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| This is a circle sure to get around. The fine-tuned 12" features five songs from future roots originators. The Labrats shine alongside their positive music driven peers. in the loop 2 is sure to find wide acclaim amongst deep music fans with open ears. Prefuse 73 leads off the lovely scene with a stunning snippet of radiant folk. Opening with gentle strains that gracefully give way to buoyant bounce, this brilliant beat provides the perfect liftoff point for in the loop 2. dublab's own Nobody is a fitting, far-out figure to take the baton from Prefuse. He is a touring member of the live Savath & Savalas and Prefuse 73 experience as well as a production partner and pal of Scott Herren. Nobody's contribution gives listeners a sense of tumbling headfirst into his rare record collection. All the dust and magic of heavy 60's psychedelia rise to the surface, swirling into intoxicating colours. Daedelus (another dynamic dublab dj) keeps things rotating in perfect pace with a fine piece of cut and paste. His bubbling groove is strummed along by acoustic guitars and chipper chimes. Previously released on cd as part of Daedelus' The Quiet Party EP, this elastic epiphany quickly became a dj favorite. Now is the first time "A Touch of Spring" is available on gleaming vinyl. Our excitement is electric! On the flip, Build an Ark ascend in soulful streams. The cosmic jazz supergroup assembled and energized by dublab's Carlos Niño features elder masters alongside shining, young musical spirits. "Temple Jam" is an epic Nate Morgan composition created in a collective, live improvisation he lead on piano and keyboards. Pharoahs co-founder Derf Reklaw and LA's Afro-beat king Najite keep the beat popping with percussion while Dwight Trible's vocals soar above trombone notes by Tribe Records co-founder Phil Ranelin. Build an Ark has already seduced luminaries such as Gilles Peterson and Madlib. This appearance ensures more giant steps. Sa-Ra are the ultra-advanced production trio the world has an eye on, having already produced hits for Jurassic 5, Pharoahe Monch, Dr. Dre, NERD, and more. "Spaceways Radio Theme" is a future forward ode to Sun Ra. This whirling gem serves as the theme song for Carlos Niño's "Spaceways" radio program on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles. The glowing circle is once again reinforced. In the Loop cross pollinates with another innovative venture, "UP OUR SLEEVE: the dublab covers project." This ever growing, traveling art experience features over 500 one-of-a-kind record sleeves by a global group of visual talents. Each In the Loop 12" installment draws its imagery from this awe-inspiring art collection. Kevin Ramos and Mary Maurer supply the complementary covers this time around. Let yourself get lost in the loop and you'll discover a wonderful world. |
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