After making his first appearance almost 20 years ago on a D-Nique 12-inch (which you can hear sampled on DJ Shadow's "Napalm Brain, Scatter Brain"), Percee P's debut full-length album, Perseverance, is finally set for release September 18 on Stones Throw. And it's about fucking time. Percee P has worked with everyone from Jaylib and Jedi Mind Tricks to Four Tet and Kool Keith, so this dude's been around. Produced entirely by Madlib, Perseverance features appearances from Aesop Rock, Chali 2Na, Prince Po, Guilty Simpson, and Diamond D.
I sat down to talk to Percee P never, so we don't have any exclusive info for you. I was also too lazy to reach out to any publicist or label rep about the album. Does this make TMT look bad? Of course it does. But, I do have something super special to show you, as long as you do something for me first.
Okay... ready?
First, clear a small area in the room you're in and then find a couple dumbells. Got 'em? Cool. NOW START DOING SOME LUNGES, MOTHERFUCKER!
- Hold two dumbells in your hands by your sides.
- Step forward with one leg and lower your upper body down, bending your leg (don't step out too far). You should have about two to two-and-a-half feet between your feet.
- Do not allow your knee to go forward beyond your toes as you come down, keeping your front shin perpendicular to the ground.
- Push up and back and repeat with the other leg, or do all the reps with one leg then switch.
Man, you'll do anything for a tracklist. Fucking pathetic. Here you go: