• Richie Branson - Cold Republic Episode 1: The Empire Likes Rap Mixtape

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    February 10, 2012 05:45 PM  Views: 837  
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    Sometimes the business of music can be so stressful, so it’s good to be able to take breaks and have fun with my creativity. Since the release of Star Wars: The Old Republic, I’ve been glued to my computer levelling and kicking ass in huttball with my sith assassin “Branson” (check me out on the Ven Zallow RP-PVP server).
    When I heard the main theme music, I was inspired to sample it into a beat and record a song called “Cold Republic”. The song wasn’t really about Star Wars, but a lot of SWTOR players loved it (a lot hated it too). I then sampled a few more bits of SWTOR soundtrack and recorded some funny nerdcore songs about Star Wars and SWTOR. With that said, today I’m releasing this small collection of songs as a mixtape titled ”Cold Republic Episode I: The Empire Likes Rap”. Also included are the instrumental SWTOR beats I made for each song (as well as the “Skywalkin” beat produced by OVBeatz), in case people want to rap over the tracks themselves (or if they’re just not feeling my flow). Shoutout to Mark Griskey, the composer of a lot of SWTOR’s soundtrack. He’s been supporting the Cold Republic movement. Check out his official site! Also shoutout to Riley Hastings for filming in-game music videos to the songs. Check them out on his youtube channelSWTORLegit. Episode II might just happen if there’s enough demand for it. Maybe I’ll rep for the Republic classes out there

    Enough talk , download the mixtape HERE

    DISCLAIMER: This SWTOR mixtape is by no means meant to be taken seriously, it’s just meant to be entertaining. Enjoy!



    Referenced from http://richiebranson.com/2012/star-w...ublic-mixtape/




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    1. stiborge's Avatar
      Oh shit, this appears to have been completely ignored. I don't know why that is. Actually, probably because it was an unknown name that wasn't very cleverly thought out, but still, it's pretty good. I like this.
    1. The Unheard Nerd's Avatar


      'The Cold Republic - Episode 1: The Empire Likes Rap' from Richie Branson is a six track mixtape inspired by the music from the game, Star Wars: The Old Republic.

      Opener, 'Cold Republic' is a big, brass and choral affair. Branson's done a great job of marrying a beat to it and the raps, although not particularly pushing boundaries work well on this introduction track. 'Jedi Nights' is another clever melding of strings and beats. There's more to consider in the lyrics this time with some fun references and thought out wordplay.

      Despite Richie's insistance that I should. I don't know who Emmitt Smith is. And as a result I suspect I'm missing a few references in 'Emmitt Sith' but the track rattles along at a pace, relying less on the big sounds of the previous two tracks, instead employing short loops and busy hi-hats.

      'Cipher Agent Cypher' is lyrically the most interesting track this far. Branson's vocals are tight and flow nicely over a catchy, yet, repetitive sample. 'Looking For A Group' opens with a fun skit before the sinister sounding track kicks in, again Branson delivers competently. I don't get all the references but that doesn't seem to detract too much from my enjoyment.

      The final track, 'Skywalkin', featuring Rosebudd Redd and Yung Mavrick does the least for me. This track is produced by OVBeatz, and musically it's proficient with some nice touches. Vocally It's slow paced and feels drawn out. In particular the vocals in the chorus which fit with the style of the music, but not my tastes.

      In addition to the six complete tracks, Branson has thrown in the instrumentals too "in case people want to rap over the tracks themselves (or if they’re just not feeling my flow)".

      'Cold Republic' deserves more attention that it's received this far on nerdcorenow.com. It's an interesting concept with some brilliantly executed beats, particularly the opening two tracks. Although far from being the finished article, Richie Branson's raps are solid. I look forward to hearing his next project.

      Read more like this on http://www.theunheardnerd.com


    1. Fatback supreme's Avatar
      This album is mad dope. peep it you have'nt yey. Excellent production. Guy has a dope flow.