork by renowned pop artist David Flores. The album will be released in August on Hiero Imperium Records as the first chapter of a forthcoming trilogy.



Vulture's Wisdom, Volume 1 is a challenge to bloated hip-hop. With production solely from Oakland-based The Architect, whose production credits include early Stones Throw releases, Coolio, Planet Asia, and Encore, the album has a deliberate focus on Opio's rhyming and artistry. With fourteen songs under 39 minutes, the album is a short and sweet collaboration of golden-era rap polished to a 2008 sheen. While current artists such as Lupe Fiasco and Kanye West have been appropriating the classic mid 90's sound, Opio says, "People are trying to tap into that energy, whereas I am that energy." This is no braggadocio. In fact, it is an honest self- assessment of what Opio represents in the world of hip-hop; he is a living legend that has been recording and touring consistently for more than fifteen years.



The idea for Vulture's Wisdom came about in conversations between The Architect and Opio after they met while sharing neighborhood studio spaces. The conversations sparked a flood of creativity from Opio, and as fast as The Architect could supply beats, Opio was penning lyrics. "We embody the energy that people are trying so desperately to recapture or reconnect with. We never fell prey to all the trappings of materialism. Our music has stayed true to the art form and this album is a tribute to that." The album includes a bonus DVD with 7 music videos as well as animated shorts. Pop artist David Flores (XLARGE, Stussy, Deluxe, Shorty's) provided the album artwork.



As a teen, Opio hooked up with local rappers Tajai and A-Plus, whom he met through Casual, another emcee who was Opio's classmate and neighbor. The three instantly clicked and began recording together, soon adding fourth emcee Phesto Dee, to form the group Souls of Mischief. Together with Del the Funky Homosapien, Casual, Domino, and Pep Love, the legendary crew Hieroglyphics was born. Opio has always done double duty for Hiero as both an emcee and producer. Opio's recent production credits include the track "Naked Fonk" from Del's recent 11th Hour. Opio's first solo effort, 2005's Triangulation Station, moved over 20,000 units. Vulture's Wisdom, Volume 1 will be released in August on Hiero Imperium records.



Opio will be touring this summer and fall in support of the album with Hieroglyphics. Dates available here. (http://www.stashonline.com/blaster.php?xnewsaction=addcomment&newsarch=052008&newsid=31)

[deltronlive]

So music videos for half the songs instead of all them, and coming out in August instead of July. Still going to be great.

[STASH Magazine]

Here's a video with Just Blaze, Kanye West and John Mayer talking about Souls of Mischief: Click here to watch it (http://www.stashonline.com/blaster.php?xnewsaction=addcomment&newsarch=052008&newsid=32)

[Opio]

The album will be available at our shows and it should be in stores in July, not August. :D

[switch32]

Definately my most anticipated album of the year. I am so frickin anxious for this to come out. Hopefully I can buy it on the tour.

[twisted_harmonix]

The album will be available at our shows and it should be in stores in July, not August. :D

yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh
thankss op

[twisted_harmonix]

Stop the Press (http://youtube.com/watch?v=6CzjgyjnjYc)
Don Julio (http://youtube.com/watch?v=5CNSrNtGQCo&feature=related)
Original Lyricist (http://youtube.com/watch?v=_IRYCLngCos&feature=related)

all 3 tracks are fire!! vids are sick too

THIS SHIT IS TREMENDOUS!!!!!
see you at the belly up, op.

[twisted_harmonix]

actually wait, i take that back...
wont be able to make the show, its the day after my wedding.

[crash2363]

congrats harmonix

damn i really CANT wait for this album to drop, im so pumped

[darkmonkey309]

i wonder who u want to play at your reception:dance:

please dont tell me If you Must is your wedding song.
Ay have a good one