Hip-hop rock band, STL GLD, have officially announced details surrounding their anticipated upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Rock Boyega’, out November 11 on AR Classic Records. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by The Arcitype at The Bridge Sound & Stage in Cambridge, MA, and includes features from formative artists like Darlingside, Jared Evan, Cliff Notez, Latrell James, and more.
The band releases the first single and music video for “Resisting”, a compelling track that comments and rails against present day policy brutality that the country faces on what seems to be a daily basis.
On the track, rapper and co-founder of STL GLD, Moe Pope shares, ‘“Resisting” is usually the last thing you hear before a boot, baton, a fist, or worse is levied upon a human when dealing with law enforcement. Hip Hop is always my way of flipping anything negative and making it work in a way in which I lose my fear and regain strength. Stop resisting, my words, my art, that’s my source of freedom.”
Watch the music video for “Resisting” above.
Inspired by the fierce and emotional determination exhibited by John Boyega following the murder of George Floyd, Pope found a kindred spirit in the actor, sharing the same anger and frustration with the world’s continual mistreatment of people of color. The toll this takes on his mental health became the centerpiece of this album, and the inspiration from Boyega fueled his will to fight for balance; the title ‘Rock Boyega’ was born.
‘Rock Boyega’ track listing
1. There I Am ft. Jared Evan
2. Resisting
3. Burgundy Cement ft. Ed Balloon & Dua Boakye (of Bad Rabbits)
4. Default
5. AB ft. Jared Evan & Cliff Notez
6. The Art of Birdwatching ft. Latrell James
7. Colors ft. Oompa
8. My Block
9. My Block (Epilogue) ft. Julia Easterlin
10. Thug ft. Brandie Blaze
11. Money Bags
12. Caterpillars ft. Najee Janey
13. Signals
14. What We Need (INTERLUDE)
15. Shimmer ft. Darlingside
On November 10, STL GLD will headline an album release show at Paradise Rock Club in Boston with support from 7L & Esoteric (of Czarface), Najee Janey and Toritori. Tickets and more information can be found at this link:
A hip-hop band on the surface with punk rock sounds and attitudes weaved in throughout, STL GLD are Boston icons – winning numerous awards at Boston Music Awards – including Best Live Band and album of the year – and Best Band in Boston by Improper Bostonian. Their explosive live shows have had them share stages with the likes of Eminem, Khalid, and The Roots.
Formed in 2014 by Moe Pope and producer The Arcitype, STL GLD’s powerful message and exhilarating live show has quickly earned them the reputation as one the most exciting bands to come out of New England. The group is also one to confront the status quo head on.
STL GLD is Moe Pope, The Arcitype, Christopher Talken, Jonathan Ulman, and Tim Hall.
