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Fresh off the heels of my interview with Iron Solomon, we already got another Static Multimedia Exclusive Interview for your listening pleasure. I recently had a conversation with REKS in which we discussed his brand-new album, Straight, No Chaser, which is droppin' in two days on April 24th, 2012. We also talked about his time at the South By Southwest music and film festival, opinions on rappers like 50 Cent and Jay-Z, upcoming tour schedule, go-to liquor, break dancing history, where he feels his career is headed, and much much more. So check out the interview below and leave your comments letting us know what you think. Furthermore, make sure to go out and cop Straight, No Chaser when it drops on April 24th, via iTunes or your local record store. And lastly make sure to check out GargleGrenades.com, an official REKS co-sign, which promotes hip-hop fashion, news, and underground music while simultaneously shining the spotlight on deserving unsigned hype.

I would also like to thank REKS again for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about his new project. The dude had literally just gotten out of a release party and made sure that we had a sufficient amount of time to talk before he moved on to his next venture. So thanks again REKS, that was real chill of you; you're most certainly welcome back anytime. Good luck with Straight, No Chaser and the evolution of the revolution. Next time you're in my time the Hennessy is on me. Salute!

Still living off the praise of fans, critics and peers as well as sales of last year's instant classic R.E.K.S (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme), REKS now sets out to take the next step in his progression with his official full length follow up opus Straight, No Chaser. Once again teaming up with super-producer Statik Selektah, the two combine like a modern day Gang Starr for Straight, No Chaser.

REKS took the underground scene by storm with his debut LP, Along Came The Chosen back in 2001. The album featured production from a then eighteen year old Statik Selektah and featured collaborations with underground stalwarts: Pace-Won & Young Zee of the Outsiderz, 7L & Esoteric, J-Live and more. The critically acclaimed LP was featured in the Source, XXL, Vibe, and REKS was named to URB Magazine's "Next 100". The album's single "Skills 101" reached #45 on the Billboard Singles chart, putting him on shows and tours with huge national acts. REKS finally released his highly anticipated sophomore LP, Grey Hairs, in 2008. The momentous album featured production from DJ Premier, Large Professor and ten-tracks from Statik and featured collaborations with Lil Fame of MOP, Consequence, Skyzoo, Termanology, Jon Hope and Big Shug. Grey Hairs lead to REKS being profiled by XXL Magazine in their "Show & Prove" section. REKS released the companion piece More Grey Hairs, appeared on Statik Selektah's Spell My Name Right: The Album and released two more mixtapes (In Between The Lines Series Vol's 1&2 which were hosted by Statik Selektah/DJ Green Lantern and DJ Ill Will respectively) and both mixtapes garnered thousands of downloads and widespread praise.

REKS has already set things in motion for Straight, No Chaser with lauded appearances at SXSW, an upcoming European tour and the recent leaks of the LP's buzz-singles, "Chasin'" and "Autographs" which have migrated to every corner of the streets and internet alike. REKS laments "I feel Straight, No Chaser was necessary to add too the understanding of how well Statik and I come together and make a timeless pieces of work. I feel the album is varied in topic and focused on issues I feel still plague our society; its raw, its real, its refreshing and its REKS.

STRAIGHT, NO CHASER WILL BE RELEASED ON APRIL 24th, 2012.

Tracklisting and credits for REKS Straight, No Chaser LP:

1.) "Autographs"
2.) "Sit/Think/Drink"
3.) "Power Lines" feat. Ea$y Money
4.) "Riggs & Murtaugh" feat. Action Bronson
5.) "Such A Showoff" feat. Kali, JFK & Termanology
6.) "Cancel That" feat. Wais P The Pimp
7.) "Parenthood"
8.) "Break Ups" feat. C Sharp!
9.) "Chasin"
10.) "Sins" feat. Alias
11.) "Straight, No Chaser" feat. Slaine
12.) "Lost In Translation"
13.) "Regrets"
14.) "730"
(****All tracks produced by Statik Selektah)

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