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Event: Star Slinger in Vancouver

I’ve described him recently as the reigning king of the remix, and if you don’t believe me just test it on Youtube. Star Slinger‘s portfolio runs mad deep and what’s just as impressive as his output is the tracks he chooses to rework (or, quite often, the artists that look to him for a fresh take). One thing is for sure, this dude is a certified music nerd and that usually translates into great selections and amazing dancefloor potential.  AND there’s a kicker: the mighty Mux Mool will also be in attendance, hopefully shedding some light on his brand of future hip hop for those poor souls who are still sleeping on his oft-overlooked, but nonetheless classic, Skulltaste.

September 29th at Fortune Sound Club. ‘Nuff said.


Event: Shabazz Palaces in Vancouver

Inconspicuously delivered and impeccably timed, the space-bass beats and afro-arabian nomad raps of Shabazz Palaces’ Black Up offer the most refreshing take on modern Hip Hop heard all year. Like last years Of Light and Shabazz Palaces, their Sub Pop debut once again suggests the dissonance in expectation of what a Hip Hop record should be. They prefer to leave the interpretation up to you. They remain shrouded in mystery (except the unnecessary chatterings of Palaceer Lazaro’s previous work), and let the musics shifting moods resonate in whatever way you choose it to. They don’t want hype. They don’t need it.

Check out Black Up right now. Peep them live at Fortune Sound Club on August 27th.