Receipts by Priest Da Nomad
Priest Da Nomad got his start in the subculture of DC Hip Hop rocking clubs and college parties in 1992, while at the same time dancing for hip hop and house music artists. His love for rhyming completely took over and the long arduous journey of becoming one of the most noted emcees, in a city known only for GoGo, soon began. Priest was one of a number of emcees that embraced the culture of hip hop when it wasn’t cool or acceptable to do so in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. He has released a number of projects since the mid 90s with accolades, articles, appearances in prominent magazines, newspapers, television shows etc., but due to timing and his commitment to a certain style of positive soul driven music, remains an underground, road less traveled artist. This year of 2022 marks 30 years of Priest contributing to hip hop culture in the DMV, and felt it necessary to document and audit the culture and his place in it at this time. That audit is presented in this album called “Receipts”. It is party history lesson, part love letter, and part renewal of vows so to speak of one man’s unwavering commitment to this culture known as hip hop and the people it impacts all over the world. Ladies and Gentlemen, please enjoy “Receipts”…
Tracklist
Credits
1. “Where’s My Change” – produced by Jon Laine and Priest Da Nomad, keyboards by Kev Bright; written by L.Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/ SESAC), J. Laine (Fastlaine Music/BMI), K. Bright
2. “Guess Who?” feat. Blakka P – produced by DJ Rage; written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/ SESAC), P. Amara (ASCAP), T. White (BMI)
3. “We Right Here” feat. Tracey Lee – produced by Vintage; written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/ASCAP), T. Lee (Tracey Lee II/BMI), A. Johnson (Vintagebeatswitsoul/ASCAP)
4. “Music Saved My Life” feat. Deborah Bond – produced by Unown and Priest Da Nomad, trumpet by Dre King; written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/ SESAC), R. Patterson (ASCAP), D. Bond (Souldjers of Zebulun Productions/ASCAP), D. Shaifer (Dre King Publishing/ASCAP)
5. “My Way Home” – produced by Vintage, keyboards by Kev Bright, saxophone by Dr. William E. Smith, cuts by DJ E. Boogie; written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), A. Johnson (Vintagebeatswitsoul/ASCAP), W. Smith (WESmith/BMI), E. Poindexter (Tiarah Christians Music Box/ASCAP), K. Bright
6. “Self Esteem” – produced by Choppy Chope Sound, bridge vocals by Choppy Chope Sound; written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), D. Richardson
7. “You Are the Future” feat. Wes Felton, Nathaniel Star – produced by Choppy Chope Sound; written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), L. Jackson (Horizontal Reign Music/ASCAP), W.E. Felton (Hilton’s Concept/BMI)
8. “Steve Jobs” feat. Prowess the Testament, Jenna Camille – produced by Roddy Rod, cuts by DJ RBI; written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), T. Chesmee (BMI), R. Bridges (Blunt Park Sessionals Music/ASCAP), R. Brown (BMI), J. Camille (ASCAP)
9. “The Music Ain’t Loud Enuff REMAKE” feat. DJ Kool, J Hill, Team Demo – produced by Team Demo, bassline by Wise D, cuts by DJ Dial Tone; written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), J. Bowman (ASCAP), J. Fragala (ASCAP), A. Weaver (ASCAP), D. Zachiarias (ASCAP)
10. “Live At the Party” with DJ Spinna – produced by DJ Spinna; contains sample from “Daydreaming” performed by Aretha Franklin; written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby
Publishing/SESAC), V. Williams (Thally B Music/BMI), A. Franklin (Concord Music)
11. “Play Play” – produced by Unown, cuts by DJ RBI; written by L. Ware II (Lena Baby Publishing/SESAC), R. Patterson (ASCAP), R. Brown (BMI)
All songs recorded by Priest Da Nomad at MW2 Entertainment studio with the
exception of vocals for Wes Felton, Jenna Camille, Prowess the Testament, Nathaniel
Star, cuts from DJ RBI, and cuts from DJ E Boogie all recorded at their respective studios.
- All songs mixed by Priest Da Nomad aka Larry “Priest” Ware at MW2 Entertainment
studio.
- All songs Mastered by Ricardo Gutierrez for @ricardomasters
- Album photography by KXNG RG for KXNGVISION MEDIA
- Album artwork graphics by Stephen F. Wilkes
* Special thanks to my wife Amanda Ware, and my girls Emery and Gracyn Ware for their
continued support of my art as we impact the world. Also big thanks to Andre St. Clair aka ADST
Media for continued media/PR support to get this music out to the world, and my brother Tony
“Big Tone” Sizemore for being there through the dark times that nobody else but us see, along
this musical and life journey. There are so many others I do thank as well, but not enough space
to list. All of you in my life know who you are. We will continue unapologetically make soulful,
impactful, grown hip hop to impact the world. Until the casket drops..
License
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Born in N.E., Washington DC and raised in Prince George's County, MD, Priest Da Nomad is one of the pioneers of independent hip hop out of Washington D.C., playing a significant role in the resurgence of the historic U street arts scene there! Priest has work spanning from the mid 90's to the present. He is one of the most conscious and soulful artists out of the DMV. Enjoy his music here!