Nefarious! isn’t just a great producer; he’s also the head of The Soul Dojo. He’s helped put out releases from LAKIM, Abjo, Trebles and Blues and Scrabbles, among others. He’s one of the best advocates for hip-hop out there. His Marinate Mix highlights his successes as both a producer and label manager. He says, “This mix has some of my favorite joints from various The … Continue reading Nefarious! // Marinate Mix
LA-LA-LA-LA-LAKIM is at it again. This time he brings on fellow D.M.V. producer TEK.LUN to help craft upbeat, wonky, hip-hop joints. They call themselves Lacuna Manti (pronounced: Montee). Yeah, it sounds like a private detective’s name—the kind of private detective that listens to jazz on stakeouts. “Private Manti, Lacuna Manti.” The Radiant is six tracks deep with smashing bass and synth stabs throughout. It sounds a lot … Continue reading Lacuna Manti – The Radiant [Beat Tape]
el · e · vate – 1. To move to a higher place or position from a lower one. 2. To increase the amplitude, intensity, or volume of. 3. To promote to a higher rank. 4. To raise to a higher moral, cultural, or intellectual level. 5. To lift the spirits of. The sound expands. Souls uplift. Head nods commence. [via] LA-LA-LA-LA-LAKIM meditates and crafts a few instrumentals for … Continue reading LAKIM – E L E V A T E [Album]
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