{"product_id":"party-place-lp","title":"Party Place [LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt was the early 2000's in Jacksonville, FL. Pre-social media, the Myspace Era. The acclaimed indie rap quartet, Asamov had recently put Duval County's underground Hiphop scene on the map, and their triple-threat frontman, Therapy aka Paten Locke was searching for some new inspiration. Paten would find the spark he was looking for in the newly minted couple making 'Heavenly Noise' in Jacksonville nightclubs - Batsauce and his wife, Lady Daisey. With Batsauce on the beats and Lady Daisey providing vocal harmonies (and graphics for the group), Paten found himself surrounded by a new creative energy that allowed him to relinquish the reigns on the production side and focus on his pen-game. Thus, The Smile Rays were born and they immediately started shinin'. Their soundscapes were rooted in funk, jazz and soul - sticking to a similar formula of eras past but adding twists and turns to make it their own. Their lyrics \u0026amp; song concepts were uplifting and hopeful. Their chemistry on stage was undeniable. With their electric live show and eclectic makeup, the trio took Jacksonville by storm and the world took notice. Paten's experience with Asamov opened doors for the group and soon they had their first deal on the table - a 12\" single with Germany's Jakarta Records for their beloved anthem for the babies, 'A Toast'. On the heels of their initial 12\", they were enlisted for the 'Rawkus 50' and released their first EP. Soon to follow, Japanese label 'Subcontact' offered to release another 12\" plus their debut full-length album. That release became Party... Place. And it was released in 2007 in Japan only, on CD. Now for the 1st time ever, the debut album from The Smile Rays is available on all DSPs + limited vinyl pressing. The album features George Clinton, Dillon and Willie Evans Jr. And is sure to be treasured by fans of eras past and those still yet to come.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty... Place. (Intro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSundial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Toast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC'est la Vie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo Do List\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty... Place. (Interlude)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Tradition Feat. George Clinton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRap Battle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuntanama!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's a New Day Feat. Dillon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProve My Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum Feat. Willie Evans JR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDead Rockers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty... Place. (Outro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 061297791347\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.8.23\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smile Rays","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58293203435601,"sku":"672609","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5023\/8545\/files\/4264791-3057329.jpg?v=1760750241","url":"https:\/\/apocalypsevinyl.com\/es\/products\/party-place-lp","provider":"Apocalypse Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}