Kamakiri Klouds by Mantis the Miasma & Tokyo Cigar
"When Tokyo first approached me to work on a full project, I was ecstatic. I quickly wrote to beats and created a capellas that Tokyo painted beautiful instrumentation around, blowing both of us away with our unique musical chemistry. This project was written while living with my family in Canoga Park, California and takes inspiration from the environment and the many people I've met here. A big shout out to everyone I've met in Canoga: S.T.O.N.E., YFB, Jose, Anthony, George, David, Evelyn, Cuba, and everyone else who helped me through a difficult time and environment in my life.
The narrative framework that Kamakiri Klouds formed into largely dives into feeling pressured in an environment full of gangs, drugs, and conflicts that are difficult but sadly common. As someone who's been in California my entire life I felt it imperative to discuss these issues from my own perspective."
- Justin (Mantis)
Tracklist
| 1. | Intro | 0:36 |
| 2. | Gangsta In Concept | 3:55 |
| 3. | Get a Mention | 3:14 |
| 4. | On My Name | 2:19 |
| 5. | Shorted | 3:08 |
| 6. | MantiCore | 1:51 |
| 7. | Ambitionz As A Mantis | 4:46 |
| 8. | Machizmo | 4:13 |
| 9. | Skit | 0:44 |
| 10. | Bug Luv | 3:59 |
| 11. | Str8 Up Mantis | 4:15 |
| 12. | One Heir | 2:45 |
| 13. | Dropping Everything | 2:08 |
Credits
Written by Mantis the Miasma
Produced by Tokyo Cigar
License
All rights reserved.Tags
A Southern California musical artist who explores the many themes of life and death. Mantises are often depicted at the intersection of this transition. With 15 full-length albums, numerous EPs, and various collaborative projects, there is something for everyone in Mantis' discography if you have a love for hip-hop. Outside of music, Mantis has an MS in Human Genetics & Genomics.