Priest Da Nomad's new album, “The Manhood Project” dives into the challenges of growing up from a black boy to a black man in America. From observing fellow comrades get trapped in the “school to prison pipeline” to systemic attacks on black male masculinity, Priest effortlessly glides over topics to soulful and sonically superior production, in a non-preachy but rather inclusive manner, that will be sure to catch multiple demographics of listeners by surprise! The order of songs will take you on a journey through sound and vibes! listen and enjoy “The Manhood Project”!
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released January 1, 2020
1. “Morning Sun” – featuring J Hill; produced by Unown and Priest Da Nomad, keyboards by Kevin Bright. Written by R. Patterson, J. Hill (ASCAP), L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), K. Bright
2. “Unfamiliar” – featuring Nathaniel Star and Uptown XO; produced by Roddy Rod. Written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), R. Bridges (Blunt Park Sessionals Music/ASCAP), J. Walton (Algorhythm 1390528/BMI), and L. Jackson (Horizontal Reign Music/ASCAP)
3. “Growing Pains” – featuring J Hill and cuts by DJ RBI; background vocals by Deborah Bond; produced by Roddy Rod. Written by J. Hill (ASCAP), L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), R. Bridges (Blunt Park Sessionals Music/ASCAP), R. Brown (BMI); D. Bond (Soldiers of Zebulin/ASCAP)
4. “Dave BMID (Black Men in a Dress) Interlude” – music by Choppy Chope Sounds; interview is Dave Chapelle talking; D. Richardson (Chombaa Campaign/ASCAP)
5. “Not Today” – featuring Muhsinah; produced by Roddy Rod. Written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), R. Bridges (Blunt Park Sessionals Music/ASCAP), M. Safia (Muhsinah Abdul-Karim/Haveusina Publishing/SESAC)
6. “Stargazing” – produced by Jon Laine and Priest Da Nomad; extra keyboards by Kevin Bright. Written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), J. Laine (Fastlaine Music/BMI), K. Bright
7. “Love Shoutouts Pt.1” – produced by Unown. Music written by R. Patterson
8. “Food” – produced by Kev Brown and cuts by DJ RBI; Written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), K. Brown (Dingy Brown Music/ASCAP), R. Brown (BMI)
9. “Try It” – featuring Joe E. Blessed; produced by Jon Laine. Written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC, J. Holt (ASCAP), J. Laine (Fastlaine Music/BMI)
10. “Motivation” – featuring Kokayi and Deborah Bond; produced by Kokayi and Priest Da Nomad; Bass by Kinard Cherry; percussion by Leroy “Boogie” Greer; extra keys by Kevin Bright; Written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), K. Cherry (ASCAP), D. Bond
(Souldjers of Zebulun Productions/ASCAP), C. Walker (Pho 13 Myuzic/SESAC), L. Greer, K. Bright
11. “Can’t Lose the Soul” – produced by Roddy Rod and Priest Da Nomad; bass by Lorenzo “Zo” Ferguson; percussion by Leroy “Boogie” Greer; background vocals by Deborah Bond, Emery Ware, and Gracyn Ware; Written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC, D. Bond (Souldjers of Zebulun Productions/ASCAP), L. Ferguson (Chapter 3hree, Verse 5ive Music/BMI), L. Greer
12. “Love Won’t Let Me” – featuring Sy Smith; produced by Choppy Chope Sounds and Priest Da Nomad; keyboards and bass by Lorenzo “Zo” Ferguson; Written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC, S. Smith (Sybersong Publishing/ASCAP), D. Richardson (Chombaa Campaign/ASCAP), L. Ferguson (Chapter 3hree, Verse 5ive Music/BMI)
13. “Clean” – produced by Unown; background vocals by Deborah Bond; Written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC, R.Patterson, D. Bond (Souldjers of Zebulun Productions/ASCAP)
14. “Love Shoutouts Pt.2 (outro) – produced by Roddy Rod and Priest Da Nomad; keyboards by Kevin Bright; Music written by R. Bridges (Blunt Park Sessionals Music/ASCAP), K. Bright
All songs recorded by Priest Da Nomad aka Larry "Priest" Ware at Prodigy Audible Studios (Bowie, MD) and MW2 Entertainment Studio (Jessup, MD); with the exception of:
- vocals for Priest Da Nomad were recorded by Chae Ham, Priest Da Nomad, Amanda Ware, and Emery Ware
- Vocals for Nathaniel Star on "Unfamiliar" were recorded by Nathaniel Star at Ubuntu Sounds Studio (Charlottesville, VA)
- Vocal for Sy Smith on "Love Won't Let Me" were recorded and mixed by Grant William Nicholas at G Nick Studios (North Hollywood, CA)
- Vocals for Deborah Bond were recorded by Deborah Bond
All songs mixed by Priest Da Nomad aka Larry "Priest" Ware at MW2 Entertainment Studio (Jessup, MD); Mastered by Ricardo Gutierrez for @ricardomasters
- Album cover photo by Jati Lindsay
- Album graphics by Andre St. Clair for ADST Media
Born in N.E., Washington DC and raised in Prince George's County, MD, Priest Da Nomad is one of the pioneers of independent
hip hop out of Washington D.C., playing a significant role in the resurgence of the historic U street arts scene there! Priest has work spanning from the mid 90's to the present. He is one of the most conscious and soulful artists out of the DMV. Enjoy his music here!...more
