About this project
Sample the Martian is Detroit Nerdcore Hip-Hop. (period) and it has become synonymous with this "invader" sticker. The original version of the sticker was used on an episode of abc's police drama: Detroit 1-8-7. This printing will be version 6. (yes try and collect the other 5) So far I have paid for several thousand stickers out of my pocket. Over the years more and more people have been helping to spread the word with them and thus the cost has grown beyond what I can cover. With this new iteration of sticker I plan to go with SUPER HIGH QUALITY glue on the back as well as a clear-coat to make the surface scratch proof. I would recommend holding on to a few stickers because as time goes on more and more people want to collect the old ones.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 21, 2011.
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You will get the music! A free download of CD and Artwork. For me the hardest battle is just getting people to listen to it - they usually pick up on the passion and enjoy it enough to be hooked in pretty quick-like.
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A physical copy of Self-Made Loner. It is an opus from every piece of graphics and art on and in the 12 page CD booklet to the sounds, emotions and vocals on each of the tracks. The CD also has an additional 13 tracks that aren't available via downloads.
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50 super sexy stickers to do with what you will AND an autographed CD made out however you would like.
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75 fabulously sexy stickers to do with what you will AND a BEAUTIFUL soft T-shirt and that's not all! AND an autographed CD made out however you would like. You will ALSO get an Untyin' Lost Souls poster AND a Self-Made Loner Poster (signed on the front or back). An autographed CD made out however you would like.
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An EXTREMELY RARE and collectible GOLD Foil sticker that will be 1 in 1000. They will be numbered and signed with a Certificate of Authenticity. Consider it a share of stock because its value will increase - I can and will guarantee it. You will also get 75 v6 stickers to do with what you will and a BEAUTIFUL soft T-shirt and that's not all! An autographed CD made out however you would like. You will ALSO get an Untyin' Lost Souls poster AND a Self-Made Loner Poster (signed on the front or back).
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You don't have to pay $1000 to suggest a reward that isn't up here. If you want to - I won't stop you. But if there is a reward that you would like to see - let me know and I'll make it so.
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Passion, drive, heart, determination and creative masterminded marketing are often enough to sell people on my future success. I have shown with proof over and over again that I think big and I always create beyond people's expectations. Its more than just music - its art and soul.
Let me break it down simply . . . imagine a world where hip-hop has substance and depth both lyrically and musically . . . if that interests you . . .read on. If you are wondering how a sticker and sci-fi metaphor hip-hop are related - it will all make sense the more you read.
On the surface the songs are about zombies, space ships, and alien invasions - but under that they are metaphors for real life experiences and feelings with lots of interesting symbols and wordplay and delectable catchy choruses to sing along to. There is also a very visual side to this project. Master comic book artists: James O'Barr (Creator of the Crow), Tom Scioli, Dave Acosta and Joe Foo have contributed to the visual presentation, branding and marketing that is Sample the Martian.
"The man known as Empire started his intergalactic musical journey on the piano at the age of 12. He's a self-taught musician, having learned guitar, bass, drums, synth and all things hip-hop by ear. A job at Northern Michigan University's WUPX radio station in college further entrenched Empire in the musical scene and lifestyle. After graduation, he started Galactic Dust Records, and went on to release two compilations (Share Warez in 2002 and Untyin' Lost Souls in 2004), featuring only a handful of Sample the Martian tracks, but unleashing a number of up-and-coming nerdcore artists. While promoting the record in the Detroit area, Empire has built a network of local and national hip-hop acts. In 2010, a full-length Sample the Martian LP was released, showcasing a full album of the artist's spacey, robo-trippin' hip-hop amalgamations. Sample the Martian is nominated for "Outstanding Hip-Hop Artist/Group" and "Outstanding Urban/Funk/Hip-Hop Recording." | RDW
