I made this joint December 29th, 2018. I was bumping “Slauson Boy 2” towards the end of the year - getting myself motivated for the New Year. I chose to remix his song “Down As A Great” because that’s how I felt about Nipsey’s legacy and was inspired by his spirit, authenticity, and motivational attitude. 

A few months later on March 31st, 2019, Nipsey was gunned down in front of his Marathon Clothing Store in Los Angeles. DAAG man. I was hurt. I didn’t know Nipsey Hussle personally, but I REALLY wanted to work with him because I felt like he was a big part of the heart of LA. 

This one right here goes out to the city of Angels, the late great Nipsey Hussle, his family, and everybody who was a fan of what the brother was doing as I was. R.I.P Neighborhood Nip. The Marathon Continues. 

- 14KT

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Down As A Great [14KT OG RMX]

14KT drops his double vinyl edition of "Nickel & Dimed" today with a Bonus 45 featuring this bonus track with Roc Marciano - Live From Pimpstead.

Roc Marci laces 14KT's hypnotic marching drums with his signature laid back flow. Heads nod to the rhythm as Roc moves with an army behind him down the streets of Pimpstead.

http://www.mellomusicgroup.com/products/14kt-nickel-dimed-2xlp-bonus-45-pre-order

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14KT "Live from Pimpstead" (feat. Roc Marciano) Prod. By 14KT

On November 12th, singer/songwriter Ab & beat-smith 14KT will release the collaboration album, “Saturn Return.” Five years in the making, the progressive soul album was created during a transitory period of their lives.

While on the surface the album seems to be about a story of a man and woman, it’s also about growing up and reexamining choices to have a better future. Fittingly called Saturn Return after the astrological transit that everyone experiences between ages 27-30, this collaboration between Ab and 14KT show two artists that combine their years of musical experience and personal angst to create a soulful, galactic journey that everyone can relate to.

The first single from the album is a co-produced funk record titled “Lover’s Galaxy” that is reminiscent of legends “Zapp & Roger” due to Ab’s use of the vocoder on top off 14KT’s rhythmic drum pulse. “Lover’s Galaxy” is the introduction to the holy matrimony of 14KT’s hard-hitting drums and euphoric atmosphere coupled with Ab’s melodic and soulful approach to instrumentation.

“Lover’s Galaxy” is also the beginning of the story of “Ab” and “Lalah”, two fictional characters that are caught in a whirlwind romance throughout the entire Saturn Return album. On this record we meet Ab as he’s attempting to court Lalah and encouraging her to “let her guard down.” The invitation is as much for Lalah as it is for the listener that is beginning this journey into a rare soul album with a definitive purpose.

Lover's Galaxy is available for free download at www.saturnreturnalbum.com

About Ab:

Aaron Abernathy, professionally known as Ab, is a multi-talented musician -- singer, songwriter, producer, and entertainer. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Ab joined the ranks of artists like Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack as a graduate from the prestigious music program at Howard University, where he sharpened his vocal abilities and musicianship. With outstanding talents as both a keyboard player and a vocalist, he has collaborated and acted as musical director for global touring acts Black Milk and Slum Village as well as collaborated with Grammy-nominated artists including Jack White, The Foreign Exchange, and Eric Roberson.

About 14KT:

Kendall Tucker, professionally known as 14KT, is an extraordinary producer/DJ hailing from Ypsilanti, Michigan. As a two-time winner of Red Bull's Big Tune national beat battle competition, 14KT has produced for the likes of Mayer Hawthorne, Bun B, Jay Electronica, and Aloe Blacc. As a DJ he’s performed at SXSW as well as one of the most influential venues for the 'beat music' genre, “Low End Theory.” 14KT has also been spotted on tour with Mayer Hawthorne, across the U.S. and Canada, and throughout Europe.

For more information contact:

Jeff Klein
Jeff@asideworldwide.com

Ab & 14KT "Lover's Galaxy" Prod by 14KT

2007. I made this beat years ago for a group that never used it (As always..). I played it on the Soundwaves Radio mix I did May 2014, So here ya'll go. Enjoy.

Around

When I first heard this song, I loved it. I loved her voice. It was sincere and I connected with the message – which for myself, made me think about the value of my own personal friendships. In the song Mizan says, “If you ever forget I’ll remind you, If you’re ever weary I’ll pull you through.” I wanted to remix it to give it a slightly different feel from the original and help share the message she was conveying in her lyrics.


https://soundcloud.com/14kt
https://soundcloud.com/mizank

Mizan - "Thru" [14KT Remix]

When Fightin' Thoughts

Tall Blk Guy and I walked around Norwich, England just collecting sounds for the environment. Chaka (Tall Blk Guy's manager) gave us the challenge of making a joint in a few hours with all the sounds we collected. It's still in the making, but here's it is. First collab with Tall Blk Guy, one of my favorite Beatmakers.

14KT x Tall Blk Guy - Chop Field

This collab beat is 3 years overdue. We worked on this track back in 2012. My man Nameless finally had the chance to finish and mix it up. Hope you guys like it!!

NAMELESS & 14KT - Good Vibrations

Continuing the "20 Years of Beats" series.
First beats created working with the computer software program Cool Edit Pro 96'. 

Beats 98' - 99' [FAMU-Jersey City Tapes]

Continuing the "20 Years of Beats" Series!

Mix of beats from 00-01', which includes unreleased beats and demo beats from Athletic Mic League's debut album, "Sweats & Kicks".



Beats 00' - 01' [Kalage Tape]

Nickel & Dimed

Imonit!

Here is the live track from Stro Elliot, DJ Manwell and 14KT where they showcase a live use of Ableton LINK. 
Much appreciation to Serato/Ableton/Roland for allowing us the opportunity.
Enjoy!

Check out here to see us perform it live here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMcolfxe8xA

Twitter:
@DJManwell
@StroElliotMusic
@14KT

Hambone Suite (DJ Manwell x Stro Elliot x 14KT)

Raw ish straight from my Maschine to ya'll for all the WU lovers.
Enjoy.

Remix

"P.L.O. Style" [14KT Blk Rose Rmx] 86BPM

KGM Vol.1

Selfish Ft. Kanye West [14KT 2 Step RMX]

Track from the second volume of 14KT remixes w/Instrumentals from the Karat Gold Music vault. 
 
KGM RMX Vol.2 features remixes for: 
Nas | Kanye West | Now On | Little Brother | Aloe Blacc 
Farnell Newton | Oddisee | Crown Royale | Skyzoo | DJ K.O | 

Whenever I do a remix, my goal is to make it sound like it was the original. 
Enjoy! 

*SIDE NOTE: Since Nas is one of my favorite emcees, there will probably be Nas songs included on each volume*

KGM Vol. 2

No Ideas Original [14KT RMX]

Being from Ypsilanti, Michigan. I grew up watching University of Michigan football and basketball. I became a UofM sports fan from watching an amazing running back named Jamie Morris when I was a kid in the 80s. 

****CHOP ARTISTRY CHALLENGE**** 

My challenge was to take a school fight song that I grew up hearing, update it, and breath new life into it. I chose their song "Hail To The Victors". I wanted to create something that I would want to hear the marching band play to hype up the crowd during football and basketball games. 

Go Blue!!

Chop Artistry I

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GO BLUE !!

"I created this piece for my father. He passed away Feb 2011. 
I think he would have been happy to see how much progress I made in creating songs since then. 
This piece was me having a jam session with myself using NI Maschine.
Drum programming, played the bass live on the pads, played the keys..
In honor of the 10-year anniversary of my first solo album, "The Golden Hour (sdtrk)", I decided to do a jazz-influenced rework of the song "Miss U" off the album.  This one is also dedicated to anyone who has lost a parent(s) 
Much love.." 

-KT

Miss U Too

One day I wanna be known as one of the best to ever chop a record. 


****CHOP ARTISTRY CHALLENGE**** 

I gave myself the challenge to sample and flip the first/lead single of my next album BEFORE it is released and ya'll hear it sometime in the future. Not only did I decide to chop the "same" sample twice, but with two different styles of hip hop production. 
Has this been done before?? 
Can't wait for ya'll to hear the actual single one day, haha. 
Enjoy.

Prod. by 14KT for Karat Gold Music

Single

Chop 5 Dead or Alive

Jay Electronica "Swagger Jackson's Revenge" Prod. by 14KT

Danny Brown "Cartier" Prod. by 14KT

SkyZoo "The Ellis Wilson Painting On The Wall" Prod. By 14KT

Track from the second volume of 14KT remixes w/instrumentals from the Karat Gold Music vault. 
 
KGM RMX Vol. 2 features remixes for: 
Nas | Kanye West | Now On | Little Brother | Aloe Blacc 
Farnell Newton | Oddisee | Crown Royale | Skyzoo | DJ K.O | 

Whenever I do a remix, my goal is to make it sound like it was the original. 
Enjoy! 

*SIDE NOTE: Since Nas is one of my favorite emcees, there will probably be Nas songs included on each volume*

Oddisee "High Horse" (feat. Olivier Daysoul) [14KT RMX]

First Word Records are thrilled to announce a brand new addition to the label – LA beatmaker and producer 14KT.

Known for his deft, soulful hip hop production, KT has broadened his palate for his FW debut to create 'For My Sanity', the first offering from his jazz-influenced project IAMABEENIE.

The album will be released in early 2019, but we couldn't wait that long to share this taster of what 14KT created as a form of escaping from his "normal" ways of making music. Case in point: the first single taken from the project – 'The Power of Same' feat. Muhsinah.

Strongly rooted in KT's spiritual practice, 'The Power of Same' is a bass and synth-heavy ode to consistency and unconditional love, laced nicely together by his signature drum lines, harmonious guitar riffs (played on the track by Stro Elliot) and the unmistakable sound of James Poyser (The Roots). Vocal powerhouse Muhsinah adds layers of emotion via her endearing delivery of the core message, and, deep in the background you can hear KT sharing a very personal routine with us all - giving thanks to God.

How much of a personal project this is, in 14KT's words? "This was inspired by a bible study plan I was reading called The Power of Same. It spoke about the power of being consistent in our lives. I thought about how consistently God's love and my family's love have gotten me through my journey of life. Once I made a "skeleton" of the song, I reached out to the brother James Poyser who I was extremely blessed to work with. My brother Stro Elliot was living right down the street from me at the time. One night he walked over to my house, I played the record for him, he picked up my electric guitar and played the first thing that came to mind - which was perfect. I played the record for my brother Tall Black Guy, who suggested I reach out to Muhsinah to add vocals. I sent the record to her and two days later she sent me exactly what you hear. Amazing. That was definitely the spirit of God working. Huge shout out to my Playlist family. Love y'all."

To date, 14KT has released seven solo albums, as well as his collaborative hip hop album, 'Takin' Ls' with emcee Ozay Moore, R&B/soul album, 'Saturn Return' with singer/songwriter AB, and 'The Big Knock', together with Mayer Hawthorne as Jaded Incorporated.

Last year saw another duo collaboration album with Michigan rapper Ro Spit, entitled 'RSXGLD', a project held in high regard by the global hip hop community.14KT is also part of Jazzy Jeff's Playlist Retreat, alongside our very own Eric Lau, Tall Black Guy and Kaidi Tatham, who also turns out an unmistakably dope remix on this 7" single.

Enjoy!

The Power Of Same Ft. Muhsinah

Elzhi "Verbal Intercourse pt.2" Prod. By 14KT

Dibia$e & 14KT "Going Fine" Prod. By 14KT & Dibia$e

Danny Brown "Generation Rx" Prod. By 14KT

When one searches for peace of mind, sometimes it isn't as far as you think..
Often it might be one decision away.

 'Down The Street From Peace'
featuring Masego on Alto Saxophone.
From the forthcoming album 'For My Sanity' coming May 10th on First Word Records.

Iamabeenie: For My Sanity

Down The Street From Peace

Tony Ozier "Futuristic Soul (Do You Agree )" Prod. By 14KT & Tony Ozier

Robert Glasper "Move Love remix" (feat. KING) Prod. by 14KT

Boog Brown "Growth (14KT Remix)" Prod. By 14KT

The Golden Hour (Soundtrack)

The D Light In You

off DJ House Shoes Presents : “DREAMS – B.I.G. Re:Imagined”. 2013

Notorious B.I.G "Ten Crack Commandments" [14KT rmx] Prod. By 14KT

Ypsilanti, Michigan’s own golden child, Kendall Tucker, bka 14KT, is a multi-talented Artist/Producer/DJ. His musical roots came from growing up singing in the church choir. It was there and by studying his parent’s jazz and soul records, along with piano and upright bass lessons, Kendall learned the fundamentals of music.

14KT got his start as 1/7th of this mighty Hip-hop collective, The Athletic Mic League. He started out as an emcee, inspired by the sounds of Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Gangstarr, A Tribe Called Quest and Outkast. Finding it hard to get instrumental beats, KT started using the “Pause/Play/Record” method, by looping breaks on cassette tapes so the crew could rap over them. 

14KT’s solo career began in 2008. After a rich history with AML, he entered and won his first beat battle competition, in Red Bull Big Tune Detroit. Later that year, he released his debut instrumental LP, “The Golden Hour [Soundtrack].” The Golden Hour made its mark appearing on many year-end “top albums” lists. Okayplayer said “this is the sort of striking project that can singlehandedly create an artists following.” And so it did.

14KT is the last Big Tune national champion, which he went on to win in 2010.
He’s worked with the likes of Aloe Blacc, Black Milk, Bun B, Danny Brown, Elzhi, Jay Electronica, JMSN, Masta Ace, Mayer Hawthorne, Legendary Motown Funk Brothers guitarist Dennis Coffey and many others. His music was featured in the DVD for Michael Rapaport’s A Tribe Called Quest documentary, “Beats, Rhymes, & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest.” Live, he’s rocked with the Stones Throw crew, at Low End Theory, SXSW, on tour with Mayer Hawthorne, Slum Village, and across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia.

To date, 14KT has released seven solo albums, as well as his collaborative Hip-hop album, "Takin Ls" with emcee Ozay Moore,  R&B/Soul album, “Saturn Return” with singer/songwriter AB, and “The Big Knock”, together with Mayer Hawthorne as the “Beat Wave” group Jaded Incorporated [Universal Republic/Casablanca Records]. Jaded Incorporated was born out of their mutual adoration for the Post-Punk and New Wave music of the early 1980′s, and Ghettotech music in the 90′s Detroit scene.

14KT is currently revving up to release another duo collaboration album with Michigan rapper Ro Spit, entitled "RSXGLD" to be released in 2017.

For Beat inquiries/Booking/etc 
Contact: KaratgoldMusic@gmail.com
www.i4KT.com
www.Karatgoldmusic.com

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