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"Immaculate" gained significant attention for its association with the 2008 film, Babylon A.D. . While the Achozen track "Deuces" was famously used in the film's introduction, "Immaculate" was also part of the broader musical scoring and soundtrack contributions led by Odadjian, RZA, and legendary composer Hans Zimmer . A Long-Awaited Release
: While tracks leaked or were previewed on Odadjian's urSESSION platform as early as 2008, the full collection of eight songs was eventually released in 2015 via a limited-edition Boombotix Boombot Pro speaker.
The history of "Immaculate" is tied to the complex release schedule of the Achozen debut. Achozen- Immaculate ft. Killah Priest and Shukura Holliday
: Shavo plays both bass and sitar on the project, constructing beats with what he calls "cosmic fluidity".
: RZA and Shavo finally decided to release the music to the world to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide , honoring Shavo’s Armenian-American heritage. A Long-Awaited Release : While tracks leaked or
"Immaculate": The Soulful Fusion of Achozen is a standout track from Achozen (often typeset as AcHoZeN ), the experimental hip-hop supergroup formed by System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian and Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA . The song features the lyrical depth of Wu-Tang affiliate Killah Priest and the ethereal vocals of Shukura Holliday , creating a soundscape that the group describes as "heavy hip-hop" rather than rap-metal. The Sound of a "Musical Revolution"
: The project began around 2005-2006 during System of a Down's hiatus. : RZA and Shavo finally decided to release
Released as part of the group's long-anticipated material, "Immaculate" exemplifies Shavo Odadjian's approach to production, which favors live instrumentation over heavy sampling.