“The Bowling League is emcee Calcei, from Detroit — now residing in Sacramento, and veteran Chicago turntabilist DJ Archives, who has worked with Southside stalwarts No I.D. and Primeridian. After collaborating on Calcei’s previous album “What Starts Today”, Calcei suggested forming a duo with Archives. Inspired by DJ/Emcee combos like Premier and Guru and Eric B and Rakim, the Bowling League pays homage to the past while keeping it fresh in the present. With classic production from Beatnick Classic, Olos, Monplacebo, TNV, Keef Boxx, and Pimpernal Jones (who also mixed and mastered the album), the Bowling League is hip hop dedicated to grown folks still following their passion.”
Calcei & DJ Archives are The Bowling League [CD]
1. The Bowling League Intro – produced by Olos
2. Calcei on the Mic DJ Archives on the Cut – produced by Beatnick Classics
3. Just Magic – produced by Ohkang
4. Procrastination – produced by TNV
5. Interlude 1 – produced by Pimpernal Jones
6. It Just Wasn’t – produced by Beatnick Classics
7. Bytime – produced by Olos
8. A Dream for Calcei – produced by Keef Boxx
9. Interlude 2 – produced by Ohkang
10. West Y’all – produced by Ohkang
11. Don’t Pull It – produced by Monplacebo
12. Listen to the Flute Play – produced by Pimpernal Jones
13. Bowling League Outro – produced by Pimpernal JonesCredits:
All lyrics by Calcei
Cuts + scratches by DJ Archives
Mixed and mastered by Pimpernel Jones at Cosmic Trigger Audio
Cover design by Karie Jamison
Three-O: soundcloud.com/threeo-aka-olos