VIDEO: ETERNIA & MoSS: "TO THE FUTURE"

2011 Juno Nominees Eternia & MoSS release new music video ‘To The Future’ in support of KIDS HELP PHONE. Eternia shares personal experience of Sexual Assault, Domestic Abuse, Gun Violence & Abortion.

Press Release:

Two-time Juno-Nominated Recording Artist Eternia is partnering with Canada’s leading youth counselling service, KIDS HELP PHONE to release ‘To The Future’, the third video single from Eternia & MoSS ‘AT LAST’ (Fatbeats Records / E1 Canada).

In ‘To the Future’, Canadian Hip Hop Artist Eternia bravely explores the skeletons in her own closet, detailing a first-hand account of sexual assault, domestic abuse, gun violence and abortion. The bone-chilling song, written as a letter to Eternia’s future husband, is interpreted on film by Canadian video director Erica Shallow (TwoThreeFive Films). Set in a bare-bone, abandoned housing block, the music video portrays a stripped-down, natural and vulnerable artist performing directly to camera the painful reality of her teenage years.

Every 90 seconds in America someone is sexually assaulted. Eternia and MoSS know that many young people face the same issues that Eternia did as a teenager and young adult, and so they have partnered with Canada’s leading youth counseling service, Kids Help Phone, to bring the message of hope and help along with Eternia’s personal story.

REVIEW: ETERNIA & MoSS- "AT LAST" + Premiere of NEW Video "Goodbye"

Yes! AT LAST the long awaited, long promoted, full length debut album from ETERNIA & MoSS is here. Long time listeners of THEZROHOUR podcast and readers of the blog have gotten familiar with the self proclaimed "hip hop unicorn". Yes she's white, from Toronto, yadda yadda yadda...and skilled to def as an emcee. Producer, MoSS (fellow Canadian and no less ill), combined forces to provide a refresher course on skills and substance in hip hop.

My review may be somewhat biased considering that I have long championed Eternia's talent and viability. Make no mistake, if I am not feeling any of the material I would not hesitate tossing a brick at it. I kept "At Last" on repeat for a few days to take it all in. The project is VERY personal, sharp, filled with commanding flows and dense production. When I first cracked open the CD, I went through my ritual of scouring the liner notes. To my surprise, Eternia and MoSS revealed their thoughts and creative process about every track. It was good to read that there was some disagreement over the direction or content within a couple of the tracks. Creative minds will always disagree or stand by personal vision but it was nice to know that the final product reflects the dedication of these two artists.

The album begins with an audio scene from one of Eternia's live concerts which is fitting due to the way MoSS had the epiphany which led to this project. Seeing Eternia live was the way I first became exposed and my reaction was just as visceral. The next four tracks, "Any Man", "32 Bars", It's Funny (ft. Joell Ortiz) and "The BBQ (ft. Rah Digga & Rage)", go hard showcasing Eternia's lyrical venom. She more than holds her own with veterans and fellow lyrical beasts Joell Ortiz, Rah Digga and (Lady of) Rage. MoSS dials in some pure, neck snapping heat that makes Eternia rise to the occasion. The following 6 tracks is where you understand that her life is truly in the pad. "Pass That" is an autobiographical account of her turbulent entry into the world juxtaposed with third (?) person tales of other kids faced with challenging family and societal pressures. "To The Past" finds Eternia regretful, slightly ashamed yet focused on her new beginnings in life. "The Half" is the anthem for children of "rolling stone" fathers. Eternia often speaks on her father who is a reputed gangster and on this track she reaches out to her extended siblings who share his bloodline. "Played Out" is an ode to many of her failed relationships and examines the role she played in choosing some of these situations. Talent runs in the family as her sister Jessica Kaya laces the hook with lilting vocals. "To The Future" is a haunting, revealing letter to Eternia's future husband. She is warning any potential suitor that she is damaged, distrustful and still healing from some very traumatic experiences with men. One of my favorites. "Dear Mr. Barcardi" is a "Dear John" letter to her favorite libation. All was not good though as you can assume. This classy emcee was sort of a lush at times and sloppy with her drinking. She mentions running into EPMD's Erick Sermon and embarrassing herself. A cautionary tale that many (especially young women) should heed.

The final 4 tracks from the album return to the boom bap/flame spittin' rhymes that Eternia & MoSS excel at. "At Last" (ft. Termanology and long time collaborator Reef The Lost Cauze) finds E back in her comfort zone mic to mic. Termanolgy and Reef are the proper company to keep as they kill the beat like its their own track. "Day In The Life" features fellow Toronto emcees Tona and veteran Maestro Fresh Wes (!). The track is pure fun and high energy. On "Catch Me", one of the hottest beats on the album, reveals that Eternia is both humble enough and sure of herself to avoid diva status and mix it up with the peeps. The album wraps with the sinister backdrop of "Goodbye". Eternia has often intimated that she could very well leave the industry behind. She is a leader exhibiting a no nonsense swagger. Her lyrics on this closer exemplify this attitude. There is already a dearth of female emcees repping with true lyricism and it would be a shame to see her magnetic presence diminished. The video for "Goodbye" just dropped today! Check it out:



ETERNIA & MoSS' "At Last" is the album that I wanted to hear from this great team. MoSS' production is laced with thick drums, bluesy organ, guitar licks and theatrical backdrops. Eternia delivers some of the most passionate lyrical content that you will hear from any emcee- male or female. If I were to rate it, I would give it an 8 out of 10. No fast forward material present at all. If there is another project from these two, I would like it to be just one mic and one producer. Eternia's verses leave you wanting more.

PURCHASE "AT LAST" Digital CD thru iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/at-last/id377896884
(or Key Word Search 'Eternia MoSS' in iTunes Store)

PURCHASE "AT LAST" Physical CD thru Fat Beats:
http://fatbeats.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=9447

VIDEO: Eternia speaks to the World on Release Day of "AT LAST" + SNEAK PEEK of NEW MUSIC VIDEO

Cop the album now! I rolled thru the signing at Fat Beats yesterday and Eternia was all smiles through weary eyes. Stay on your grind E. The CD is a banger! Cop yours from iTunes or direct HERE

Eternia "Off The Radar" In The July Issue of The Source Magazine

Cop the latest issue on stands now! A sleeping giant awakes...ETERNIA & MoSS "AT LAST" in stores this Tuesday 6/29.

ETERNIA & MoSS' "The BBQ" B/W "It's Funny" Single on Limited Edition Vinyl

The official lead single is dropping and you can be one of the few that owns the vinyl. "The BBQ" is an incredible track featuring Rah Digga and (Lady of) Rage. The remix features Jean Grae and Tiye Phoenix. "It's Funny" features Slaughterhouse's Joell Ortiz on the original and Ras Kass on the remix. Preorder your copy at FATBEATS.COM

VIDEO: ETERNIA & MoSS- "At Last" feat. Termanology & Reef The Lost Cauze

Eternia & MoSS "AT LAST" coming in a matter of weeks..

Eternia & MoSS Announce Release Date “At Last”

PRESS RELEASE:

ETERNIA & MOSS “AT LAST” WILL BE RELEASED JUNE 15th, 2010 ON FAT BEATS RECORDS

In 2007, Eternia began recording her sophomore album with MoSS (a fellow Canadian), two years later the LP is complete and the title of the album says it all: At Last! Going where instinct took them, Eternia and MoSS’ collaborative union manifested into a sonically consistent album inspired by classic, boom-bap rap records (I.E. Ghostface Killah, Gangstarr, EPMD, Wu-Tang, & Nas).

MoSS is one of Hip-Hop’s fastest rising producers (see his work with Raekwon, Obie Trice, Ghostface, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, AZ, Slum Village, Havoc, Kool G Rap, KRS-One, Buckshot etc) and the first producer signed to DJ Premier’s “Works Of Mart” production company—needless to say, the classic boom-bap aesthetic is a lane MoSS is more then comfortable in.

At Last is entirely produced by MoSS and features appearances by some of Hip-hop’s elite, including Joell Ortiz, Ras Kass, Termanology, Tona, Reef The Lost Cauze and luminary female emcees such as Rage, Rah Digga, Jean Grae & Tiye Phoenix. Eternia is at her finest over MoSS’ production, offering raw, confidant & vulnerable first-person perspectives over gritty and moving soundscapes. At Last promises to resonate in a musical arena where most rap albums fail to deliver beyond a ring-tone single.

Eternia has toured across Canada, the U.S., Australia, Mexico & Europe numerous times. Perhaps most noteworthy, she was invited to tour with Roxanne Shante, Bahamadia, Invincible and DJ Shortee across Europe on the historic “WE B-GIRLZ” tour in 2008, the first ever of its kind. Recently, Eternia has transformed herself from ‘that Canadian rapper’ to a household name on North American Hip Hop News & Blog sites, with her weekly video episodes “’AT Last’ - Road to Release Day” garnering well over 90,000 hits collectively and featuring Hip Hop legends DJ Premier, KRS-One, Pharoahe Monch, MC Lyte, Jeru the Damaja, 88-Keys, Jean Grae, Marco Polo, Smif N Wessun all co-signing the album.

ETERNIA's Signing Party At Sputnik/ "At Last" Dropping On Fat Beats Records

It was a great night with family, friends and fans. Eternia along with Chesney Snow, Colin Dean (bass) and DJ Boo ripped it and kept the energy high. Special guest, Seattle emcee Gabriel Teodros spit pure conscious lyrics. It was announced that night that Eternia & MoSS' upcoming album "At Last" will be released on Fat Beats records. Can't wait to hear it!

EDAYE reppin' for Eternia

EDAYE & Chesney Snow

My Favorite Rapper Wears A Skirt indeed..

Chesney & Eternia rock the crowd

EDAYE & Gabriel Teodros

Manolo aka Manny holding it down at the merch booth

All photos by Beth White

VIDEO: "WE GOT A RECORD DEAL!!" Eternia & MoSS - Road 2 Release EP#15 ft. A.G. (D.I.T.C.) & El Da Sensei

Check the scene where Eternia GOES IN on Beatminerz Radio!

VIDEO: Eternia & MoSS - Road to Release: Episode 14- "MC's Act Like They Don't Know" feat. KRS One & Chesney Snow

For all those that missed last week's show..THE ZRO HOUR repped that night as well. I was grateful to be there and witness the amazing energy from all.

VIDEO: "MEET MoSS" Eternia & MoSS - Road to Release EP#13 feat. DJ PREMIER, TERMANOLOGY & STATIK SELEKTAH

As a bonus, I have the full audio rip from that radio appearance above and you can hear selected gems from Eternia's and MoSS' "At Last" CD. Eternia is putting the industry on notice. Mt favorite rapper wears a skirt indeed.

DOWNLOAD
ETERNIA & MoSS on THE REAL FREQUENCY SHOW (radio rip)

VIDEO: Vstylez- "Clash Of The Titans" featuring Royce da 5'9", Rapper Big Pooh, Elzhi and Phat Kat, Produced by MoSS

VIDEO: Eternia & MoSS - Road to Release: Episodes 9-10

VIDEO: ETERNIA & MoSS: AT LAST- Road To Release Episodes #4-6

VIDEO: ETERNIA & MoSS: AT LAST- Road To Release Episodes #1-2

One of the hip hop's most skillful female emcees (or male for that matter), ETERNIA, drops a new series of videos documenting the road to release of her upcoming project with producer MoSS entitled "AT LAST". My jowls are salivating....



You can catch Eternia live onstage in NYC, June 26th, at the LYRICIST LOUNGE hosted by Jeru The Damaja. Eternia will be appearing beatboxer CHESNEY SNOW, DJ BOO and COLIN DEAN on bass.

LYRICIST LOUNGE
Hosted by Jeru The Damaja

Performances by:
Duo Live
A-Alikes
Eternia
A.D.M (Architects & Demolition Men)
Soul Purpose
Nemiss

@ 92YTRIBECA
200 Hudson (off Canal St. / near the Holland Tunnel)
212.601.1000

Doors 9pm / Show 10:30pm