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Anu Rana
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Jan 21, 2013
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I bet we could play this track fives times in a row for Sunday Night Chill and nobody would mind. "Acid Reign" is a brilliant piece of jazzy instrumental hip-hop by Chicago-based duo Tensei.Imagine getting on a roller coaster ride -- the excitement g...
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David Peter Simon
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Jan 20, 2013
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A surprise remix from a few months back. This one's combining two of our favorite producers right now: Ta-ku and Flume. Pretty dope stuff; there are eclectic samples on top of continuous claps, plus a funky delivery around 1:43. What I imagine joie d...
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By
Anu Rana
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Jan 16, 2013
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If you're already a fan of Ta-ku, then you know he's been releasing a beat every day for 25 Nights for Nujabes and fellow shuffler, David Peter Simon has been on it.Aside from this magical feat, Ta-ku is kicking off 2013 with the Make It Last EP via ...
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David Peter Simon
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Jan 15, 2013
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Are we allowed to share two tracks from the same series? Well, we don't give a damn if we can't. This track is jaw-droppingly good. Gorgeous stuff from Australian producer Ta-ku, from a series that deserves tons of coverage.This short, 2-minute beat ...
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Anu Rana
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Jan 5, 2013
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Darondo represents San Francisco's funk and soul scene of the 70s. Terrel Wallace pays homage to his song "Sure Know How To Love Me" in this edit, aptly named "I Don't Want To Leave."Chicago's Wallace, aka Tall Black Guy, is a regular re-worker and p...
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David Peter Simon
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Dec 19, 2012
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My first reaction? Wow.I really love this Ta-ku collaboration with Miles Bonny. It's smooth hip-hop that sounds like it should exist in the jazzy 40s. It's a gorgeous track that's perfect for winter -- the drums are fantastic, and the song has a magi...
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