I had originally planned to do a whole series on El-P, but realized the best of his beats are all Can-O beats, and nobody could ever top the originals. I had already finished this mash-up by the time I decided against the series, and would have scrapped it if not for how well it works. I love the way Nas' gritty, slang-infused flow rides over El-P's concrete drum programming and eerie sample use.
This was made using El-P's "Pigeon" and Nas' "Shootouts".
Oddisee is one of the many up-and-coming beatmakers in this new wave of production whose ability and raw talent is truly jaw-dropping. Just skip over Asher Roth's verse. Yuck. Arby Wan Kenobi
Produced on the MPC1000, “Nosthaigia” documents time spent in Thailand via regional music. Available here in an exclusive color vinyl. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 24, 2024
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