White On White Crime Vinyl
October 2, 2001 by Jeff

We are proud to anounce the long-awaited release of the DJ WHITE
LIGHTNING EXPOSES WHITE ON WHITE CRIME DOUBLE VINYL COLLECTOR'S EDITION.
This insiprational concept record is finally available on the format is
belongs on.. cold, hard wax. Somehow, someway, it sounds 66 times better
than the CD, exactly. Full color cover art by White Light aka 3Pac4Shore
aka The Roving Beast is in full effect on these gems. We've already sent
tons overseas and they're going fast.. pick it up at the store now before
it's gone!

If you haven't copped the new QWEL full length ""IF IT AIN'T BEEN IN A PAWN
SHOP, THEN IT CAN'T PLAY THE BLUES"" as of yet, check out the page for proof that the hype is believable.

Upcoming from Galapagos4:
HIMSELF PROVIDENCE PLAYS NO FAVORITES FULL LENGTH CD. OCTOBER 2001.
Himself of the Netherworlds is finally releasing a full length solo album
after years in the game. It stands as a testament to skill and
perserverence, not to mention pure hip-hop. 15 tracks with that LA to
Chicago vibe bumping and grinding throughout.. Production by Anacron, PNS of the Molemen,
Justin Tewn, Aloe, & DJ White Lightning. Real Audio available soon...

QWEL FACE VALUE 12" Late 2001
Q-Who? on wax! BRAND NEW song ""Face Value"" w/ album B-sides ""Proof 101"" &
""If If Ain't Been In A Pawn Shop, Then It Can't Play The Blues"".

OFFWHYTE UPS/COMPLIMENTS & NOVELTIES 12" Late 2001
That's right! Offwheezy is hard at work on his upcoming full length
(...2002) and we're leading it off w/ a sneak preview 12"! Produced by
Offwhyte (A) & Meaty Ogre (B). Nuff said...

added by: Jeff

Qwel - If It Ain't Been In a Pawnshop, Then It Can't Play The Blues
September 4, 2001 by

A prolific MC that has the sheer talent to combine innovation, philosophy, and that necessary bit of arrogance? Hip hop has never seen the likes of Qwel, and it will not be the same hereafter. Add the music of Meaty Ogre and the chaos of DJ White Lightning, and you have a truly groundbreaking album. As a member of Typical Cats, Qwel was able to introduce to the world his amazing skill, and with this solo release on Galapagos4, his newborn legacy continues. If It Ain't Been In a Pawnshop, Then It Can't Play The Blues is a window into Qwel's soul, and if you're not careful the glass may shatter.

AS THE WORLD TURNS
July 26, 2001 by Jeff

What’s up everyone?!? Damn this new site is dope! Much props to Josh Grotto, Collin Olan, Offwhyte, Justus Roe, Mike Shea, Josh Katz, and everyone else who contributed to the recreation, restructure, and relaunch of galapagos4.com!

So besides the obvious, there are many other new happenings on and around the island of Galapagos4. To start, be sure to check for us at our booth at Scribble Jam 2001. Come holler at Jeff, Josh, Offwheezy, GB, Qwel, and any other island inhabitants you may wish to feed, scream at, pet, clone, or shoot for sport. We are not responsible for any harm incurred or injuries received by contact with the animals.

Now on to the new music….

Ready to hit the streets August 7, 2001 is the long-awaited stacked full-length conceptual album from G4’s own resident love/hate relationship with the world, DJ White Lightning Exposes White On White Crime.. This scorching hot record is something which is very rare in the world of hip-hop: a concept record featuring a wide spectrum of artists which manages to be cohesive, innovative, and make a poignant statement about yesterday’s, today’s, and tomorrow’s society. The offending characters range from Ted Turner/Jesus to a shady art dealer looking to profit from and corrupt young talent to a middle-aged family man painfully staining his deck and reminiscing of his wilder days. The amazing production is all handled by White Light, of course, but the crimes of the "criminals" are confessed by a host of your favorite G4 & Chicago personalities, plus a few surprises. The MC’s include Qwel, Serf 400, Offwhyte, Hymnself, Pugslee Atomz, Murs, Unkle Butta, Denizen Kane, Anacron, Kofi, Aristithis, Your Mom, and more. Also be ready for extra counts of theft charged to White Lightning’s various other sonic endeavors… CD hits first and full 2xLP shortly after.

Near completion in the studio is the much-anticipated solo debut from Qwel of Typical Cats, titled If It Ain’t Been In A Pawn Shop, It Can’t Play The Blues. Gritty Chicago hip-hop has never sounded doper. Qwel snaps off from deep down and puts thought and soul at the forefront of his rhymes. And of course, there are some words for the battle cats as well. Behind the beats and the boards are Meaty Ogre and DJ White Lightning, with one song backed by White Light’s disco band, Royce. This album was created through many hard nights of sweat, basketball, and Old Steelo and will speak for itself as a testament to Qwel’s amazing skills as an MC and songwriter. He covers topics most rappers are afraid of and thoroughly rips the mic on every possible occasion. Nothing more can be said until it’s heard.

Also coming soon is the full-length solo CD from Himself, Providence Knows No Favorites. As one-third of The Netherworlds, Hymn got a chance to show his skills, but his real talent shines brighter on his own material. Highly personal and real-to-the-core, this album is a journey through Hymnself’s life and soul. Production is provided mostly by Anacron, with Aloe, Justin Tewn, and DJ White Lightning each dropping one track, and DJ Daze cutting up the Tech’s. Check for it in early fall 2001.

Watch out now! Offwhyte is back in the studio in the early stages of recording his follow up to 2000’s masterpiece Squints by Offwhyte. There are currently a handful of tracks complete and they are ridiculously dope. Wheezy is set to blow heads once again. Early 2002….

Whew! Serious business, folks… G4’s next few months are gonna be hotter than Chi-town sand in July. Keep checking the site for news, interviews, reviews, and that good ol’ hip-hop schmooze you gots ta love… peace

added by: Jeff

DJ White Lightning Exposes White On White Crime CD
July 17, 2001 by Jeff

Yes its true, white on white crime does exist and it is now being exposed by
me,QWEL,SERF400,ANACRON,DENIZEN,CAPITOL A,UNKLEBUTTA,KOFI,MURS,DJ DAZE, ARISTITHIS,OFFWHYTE,HYMSELF,PUGSLEE,CHATBIZ,JASON,ANDRE and YOURMOM. In an incredible turn of events three days after hitting the streets white on white has now shot to number two on the most requested for B96 and WGCI, bridging Chicago audiences into one unified hip hop force, it has also miraculously managed to clean and purify Chicago’s lake front waters as well as many of the surrounding great lakes and Midcoast water ways. Only God knows what environmental improvements this album will make to the United States west and east coast, and the world for that matter, when the public catches hold of this powerful album. I highly recommend that this album be copped as soon as possible, it will change your life, for the better.

added by: Jeff

Squints repress news
July 2, 2001 by Offwhyte

"Squints by Offwhyte" CDs have been repressed. This is our third official pressing. Buy 'em here or at our Scribble booth! All distributors will be stocked shortly. The "Squints by Offwhyte" CD repress includes a bonus track entitled "Pepperjack Frosting", produced by Anacron and originally featured on the 1999 compilation The AA Meeting. This short-run edition is the only one that will have this track - made exclusively for Summer 2001.