tag:looprat.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2023-01-12T14:01:54-06:00LOOPRATfalsetag:looprat.com,2005:Post/71371102023-01-12T14:01:54-06:002023-10-16T09:49:47-05:00LOOPRAT & Sandro Lorier | Life in the Mud (Blues For St. Louis) <p> Shortly before a global pandemic shut down borders, the legendary father/son guitar duo Paquito and Sandro Lorier from Alsace, France toured across the United States. During their time in St. Louis, the duo was introduced to LOOPRAT. The Loriers and LOOPRAT ended up playing together at a show, which led to a special, one night recording session where Sandro and the band tracked two songs.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/1e25b4b7533de6be1afbd7f9d737d4f350965b36/original/screen-shot-2019-10-04-at-11-54-16-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /> The onset of Covid in 2020 majorly altered plans and timelines for both LOOPRAT and the Loriers. Without any further delay, LOOPRAT is proud to present the first of two collaborations with Sandro Lorier, a masterful guitarist in styles of jazz Manouche, Rumba and Flamenco. Titled “Life in the Mud,” after the chorus penned and sung by LOOPRAT’s BlackBuddhaBear, the composition was brought to the table by Sandro with the name “Blues for St. Louis,” as a homage to his time spent in a city that embraced him and his father Paquito's artistry with open arms.</p>
<p> Now, the collaboration truly does have a place in history. In December 2022, the Missouri History Museum invited LOOPRAT to perform as part of their "St. Louis Sound" exhibit, a tribute of the lineage of St. Louis musicians who have left their mark in time. As part of a night dedicated to St. Louis Hip-Hop, LOOPRAT co-headlined with the legendary DJ G-Wiz as concert goers and history lovers alike rejoiced to the sounds of breakbeats and bars. This video was filmed the night of the event. Hopefully, what you see captures the essence of a night and of a sound that showcases the quality of music that St. Louis offers to the world stage.</p>
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<p>Take a trip inside the lab with LOOPRAT as the crew cooks up their new single, Still Saucin’. When lockdowns closed venues, studios, and restaurants in 2020, LOOPRAT came together to record the “Locked in the Lab” mixtape. Chef Brandon Panosh keeps the band well fed with a 5 star meal as Still Saucin’ comes to life from scratch in this latest visual release.</p>
<p>ft. NatKingFlo & Armani Abomb</p>
<p>prod. Sam Katz & NatKingFlo</p>
<p>Shot by Joey Ferber</p>
<p>Directed by NatKingFlo</p>
<p>Special thanks to Chef Brandon Panosh</p>
<p>'Locked in the Lab' OUT NOW via <a contents="LOOPRAT.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://looprat.com/music">LOOPRAT.com</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/69061902022-02-24T13:05:25-06:002022-02-24T13:09:02-06:00Armani Abomb | Rap Write Repeat | ft. BlackBuddhaBear (Official Music Video)<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="tGiGCKWsGKI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/tGiGCKWsGKI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tGiGCKWsGKI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Armani Abomb takes a trip down memory lane over NatKingFlo production with a visit to his childhood home as featured vocalist and visual artist BlackBuddhaBear demonstrates the lasting power of a timeless legacy with a charcoal portrait series. ‘Rap Write Repeat’ is the 3rd single release from jazz-rap collective LOOPRAT’s ‘Locked in the Lab’ mixtape, available now via <a contents="LOOPRAT.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.com/music">LOOPRAT.com</a></p>
<p>Shot by Calvin Tigre</p>
<p>Purchase limited edited t-shirts from BlackBuddhaBear's accompanying portrait series from the LOOPRAT <a contents="store" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.com/store">store</a>!</p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/66484902021-06-03T12:54:47-05:002021-06-16T12:49:46-05:00'Locked in the Lab' Mixtape OUT NOW <p>After a year in quarentine, the LOOPRAT Collective is proud to present 'Locked in the Lab' to our listeners. The project is available now exclusively through our website prior to streaming release. Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://looprat.com/music">here</a> to check out the newest offering from Davie Napalm, Armani Abomb, NatKingFlo, Joey Ferber, Sojy Fatz, and the Quintessential band. Enjoy, and remember to share the music!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/8f71344363a088be18e2a98026569bb45e6c29a6/original/3.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/9522830ed47357f4b95db701fc7cb18e0b238e50/original/4.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/66336452021-05-18T13:47:16-05:002021-05-18T13:47:16-05:00'Locked in the Lab' Release Show<p>After a year in lockdown jazz rap collective LOOPRAT is back in full effect. Celebrate the release of “Locked in the Lab” with the crew May 29th at Blue Strawberry. The project was put together last summer and fall while social distancing and is in many ways a compilation tape from various members and smaller collaborations within the group. Hard copies will be available exclusively at the show and through LOOPRAT.com prior to streaming release. Catch performances by Davie Napalm, Joey Ferber, Armani Abomb, NatKingFlo, Sojy Fatz and the Quintessential band. This is the full LOOPRAT experience, mark your calendars!</p>
<p><a contents="Tickets and Livestream On Sale Now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bluestrawberrystl.com/show/detail/428">Tickets and Livestream On Sale Now</a></p>
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<p>St. Louis, USA: Effortlessly breathing the language of hip-hop, recording artist Davie Napalm premieres his first solo music video "I'm A Fool", lead single from LOOPRAT's forthcoming mixtape. The stripped-down video, created by video artist Louis Quatorze, puts Davie Napalm front and center, acknowledging the noise of modern rap trends in an era of being true to oneself and music is underappreciated.</p>
<p><a contents="Stream" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://linktr.ee/DavieNapalm">Stream</a></p>
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<p><a contents="@LOOPRAT_Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/">@LOOPRAT_Music</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/62672212020-03-31T08:35:33-05:002021-03-14T16:50:35-05:00LOOPRAT 2020 'Tiny Desk' Submission + Album Announcement <p>The LOOPRAT Collective comes together yet again for another submission to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Check out the gospel inspired cut produced by Davie Napalm, featuring Greg Sallie on organ and Lisa Houdei and Ciara Marcano as the featured chorus. Hopefully this one will lift your spirits as we all find ways to come together while staying safely distanced for the time being. Make sure to share the video if you are vibing, and let @nprmusic know as much on social media! </p>
<p>Tucked into the description of the video on YouTube is an announcement of sorts. "Album OTW" , and indeed it is! Literally as we planned our final recording session earlier this month, St. Louis followed the rest of the globe in instituting quarantine measures to help fight the spread of Covid-19. With such uncertainty in the immediate future we can't set a date for release, but look forward to seeing everyone on the other side as soon as possible. Stay safe, stay home, play LOOPRAT at loud volumes from your balcony. </p>
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<p>Stream 'Never Better' today on all major platforms!</p>
<p>Enjoy the first appearance of many by Black Buddha Bear. </p>
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<p> For the visuals, Ferber teamed up with fellow St. Louisan, Freddy D'angelo to create what ended up feeling more like a short film than a music video. As far as follow ups, expect more collaborative efforts and solo content to support his debut drop.</p>
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<p><a contents="Stream/Download" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://hyperurl.co/sillyaffairs">hyperurl.co/sillyaffairs</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/55023462018-11-06T16:36:40-06:002021-04-21T12:13:36-05:00'Panes' Music Video Release<p>The current landscape of music and culture at large is to some, a pain. However it all depends on where you look. The newest release from jazz/rap collective LOOPRAT finds the group reflecting on the effect our surroundings can play on our stability and contribution to the greater good. Being bombarded daily with unhealthy and uninspiring influence takes its toll. The more we feed these insecurities the more they can control our perception. Combating the trends with courageous individualism may seem like an uphill battle but the end results are all the more satisfying.</p>
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<p><a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6esbyteWtfAcihHV1ZzGeW">Spotify</a> </p>
<p><a contents="Itunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/panes-single/1440648229">A</a><a contents="Apple Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/panes-single/1440648229">pple Music</a></p>
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<p>Wait ... what? </p>
<p>As odd as it sounds, “Hip Hop Live” kicks off this weekend with iLLPHONiCS and Blvck Spvde in the Sheldon ballroom. </p>
<p>Other acts in the series, which will showcase hip-hopacts that play original music, are Mathias & the Pirates and Looprat on Nov. 16 and Midwest Avengers and Anthony Lucius on Jan. 19. DJ Nune spins. </p>
<p>We talked with iLLPHONiCS frontman Larry “Fallout” Morris, who organized the series with Sheldon operations director Quintin Reed and executive director Paul Reuter.</p>
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<p>***excerpt from STL Post Dispatch <a contents="article" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/kevin-johnson/q-a-hip-hop-finds-a-new-home-at-the/article_4c1f9181-9c1d-5287-8f42-0a4915014948.html">article</a> by Kevin C. Johnson </p>
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<p>Buy your <a contents="tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thesheldon.org/concert-detail.php?id=666">tickets</a> now!</p>
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<p>For the full schedule, <a contents="visit&nbsp;http://normanmusicfestival.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://normanmusicfestival.com/" target="_blank">visit http://normanmusicfestival.com/</a></p>
<p>LOOPRAT performs Friday at 10:00pm on the Budweiser Depot Stage!</p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/51703462018-04-08T12:27:16-05:002021-04-21T12:01:27-05:00New Music: Draw the Line<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/zenmugen-draw-the-line-prod-davie-napalm/s-nljBG" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/5192862381c42857f6d605e1c2f01bc8a3147b50/medium/7d65a8fa-e698-412a-9ffb-947dcf1098ef.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> MC <a contents="ZenMugen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/zenmugen/" target="_blank">ZenMugen</a> debuts the lead single for his upcoming project “Wisdom Unlimited EP” via LOOPRAT Music. The self-reflective content pairs with a classic instrumental from keynote LOOPRAT artist <a contents="Davie Napalm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/davie_napalm/" target="_blank">Davie Napalm</a>. The concise wordplay and distinctive delivery showcases the collectives Hip Hop stylings while the message resonates with the trials and ultimate redemption of one man's journey.</p>
<p>Single art was commissioned from <a contents="Marco Faßbender" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/marcointhemiddle/" target="_blank">Marco Faßbender</a> depicting the unknown of the horizon as well as the transition from mundane to sacred associated with the gateways of Buddhist shrines. The sound is a triumphant return from Mugen’s brief hiatus after his debut “<a contents="Full Circle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/full-circle" target="_blank">Full Circle</a>” released in November 2017.</p>
<p><a contents="Listen to the song here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/zenmugen-draw-the-line-prod-davie-napalm/s-nljBG" target="_blank">Listen to the song here.</a></p>
<p>#WisdomUnlimited summer 2018...</p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/51643932018-04-04T15:45:37-05:002021-04-21T12:12:12-05:00LOOPRAT Spring 2018 Dates<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/51858b297a126bd4ce29b30e991fb6b546b186f7/original/red-illustrated-jazz-poster-7.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>April 5th @The Bootleg w/ Naughty Professor</p>
<p>Nola based funk sensations Naughty Professor stop through St. Louis for a show with the LOOPRAT Collective. </p>
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<p>April 14th @ STL-Style for Lo-fi STL </p>
<p>Live recorded one take music video performance as part of Lo-Fi St. Louis video series. </p>
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<p>April 18th @SEMO for Earth Day Ecopalooza </p>
<p>South East Missouri State Earth Day Celebrations in the quad of campus over the lunch hour.</p>
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<p>April 27th @Norman Music Festival, Norman OK </p>
<p>Oklahoma's largest music festival is FREE!</p>
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<p>May 12th @Des Moines, IA w/ Blackalicious</p>
<p>Des Moines, Iowa summer concert series featuring underground legends Blackalicious.</p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/51585622018-03-31T22:45:14-05:002021-04-21T12:09:53-05:00LOOPRAT & Naughty Professor 4/5<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/47777b06a37fb66f272ffcbf77c9c2561591fbb8/medium/8b1bda18-d1eb-4c86-bc50-89374020afd2.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />LOOPRAT was recently added as local support for a show April 5th at The Bootleg. Naughty Professor headlines as a part of their tour of the Midwest. The funk band out of New Orleans released their new Album ‘Identity’ in summer 2017.</p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/50571242018-02-02T13:24:17-06:002021-02-27T02:35:19-06:00LOOPRAT Cypher<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="yTkDGSt-ac4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/yTkDGSt-ac4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yTkDGSt-ac4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
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<p>In January of 2017, just after a performance at the <a contents="Art of Live Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/artoflivefest/" target="_blank">Art of Live Festival</a>, <a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT </a>reconvened at <a contents="Suburban Pro Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/suburbanpro/" target="_blank">Suburban Pro Studios</a> in the early hours of the morning. The ensemble included five MCs [<a contents="NatKingFlo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/natkingflo_looprat/" target="_blank">NatKingFlo</a>, <a contents="Will-Be" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_ill/" target="_blank">Will-Be</a>, <a contents="Mugen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/zenmugen/" target="_blank">Mugen</a>, <a contents="David Bohlen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/davie_napalm/" target="_blank">David Bohlen</a> and newest member <a contents="Armani" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/armani_abomb/" target="_blank">Armani</a>] as well as a six piece ensemble [<a contents="Joseph Ferber" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/josephferber/" target="_blank">Joseph Ferber</a> on Guitar, <a contents="Luke Smith" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/lukesmith1458/" target="_blank">Luke Smith</a> on Keys, <a contents="Tonina Saputo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/iamtonina/" target="_blank">Tonina Saputo</a> on Bass, <a contents="Keith Bowman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/keith_bowman52/" target="_blank">Keith Bowman</a> on Drums, <a contents="Khamali Cuffie-Moore" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/khamali_m/" target="_blank">Khamali Cuffie-Moore</a> on Trumpet and <a contents="Sam Katz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/katzcatsandcats/" target="_blank">Sam Katz</a> on Saxaphone]. The group put together their longest single take track to date: a 14 minute cypher. <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> is back with a full serving of JazzRap as a follow up to 2016’s “<a contents="How Live?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3gk4Uch92IbEUJf0gxjN5i" target="_blank">How Live?</a>” </p>
<p><a contents="Stream On Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2h5qSqJXdFeEIr8YNM4xAJ" target="_blank">Stream on Spotify</a> <br><a contents="Stream on Tidal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://listen.tidal.com/album/83813093" target="_blank">Stream on Tidal</a></p>
<p>Video Shot by <a contents="SomethingWonderful" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/sw.photography09/" target="_blank">SomethingWonderful</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/50348142018-02-01T22:37:47-06:002021-04-21T12:12:26-05:00LOOPRAT Live in Concert February 23rd<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/147515652634858/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/e430cb4b5baa90b0c2490b6e22a69cbf0d2eac1f/medium/loopratoffbroadwayupdate.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>The first <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> show of the new year is fast approaching. The collective returns to the stage Friday, February 23rd at <a contents="Off Broadway STL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/offbroadwaystl/" target="_blank">Off Broadway STL</a> with a show that truly serves as a premier event experience. In addition to an “<a contents="All the Way Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0YHveIwkdZOlskKUQOxcHL" target="_blank">All the Way Live</a>” concert experience, there will be live art and booths by <a contents="Haveah Mcgowin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/hevcasso/" target="_blank">Haveah Mcgowin</a>, <a contents="Righthandrobot " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/ritehandrobot/" target="_blank">Righthandrobot </a>and <a contents="Carla Steppan Chin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/csteppanc/" target="_blank">Carla Steppan Chin</a> in addition to professionally prepared street tacos on location.</p>
<p>Joining the crew on stage is <a contents="Tonina Saputo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/csteppanc/" target="_blank">Tonina Saputo</a>, a consistent contributor and affiliated act fresh off her first performance at <a contents="The Pageant" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/thepageantstl/" target="_blank">The Pageant</a>. Adding to the empowered feminine aura of the night is <a contents="LePonds" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/leponds/" target="_blank">LePonds</a>. She was recently recognized by the Riverfront Times 2017's Heat which rated amongst <a contents="the best Saint Louis albums for 2017" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/st-louis-10-best-albums-of-2017/Content?oid=12446034" target="_blank">the best Saint Louis albums of the year</a>.</p>
<p>Rounding out the show is another full ensemble: <a contents="Monkh and the people" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/monkhandthepeople/" target="_blank">Monkh and the people</a>. The genre bending group mixes socially aware lyrics with Rock, Reggae, Blues and beyond.</p>
<p><a contents="RSVP to the event page now!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/147515652634858/" target="_blank">RSVP to the event page now!</a></p>
<p>Tickets are $10, there is $3 minor surcharge and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.</p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/49618672017-12-04T14:46:43-06:002020-09-30T02:21:28-05:00LOOPRAT at Delmar Hall NYE supporting My Posse In Effect<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/128329091274268/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/a6f02e0112d5880b36f80695c9deb81df853ddc4/medium/24291547-1629806723747685-2656851116302161437-o.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> will be back on the <a contents="Delmar Loop" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/delmarloop/" target="_blank">Delmar Loop</a> at <a contents="Delmar Hall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/delmarhallstl/" target="_blank">Delmar Hall</a> to celebrate New Years later this month! Come close out the year with us as we bring together the full live band to showcase our 2017 repertoire. This year, we performed at 6 festivals, won <a contents="S.L.U.M.F.E.S.T. Hip-Hop group of the year" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPjdO-zB_tf/?taken-by=looprat_music" target="_blank">S.L.U.M.F.E.S.T. Hip-Hop group of the year</a>, released the project <a contents="In (&lt;) No Time" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/in-no-time" target="_blank">In (<) No Time</a>, launched <a contents="ZenMugen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/zenmugen/" target="_blank">ZenMugen</a> as a <a contents="solo artist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/full-circle" target="_blank">solo artist</a> and created a lot of music. We appreciate everyone who has supported us and hope that we can catch up with you and celebrate the progress in person. <a contents="DJ Mahf" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/djmahf/" target="_blank">DJ Mahf</a> will be spinning all night, including during the <a contents="My Posse In Effect" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/myposseineffect/" target="_blank">My Posse In Effect</a> performance. <a contents="The group pays tribute to the Beastie Boys in a the most energetic, thorough and entertaining way possible" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb4-lTvDjuL/?taken-by=myposseineffect" target="_blank">The group pays tribute to the Beastie Boys in a the most energetic, thorough and entertaining way possible</a>. </p>
<p><a contents="RSVP to the event page now!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/128329091274268/" target="_blank">RSVP to the event page now!</a> </p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/49290902017-11-21T13:45:00-06:002021-02-06T02:17:30-06:00Full Circle: Demo Tape by ZenMugen<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/5ac881da05bdc8091f332b4a61e1d7e850bc945d/medium/zenmugenfullcircletracklistcover.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> MC <a contents="ZenMugen " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/zenmugen/" target="_blank">ZenMugen </a>has been working with the collective in the Saint Louis music scene since 2013. Through the years, he has contributed to all five of the group's releases to date, both directly with lyrics and indirectly as a creative support and springboard. His new Demo Tape titled '<a contents="Full Circle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/full-circle" target="_blank">Full Circle</a>' sees to an exploration of trials, lessons, and growth ultimately centering on and circling back to the identity he has worked to achieve as an artist.</p>
<p>Production covers a range of influences on the Midwestern sage, both classic and contemporaries. <a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> producer <a contents="Davie Napalm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/davie_napalm/" target="_blank">Davie Napalm</a> contributes 3 original beats including the single '<a contents="In the Thick of the Madness" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/in-the-thick-of-the-madness?in=loopratpak/sets/full-circle" target="_blank">In the Thick of the Madness</a>.' The cover art, white charcoal on black paper, is an accurate depiction of a collapsing black hole created by a physics student with a knack for expressive mediums. Logo and text work done by <a contents="freeztheartist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/freeztheartist/" target="_blank">freeztheartist</a>. Digital edit done by <a contents="NatKingFlo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/natkingflo_looprat/" target="_blank">NatKingFlo</a>. Mixed and mastered by <a contents="Matt Sawicki" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/matthewsawicki/" target="_blank">Matt Sawicki</a> at <a contents="Suburban Pro Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/suburbanpro/" target="_blank">Suburban Pro Studios</a>.</p>
<p><a contents="Stream full project here!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/full-circle" target="_blank">Stream full project here!</a></p>
<p>or <a contents="Download on our website" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Download on our website</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/49326312017-11-14T17:00:52-06:002020-09-04T02:00:12-05:00ZenMugen: Full Circle<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/b6322ec2b1644f1fcdf35b377d1a827d339ba42e/medium/e715e5e4-b179-4cbe-8b1f-faa0051b770f.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Instagram.com/looprat_music" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> MC <a contents="ZenMugen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Instagram.com/ZenMugen" target="_blank">ZenMugen</a> has been meditating on the art of Hip Hop for years. His emergence as a solo artist has been an impending moment. Next Tuesday, his debut project, a demo tape titled ‘Full Circle’ releases in tandem with his first show at the Firebird. The the project will be available here on the music tab of the LOOPRAT website as well as on SoundCloud and Bandcamp. Stay tuned for further updates.</p>
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<p>Next Saturday the <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> crew is traveling out to Illinois to visit Millikin Campus! Our quartet ensemble of drums, trumpet, guitar, and bass hits the Pipe Dream Studio Theater Stage just after 9pm. Students and fans in the land of Lincoln can come out and catch a cheap college show on campus!</p>
<p><a contents="Check out the event page here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1759276164366732/" target="_blank">Check out the event page here!</a></p>
<p>Big thanks to the <a contents="Millikin University Concert Committee - MUCC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/MUconcert/" target="_blank">Millikin University Concert Committee - MUCC</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/48882492017-10-23T00:42:39-05:002021-03-08T23:40:22-06:00LOOPRAT Presents: The Collective Featuring Tonina Saputo<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/125535421484414/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22page_upcoming_events_card%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/a9d31b701e6b85fd8e59ee20caf4366b932ec307/medium/poster-edited-text.jpg?1508733453" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>On Saturday, November 4th, LOOPRAT launches a new concert series at <a contents="The Paolmino Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/palominolounge/" target="_blank">The Paolmino Lounge</a>. The dynamic of the group is all about bring an eclectic collective together with a distinctive and unified taste for quality music. Our goal with this series is to merge the variety of our group to showcase the talent of individuals as well as the whole. To do so, we will present a new style of performance with seamless integration our group's varied dynamic.</p>
<p>As always, the collective will sustain its presence in the Saint Louis scene with crowd favorites from the 2016 albums <a contents="How We Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.bandcamp.com/album/how-we-live" target="_blank">How We Live</a> and <a contents="How Live?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.bandcamp.com/album/how-live" target="_blank">How Live?</a> Additionally, we will perform band iterations of some new content from the recent Hip-Hop project <a contents="In (&lt;) No Time" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.bandcamp.com/album/in-no-time" target="_blank">In (<) No Time</a> and unreleased material the group has been working on.</p>
<p>Beyond that, we want to put a spotlight on each and every part of the group that makes the whole so great. To begin, we will feature our long time collaborating partner <a contents="Tonina Saputo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/iamtonina/" target="_blank">Tonina Saputo</a>, including her solo work and duets with our guitarist <a contents="Joey Ferber" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/josephferber/" target="_blank">Joey Ferber</a> who will also debut some original compositions. Additionally, MCs <a contents="Armani" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/armani_abomb/" target="_blank">Armani</a> and <a contents="ZenMugen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/zenmugen/" target="_blank">ZenMugen</a> will merge some of there solo content into the live band set. Armani just released a new project titled <a contents="What I Think" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/armani2cm/sets/what-i-think" target="_blank">What I Think</a> and has already worked out band iterations for some original Hip-Hop beats. Mugen will be releasing his self-titled mixtape in November and, fittingly, will cap off this launch with a thorough collaboration with the band to bring extra life to the lyrical content.</p>
<p>To top it off, <a contents="Dj vThom" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/djvthom/" target="_blank">Dj vThom</a>, member of <a contents="The Basement Sound System DJ crew" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/bssdjcrew/" target="_blank">The Basement Sound System DJ crew</a>, will showcase his spinning and scratching as a compliment to the live band feel and during intermission. You don’t want to miss this unique concert experience. We are integrating all of our varied content into one set.</p>
<p><a contents="RSVP to&nbsp;the event page on Facebook for $2&nbsp;off your entrance fee at the door!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/125535421484414/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22page_upcoming_events_card%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D" target="_blank">RSVP to the event page on Facebook for $2 off your entrance fee at the door!</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/48740032017-10-02T16:07:03-05:002019-09-08T09:32:51-05:00EMAP presents Missouri Prairie Festival 2017<p>Philanthropy Alert! <br>LOOPRAT will be performing our new project at the <a contents="Missouri Prairie Festival 2017" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1700739969939509/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A108%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22post_page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=108&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22post_page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&fref=mentions" target="_blank">Missouri Prairie Festival 2017</a> this Saturday in an effort to raise awareness and donations for ecological preservation. The event will feature a great musical lineup, a variety of thought-provoking educational talks and kid-friendly interactive workshops! </p>
<p><a contents="Get your tickets now on the official Generosity page!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.generosity.com/education-fundraising/missouri-prairie-festival-2017" target="_blank">Get your tickets now on the official Generosity page!</a> All proceeds benefit the <a contents="Missouri Prairie Foundation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/MOPrairie/?fref=mentions" target="_blank">Missouri Prairie Foundation</a><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1700739969939509/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A108%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22post_page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=108&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22post_page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&fref=mentions" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/5e571fe5688a6e53bf26bc1a7d369014c6f09ee7/medium/21728687-1823865004294318-8751627039325163473-o.jpg?1506978338" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/48651962017-09-26T11:06:58-05:002019-09-08T09:33:25-05:00Album Release: In < No Time<p>With a over a year passing since the release of a new project from the LOOPRAT collective, the time has come. The long awaited, heavily anticipated EP 'In < No Time' is sonically balanced between the classic and current, while showcasing expressive and cerebral content from LOOPRAT's MCs. Thought provoking lyrics are paired over instrumentals from ProEra's Chuck Strangers and Bruce Leekix as well as Chicago's OnGaud production team. Art by <a contents="freeztheartist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/freeztheartist/" target="_blank">freeztheartist</a> & <a contents="ritehandrobot" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/ritehandrobot/" target="_blank">ritehandrobot</a>. Scratches by <a contents="DJVthom" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/djvthom/" target="_blank">DJ vThom</a>.</p>
<p>Stream here: <a contents="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/in-no-time" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/in-no-time">https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/in-no-time</a></p>
<p>or <a contents="Download" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://looprat.com/music">Download</a> on our website!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/11a3038173329b892160a4c2bf010ef3577cb997/medium/21951608-10212834373987452-1559979825-o.jpg?1506398586" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/41c6fb5a31d829265cc159b2ad58ae61a9e1abb5/medium/21895303-10212834374027453-1146159589-o.jpg?1506398682" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/48651862017-09-25T22:51:23-05:002021-04-21T12:06:22-05:00Video Premier: Can't Fuck With Me<p>Today marked the release of the second video for <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a>'s forthcoming EP 'In (<) No Time'. Check out the video below which features production from Pro Era's <a contents="Chuck Strangers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/chuckstrangers/" target="_blank">Chuck Strangers</a> and footage from the band's time at <a contents="Loufest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/loufest/" target="_blank">Loufest</a> 2017. Hit the the <a contents="music tab" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">music tab</a> here on the website to download the free album now.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="oIZ3K5mKyOE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/oIZ3K5mKyOE/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oIZ3K5mKyOE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">A <a contents="LOOPRAT Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT Music</a> production. Directed by Nate King aka <a contents="NatKingFlo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/natkingflo_looprat/" target="_blank">NatKingFlo</a>.</p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/48497472017-09-15T10:35:29-05:002020-05-03T15:46:59-05:00Soul Food For Thought Oct. 1st<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.com/store" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/c7dbc87747e6c2dcf30f96d8c129086cf8457b84/medium/sfft.jpg?1505372561" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><a contents="Bohlen Family Farms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/bohlenfarms/" target="_blank">Bohlen Family Farms</a> and <a contents="LOOPRAT music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT music</a> present the 3rd installment to the ‘Soul Food For Thought’ pop-up dinner concert series. Once again, we bring the delicacies unique to a farm-to-table meal paired with a live performance.</p>
<p>The formula is simple but effective: <a contents="Bohlen Family Farms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/BohlenFarms/" target="_blank">Bohlen Family Farms</a> of Perryville Missouri will provide fresh produce while the jazz/hip-hop collective, <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a>, satiates your taste for quality local music. </p>
<p><a contents="Tickets&nbsp;" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">Tickets</a> will include dinner and concert admission. Drinks will be sold separately. The first fall rendition of the concert series will be hosted at <a contents="Spare No Rib" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/spare_no_rib/" target="_blank">Spare No Rib</a>. Dinner starts at 6:30pm. </p>
<p>Seating is limited. <a contents=" Purchase access to this exclusive fine dining experience&nbsp;through the online LOOPRAT store NOW" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">Purchase access to this exclusive fine dining experience through the online LOOPRAT store NOW</a>! </p>
<p>Our menu will be designed according to the season and event. Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free options will be available. Email dietary restrictions to bohlenfamilyfarms@gmail.com upon purchase of tickets to notify us of special considerations. </p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/48161562017-08-16T14:33:18-05:002019-09-08T09:35:17-05:00LOOPRAT at Saint Louis World's Fare 2017<p style="text-align: center;">Join us as for a night of live music as we celebrate historic scenes at the city landmark that is <a contents="Forest Park" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/World's+Fair+Pavilion/@38.636468,-90.2876963,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b541566ad8db:0x48b992ec6e7fe641!8m2!3d38.636468!4d-90.2855076" target="_blank">Forest Park</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Admission is FREE! Festivities will be diverse! Check out the <a contents="event page HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/199283633882511/" target="_blank">event page HERE</a>.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/stlworldsfare/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/10d7a53d7a077289422137234753718827c3f759/large/20768096-1085778481557106-125476488414954184-n.jpg?1502911043" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/47998672017-08-04T10:50:19-05:002020-08-17T04:59:31-05:00Video Premier: In (<) No Time <p>Check out the lead single and title track for LOOPRAT's forthcoming EP: In (<) No Time. The project will feature 7 free tracks with some of the industry's premier Hip-Hop producers including Pro Era's <a contents="Chuck Strangers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/chuckstrangers/" target="_blank">Chuck Strangers</a> & <a contents="Bruce Leekix" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/bruceleekix96/" target="_blank">Bruce Leekix</a> as well as Chicago's <a contents="OnGaud" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ongaudproductions.com">OnGaud</a> production team. <br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="qT8HcK0TLo0" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/qT8HcK0TLo0/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qT8HcK0TLo0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>The video was shot by <a contents="GaddyFilms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GaddyFilms">GaddyFilms</a> and edited by <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> MC <a contents="NatKingFlo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/natkingflo_looprat/" target="_blank">NatKingFlo</a>.</p>
<p>In (<) No Time is set to release August 28th. Follow LOOPRAT on <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a contents="Soundcloud" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> to stay up to date on the latest news and content.</p>
<p>Stream the track here: <a contents="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/in-no-time-prod-bruce-leekix" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/in-no-time-prod-bruce-leekix">https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/in-no-time-prod-bruce-leekix</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/48002432017-08-02T13:10:06-05:002021-04-21T12:00:50-05:00LOOPRAT Q&A with St. Louis Post-Dispatch<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/kevin-johnson/q-a-jazz-hip-hop-band-looprat-among-the-sounds/article_a27ed4ce-da8c-5fe3-bfa0-b7b44103caa4.html" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/18ee9a7ae7b3095fbdf7817b22d0fe5d7a93e586/medium/stl.png?1501697239" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Check out a new <a contents="interview" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/kevin-johnson/q-a-jazz-hip-hop-band-looprat-among-the-sounds/article_a27ed4ce-da8c-5fe3-bfa0-b7b44103caa4.html" target="_blank">interview</a> by <a contents="Kevin C. Johnson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/kevincjohnson/" target="_blank">Kevin C. Johnson</a> as <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> gears up for the <a contents="'Burbs Music and Arts Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1344136382346879/?active_tab=discussion&__xt__=33.%7B%22logging_data%22%3A%7B%22profile_id%22%3A1344136382346879%2C%22event_type%22%3A%22clicked_view_event_posts%22%2C%22impression_info%22%3A%22eyJmIjp7Iml0ZW1fY291bnQiOiIwIn19%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22www_events_permalink%22%2C%22interacted_story_type%22%3A%221058178634193603%22%2C%22session_id%22%3A%221465bd612af101f81b702a71f304125a%22%7D%7D" target="_blank">'Burbs Music and Arts Festival</a>! Get to know our sound, influences and background before seeing us LIVE at the <a contents="Chesterfield Ampitheater" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/chesterfieldamp/" target="_blank">Chesterfield Amphitheater</a> this Saturday, August 5th. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Q&amp;A by NatKingFlo written by Kevin C. Johnson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/kevin-johnson/q-a-jazz-hip-hop-band-looprat-among-the-sounds/article_a27ed4ce-da8c-5fe3-bfa0-b7b44103caa4.html" target="_blank">Q&A featuring NatKingFlo written by Kevin C. Johnson</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Get your Ticket For 'Burbs Today!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1489434" target="_blank">Get your Ticket for 'Burbs Today!</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/47159862017-05-22T11:07:33-05:002021-03-06T05:06:01-06:00The 'Burbs Music & Arts Fest<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/7d1abe4872fb5a78492a94ebfbff948ee8402678/medium/burbs-poster-jpeg.jpg?1501048506" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Saturday, August 5th, <a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> will feature the full band in The 'Burbs Music & Arts Fest at the <a contents="Chesterfield Ampitheater" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/chesterfieldamp/" target="_blank">Chesterfield Ampitheater</a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Check out the <a contents="St. Louis Post-Dispatch's wrtie up on the event" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/kevin-johnson/burbs-music-arts-festival-brings-new-sounds-experimental-art-to/article_ec4a7c7f-b8af-5ed6-98a4-f1522b0a756a.html" target="_blank">St. Louis Post-Dispatch's write up on the event</a> by <a contents="Kevin Johnson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/kevincjohnson/" target="_blank">Kevin C. Johnson</a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Find tickets and more information on the event here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.chesterfieldamphitheater.com/burbs-fest.html" target="_blank">Find tickets and more information on the event here!</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/47159582017-05-20T18:57:40-05:002019-09-08T09:39:30-05:00RFT Showcase STL<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/1c9a292bb96ca791e49e56ae877d8af965810d74/large/rft-showcase-tix-cov-cc.jpg?1495238457" class="size_xl justify_center border_thin" alt="" /></p>
<p>Friday, June 16th, <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> will take part in <a contents="Showcase STL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://rfttickets.com/events/43690816/2017-rft-showcase-stl-100-bands-the-grove" target="_blank">Showcase STL</a>, one of St. Louis' premiere music festivals, hosted by the The <a contents="Riverfront Times" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/riverfronttimes/" target="_blank">Riverfront Times</a>. This event marks the <a contents="largest festival of local musicians" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.riverfronttimes.com/musicblog/2017/04/24/more-than-100-acts-to-perform-at-showcasestl-in-the-grove-on-june-16-and-17" target="_blank">largest festival of local musicians</a> in the city's history. Catch us performing at 9pm on the<a contents=" Atomic Cowboy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/atomiccowboystl/" target="_blank"> Atomic Cowboy</a>'s outdoor stage. </p>
<p>Check out the <a contents="festival website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://rftshowcase.com/" target="_blank">festival website</a> and the <a contents="write-up on LOOPRAT's appearance by&nbsp;Kevin Korinek" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.riverfronttimes.com/musicblog/2017/05/10/looprat-is-one-of-this-years-stl-77" target="_blank">write-up on LOOPRAT's appearance by Kevin Korinek</a>!</p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/47159512017-05-19T18:52:11-05:002019-09-08T09:40:26-05:00LuAroo 2017<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/2266ff6f36c58e473bffbd167a823c79102fc458/medium/lu.jpg?1495237458" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Sunday, May 28th <a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> will be performing at <a contents="Lawrence University" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/lawrenceuni/" target="_blank">Lawrence University</a>'s annual spring festival LuAroo in Appleton, Wisconsin. This marks the groups second festival appearance with Chicago rapper <a contents="Saba" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/sabapivot/" target="_blank">Saba</a> after last years <a contents="Indyfest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/indyground_/" target="_blank">Indyfest</a> 2016. <a contents="Mello Music Group" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/mellomusicgroup/" target="_blank">Mello Music Group</a>'s <a contents="Open Mike Eagle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/artrapmike/" target="_blank">Open Mike Eagle</a> will also grace the stage. This event is closed and available to Lawrence students only. Stay tuned for more summer festival announcements in the next week!</p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/47055802017-05-11T18:28:17-05:002020-08-17T04:59:43-05:00Soul Food 4 Thought | Ep. 1 <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="UiwbxDsV0M4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/UiwbxDsV0M4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UiwbxDsV0M4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="Bohlen Family Farms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/bohlenfarms/" target="_blank">Bohlen Family Farms</a> and <a contents="LOOPRAT Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT Music</a> present: </span></p>
<p>'Soul Food 4 Thought' , a St. Louis based pop-up dinner/concert experience and web series. </p>
<p>Rooted in the desire to provide our local communities more enriching and nourishing content, we will partner with area chefs to create a night of food and music that is great for your mind, body and soul. </p>
<p>The first event of 2017 was hosted at <a contents="Boundary at the Cheshire" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/boundaryatthecheshire/" target="_blank">Boundary at the Cheshire</a>, with <a contents="Chef Rex Hale" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/chef_rexhale_57/" target="_blank">Chef Rex Hale</a> designing the menu and exclusively sourcing ingredients from Bohlen Farms. </p>
<p>Music composed by <a contents="David Bohlen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/david-bohlen" target="_blank">David Bohlen</a> and <a contents="LOOPRAT&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3gk4Uch92IbEUJf0gxjN5i" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a></p>
<p>Shot and edited by <a contents="Nate King" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/natkingflo_looprat/" target="_blank">Nate King</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/46716432017-04-14T16:25:22-05:002021-03-04T07:52:05-06:00Video Premier: Through The Gradient<div>The final release in relation to <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a>'s debut album "<a contents="How Live" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">How Live</a>" premieres on our <a contents="Youtube channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LOOPRAT" target="_blank">Youtube channel</a> today!<br>Step inside the creative process with <a contents="@hevcassocreations" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/hevcassocreations/" target="_blank">@hevcassocreations</a> as she brings our track 'Through the Gradient' to life with her paintbrush. Journey with us from blank canvas to masterpiece and be sure to pick up a copy of the limited edition prints available through our <a contents="online store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">online store</a> or at our upcoming April <a contents="shows" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">shows</a>.<br> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="zr7V68-_zsI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/zr7V68-_zsI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zr7V68-_zsI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/46687072017-04-12T16:38:40-05:002021-04-21T12:10:29-05:00LOOPRAT - Sofar Sounds STL (Live Performance Video)<p>LOOPRAT performing "Knowledge & Bread" at <a contents="Sofar St. Louis" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/st-louis">Sofar St. Louis</a> on February 19th, 2017</p>
<p>With Knowledge & Bread (K&B), LOOPRAT MCs Will-Be and Mugen express the culmination of learning to pair business and authenticity in the arts. A reoccurring trope in the group's dynamic is the concept of continuum: a process oriented, long term, adaptable axiom of writing, musicianship and life. This is relayed as the lyrics journey through description of normative city hustle, change through time, travel, death and hardship, personal identity, mental clarity, humility and confidence. The overarching concept is that we all stand on the shoulders of giants, building on and with the same humanity that our predecessors experienced. Hip-Hop culture has always centered on knowledge and breaking bread. As such, we ask for this day to give us our daily bread and the opportunity to eat, learn, sleep, and repeat.</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="_qCApImSQCg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/_qCApImSQCg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_qCApImSQCg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/46675702017-04-11T21:20:57-05:002019-09-08T09:44:23-05:00LOOPRAT performing at Cincinnati’s Spoken Word, “Speak” series. <p><a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/666797b974439306c28d8dd9ac2f4359ae5aefbd/medium/17757488-1133697463423672-4208346095481020705-n.jpg?1491981267" class="size_m justify_center border_" />LOOPRAT</a> will make our return to Ohio on April 20 at The Mockbee in Cincinnati headlining a night of spoken word, dance and music. This performance marks the group’s first return to Ohio since releasing two records in August of 2016. The performance will feature music from both projects. <br>The event, aptly titled for the date, “Inebriated Through Art,” is an installment of the monthly series, “Speak,” which hosts spoken word artists at <a contents="The Mockbee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/themockbee/" target="_blank">The Mockbee</a> every third Thursday of the month. The series is a self-anointed “space of thoughtful expression” as they continue to cultivate a culture that listens to voices of the unheard. LOOPRAT’s soulful attention to both music and lyricism will surely add to a night of inspiration and activist-minded art. The event is scheduled to begin at 9pm at The Mockbee in Over the Rhine. For updates and more information, visit:<br><a contents="LOOPRAT on Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT on Facebook</a><br><a contents="Inebriated Through Art&nbsp;event page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/200321693791262/" target="_blank">Inebriated Through Art event page</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/46366822017-03-19T23:30:45-05:002021-02-12T02:11:46-06:00Soul Food For Thought: Pop-Up Dinner Concert Series<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/7da5cab322401f6420c192c972c4a67ff05b07db/large/soulfoodposterfinal.jpg?1489973814" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p><span class="font_regular"><a contents="Bohlen Family Farm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/bohlenfarms/" target="_blank">Bohlen Family Farm</a> and <a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT </a>music present the ‘Soul Food For Thought’ pop-up dinner concert series. As a follow-up to the debut collaboration hosted last fall at <a contents="Element" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/element_stl/" target="_blank">Element</a>, the food and musical entities are presenting a series of farm-to-table performance events hosted by several of St. Louis’ premiere chefs and restaurants. The events will feature produce exclusively harvested and foraged from the <a contents="Bohlen Family Farm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/BohlenFarms/?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">Bohlen Family Farm</a> of Perryville Missouri, as well as live music from the jazz/hip-hop collective, <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a>. Over the last two years, both St. Louis organizations have experienced immense growth as they continue to nurture their relationship between food and music. From the stage to the soil, David Bohlen, co-owner of Bohlen Family Farm, and LOOPRAT musician, has been a key producer of nutritious content for people of St. Louis. Rooted firmly in the belief that diet is not simply what we eat, but what we consume, Bohlen Family Farms and LOOPRAT Music combine efforts to cultivate a healthy culture, aware of its environment. Each menu will be designed according to the season, event, and featured Chef. Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free options will be available. Email dietary restrictions to </span>bohlenfamilyfarms@gmail.com upon purchase of tickets. <br><br><span class="font_regular"><a contents="Tickets&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.com/store">Tickets</a> will include dinner and concert admission. Drinks will be sold separately. The first Pop-Up Dinner of the season will be hosted on April 24 at <a contents="Boundary at The Cheshire" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/boundaryatthecheshire/" target="_blank">Boundary at The Cheshire</a> featuring <a contents="Chef Rex Hale" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/chef_rexhale_57/" target="_blank">Chef Rex Hale</a>. Dinner starts at 6:30pm. Following dates are to be announced.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Seating is limited. Purchase access to this exclusive fine dining experience through <a contents="online LOOPRAT store" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.com/store">the online LOOPRAT store NOW</a>. </span><br><br>If you have any diet restrictions please email bohlenfamilyfarms@gmail.com to notify us.</p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/46316032017-03-15T18:43:06-05:002019-09-08T09:47:19-05:00Durand Jones & The Indications w/ Looprat at The Bootleg <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/266246a8c17c8b0973e8a493b4c66e84dc663612/large/durad.jpg?1489620921" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Saturday, March 18th, <a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT </a>shares the stage with <a contents="Durand Jones &amp; The Indications" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/durand.jones/" target="_blank">Durand Jones & The Indications</a> at <a contents="The Bootleg" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/BootlegSTL/" target="_blank">The Bootleg</a> as the last stretch of their March tour. Coming off the release of their <a contents="self-titled Debut" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.coleminerecords.com/collections/store/products/b-durand-jones-the-indications-b-br-i-durand-jones-the-indications-i-cd" target="_blank">self-titled Debut</a> in July of 2016, this soul group is a lively revitalization of the American tradition. The band is comprised of four graduates from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Aaron Frazer (drums, vocals), Blake Rhein (guitars), Kyle Houpt (bass), Justin Hubler (organ, electric piano) as well as lead vocalist Durand, a Louisiana native whose musical prowess is nothing short of legendary.<br><br>RSVP to the <a contents="event page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/636221959911412/?active_tab=about" target="_blank">event page</a><br><a contents="Purchase tickets online" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?eventId=7215475&pl=atomiccowboy&dispatch=loadSelectionData" target="_blank">Purchase tickets online</a>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/46315792017-03-15T18:07:58-05:002021-04-21T12:10:08-05:00LOOPRAT on Fox2now<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/af05fbc1f204665bf33a8b6228cc52245f0761dd/medium/fox.jpg?1489618763" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Mark your calendars! Friday morning—March 17th—<a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/">LOOPRAT</a> will be performing a few songs on <a contents="Fox2now " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/fox2now/" target="_blank">Fox2now </a>to promote our show the following evening—March 18th—with <a contents="Durand Jones" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/durand.jones/" target="_blank">Durand Jones</a> at <a contents="The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/bootlegstl/" target="_blank">The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy</a>. This will be our first time on American television. Thanks to <a contents="AMPStLouis" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/ampstlouis/" target="_blank">AMPStLouis</a> for helping us get this opportunity. We hope a few of the early birds get to check out our television debut. </p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/46282332017-03-13T16:26:40-05:002021-03-12T03:34:33-06:00What's Your Flavor? | 3.14 Day<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/835c4dad88f38f572c54f8670192724710f93a80/medium/314-day.jpg?1489439069" class="size_m justify_center border_thin" alt="" /><p><a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/">LOOPRAT </a>was a last minute add to the 3.14 day 2017 celebration <a contents=""What's Your Flavor"" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/181669798989219/" target="_blank">"What's Your Flavor"</a> presented by <a contents="Vess soda" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/officialvess/" target="_blank">Vess soda</a>. Join us tomorrow, March 14th, at <a contents="2720 on Cherokee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/2720cherokee/" target="_blank">2720 on Cherokee</a> to celebrate Saint Louis culture. Featured acts include <a contents="Tef Poe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/tef_poe/" target="_blank">Tef Poe</a>, <a contents="The Knuckles" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/theknucklesband/" target="_blank">The Knuckles</a>, <a contents="T-Dubb-O" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/tdubbo/" target="_blank">T-Dubb-O</a>, <a contents="Mvstermind" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/mvstermind/" target="_blank">Mvstermind</a>, <a contents="Indiana Rome" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/indianarome/" target="_blank">Indiana Rome</a>, <a contents="Monkh &amp; The People" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/monkhandthepeople/" target="_blank">Monkh & The People</a>, <a contents="Nick Menn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/nickmenndoorway/" target="_blank">Nick Menn</a> and more...<br>The event runs from 7pm to 12am. Arrive early as entry is just $3.14 for first 50 guest.<br>Thanks to hosts <a contents="Corey Black" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/coreyblack82/" target="_blank">Corey Black</a> and <a contents="Michael Franco" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/mpfranco/" target="_blank">Franco</a>, they will curate a dope night of STL Hip-Hop. <a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT/?pnref=lhc" target="_blank">LOOPRAT </a>will perform around 10 o'clock!</p>
<p> </p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/45444482017-01-10T13:06:43-06:002021-03-05T00:58:27-06:00Art of Live Festival<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/44d2d5db3bd731c73ba99fe5607604d94b38e74f/medium/mvstermind-ig.jpg?1483580283" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><p>Celebrate the new year with live music Saturday, January 14th at the <a contents="Old Rock House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/oldrockhousestl/" target="_blank">Old Rock House</a>. Our full ensemble will join <a contents="Anthony Lucius" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/anthonylucius/" target="_blank">Anthony Lucius</a> and his band along with headliner <a contents="MVSTERMIND" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/mvstermind/" target="_blank">MVSTERMIND</a> to rock the stage. For tickets, contact us directly or <a contents="order online" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://goo.gl/E2VYjC" target="_blank">order online</a>. <br><br>The event will also be live streamed via <a contents="TEAMBACKPACK " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/teambackpack/?fref=ts" target="_blank">TEAMBACKPACK </a>as a part of the TBP X STL weekend.<br>Check out the Event page for more details: <a contents="Art of Live Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1624784324482293/" target="_blank">Art of Live Festival</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/45375912017-01-05T19:54:53-06:002021-04-21T12:10:07-05:00TEAMBACKPACK x STL<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/88098a5ca69f5fd81d2d0b4306a4340c6e56992a/original/15799899-1298297913565236-1871794155949354738-o.jpg?1483580284" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The international, independant Hip-Hop promotional platform <a contents="TEAMBACKPACK " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/teambackpack/" target="_blank">TEAMBACKPACK </a>is getting involved with the STL scene the from Friday, January 13th through Monday the 16th. We are featuring on the TBP x STL event Friday the 13th at the Bootleg on Manchester, and the line up is stacked, showcasing much of the youthful forefront for Saint Louis Hip-Hop. The event, hosted by <a contents="MVSTERMIND" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/mvstermind/" target="_blank">MVSTERMIND</a>, will include giveaways, an open mic and a freestyle contest.<br>For more details, check out the event page here: <a contents="TBP x STL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/221965611580385/" target="_blank">TBP x STL</a><br> LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/45375192017-01-04T18:54:10-06:002021-02-12T01:11:49-06:00Video Premier: We (Live From the Vangaurd)<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/7a644845c92e4d3ec16a416332881c21d9e7b0c2/medium/15871758-1299063460155348-6707159476241254887-n.png?1483577418" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>The social and political tension surrounding St. Louis is undeniable. Hip-Hop and various art cultures are key to breaking through the barriers preventing discussion on these topics. With We (Live from the Vanguard), <a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT </a>opens the dialogue on the political stakes at hand in an America more divided than ever. The song is the third single off of this summer’s <a contents="How Live?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.bandcamp.com/album/how-live" target="_blank">How Live?</a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br>Follow the Link to watch the video premier via <a contents="TeamBackPack" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/teambackpack/" target="_blank">TeamBackPack</a>:<br><a contents="We (Live From the Vangaurd)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.teambackpack.net/premiere-looprat-live-vanguard/" target="_blank">We (Live From the Vangaurd)</a></p>
<p><br> </p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/45327902017-01-01T04:54:40-06:002019-11-13T01:20:51-06:00LOOPRAT recieves award nominations from SLUMFEST2016 saw the release of two original projects, four videos and countless shows and performances. It is always great to have your work recoginized.<br>We are excited to announce that <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> has been nominated for four categories in SLUMFEST's annual Hip Hop Awards:<br><a contents="Davie Napalm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Davidbohlenofficial/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Davie Napalm</a> for Producer of the Year<br><a contents="Lifes Work" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpsBFmBwFjs" target="_blank">Life's Work</a> for Video of the Year<br><a contents="How We Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.bandcamp.com/album/how-we-live" target="_blank">How We Live</a> for Album of the Year<br>& <a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> for Best Hip Hop Group<br><br>Winners will be anounced at the <a contents="awards show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/648870698608243" target="_blank">Award Show</a> January 21st at <a contents="Delmar Hall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/delmarhallstl/" target="_blank">Delmar Hall</a>.<br>Big thanks to <a contents="SLUMFEST " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/slumfeststl/" target="_blank">SLUMFEST</a>. Here's to a great 2017 for the STL music scene.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/e25d48750dee217d8ce23e77f88f4eb1fe12b7f5/medium/15723670-295930877475387-526523673470834071-o.jpg?1483267072" class="size_m justify_center border_" />LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/45327792017-01-01T04:17:01-06:002021-02-24T03:01:28-06:00LOOPRAT interview with the Riverfront Times<p>Get some background on the crew with our first official interview since the release of our album <a contents="How Live?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.bandcamp.com/album/how-live" target="_blank"><em>How Live?</em></a> in August of 2016. <br><br>Follow the link below to read the article: <br><a contents="Meet Looprat by Harry Hall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/meet-looprat-a-hip-hop-jazz-hybrid-that-straddles-the-citys-delmar-divide/Content?oid=3135103" target="_blank">Meet Looprat by Harry Hall</a><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/b2bbea5e22fda2871ccc0f0425b15b424930f20e/original/db1-3154-edit.jpg?1483265301" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_small">LOOPRAT at <a contents="Suburban Pro Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/suburbanpro/" target="_blank">Suburban Pro Studios</a> working on debut album <a contents="How Live?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.bandcamp.com/album/how-live" target="_blank"><em>How Live?</em></a> Summer 2015 <br>From Left to right (back row): Ben Aronberg, Zach Morrow, Davie Napalm, Khamali Cuffie-Moore, Joey Ferber <br>From Left to right (front row): Will-Be, NatKingFlo, Mugen, Albert Marshall, Sam Katz</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/44331862016-10-23T12:34:26-05:002019-09-08T09:55:41-05:00Hip-Hop Ain't Dead Yet!Saturday, October 29th, celebrate the Day of the Dead with <a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT </a>as we host a resurrection party sure to revive and revitalize Hip-Hop and music lovers alike. The event will kick off with a pair of battles provided by <a contents="NoCoastRaps" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/nocoastraps/" target="_blank">NoCoastRaps</a> with follow up performances coming from <a contents="Jai Imani" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/bandz_margera/" target="_blank">Jai Imani</a>, <a contents="Spliff the Hippie" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/spliffthehippie/" target="_blank">Spliff the Hippie</a>, <a contents="LESS " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/lesshiphop/" target="_blank">LESS</a>, <a contents="Armani" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/armani_abomb/" target="_blank">Armani</a> and <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT/?fref=nf" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> with our live ensemble.<br>Be sure to dress in the spirit of the night as there will be a prize for our coustume contest! The event begins at 9pm at <a contents="Cicero's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/cicerosstl/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Cicero's</a>. Check out the <a contents="event page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1574865089488934/" target="_blank">event page</a> & we will see you there!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/de7654e27f29c594b0891777cc54d843675b4dde/medium/hiphopaintdeadsquare.jpg?1477243736" class="size_m justify_center border_" /> LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/44078162016-10-06T19:55:07-05:002019-09-08T09:56:47-05:00Soul Food for Thought Pop Up DinnerThis Saturday, October 8th,<p><a contents="Bohlen Family Farms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/BohlenFamilyFarms/" target="_blank">Bohlen Family Farms</a> presents: Soul Food for Thought, a three course dinner hosted by <a contents="Element STL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/ElementStl/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Element STL</a> and prepared by Chef Josh Charles. The event will feature <a contents="LOOPRAT &nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT </a>and <a contents="Armani " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/armani_abomb/" target="_blank">Armani </a>performing new content from their summer releases supplemented by the <a contents="LOOPRAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPRAT/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> band. <br><br>Hit the Store to purchase your ticket: <a contents="http://LOOPRAT.com/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">http://LOOPRAT.com/store</a><br>Check Out The Full Menu: <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/dcd5bfd3a0544a5058f75fabbbb165fd470ac225/medium/14500360-1206443322750696-1882595170957472473-o.jpg?1475800935" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/43824462016-09-20T21:55:02-05:002020-03-10T23:06:13-05:00"How Live?" Album Release <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/41684513ced7f51dc298a621f967cafda9acb4ab/original/howlive-cover.jpg?1474427451" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>“How Live?” is the newest release from St. Louis jazzrap collective LOOPRAT. The project features eleven tracks from over a dozen artists rooted in the styles of jazz, hip-hop, funk, soul and spoken word. As a collective, LOOPRAT and their featured artists span the geography of St. Louis, making music that bridges divides of genre and culture. “How Live?” takes listeners through the lows and highs of life in St. Louis, from the harsh racial realities to cathartic celebrations of blues and hip-hop music. “How Live?” orchestrates a broad emotional spectrum from jazz-soul tracks like ‘Through the Gradient’ and ‘The Deck’ about deep-seeded forces of self-affirmation and trust to inspirational social anthems like ‘We’ and their edition of the St. Louis blues, ‘All The Way Live’. This project is an amalgamation of difference, a trait that the group strives to achieve in a country operating on fear and hatred.<br><br><a contents="Download Here" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Download Here</a><br><br>Stream on Spotify/Tidal/Apple Music<br> </p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/43421722016-08-25T16:31:29-05:002019-09-08T09:59:08-05:00Looprat Album Release Party at Fubar<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/7f29dd3a954805f3fe956d0f2d38c110d42d6c7d/medium/13987439-10154312208102667-832351569952381189-o.jpg?1472158829" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Tomorrow night, August 26th 2016, we will cap off an action packed summer with the release of our new jazzrap album 'How Live?' Join us at Fubar STL for a night of fun and be among the the first to purchase your hard copy of the new release!<p><a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" style="" target="_blank">LOOPRAT</a> will share the stage with:<br><br>J. Bomb & Scotty Wu<br>The <a contents="Indyground " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/indyground_/" style="" target="_blank">Indyground </a>label mates always deliver a lively and entertaining set. Both artists released new projects in 2016! Check out J. Bomb's new self-titled EP <a contents="Here " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/indyground/sets/j-bomb-self-titled-ep" style="" target="_blank">here </a>and Scotty Wu's new project 'Afterhours' <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/indyground/sets/scotty-wu-afterhours" target="_blank">here</a>.<br>Instagram: <a contents="@jasonbombs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/jasonbombs/" style="" target="_blank">@jasonbombs</a> <a contents="@scottywuwu" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/scottywuwu/" style="" target="_blank">@scottywuwu</a><br><br>Armani<br>Rarely do we throw a show without the illest spitta in the Lou. Armani is the quintessential emcee. Content, word play, flows, stage presence, freestyles... you name it, he has it. Check out his 2016 offering, <a contents="(Al)most" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/armani2cm/sets/almost" target="_blank">(Al)most</a>.<br>Instagram: <a contents="@armani_abomb" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/armani_abomb/" target="_blank">@armani_abomb</a><br><br>Tonina<br>A talented musician and vocalist, Tonina is a University student in music and helped make the new Album 'How Live?' She features on two tracks on the album and was gracious enough to let us borrow her upright bass for recording. We are glad to have her on to showcase her talents as an individual performer and as a contributor to our collective.<br>Instagram: <a contents="@champagnemami314" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/champagnemami314/" style="" target="_blank">@champagnemami314</a><br><br>Poster Artwork done by <a contents="@freeztheartist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/freeztheartist/" target="_blank">@freeztheartist</a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/43271782016-08-17T00:11:50-05:002019-08-27T03:05:06-05:00All the Way Live OFFICIAL VIDEO Release <p>In anticipation of the forthcoming ‘How Live?’ project, Saint Louis based collective LOOPRAT showcases visuals for ‘All the Way Live’. The video is the first promotional release for the upcoming jazzrap project, set to drop August 26 on digital platforms. This marks the beginning of a string of visual releases from the group for the new project, which features a 10 piece jazz ensemble and the groups' four MCs. The album represents the collective as a whole with original compositions from the jazzrap band. <br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="rOMIF4Cwau4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/rOMIF4Cwau4/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rOMIF4Cwau4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="400" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/43051952016-08-01T17:58:18-05:002019-08-27T03:04:25-05:00How We Live Project release<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/f327034208270da06e42fe88d91b94bd3abc6c86/medium/13661957-1153899711338391-453915848590440151-o.jpg?1470111877" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>A productive 2016 has seen the completion of many works of art by the LOOPRAT collective, and thus the release campaigns have begun. For their latest project, an EP titled ’How We Live’, the group has ventured through the cultural origins of the music. By representing the elements of Hip-Hop fluidly with production, lyrics and visuals, they successfully achieve a gritty aesthetic while maintaining an uplifting and authentic message. <br><br>Stream:<br><a contents="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/how-we-live-ep" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/how-we-live-ep" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/sets/how-we-live-ep</a><br><br>Download:<br><a contents="https://looprat.bandcamp.com/album/how-we-live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://looprat.bandcamp.com/album/how-we-live" target="_blank">https://looprat.bandcamp.com/album/how-we-live<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/6ffa68d7da331d54de2ef90edbf404921b8a772e/medium/13925853-1153764661351896-7497669213771768452-o.jpg?1470111888" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/42849242016-07-20T00:19:19-05:002021-03-12T03:34:06-06:00LOOPRAT live in concert 7/29<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199219/1a971dd1ff7f49c9415fa95d44176630e8574da8/medium/13667827-1139634029431626-8568690049224598921-o.jpg?1468924277" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><a contents="LOOPRAT " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_music/" target="_blank">LOOPRAT </a>returns to the stage to host our own show in less than two weeks! The collective will come together for a live perfomance with the full band ensemble and perform unreleased tracks from the upcoming projects set to drop this summer. Tickets are on sale for just $8. Join us at Cicero's in the Delmar Loop for what is sure to be a great time.<br><br>Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9pm.<br>Facebook Event Page: <a contents="Looprat with TwoTwentySeven, Armani, '94 Nodd at Cicero's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1761442427405372/" target="_blank">Looprat with TwoTwentySeven, Armani, '94 Nodd at Cicero's</a><br><br>Three other acts will be joining to add to this night of music:<br><br>Armani is one of the single most talented MCs in the STL music scene. He showcased this with the release of his recent project, <a contents="(Al)most" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/armani2cm/sets/almost" target="_blank">(Al)most</a>. Be sure to catch his live performance so you can see just how much he has to offer before his inevitble rise to acclaim.<br>Instagram: <a contents="armani_abomb" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/armani_abomb/" target="_blank">armani_abomb</a><br><br>'94 Nodd represents U-City's finest, the group known as Team Clutch. He is a gifted entertainer and combines his unique style with authentic Saint Louis culture.<br>Instagram: <a contents="bam_tc" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/bam_tc/" target="_blank">bam_tc</a><br><br>TwoTwentySeven is a live Hip-Hop music collective also based out of Saint Louis. For this show, they will feature one of the vocal artists with a piece of their live ensemble. Paradise is putting the finishing touches on his first solo project which is set to come out later this year. He will be debuting some tracks at this performance. <br>Instagram: <a contents="kingmidas_06" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/kingmidas_06/" target="_blank">kingmidas_06</a><br><br>LOOPRAT will also be releasing some new music right around the time of the show! Be on the lookout for new merch and fresh digital releases coming soon...LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/42796242016-07-15T10:45:43-05:002021-04-21T12:12:15-05:00NEW VIDEO | LOOPRAT | If You Didn't Know | Monkey King Productions<p>'If You Didn't Know" was the first single for LOOPRAT's upcoming "How We Live EP", so it is fitting that it is the last track to get the video treatment before the project drops. It's all content no gimmicks here, which is showcased by the high quality lyrical compositions of all four MCs from the collective: <a contents="David Bohlen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/davienapalm/" target="_blank">David Bohlen</a>, <a contents="NatKingFlo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/natkingflo_looprat/" target="_blank">NatKingFlo</a>, <a contents="Mugen " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/zenmugen/" target="_blank">Mugen </a>and <a contents="Will-Be" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/looprat_ill/" target="_blank">Will-Be</a>. Together they embark on a a journey to spread the good word on the excellence that is universal Hip-Hop expressed through the individual.<br> <br>The How We Live EP is coming in late July.</p>
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<p>Special thanks to Nato Neri & Stephen Greathouse with Monkey King Productions for the video direction, editing and excellent overall execution. </p>Monkey King Productions on the web<br>Website: <a contents="http://www.monkeykingproductions.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.monkeykingproductions.com/" target="_blank">monkeykingproductions.com</a><br>Facebook: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyKingSTL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyKingSTL" target="_blank">MonkeyKingSTL</a><br>Instagram: <a contents="https://www.instagram.com/monkeyking_stl/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/monkeyking_stl/" target="_blank">@monkeyking_stl</a><br>Twitter: <a contents="https://twitter.com/MonkeyKingSTL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/MonkeyKingSTL" target="_blank">@MonkeyKingSTL</a>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/42659272016-07-06T14:04:02-05:002019-09-08T10:03:22-05:00NEW MUSIC | LOOPRAT | No False Witness | prod. Davie Napalm"No False Witness" is a follow up single for LOOPRAT's forthcoming "How We Live EP".<br>Following the 4th of July celebration of American independence, MCs Mugen and David Bohlen provide a timely critique of the American Dream. Hip-Hop was once a mechanism to challenge the status quo. The underground culture gave national recognition to unheard voices of the struggle. LOOPRAT returns to the origins of beats, raps and breaks, waging war with contemporary politics and the bastardized rap culture in the name of ousting the corruption within.<br><br>Follow the link to listen:<p><a contents="LOOPRAT | No False Witness | prod. Davie Napalm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/loopratpak/looprat-no-false-witness-prod-davie-napalm" target="_blank">LOOPRAT | No False Witness | prod. Davie Napalm</a></p><br>Instagram<br><a contents="@davienapalm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/davienapalm/" target="_blank">@davienapalm</a><br><a contents="@zenmugen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/zenmugen/" target="_blank">@zenmugen</a> <br> LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/42306002016-06-14T21:40:44-05:002019-09-08T10:04:15-05:00NEW MUSIC | LOOPRAT | These Days and Times | prod. Davie NapalmTake a listen to the newest release from LOOPRAT's forthcoming "How We Live EP". <br>"These Days and Times" features MCs Will-Be and David Bohlen, of LOOPRAT, giving you a look at the world from their perspective. The beat features an alarm like bell sample, dug from the LOOPRAT crates. A touch of additional instrumentation and the signature Napalm drums are guaranteed to wake the listener up.2:24LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/41755882016-05-11T12:47:21-05:002019-09-08T10:04:48-05:00LOOPRAT Band Show 5/24 w/ WebsterX and Hella CollectiveLOOPRAT (full band) will be sharing the stage at The Demo (4191 Manchester) with renowned Milwaukee MC Webster X and hometown collective, HELLA. This show is not one to miss and features 3 superb acts bringing their own distinctive sounds to the stage. Presale tickets are available for $8 via LOOPRAT. LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/41755762016-05-11T12:42:27-05:002021-04-21T12:10:07-05:00NATKINGFLO @ Ciceros for Farout Philosorapper TourThursday May 19th Farout's Philosorapper tour hits STL at Ciceros in the Delmar Loop. Presale tickets are available through LOOPRAT for $5. Come out and enjoy some of the most thought provoking hip hop in the Midwest.LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/41664122016-05-04T21:44:21-05:002021-04-21T12:10:06-05:00Abomb x Napalm - "Run To" (prod. Davie Napalm)"Run To" is the new hard hitting Single release from <strong>Issue No.1. </strong>A collaborative project between David Bohlen (aka Davie Napalm) and Armani (aka Abomb) which is to be released later this year. This track brings you that true Hip-Hop you've been waiting for lyrically and instrumentally. The beat, produced by Davie Napalm, features original percussion sampling and vocal elements to inspire a clear message.<br><br><a contents="Run To (prod. Davie Napalm) - Abomb x Napalm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/david-bohlen/run-to-abomb-x-napalm" target="_blank">Run To (prod. Davie Napalm) - Abomb x Napalm</a><br><br>SoundCloud<br><a contents="www.soundcloud.com/armani2cm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/armani2cm" target="_blank">www.soundcloud.com/armani2cm</a><br><a contents="www.soundcloud.com/david-bohlen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/david-bohlen" target="_blank">www.soundcloud.com/david-bohlen</a><br><br>Instagram<br><a contents="@armani_abomb" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/armani_abomb" target="_blank">@armani_abomb</a><br><a contents="@davienapalm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/davienapalm" target="_blank">@davienapalm</a>LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/41259272016-04-07T17:23:15-05:002021-04-21T12:14:02-05:00Discount Tickets for April Shows!This month we have a few big shows we are selling discount presale tickets for. April 11th w/ Slum Village and April 23rd w/ Prof.<br>Contact us via email or social media and we'll drop tickets off to your door! Don't get stuck paying the door price!LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/41253552016-04-07T13:12:26-05:002021-04-21T12:09:53-05:00Delmar Records Single ContestThis winter we entered a contest hosted by local label Delmar Records to win a single release and potential EP release. We were selected as one of 3 finalists based off a preliminary round of auditions and the finals are coming up soon! Friday April 15 we will be competing against 2 other amazing local acts to win the record deal and could use all the support we can get. The event is at The Bootleg @ Atomic Cowboy, 4140 Manchester Ave. Hope to see some familiar faces!LOOPRATtag:looprat.com,2005:Post/41253532016-04-07T13:07:09-05:002019-08-27T03:02:45-05:00SXSW 2016Our 2nd trip to the SXSW music festival was once again an amazing and immersive experience and one we will never forget. We only rocked 2 showcases this year (3 in 2015) but we made the most of each opportunity and lined up several potential performance opportunities in other states from connections made at the festival. The 13 hour drive is no fun at all but well worth it at the end of the day. Follow us on social media and stay on the lookout for shows and music releases!LOOPRAT