Perhaps you heard of the HBO series Game of Thrones. And according to the shows popularity it isn’t for fanboys and fangirls anymore. It has reached the masses, some 14-million viewers tune in religiously. Cringe. And much to the chagrin of said fanboys and fangirls it isn’t an inside thing anymore, but it’s all good in the hood of Winterfell. Game of Thrones is cool now, and perhaps it always has been. The books are well written and utterly captivating. And if you haven’t caught GOT fever it may be just a matter of time. For each season the show, which began in 20111 and is adapted from the novels of the now living legend author rock star George R.R. Martin, is among the most anticipated shows in cable history (Second only to HBO’s The Sopranos). And make no mistake the GOT 2014 season premiere has fans going absolutely bonkers.
Now, you can bump Game of Thrones through your speakerbox way past 11. HBO in collaboration with Launch Point Records has released Catch The Throne, The Mixtape: Game of Thrones. Listen to some of the biggest names in hip hop show their collective love for all things Game of Thrones. The ATL’s Big Boi (OutKast) is not only a fan, but had this to say,
“Game of Thrones” is just not for nerds, you know, it’s for smart people. And if you like storytelling, then you can get into it. Once you get into the first season, you’re gonna be hooked, though.”
All tracks utilize samples from the Game of Thrones Original Soundtrack by Ramin Djawadi. The Game of Thrones season premiere is April 6th but I suspect you already knew that. Peace. Continue reading “catch the throne | catch the throne: the mixtape”
