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Despite the huge mix of musical influences audible on this release, Neue maintains a clear and fresh musical identity. On a first listen, pay attention to ‘Bloom’, with its lush synths and heavy drums, and ‘Sent Down’ which boasts a very funky bass line. Amani is a very cohesive body of work which manages to combine hip-hop, soul, electronic and dance music. Nothing Neue is a producer from New York. Fun fact: Madlib produced all the beats just on an iPad! The production is classic Madlib, needless to say he has an amazing ear, but this release highlights his ear for samples and finding loops within them, especially evident in ‘Crime Pays’. I’m a fan of the vocal LP and their previous joint project Piñata, their styles complement each other well.

This is the instrumental LP of Bandana from Madlib and Freddie Gibbs.

Madlib & Freddie Gibbs - Bandana Beats.

1988 is mixed in a very old school style, with some tape hiss and vinyl crackle keeping the beats nostalgic. This 22-track release sees Knxwledge combines r&b and soul vocal samples, rap a cappella and archive hip-hop interviews (a Knxwledge speciality). Known for his consistent output and sample mangling he has worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Anderson Paak.