Dj rashad talks his influences, chance the rapper, and his. The nocturnal, aerial photo of the sleeve presents the restless streets of chicago, where something fresh and authentic is happening. Teklife vol 1 represents the first release for footwork trailblazer dj rashad s new lit city trax imprint, created in collaboration with dj spinn and associate jcush, and a label which promises to be the definitive label for chicagos well established footwork scene. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The best of chicago footwork was a remarkable compilation of tracks from a chicago dance and music scene that had already been thriving for years. Spanning 14 tracks, double cup showcases 14 different ways to captivate listeners while remaining coherent with the variations of sounds woven together. In da club before eleven o clock, its wack, she a go feat. Double cup with his stock as a producer ever rising since footwork veritably invaded the wider electronic music world, dj rashad serves up another potent brew of high tempo sample daggering for hyperdub after choice lps for the likes of lit city trax and ghettophiles in the past. Dj rashad, pass that shit feat spinn and taso hyperdub.
Rashad s very sad recent passing has left a giant hole amongst fans of the teklife, hyperdub, house and footwork sounds. When rashad wants to ambush you he does it with the force of the riot squad. London institution hyperdub and chicagoan footwork maestro dj rashad have formed a formidable partnership through releases such as rollin and i dont give a fuck, so it seems a natural home for rashads fifth full length double cup. Chicago footwork legend dj rashad rounds off an impressive year on hyperdub with his first album for the label, building on two eps which have shown the. Flipping the script, rashad s double cup might refer to the amount of lean the average footwork fanatic needs to drink to endure these often threeminute, sometimes even fourminute, bangers, and while drums still pound and tight loops still hypnotize, the producers exploration of longlegged house music and other chilly genres helps make. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making.
Perhaps better described as a collaborative effort all bar two tracks feature spinn, addison groove, taso, manny, or earl double cup is the. Dj rashad afterlife teklife mp3, wav and flac downloads. Users who ignore this rule will be banned from the site. Double cup, an album by dj rashad on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Features song lyrics for dj rashad s double cup album. Double cup is the first studio album by footwork musician dj rashad, and the sole fulllength released during his lifetime. Oct 21, 20 dj rashads double cup album will be released on october 22 via hyperdub. Regardless of my preconceptions, double cup is one hell of a footwork primer. As a producer his crowning achievement was the october 20 release of his album double cup on hyperdub records featuring collaborations with. Planet mus compilation placed rashad and spinns sound on a global stage, and while that album is worthy of a spin, double cup is a fine supplement and an excellent addition. Double cup was a watershed moment for footwork, achieving widespread critical acclaim and marking the genres further creative development as it grew to. Reply notify me 1 helpful danielcbs october 15, 2017 report. Rollin ep 20 we on 1 ep 2014 afterlife 2016 66 ep 2015 get it shorty 2007 juke trax online vol.
Japanese edition cd version of dj rashad s double cup, with extra track reverb. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Named after the recreational cocktail of codeine and sprite, double cup sees. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Hes released records on dancemania, juke trax, planet mu, created his own label, ghettophiles, as well as had featured remixes on bbe, palms out sounds, and movel traxx. Reviews of double cup by dj rashad, fifth album and first for hyperdub from the chicago footwork dj rashad harden. It is too sad that we will no longer hear any future beats.
Over 14 fibrillating tessellations of classic funk, soul, house and jungle rashad stakes his ground with assured swagger. I would like to express my sincere condoleances to his family and his. It was released on the london, uk based hyperdub label in 20. Rashad hardens rise to the top of the jukefootwork scene is worthy of a scarfacestyle biography. Oct 22, 20 if there was ever a moment where the world of footwork needed an album like dj rashads double cup, its right now. It is strictly forbidden to share links to albums via file sharing sites magnet, torrent, kingdom leaks etc. Footworks most prominent standardbearers heavy debut album for hyperdub. Sadly,when i heard about the death of dj rashad i instantly went online and ordered it. Dj rashad, who emerged as the preeminent producer within the scene. Just learned the very saddening news, dj rashad born rashad harden has passed away yesterday 26042014 at the age of 34. Double cup by dj rashad released in 20 via hyperdub. Oct 22, 20 double cup, the new album from chicago producer rashad harden, is a gorgeous, invigorating collection that places equal importance on melody and rhythmic texture.
Flipping the script, rashads double cup might refer to the amount of lean the average footwork fanatic needs to drink to endure these often threeminute, sometimes even fourminute, bangers, and while drums still pound and tight loops still hypnotize, the producers exploration of longlegged house music and other chilly genres helps make. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. The two would begin dj ing around town in 1996, and in 1998 the duo would be featured on a split 12 on the dance mania label, although spinns side was mislabeled as produced by dj thadz. Spinn from dj rashads double cup for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of double cup 20 by dj rashad at mp3caprice. The jackhammer basslines have been smoothed out into a soulful arc, and the vocal samples are well considered, no longer the roughlyhewn edges that defined the original bangs. Welcome to the chi, with his album double cup arriving via hyperdub a year later along with eps rollin and i dont give a fuck. Along with his teammates dj spinn and dj gantman, dj rashad has become notorious for making juke anthems that have made fans outside the world of chicago mix cds. Teklife vol 1 represents the first release for footwork trailblazer dj rashads new lit city trax imprint, created in collaboration with dj spinn and associate jcush, and a label which promises to be the definitive label for chicagos well established footwork scene. This album is a game changer for footwork, production wise, every single track is an anthem.
Double cup closes out a particularly fruitful year for rashad, a twodecadeplus veteran of the scene who started dancing juke at 12 and began honing his. This is a tribute music video to dj rashad for his track pass that shit feat spinn and taso taken from the album double cup by dj rashad released on hyperdub and available from all good record shops, download stores and streaming sites. He released his debut studio album double cup on hyperdub in 20 to critical praise. At a massive 20 tracks this album is a meaty proposition, and its testament to rashads talent that the album is. Oct 23, 20 by james rainisupon hearing dj rashads i dont give a fuck, the excellently titled lead single from this years double cup, i was not sure how to feel. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Double cup slows things down to a codeinesoaked halftime lurch, incorporating trap cadences. Rashad harden october 9, 1979 april 26, 2014, known as dj rashad, was a chicagobased electronic musician, producer and dj known as a pioneer in the footwork genre and founder of the teklife crew. Dj clent, dj elmoe, dj nate, dj roc, dj spinn, traxman. Chicago footwork legend dj rashad rounds off an impressive year on hyperdub with his first album for the label, building on two eps which have shown the extent to which his and his numerous teklife collaborators sound have evolved in 20. Taken from the album double cup by dj rashad released on hyperdub and available from all good record shops, download stores and. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
A young fan of chicagos banging brand of house music known as ghettohouse, rashad was already making mixtapes when he met the likeminded dj spinn in high school. Download richie hawtins new closer mobile app for ios and android. I had wanted to order this cd when it first came out. Double cup main releases play afterlife dj rashad play double cup dj rashad play teklife vol. If there was ever a moment where the world of footwork needed an album like dj rashads double cup, its right now. At a massive 20 tracks this album is a meaty proposition, and its testament to rashad s talent that the album is. Find album credit information for double cup dj rashad on allmusic. The evolved form of the ghetto house and juke scenes out of chicago has turned. Oct 23, 20 just learned the very saddening news, dj rashad born rashad harden has passed away yesterday 26042014 at the age of 34. A year after the death of footwork ambassador dj rashad, meaghan garvey chronicles the history of his tightknit teklife crew, which continues to spread the chicago. Ask here, and others can help to supply you with a download link.
Take the opening track of double cup, feelinproduced with fellow teklife members spinn and taso, its a subdued update of the opener from rashads last album. Welcome to the chi, jukeworkz, something 2 dance 2, singles. Is there any way to differentiate this release and dj rashad double cup. A year after the death of footwork ambassador dj rashad, meaghan garvey chronicles the history of his tightknit teklife. Perhaps better described as a collaborative effort all bar two tracks feature spinn, addison groove, taso, manny, or earl double cup is the freshest missive from the rapidly ascendent and influential chicago scene. The bright lights sparkling along chicagos lakefront serve as a dedication to dj rashads double cup its his heart and inspiration. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Download a dj rashad, dj spinn and taso track from teklife.
Over 14 fibrillating tessellations of classic funk, soul, house and jungle rashad. Young people practise their exhausting but amazing footwork, while the futuristic, posthouse rhythms light up the whole city. First release on the new teklife records is a celebration of the life and music of the late, great dj rashad and features 14 previously unreleased tracks, each a. Double cup by dj rashad, released 08 september 2016 1. Although he stayed loyal to the practices and aesthetics instigated alongside dj spinn in the 90s, its possible to map an alteration in the way outside influences gained prominence in. Perhaps better described as a collaborative effort all bar two tracks feature spinn, addison groove, taso, manny, or earl double cup is the freshest missive. Double cup was a landmark footwork album that sees traditional 808 footwork workouts thrown into collision with more recent mutations of the sound. Sign up for the complex newsletter for breaking news, events. Dj rashad had his finger on the pulse of his music. Albums include double cup, rollin, and just a taste. In 2012 rashad released the compilation teklife, vol 1. Dj rashad pass that shit feat spinn and taso dj rashad. Download a dj rashad, dj spinn and taso track from teklife till tha next life vol. Exclusive to the hyperdub bandcamp includes unlimited streaming of double cup via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more.
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