He began his career DJing at MJQ, a small night club in Atlanta, and then began working in commercial studios but soon branched out into his own music. Herren's first major release was under the "Delarosa and Asora" moniker in 1997 with "Sleep Method Suite", with his latest work currently being the Prefuse 73 full-length album, "The Only She Chapters".
In 2000, Herren released a CD/LP on Hefty/Warp titled "Folk Songs For Trains, Trees, And Honey". This was followed by a 2001 exclusive limited pressing (700 copies) of "Immediate Action #1 LP" on Hefty.
Herren first released music under the "Prefuse 73" moniker with 2001's commercially and critically successful "Vocal Studies & Uprock Narratives". In 2002 the 4-track EP "The 92 Vs. 02 Collection" was released, but this merely bridged the gap between his debut and the 2003 release - another full-length album, "One Word Extinguisher". A collection of outtakes, "Extinguished" was released after "One Word Extinguisher" showing off some of the production that was omitted from the initial full-length. Some argue that it is an improvement on the original release. 2005 saw the release of "Surrounded By Silence", Herren's third album as "Prefuse 73". The album features more collaborations with a variety of musicians, including many rappers, both underground and mainstream. An out-takes album based upon "Surrounded By Silence" is expected to be released in the future. 2007 has brought 2 more releases under "Prefuse 73", one being a full length album, and the other a 4 track EP. "Preparations" and "The Class Of 73 Bells" are the titles respectively, and both were released under Warp Records.
Herren is particularly known for his unique take on the glitch style, which has attracted both a rock and hip-hop audience. He is frequently criticised by MC's for over-editing or abbreviating their additions, often to the point of incoherence.
Along with partners Peter Rentz, Carolina Chaves, Ben Loiz, Carlos Niño, and Paz Ochs, Herren has started the Eastern Development Music label. Which is descibed by Herren as,"less concerned with being on some next shit, blowing the fuck up, or changing the face of anything. We're more concerned with bringing you music we think you'll feel and understand in the same way we do."
Illiterate Interlude
Prefuse 73 Lyrics
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i gotta be honest i dont like it can you have any more guest spots?
what lable you on
its a bit crowded
In Prefuse 73's song Illiterate Interlude, the lyrics describe a listener's disappointment in the artist's new album. The listener expresses a desire for more guest appearances, suggesting that the album lacks originality and relies too heavily on others to create interest. The listener also questions the artist's label and suggests that the album is too crowded, indicating that there are too many competing elements and not enough focus on the artist's unique sound.
These lyrics speak to the pressure that musicians face to constantly produce new material and maintain a certain level of creativity and innovation. The listener's criticism suggests that this pressure can lead to a reliance on formulaic approaches rather than taking risks and pushing artistic boundaries. Furthermore, the importance placed on guest appearances and label affiliations highlights the commercial side of the music industry and the need for artists to balance creative expression with commercial success.
Overall, the lyrics of Illiterate Interlude serve as a commentary on the challenges and complexities of the music industry and the balance between creative expression and commercial viability.
Line by Line Meaning
this new album prefuse 73
I would like to direct the conversation towards the topic of the musical project created by the artist known as Prefuse 73
i gotta be honest i dont like it can you have any more guest spots?
I must speak candidly and confess that I do not enjoy the musical composition in question. Is it possible for there to be additional appearances by guest performers?
what lable you on
I am curious as to which record label is responsible for distributing this musical work
its a bit crowded
There seems to be an overabundance of performers or elements within the composition, potentially leading to a lack of clarity or cohesion
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: SCOTT HERREN
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