Album info, tour info, artist info and all other details are available at Fallenhouse.com

This album is a marked evolution for Francis. His signature wordplay, a dazzling mix of sardonic humor and biting social commentary, is now complimented by a talented band consisting of producer Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine) and cohorts Jim Becker and Tim Rutili of the acclaimed Chicago outfit Califone. It proves an effective soundtrack for Francis’ riveting lyrical discourse. The record’s title Li(f)e is a deliberate amalgamation of the words life and lie. As Francis says, “What about life is a lie? What we’re told about God is a lie. What we’re told about race, gender roles, beauty, war, food, drugs, sexuality, capitalism, history, the nature of humankind…a gang of lies. I feel it in my gut, I think it in my brain, I write it with my hands and I speak it with my mouth. That’s what makes Li(f)e the general theme of this album.”

To help convey his impassioned message Francis has enlisted a cadre of uniquely talented songwriters. The album begins with a stirring Steinbeck imbued tale of prison break entitled Little Houdini’ with music written by ex Grandaddy frontman turned solo artist Jason Lytle. “We specifically sought out songwriters who had never worked with a rapper,” Francis explains. “And I didn’t want them to write music they thought they should for hip-hop. The music for ‘Little Houdini’ was a long epic instrumental piece Jason had just hanging around which I then worked my story into.” Next up is a rousing and energetic anthem entitled “Three Sheets” with music written by Chris Walla of the band Death Cab for Cutie. Subsequent songs feature compositions by Tim Fite, members of Calexico, DeVotchKa, and Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse – each interpreted by Francis and the band resulting in an entirely organic and captivating vehicle for Francis’ dramatic narratives.

Li(f)e is a thought provoking and unabashedly original album from an evolving artist with a refreshingly distinctive voice.

This album is a marked evolution for Francis. His signature wordplay, a dazzling mix of sardonic humor and biting social commentary, is now complimented by a talented band consisting of producer Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine) and cohorts Jim Becker and Tim Rutili of the acclaimed Chicago outfit Califone. It proves an effective soundtrack for Francis’ riveting lyrical discourse. The record’s title Li(f)e is a deliberate amalgamation of the words life and lie. As Francis says, “What about life is a lie? What we’re told about God is a lie. What we’re told about race, gender roles, beauty, war, food, drugs, sexuality, capitalism, history, the nature of humankind…a gang of lies. I feel it in my gut, I think it in my brain, I write it with my hands and I speak it with my mouth. That’s what makes Li(f)e the general theme of this album.”

To help convey his impassioned message Francis has enlisted a cadre of uniquely talented songwriters. The album begins with a stirring Steinbeck imbued tale of prison break entitled Little Houdini’ with music written by ex Grandaddy frontman turned solo artist Jason Lytle. “We specifically sought out songwriters who had never worked with a rapper,” Francis explains. “And I didn’t want them to write music they thought they should for hip-hop. The music for ‘Little Houdini’ was a long epic instrumental piece Jason had just hanging around which I then worked my story into.” Next up is a rousing and energetic anthem entitled “Three Sheets” with music written by Chris Walla of the band Death Cab for Cutie. Subsequent songs feature compositions by Tim Fite, members of Calexico, DeVotchKa, and Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse – each interpreted by Francis and the band resulting in an entirely organic and captivating vehicle for Francis’ dramatic narratives.

Li(f)e is a thought provoking and unabashedly original album from an evolving artist with a refreshingly distinctive voice.

move somethin (Az’s Moving Monthly)
“The Solstice Edition”
This Month we take Move Somethin to the downtown Phoenix Hot Spot of “Solstice”
2 Storys of dance music. Hip-Hop/Classics Downstairs - House Music Upstairs
We also have an art exhibition by a group of Native American artists, called “Protect Ya Neck”

Music Downstairs Provided by…

Move Somethin Resident Dj:
Pickster One
(Crusher Sound System - Blunt Club - UM - Furious Styles Crew)

myspace.com/picksterone

Move Somethin Special Guest:

Dj Daddy Rich
(3rd Bass - X-Men)

^^^^^(didn’t have a new pic so we used a classic)^^^^^

You may have Seen him Gracing the Covers of the 3rd Bass albums
or in the Dj Battle of the Classic Hip-Hop Movie “Juice”
or heard his classic Hip-Hop Production for the 90’s MC “Kurious”
Dude is still killing it just as hard in the club!

Solstice Residents:

Dj Element
(Blunt Club - Furious Styles Crew - Armory Massive - Freestyle Sessions)


Dj Mane One
(Solstice)


Live art by:

RvSo & CloSoar

Keep up with us at:

Twitter.com/movesomethin_az
facebook.com/movesomethin

“Late 80’s & early 90’s Hip-Hop Smoothed out on the R&B tip” is how Veteran Arizona Dj Pickster One describes his latest Mix CD Release entitled, “New Jack Swing Set”. A Mix of New Jack Swing Hits and B-sides. Teddy Riley, Guy, Keith Sweat, Bell Biv Devoe, and Heavy D & the Boyz are just a few names Pickster One dug out the crates for his latest “Mix Cd” endeavor. Over the past few years Pickster One has released over a dozen Mix Cd’s and live recordings most of which are available for FREE Download on his myspace page. ( Myspace.com/PicksterOne ) Friday February 19th 2010, Pickster One brings his CD release party to The Hidden House, 607 w. Osborn rd. Phoenix, AZ. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes as Pickster One along with fellow AZ Dj’s Bigie and Kris The Fist will be playing a fresh blend of New Jack Swing, 80’s and 90’s classics, and Party Hip-Hop all night. Pickster One is also giving away a FREE copy of his “New Jack Swing Set” Mix CD to everyone that comes through the door. The show starts at 9pm, you must be 21 to attend, and cost $5 before 11pm.

Check out the INTRO to “New Jack Swing Set” on youtube.com