Die Jim Crow, The EP Book

Die Jim Crow EP Book is a companion to the six-track Die Jim Crow EP, an album recorded at Warren Correctional Institution, a close-security prison in Ohio, and with formerly incarcerated artists in New York and Philadelphia. The album was inspired by Michelle Alexander's book, "The New Jim Crow" (2010), which equates the U.S. prison system to a modern day racial caste system similar to the old form of Jim Crow segregation in America. The EP and EP Book are part of the larger Die Jim Crow project, a full length concept album (Die Jim Crow LP) about racism in the U.S. prison system written and performed by formerly and currently incarcerated black musicians from across the country. Inspired by Pink Floyd's 1979 concept album, "The Wall," the album explores the journey of its contributing artists through intimate first-person narrative, overarching political themes, and haunting musical through-lines. Fusing several genres of traditionally African American music, the album features rock n roll, jazz, blues, R&B, hip hop, and more. The EP Book provides a visceral experience of what Die Jim Crow is about by featuring lyrics, artwork, photos, hand-inked notes, recipes and relevant writing that documents and celebrates the making of the record. Designed with graphic novel appeal, "Die Jim Crow EP Book" takes you on a journey through the production of this groundbreaking album. Edited by Die Jim Crow producer Fury Young, and featuring artwork by Mark B. Springer and other incarcerated artists, "Die Jim Crow EP Book" is a one-of-a-kind collector s item for book and music enthusiasts alike. Includes free Die Jim Crow EP Download code inside of book. All proceeds of this book go towards the funding of the Die Jim Crow LP, to be released in 2018.