Oakland, CA nonprofit Oakstop Alliance is proud to announce upcoming Royalty Summit album. Through Oakstop’s newly formed Oakland Resident initiative, the nonprofit and acclaimed emcee Homeboy Sandman have curated a 12-track album showcasing the city’s emerging artists. Along with the announcement, Oakstop Alliance shares the project’s first single “Just Because” produced by Pat Messy and featuring Homeboy Sandman, Honest in 10land, and Tone Oliver.

“Just Because” is an exhilarating funk-infused intro to the upcoming Royalty Summit album. With groovy basslines and syncopated rhythms, Pat Messy creates an uptempo soundscape for each performer to flourish. The veteran emcee Homeboy Sandman kicks things off followed by poised verses from Oakland rappers Honest in 10land and Tone Oliver.

Oakland, California is an undeniable breeding ground for culture and talent. The city has spawned musical greats such as Kehlani, Raphael Saadiq, Kamaiyah, Fantastic Negrito and many others. Local artists have long expressed the desire to cultivate the musical scene to provide the creative resources readily available in cities like New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. The Oakland Resident initiative was created by Oakstop Alliance to provide increased visibility to Oakland musicians, producers, and engineers by facilitating stress-free collaborations with progressive artists from around the world…in Oakland.

Royalty Summit is the debut release from the Oakland Resident music initiative. Homeboy Sandman was planning the west coast run for his There In Spirit Tour when longtime friend and Oakstop Alliance Executive Director Damon Johnson pitched him with the concept. The 12-track album was recorded over 3 days in Oakland as a residency collaboration between Homeboy Sandman, and over 20 Oakland musical artists and professionals.

The groundbreaking compilation album Royalty Summit is due for release in December 2022.

Stream Just Because: https://soulspazm.ffm.to/justbecause

Pre-order/Pre-save Royalty Summit: https://soulspazm.ffm.to/royaltysummit

Royalty Summit Tracklist

1. Bas1 Intro
2. The Journey (ft. Homeboy Sandman, Simago, and James Wavey)
3. Just Because (ft. Homeboy Sandman, Honest in 10land, and Tone Oliver)
4. Programmin’ (ft. Fuze, GAM, Honest in 10land, and Tone Oliver)
5. Come Around (ft. GAM, Alai the Guy, and Homeboy Sandman)
6. Now (ft. Mike Fish, Homeboy Sandman, and Michael Sneed)
7. The Herb Garden (ft.Alai the Guy, Homeboy Sandman, and Ovrkast.)
8. Just Because [REMIX](ft. Homeboy Sandman, Jada Imani, and James Wavey)
9. Look at the Rim (ft. Homeboy Sandman, A-Plus, and Michael Sneed)
10. Voice of My Own (ft. Simago, Honest in 10land, and Mike Fish)
11. Witness (ft. Fuze and Homeboy Sandman)

CONNECT

Homeboy Sandman: Patreon

Honest in 10land: Facebook

Tone Oliver: Website | Instagram | Twitter

Pat Messy: Facebook