Lotus Returns with "Monks" Ready to Drop on 9/10 Lotus continues to bridge the modern audio landscape with the September 10th release of "Monks". This hip-hop infused album featuring Lyrics Born, Gift of Gab (Blackalicious), Mr. Lif, Doodlebug (Digable Planets) and more. Using the band’s own studio work as a sample source, the music will have a familiar feel to Lotus fans but recontextualized as classic hip-hop. Monks will be available digitally, for free via the band’s official website or on iTunes, and on vinyl (pre-order). Cannon in the Heavens (ft. Lyrics Born) North Coast and Fall 2013 Lotus