The work of acclaimed L.A. rapper Blu is a hip-hop time capsule perfectly embodying the vibrant culture of the City of Angels. With no signs of slowing down, the talented artist continues to supply listeners with vivid lyrical imagery over exceptional production. The latest addition to his catalog is A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night, a new album entirely produced by Oh No. The son of singer Otis Jackson and younger brother of beat god Madlib, Oh No has been among the most consistently relevant artists on the independent hip-hop scene since the release of his influential debut album 15 years ago. Equally skilled as an emcee and producer, Oh No’s storied career has included forming the duo Gangrene with Alchemist, composing the original score for the popular dreamjackpot.com video game Grand Theft Auto, and producing for De La Soul, Mos Def, Action Bronson, Talib Kweli, Danny Brown, Prodigy, and many more. Now, these two unique and innovative artists are joining forces for an impressive full-length album. With Oh No’s dynamic, soulful production setting the stage, Blu’s effortless flows and streetwise storytelling are on full display. "It's a true honor to put it down with the legendary Jackson Brothers,” says Blu. “Oh No never fails and this project has been provided with straight heat for the streets." Featuring guest appearances from Abstract Rude, MED, Self Jupiter, Ca$hus King, and more, "A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night" is now available worldwide on CD and vinyl.

Tracklisting

1. Intro
2. The Lost Angels Anthem (feat. Kezia)
3. It Never Rains In South L.A.
4. Round Bout Midnight (feat. Abstract Rude and Self Jupiter)
5. Straight No Chaser (feat. Donel Smokes)
6. Boogie To Flex (feat. Definite, Ca$hus King, and MED)
7. Champagne
8. The Robbery (feat. Montage One and TriState)
9. Liquor Store (feat. Donel Smokes and Ca$hus King)
10. Made The Call (feat. Ca$hus King, Definite, and MED)
11. Stalkers (feat. Donel Smokes)
12. Pop Shots (feat. Oh No)
13. Do The Crime
14. Murder Case (feat. Brandi Price)
15. Facing Time
16. Jail Cypher (feat. Playa Haze, Mic Holden, Ayun Bassa, Jabee, Carl Roe, and LocalBlac)
17. Fresh Out

• Blu has collaborated with several prominent artists, including Miguel, Anderson Paak, MF DOOM, Aloe Blacc, Dam Funk, Freddie Gibbs, Fashawn, Casey Veggies, Evidence, Hodgy Beats, and many more. He was featured on two tracks on The Roots’ album How I Got Over, and has worked with top hip-hop producers like Alchemist, Madlib, Statik Selektah, Exile, Nottz, Pete Rock, and Knxwlege.

• Oh No is one half of the duo Gangrene alongside platinum producer Alchemist. He has released several acclaimed albums on Stones Throw Records, and composed the score for the final installment in the hit video game series Grand Theft Auto. He has also produced tracks for Mos Def, Action Bronson, Rapsody, MF DOOM, Talib Kweli, Aloe Blacc, De La Soul, Danny Brown, Prodigy, and many more. In recent years he has been interviewed by Complex, Vibe, Mass Appeal, LA Weekly, Medium, HipHopDX, and more.

• Music video for first single “The Lost Angels Anthem” to be debuted week of release.