Rap and rock music, though viewed through the public lens as worlds apart, are not as distant from one another as they seem. The energy, aggression, and valiant spirit make them the perfect vehicles for unabashed expression, and rap-rock veteran Chuck Mosley realizes this. He is the embodiment of the unification of these two musical forces, as well as the various musical influences he has accumulated as both an artist and an avid music fan. On August 11, he releases his first solo album, "Will Rap Over Hard Rock For Food", via Cleveland-based label Reversed Image Unlimited.

Mosley's return with "Will Rap Over Hard Rock For Food" showcases the Godfather of rap-metal seamlessly blending rock, hip-hop, metal, punk and funk. Recounting his previous work, Mosley, as he describes it, would "rant to the beat." On his latest effort, Mosley's musical stew combines this approach with an exploration of his vocal range. It's apparent that he chose to let his amalgam of cultural saturations melt into this new album, which he describes as "just very normal for me."

"Will Rap…" was produced by multi-platinum award-winning producer/engineer Michael Seifert (BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY, FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE, and most recently Reversed Image electro-rockers THIS IS A SHAKEDOWN!). Featuring guest appearances from a cast of characters Chuck has affectionately deemed Vanduls Ugenst Allliderasy, John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON), Roddy Bottum (FAITH NO MORE, IMPERIAL DRAG), and Michael Cartellone (LYNYRD SKYNYRD) all contribute to the record. KORN frontman Jonathan Davis (courtesy of Warner Bros. Records), who attributes Mosley as a massive influence, also makes an appearance on the lead single "The Enabler".

In the '70s, Mosley was just a kid growing up in Southern California with no limitations on his tastes in music. A musical sponge, he studied classical piano for 10 years, while soaking up influences from jazz, rock, pop, and early rap. Eventually signing on to front FAITH NO MORE, he crafted these influences to pioneer a whole new take on heavy music. Bringing the rhythm and raw emotion of rap vocals to the riff-laden, chaotic-nature of rock, Mosley became an innovator which many musical acts would emulate, including KORN, LINKIN PARK, LIMP BIZKIT, and KID ROCK. He would later front legendary hardcore/reggae group the BAD BRAINS as well.

From July 28 to August 10, fans will be able to pre-order Chuck Mosley's "Will Rap Over Hard Rock For Food" CD online at this location and receive a personally autographed CD, plus completed download and a special edition postcard.

"Will Rap Over Hard Rock For Food" track listing:

01. Intro
02. The Enabler
03. Tractor
04. Punk Rock Movie
05. Nameless
06. Pile Driver
07. Come Around
08. King Arthur's Cousin, Ted
09. Sophie
10. WCAL
11. Bob Forest

Teaser:



Unofficial "Tractor" video: