By definition a GENERAL is the highest commissioned rank in the Army. One who holds this rank does so because of experience, attention to detail and an all-encompassing skill to lead. A General must make the tough and decisive decisions putting his squad before the well-being of himself.

It is by no coincidence that Steele of Smif N Wessun has been assigned the rank of GENERAL STEELE. A proven veteran of the Boot Camp Clik and 1/2 of the famed rap duo, Smif N Wessun, General Steele is prepping his second installment of the Amerikkka’s Nightmare series, entitled CHILDREN OF WAR. The 12 track history lesson is in stores world-wide February 23rd.

Amerikkka’s Nightmare Part 2 highlights change that must occur in our great Nation. General Steele states: “America the beautiful has an ugly past. It is the people who live in this great country who have struggled relentlessly to establish this country under the basic common human & constitutional rights that all people should have. These rights have at times been suppressed and our vision of a “land of the free” has been compromised. Some people are complacent with the state of our nation, others are speaking out.”

Through freedom of speech, General Steele has converted his mode of expression into song found within the messages in Amerikkka’s Nightmare Part 2 – Children of War. Tracks such as “Cry Freedom” featuring Dead Prez resonate through the speakers as General Steele proclaims that whatever doesn’t kill you only makes you more strong. “Blood/Sweat/Tears Of Joy/I Cry Freedom/Life Is A Sacrifice Of Our Freedom/You Can’t Deny Freedom/Remove Anything In the Way of Our Freedom/I was Blind/But I Opened My Eyes and Cried Freedom!”

Accompanying the album is the video expose “WE THE PEOPLE” which features artists & community activists living in America who express their views on the current situation of our nation.

“We The People” Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANyzaiXswWg

Amerikkka’s Nightmare Part 2 – Children Of War Track Listing:
1) Amerikkka’s Nightmare
2) Pledge Allegiance ft Nicole Michelle
3) Cry Freedom ft Dead Prez
4) Tomorrows Children ft Flood Diesel
5) I Had A Vision ft Louie Skaggs, Hasaan Salaam, Akir, Louie Skaggs and Hicoup
6) Child Of War
7) State Of The Union Address
8) We on The Move Now ft Nicole Michelle
9) Amerikkkan skemin
10)Home of The Brave (Jimmy’s song)
11)Patriot Games
12)Rebellious ft Madison Rocks

Soundtrack Features: Boot Camp Clik members, Buckshot, Sean Price, Rock of Heltah Skeltah, Tek of Smif N Wessun, Top Dog, Louisville, along with the Representativz and Ruste Juxx

General Steele, of Smif N Wessun Presents: Welcome To Bucktown (In Stores 5-5-09), the first official release on the Bucktown USA Imprint. The soundtrack delivers some of Brooklyn’s finest emcees: Boot Camp Clik, Sha Stimuli, Shabaam Sahdeeq of Polyrhythm Addicts, UG of the Cella Dwellas, Blahzah Blahzah, Smoothe Da Hustler, and Trigger Tha Gambler. General Steele mentions that he wanted “artists who fit the cast so to speak; who could carry that 70’s energy naturally through their personal contributions. I carefully picked out each track and then I wrote down whom I would like featured on that particular song. Everyone who is featured on this soundtrack did so out of love and respect, which we all share for each other and is what this project is about…our love and supreme respect for the game and what we bring to it. I salute each and everyone who participated.

Production on the album is from Da Beatminerz (of Black Moon), DJ Revolution, Ayatollah, 7VEN H.D., Che Triumph, Sic Beats, J. Scrilla, Kevorkian & Suaze.

Welcome to Bucktown, the soundtrack, was inspired by the 1975 Blaxploitation film Bucktown. The soundtrack takes the listener through modern day Bucktown, AKA Brooklyn, as coined by the rap duo Smif-N-Wessun circa 1994, and explores the evolution and current conditions through the eyes of hip-hop Brooklyn artists. General Steele proclaims “I didn’t try to copy the film or the soundtrack, but the concept and the feel of it. I was able to relate to what they where going through with the police and with their own comrades and I wanted to depict that vibe & energy with the songs and the artwork.”

Bucktown USA Entertainment and Methods NYC clothing have also joined forces to debut the limited edition ‘Welcome To Bucktown’ T-shirt line for the album. The line features 3 men’s and 2 women’s designs and can be purchased by visiting www.methodsnyc.com or www.store.duckdown.com

Tracklisting and credits for General Steele’s Welcome To Bucktown:

1.) “Welcome” f/General Steele (produced by 7VEN H.D.)

2.) “Bucktown Baby” f/Smif N Wessun & Stormey Coleman (Produced by Che Triumph)

3.) “Bucktown State of Mind” f/ General Steele & Mantecha Music (Produced by DJ Revolution with scratches by DJ Evil Dee)

4.) “No Sleep ‘Til Bucktown” f/ Boot Camp Clik, Ruste Juxx & The Representativz (Produced by Sic Beats)

5.) “I’m From Brooklyn” f/ Smif N Wessun & The Smith Brothers (Smooth Da Hustler & Trigger Tha Gambler) (Produced by J Scrilla)

6.) “A Toast To Brooklyn” f/ Buckshot, General Steele & Jo Chris (Produced by Che Triumph, Additional Drums by DJ Evil Dee)

7.) “Find My Way” f/ General Steele & Stormey Coleman (Produced by Che Triumph)

8.) “Made Me Do It” f/ General Steele & 5FT of Black Moon (Produced by Ayatollah)

9.) “Dreams” f/ General Steele & Hersh (Produced by 7VEN H.D.)

10.) “Hometown” f/ General Steele, Young Coke, VBS Verbal & Mantecha Music (Produced by Kevorkian & Suaze)

11.) “I Walk Around Town” f/ General Steele, Supreme & Blahzay Blahzay (Produced by 7VEN H.D. Scratches by DJ Evil Dee)

12.) “Riot” f/ Sean Price, Illa Noyz, UG and General Steele (Produced by Che Triumph with Additional Drums by DJ Evil Dee)

13.) “Bucktown Affiliates” f/ Shabaam Sahdeeq, General Steele & Sha Stimuli (Produced by 7VEN H.D.)

14.) “Things Are Getting Better” f/ General Steele (Produced by Mr. Walt for Da Beatminerz)

DL link to “A Toast To Brooklyn” f/General Steele, Buckshot & Jo Chris: http://www.zshare.net/audio/580461573f8c4bcf/

Bucktown, USA—–Duck Down Records announces the return of Smif N Wesson! Tek N Steele will return on 10-23-07 with the release of their 4th LP The Album.

Ever wonder who originally coined the phrase “Bucktown,” the slang which has since become synonymous in the Urban landscape to describe the concrete borough? That’s right, Smif N Wesson’s Tek & Steele.

Appearing under the name, Smif-N-Wessun, Tek and Steele’s first-ever recorded experience dates back to fellow ‘Bucktown’ representatives and Boot Camp members, Black Moon’s stellar LP, 1993’s Enta Da Stage. Textured with the murky, dungeon-core production of Da Beatminerz, and crackling with the flavor of a reggae vocal long-forgotten, the collaboration would set the stage for the unique blend of sound clash street-speak which was to follow. And follow it they did– nearly 2 years later, when the fast-rising pair dropped their groundbreaking Dah Shinin’ debut on Nervous Records. Acclaimed by both hip-hop and pop press alike, the record would feature an abundance of single-worthy cuts, including the now-classics, “Sound Bwoy Buriel”, “Stand Strong”, and “Bucktown.” And the fans liked it too, copping enough copies during its opening week to ensure both a #1 slot on Billboard’s Rap Album chart and #3 debut on its R&B measure– impressive stats for a new artist release in any genre.

By the time Tek & Steele began recording their sophomore LP, Rude Awakening, Duck Down had a new recording home and distribution deal with Priority Records and was the talk of the underground scene. But just as things looked ready to take off, Tek & Steele were served a cease and desist order from gun manufacturer Smith And Wesson, which banned them from being able to record under their original recording moniker Smif N Wesson; hence, when Rude Awakening was finally released in 1998, Tek & Steele were forced to release the LP as Cocoa Brovaz—a road block which would have crippled most artists with lesser talent. Though Tek & Steele signed a deal with former Indy Powerhouse Rawkus Records in 2000, it was short lived, as Rawkus folded its door’s shortly after Tek & Steele had finished recording their Rawkus debut. Yet, the duo remained busy, as they stayed active by contributing to Rawkus’ Soundbombing II (“Get Up”) and SB III (“Spit Again”) and appearing (“Gun Talk”) on Talib Kweli’s 2002 release Quality.

In 2005, Smif N Wesson released their third LP, Reloaded, the integral and final piece to Duck Down’s “Triple Threat” campaign (which also included releases from Buckshot & 9th Wonder (Chemistry) and Sean Price’s solo-debut (Monkey Barz) and more recently Tek & Steele added their unique flows and deliveries to collective BCC efforts The Last Stand (2006) and Casualties Of War (2007).

After working with some of Hiphop’s great artists, Tupac, M.O.P., Mobb Deep, Talib Kweli and Aaliyah, on their latest opus, The Album, Smif N Wesson left their comfortable surroundings in Bucktown to seemingly reinvent their sound, as in a quaint studio in Sweden, Tek N Steele worked diligently for three weeks recording tracks with producers such as Ken Ring (who previously produced “Trading Places” off BCC’s Last Stand album, and “Reloaded” off Smif N Wessun’s Reloaded album), Tommy Tee (who produced “Church” on Sean Price’s Jesus Price Supastar album), Rune Rotter, and Soul Theory. The Album’s lead-single, “Stomp Thru” f/Rock (from Heltah Skeltah) and Joell Ortiz is already gaining considerable momentum!

After 14 storied years in the rap game, Smif N Wessun are back with their signature name and have created a personal reflection of their experiences in the music industry with The Album.

Download Link to “Stomp” f/ Rock & Joell Ortiz: http://www.zshare.net/audio/3593927c1c2187/

Tracklisting and credits for Smif N Wesson ’s The Album:

1.) See The Light (produced by Ken Ring and Collen & Webb )

2.) Gotta Say it f/Chuckii Star (produced by Ken Ring and Collen & Webb)

3.) Trouble (produced by Ken Ring and Collen & Webb)
4.) K.I.M. 200 f/Loudmouf Choir
5.) P.N.C. For Life (produced by Ken Ring & Rune Rotter)
6.) Gangsta Prayer f/Million Styles (produced by Ken Ring & Rune Rotter)

7.) Stomp Thru f/Rock and Joell Ortiz (produced by Ken Ring and Collen & Webb)
8.) Who Gonna Save Us (produced by Ken Ring & Tommy Tee)

9.) Still Fighting (produced by Ken Ring and Collen & Webb)

10.) Yeah (produced by Ken Ring & Tommy Tee)

11.) Movie (produced by Ken Ring & Tommy Tee)

12.) Can’t Stop (produced by Ken Ring & Soul Theory)

13.) Can’t Feel My Face f/Loudmouf Choir (produced by Ken Ring & Tommy Tee)

14.) Still Here (produced by Ken Ring and Collen & Webb)