Reply notify me 1 helpful airports july 30, 2015 report. 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. On tour with dj rashad ashes57photography by ashes57 of dj rashad and friends from shows and tours in 2011 to 2014. At a massive 20 tracks this album is a meaty proposition, and its testament to rashads talent that the album is. Oct 22, 20 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 dj and production skills just a few years. Had the digital version of the lp around the time it came out, however i recently found about a hidden track that was exclusive to the cd copy of the lp. These were followed by the debut fulllength album double cup 20, which featured collaborations with dj spinn, taso, dj phil, manny, earl and addison. Rashads presence is felt throughout in the boundless energy and creativity which run through the. Over his three years in the spotlight, footwork ambassador dj rashad has carefully developed his sound from a strictly chicago niche into an international force in its own right. Thats because rashad knows his collaborators well, and they complement his sound instead of drowning it. All of the factors that make footwork great are present and correct. Provided to youtube by cargo double cup dj rashad featuring spinn double cup.
At a massive 20 tracks this album is a meaty proposition, and its. Dj rashad, a producer who helped bring the chicago dance music known as footwork to a global audience, was found dead on saturday in chicago. Im a dj, so i have to play their tracks out at parties that i do outside of footwork. Double cupcoming out of london via hyperdub rather than chicagoboils rashads music into a thick stew full of bits of other genres. In news that is pretty exciting to a guy like me, who loves the hell out of the footwork sound, dj rashad and hyperdub have announced that his. Double cup by dj rashad, released 08 september 2016 1. The cover features a nighttime aerial shot of chicago, rashads hometown reception. Rashad hardens rise to the top of the jukefootwork scene is worthy of a scarfacestyle biography. All of the factors that make footwork great are present.
We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and personalized marketing. 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. Four futurefacing but rootsy footwork constructions form rashad, including collaborations with dj manny and dj spinn. Features song lyrics for dj rashad s double cup album. Rashad harden october 9,1979 april 26, 2014 was a quintessential figurehead in the evolution from ghetto house to chicago juke to footwork and one of the artists to have to consistently pushed the evolution of the footwork genre forward. Named after the recreational cocktail of codeine and sprite, double cup sees trad 808 footwork workouts thrown into collision with more recent mutations of the sound, presenting rashads most comprehensive showcase of the diversity and strength of the chicago scene in 20.
By continuing to use the service, you agree to our use of cookies as described in the cookie policy. Order online today and get free uk delivery on orders over. Pitchfork reports that chicago producer and footwork pioneer dj rashad has died. Footworks most prominent standardbearers heavy debut album for hyperdub. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. 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. 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. Dj rashad talks his influences, chance the rapper, and his double cup album. 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. One of the albums best tracks, let it go below, epitomises the footwork sound, which went global a few years ago and made international stars of.
Over 14 fibrillating tessellations of classic funk, soul, house and jungle rashad. Dj rashad talks his influences, chance the rapper, and his. Exclusive to the hyperdub bandcamp includes unlimited streaming of double cup via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Dj rashad biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Oct 25, 20 the bright lights sparkling along chicagos lakefront serve as a dedication to dj rashads double cup its his heart and inspiration. Dj rashad, double cup this breakout set from the ambassador of chicagos footwork club scene was one of the years freshestsounding dance lps, ominous and decidedly futuristic. Oct 21, 20 dj rashad talks his influences, chance the rapper, and his double cup album. All these roads lead to double cup, the new album from rashad harden, who produces as dj rashad. Double cup is the first studio album by footwork musician dj rashad, and the sole fulllength released during his lifetime. 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. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. A year after the death of footwork ambassador dj rashad, meaghan garvey chronicles the history of his tightknit teklife. Aug 15, 20 in news that is pretty exciting to a guy like me, who loves the hell out of the footwork sound, dj rashad and hyperdub have announced that his new album, double cup, will be released on october 22. Dj rashad afterlife teklife mp3, wav and flac downloads.
He released his debut studio album double cup on hyperdub in 20 to critical praise. 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. Apr 28, 2014 rashad harden released several albums over the past few years, most recently double cup on hyperdub. I would like to express my sincere condoleances to his family and his. Ask here, and others can help to supply you with a download link. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from dj rashad at the discogs marketplace. An official statement regarding the circumstances of rashads death have not yet been released, but the chicago suntimes reports that rashad born rashad haden was found dead by a friend in his home in chicagos south side. 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. See which albums are sitting at the top of this years charts. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. A gorgeous, invigorating collection of tracks that places equal importance on melody alongside rhythmic texture, double cup is unquestionably the strongest footworkrelated lp since the genre was introduced to a wider audience. A drug overdose is suspected as the cause of death, and drugs and. 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. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
He might not be the most veteran footwork dj that would have to be rp boo or the most batshit there are lots of people in the running for that title, but its become increasingly clear since teklife vol. Just learned the very saddening news, dj rashad born rashad harden has passed away yesterday 26042014 at the age of 34. Rashad harden released several albums over the past few years, most recently double cup on hyperdub. Double cup by dj rashad released in 20 via hyperdub. When rashad wants to ambush you he does it with the force of the riot squad. It was released on the london, uk based hyperdub label in 20. One of the albums best tracks, let it go below, epitomises the footwork sound, which went global a few years ago and made international stars of spinners such as dj rashad and pal dj spinn. Photography by ashes57 of dj rashad and friends from shows and tours in 2011 to 2014. Users who ignore this rule will be banned from the site. The bright lights sparkling along chicagos lakefront serve as a dedication to dj rashads double cup its his heart and inspiration. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He was born in hammond, indiana and moved to the deep south suburb of calumet city soon after. You can see why hyperdub snapped this one up for release, its a really focussed and uk danceflooraware ep. Dj rashad aka rashad hanif harden, 34yearsold born in hammond, in october 9, 1979, the calumet city, ilbased dj and producer, passed away around 1.
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