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we got a makeover

pee — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:04:00 +0000

look at the fancy new website.

free of ornaments and dark colors.

our ugly mugs are still everywhere, but we took the liberty of switching the photos to black and white, to spare you the details of our myriad imperfections.

what do you think?

send all negative commentary to steve, as he redesigned this site.

send all positive thoughts to pee.

Hello again, Chicago.

pee — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:20:00 +0000

We like to keep things free.

All our music is free (www.animateobjects.bandcamp.com).

Now add our next Chicago show to that list!

Details:
VEOBA Presents: Animate Objects and Neon Strider Bitrate LIVE @ Angels & Kings
August 4 at 9:00pm – August 5 at 2:00am
Angels & Kings
710 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL

Did I mention it’s free?!?!

DONE!

pee — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:06:00 +0000

Sup all?!

The new album, “High Notes For Low Lifes” is complete! If you are in the CHI or have internet access, you can be amongst the earliest to hear the album – this Friday at LOKaL at 1904 W. North Ave. in Chicago.

For those that are not up on LOKaL, it is owned by AO founding member, DJ A-Dub. While he may no longer tickle the keys for the band, he is still gracious enough to host the debut of the highly anticipated followup to 2007’s “Riding In Fast Cars With Your Momma” and 2009’s “Dubs, Grunts, and Things”.

Come out at 10pm – NO COVER, or come early and enjoy the incredible food at this Wicker Park hotspot.

We’d love to see you there and we have special things planned for those who do attend.

Music shall be provided by DJ Aquil – whom after sharing the new record, will spin some musical dopeness, sure to tickle your fancy.

(bow)

Takin' It To The Streets! This Saturday!

pee — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:17:00 +0000

Hey all!

AO is proud to be a part of the 2010 Takin It To The Streets Fest put on by the fine folk at IMAN.

Come out to Marquette Park this Saturday at 6700 South Kedzie to see us hit on the hip-hop stage at 1:15.

As a special surprise, we will also be backing the legendary Brother Ali when he takes the stage at 5:15.

Brother Ali has some surprises in store for you all, so be sure to arrive early and grab a great spot to catch this unique set!

It’s all FREE!

For more info (like MOS DEF’s set time) head to www.streets2010.com

we are in the studio...

pee — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:17:00 +0000

and we are mixing and mastering “High Notes For Low Lifes”!

if all goes well, we will be done at 10pm tonight.

stay tuned America.

Must Read Interview From hiphopdx.com

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:20:00 +0000

Peace fam,

As many of you know, we recently lost a hip-hop pioneer when Keith “Guru” Elam succumbed to cancer.

There is much debate surrounding the last several years of his life and his “deteriorating” relationship with the Gang Starr family.

Here is a must read interview from someone who was there for much of the 7Grand fiasco.

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.1535/title.tasha-denham-just-to-get-a-rep

Please pass this on to anyone who might be interested.

And as always, we welcome both sides of any debate. So if you have info that directly contradicts anything I post, I welcome the exchange.

Clarity is what we seek.

Rest In Power, Guru

-Pee

Major Festival Date Added!

pee — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:18:00 +0000

The boys will take the stage for the 2010 Takin’ It To The Streets Festival in Chicago. Confirmed for the FREE festival lineup:

Mos Def Brother Ali Tinariwen One Be Lo and many, many more!

Stay tuned for more details!

Entire AO Discography Available at "Name Your Price"

pee — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:14:00 +0000

Hey team!

The fellas are proud to celebrate the pending release of the new full length “High Notes for Low Lives” by giving you everything they have ever released at a price you can dig.

Why?

Because you name the price!

Head to www.animateobjects.bandcamp.com and start shopping – or taking.

It’s all good!

New AO Mixtape Released

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:20:00 +0000

We are excited to release our first mixtape, “The Shit,” as an exclusive download through our friends at Potholes In My Blog. Produced by Danya and the Fail – better known as Danya, Prashant and Steve from AO – the mixtape also features members of AO and the extended AO family.

So head over to Potholes In My Blog and download what they say is “filled with 16 tracks of that dope hip-hop we have come to expect from Animate Objects.”

Gowhere Hip Hop Reviews "DGAT"

pee — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:22:00 +0000

Gowhere Hip Hop (GWHH), the #1 Chicago Hip Hop Blog, reviewed our EP, “Dubs, Grunts & Things” today. We love that 1 year later, the album is still well-received. Check out the blog here.