The IllList

In our attempts to come up with somethin' new (& also keep us updating this site frequently), we've come up with somehtin' we like to call, The IllList (Pronounced Illest).

Basically, we'll use this tag to blog about some of the ill shit we come across & speak a lil about it. It'll primarily be about music, but can include sports, gadgets, current events or anything else that strikes us.

For our first entry, we're gonna talk two albums that dropped recently.

First is Raekwon - Shaolin vs. Wu Tang

Since OB4CLII, Rae has been killin' shit. At this rate, he just might become our favorite member of Wu Tang. Definitely recommended.

Hit the jump for the next one.

Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rappers

We know it's been a min since this show went down, but for those that missed it, here are some highlights from a show we did back in November at TimeOut in Concord, CA. This time for the crowd that prefer a YouTube clip over a Facebook one.

It's About Damn Time!

Seriously! We've been waiting for these cats to drop this record since HIGH SCHOOL, when we FIRST started rappin' together. Let's just hope it's worth the wait.

Nobody Does It Better...

Oh, if only you knew how right you were.

"RIP, my nigga ya fans love ya/ as far as I am concerned, you are the last of ya" - Royce Da 5'9"

These Are Our Heroes...

Live Tracks

So, last August, we rocked an Open Mic Night at Time Out & there was a cat there named B Alien,who was recording all the acts that performed that night. Anyway, due to some unforeseen technical difficulties, play back of the beats we were gonna rock too was not possible so, we got the opportunity to rock alongside, Timmy G on guitar,Tom Davis on bass & Alex Curran on drums. Here's the results of the impromptu collaboration courtesy of the man B Alien & our lovely Reverb Nation music player. Enjoy.

Let's Start the Show...

What up world!!! Your favorite rapper's favorite rappers, Special Optics, are back like we left somethin'. We know it's been a minute, but we been a lil busy putting together some plans for this new year. We can't say what they are exactly right now, but we'll let you know as they unfold.

Anyway, just wanted to let ya'll know we got a show coming up. It's gonna be Friday, Marth 11th at Time Out in Concord. It's only $8 at the door & the show's gonna start at 9pm. It's gonna be a showcase of various artist who frequent the Open Mic/ Jam Sessions they have there. We'll be performing alongside Timmy G, Space Monkey Gangstas, B Alien, Raquel, King Zootimus, Bobby Blades, Words Babylon & Subliminal the Kid. It's gonna be a great show, so come out & show support.

In the meantime, check out this clip of highlights from our last show.