downCHANTS by MADlines
THE END IS NEAR! Or is it the beginning???
Inspired by Bob Marley and the Wailers’ classic tune, “Chant Down Babylon,” downCHANTS is a series of mostly short-form songs that interrupt a “return to normal,” centering our urgent need to face the ensuing Climate Emergency. Each downCHANT speaks to a unique aspect of the struggle, whether reminding us to “Respect the Sacred” or urging us to unplug from the havoc caused by our “Digital Existence.” The project uplifts MADlines' decade-long devotion to intersectional feminist activism through song and ceremony.
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SPECIAL THANKS:
This project was funded in part by Creative Wildfire, a powerful, collaborate call to action against a "return to normal." Creative Wildfire also provided Maddy with valuable educational resources. Please visit creativewildfire.org to learn more!
Tracklist
| 1. | Black Imagination | 0:59 |
| 2. | Enough is Enough | 0:56 |
| 3. | Peaches | 3:34 |
| 4. | Wild Seed | 0:53 |
| 5. | Where to Run (Spoken Word Poem) | 4:49 |
| 6. | Respect the Sacred | 0:56 |
| 7. | Femme Future | 0:53 |
| 8. | Created by Our Conditions | 0:58 |
| 9. | Bike Life | 1:02 |
| 10. | Solidarity Economy | 0:58 |
| 11. | Hate on Mute (Mind Yuh Biz) | 3:00 |
| 12. | Pause | 0:47 |
| 13. | Hunger | 0:54 |
| 14. | Digital Existence | 1:08 |
| 15. | Just Transition | 0:56 |
| 16. | Gratitude | 0:59 |
| 17. | Art is Alchemy | 0:52 |
| 18. | Gut Feeling feat. RyanNicole | 2:47 |
| 19. | Climate Activist | 0:44 |
| 20. | Mind Trip | 1:07 |
Credits
Lead Artist, Lyricist:
Maddy “MADlines” Clifford is a writer, master of ceremony (rapper), digital creator and activist from Seattle. She has spent over a decade planting roots in Oakland. She's taught free poetry workshops to hundreds of Bay Area youth and has written for publications such as 48 Hills and KQED. Musically, MADlines has had the esteemed honor of collaborating with the late great Zumbi of Zion I on the song "Flame Go." She was also featured on the GRAMMY nominated album, “The Love” by Alphabet Rockers. You can find her making magic at the intersection of art and social change.
Producer/Beat-maker:
Charles “BLVK Samurai” Burchell is a brilliant producer, rapper, educator and multi-instrumentalist from New Orleans. He’s a Harvard graduate, he’s served as a hip hop cultural diplomat to El Salvador and has created content for Soundlfy, Splice and Roland. Charles currently lives in Rome with his partner and two children.
* Songs "Peaches," "Hate on Mute," and "Gut Feeling" were produced by Allie Howard
Engineering/Mixing:
Orion Blake is a rapper and engineer from Oakland. He works as part of Stay Diff Studios, a black-owned and operated in-house production studio based in Jack London Square.
Mixing/Mastering:
Elan Wright is a Seattle-based producer, engineer and musician at Ruby Room Music.
Cover Art/Photography:
Jenn Wong is a San Francisco based photographer, jewelry maker and activist.
Copyright Maddy "MADlines" Clifford, 2021
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In a world of rude awakenings, MADlines' music soothes old wounds. She draws upon both her Seattle Grunge upbringing and her Jamaican ancestry to bring you her latest independent album, "downCHANTS." Inspired by Bob Marley and the Wailers' tune, "Chant Down Babylon" the project is composed of mostly short-form spells that highlight the urgency of the ensuing Climate Emergency.