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Passion of the Poets

by Third Root

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Third Root returns with their fourth full-length album, Passion of the Poets, produced by Grammy winner Adrian Quesada, nu-cumbia legend El Dusty, and veteran beatsmith Illfudge. With features from Black Pumas, Kam Franklin, Grupo Fantasma, Bavu Blakes, and Mad1ne. The album celebrates the ardor of the musicians and poets who fill the world with inspiration to carry on during this time of action. Culled from recording sessions at Electric Deluxe Recorders (Austin, TX) and Produce® Studios (Corpus Christi, TX), Third Root presents poetics for movement and action.

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released June 19, 2020

SIDE A

BORN TO RHYME (feat. Black Pumas):
Adrian Quesada, producer; Marco Cervantes, vocals; Charles Peters, vocals; Eric Burton, vocals; Alexis Buffum, violin.

PASSION OF THE POETS (feat. Mad1ne):
Adrian Quesada, producer; Marco Cervantes, vocals; Charles Peters, vocals; Brandon Joseph, lyrics and vocals; DJ Chicken George, cuts.

THE LAST TRIUMVIRATE:
Adrian Quesada, producer; Marco Cervantes, vocals; Charles Peters, vocals, DJ Chicken George, background vocals; Bavu Blakes, background vocals.

FANTASMA HORNS (feat. Grupo Fantasma):
Illfudge, producer; Adrian Quesada, producer; Marco Cervantes, vocals; Charles Peters, vocals; Gilbert Elorreaga, trumpet; Mark "Speedy" Gonzalez, trombone; Josh Levy, baritone sax; DJ Chicken George, scratches.

SUMMER GROOVE:
Adrian Quesada, producer.

TRSZN:
Adrian Quesada, producer; Marco Cervantes, vocals; Charles Peters, vocals.

SIDE B

B.B.G.:
Adrian Quesada, producer; Marco Cervantes, vocals; Charles Peters, vocals.

MEXSTEP 4 PRESIDENT:
El Dusty, producer; Marco Cervantes, vocals; DJ Chicken George, background vocals.

REBEL MUSIC (feat. Black Pumas):
Adrian Quesada, producer; Marco Cervantes, vocals; Charles Peters, vocals; Eric Burton, vocals; DJ Chicken George, scratches.

THE NEXT KENDRICK (feat. Bavu Blakes and Kam Franklin):
Adrian Quesada, producer; Marco Cervantes, vocals; Charles Peters, vocals; Bavu Blakes, lyrics and vocals; Kam Franklin, vocals.

DID I? (PUT ENOUGH WORK IN):
El Dusty, producer; Marco Cervantes, vocals; Charles Peters, vocals.

SPRING GROOVE:
El Dusty, producer; Adrian Quesada, producer.

All lyrics written by Marco Cervantes (ASCAP) and Charles Peters (ASCAP), except where noted.

Copyright © 2020 Third Root Music

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Cover Design by Mark Ramos (@mramosart)
Cover Photo by Jorge Sanhueza Lyon (@jsanhuezalyon)
Vinyl Liner Notes by Kahron Spearman (@kahronspearman)
Vinyl Liner Photos by Robert Hein (@lowkeythelowlife)
Mastering by Adam 'B-Bravo' Mori
Recorded at Electric Deluxe Recorders (Austin, TX), Produce® Studios (Corpus Christi, TX)

Users of Wide Range equipment should adjust their controls for the RIAA curve.

For a complete catalog of Third Root music, visit thirdroot.bandcamp.com.

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Third Root San Antonio, Texas

Third Root is a Hip-Hop project that consists of Charles Peters (Easy Lee), Marco Cervantes (Mexican StepGrandfather), and DJ Chicken George (DJCG). Peters is an accomplished poet/author/MC & educator. Cervantes is a producer/MC/Ph.D. who teaches at the University of Texas at San Antonio and DJCG is a world renowned DJ, musicologist, designer and music & merchandise creator. ... more

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