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Neo funk rising star Buscrates aims high with Blasting Off, his 
first full-length album. The Pittsburgh-based keyboard 
cosmonaut has been grabbing ears since his days hooking up 
beats with the hip hop crew East Liberty Quarters, but after 
slinging spicy one-offs to a slew of hot labels like Omega 
Supreme, Voyage Funktastique and Razor N Tape (as well as 
contributing production to Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y’s 2009 
project), the time has come for a full-length featuring his 
growing modern funk repertoire. 
“I’m a ‘90s hip hop dude, but I grew up on that ‘80s funk stuff,” 
Buscrates acknowledges. DJ gigs provided a working 
knowledge of the jams that moved a contemporary crowd, and 
as his collection of keyboards and drum machines grew he 
began blending the best of both decades with his personal 
futuristic edge. “I was nice on the MPC but I wanted to have a 
little more dynamic range with what I was doing,” he notes. The 
self-described “certified synth geek” was soon branching into 
sounds that recalled ‘80s legend Kashif crossed with the hip 
hop bounce of DJ Spinna, and the modern funk community took 
notice. 

For his first full-length, Buscrates has crewed up with an ace 
team of collaborators, featuring vocalist Sally Green on the 
bouncy lead single “Lost And Found” and “Eight Nine.” Kate 
Moe Dee takes over mic duties for the second single, “How Ya 
Gonna Do It,” a slinky groove that slides in place alongside 
groups like the Sunburst Band and Rene & Angela as an 
exemplar of sophisticated R&B. Adding to those credentials are 
the sultry vocals of Anda on “Believe,” but of course, it wouldn’t 
be a Buscrates set without some stank, neck-snapping 

instrumentals. “Five Days” and “Sure Shot,” both collabos with 
the drum technician DJ Epik, will rattle speakers and have 
already been lighting up message boards on recent Buscrates 
DJ sets. Round things out with some easy gliding, jazzy funk 
(“Turn It Out” with Brothermartino on flute and “Evergreen” 
featuring Tony Ozier) and you’ve got all the ingredients for a 
high-flying cosmic ride with Buscrates at the controls.

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Buscrates - Blasting Off

'Rock It For Ya' is the first single of the forthcoming EP.
A collaborative release by INI Movement and Wicked Wax. 


Pre-order the limited 12" now:
https://shamisrebiere.bandcamp.com/album/rock-it-for-ya-shake-it-off-ep-incl-remixes-by-fouk-b-bravo

Shamis & Rebiere - 'Rock It For Ya'

Took a long time to finish this album
Initially began as a concept 5 years ago
And now, it has come to fruition 
I want to thank everyone that has ever listened to my music over the years, regardless of preference 
It means more than words to know that people listen to it at all
But I hope you enjoy this album and all that it entails.

rollin

Midnite Beat 01

Issa Party founder, @pleasetrax presents a decade of tracks built on a Chicago footwork foundation, weaving cold, icy textures with borrowed sounds from Indonesia, China, and the UK. Across these works, the project expands into club styles adjacent to Chicago’s history, while reflecting on personal identity as a reaction to the global rise in populism.

releases December 12, 2025

Please: 2015-2025

Thank you for 10 years of support. Onto new things…

All tracks written, mixed, and mastered by Chris Santoso

Featuring: Unjibbed, DJ Twan, Big Gidz, DJ Manny, DJ Chad, DANNN, Saint Icky, Chuck Trash, Khalfani, Hawk, Ash Wednesday, Devin Hudson, Steve Noah, J. Cordova, Jace Inman, Scim, Composuresquad, Sammy P, Traxman, DJ.MC, rayreck. Heavee, Jana Rush, Boylan, CG, THE GTW, and Engine.

Support Chicago music, support Chicago music culture and history.

Midwest All Day.

In loving memory of: Andrew Santoso, Charlie Sussman, and Daniel Brookman.


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Crusin

Thought I'd put up my 2013 Self Titled EP. The vinyl (sold out) might become available again if folks express an interest in copping it. New music coming your way, stay posted..

K-Maxx - Cupcakin'

Roxy - Midnight Lover 12" produced by ThrowbaKK .. Special guest appearances by Spence and Buscrates ... Out Now on www.rollersoul.com

Funk Forever

The Pendletons - Telling Lies (Buscrates Remix)

Pre-order the 7" and receive Digital EP (includes "T-Groove's Smooth Mix", Extended Mix and Instrumental) now!

https://lovetouchrecords.bandcamp.com/ (or click the "Buy" link above)

Produced by Circle Research
Mixed by Gil Masuda
Mastered by Ivan Makvel
Vocals - Amalia, Gil Masuda
Synth Solo - Brian Ellis
Keys - Jason Oculto
Cover Design by Tara Paquette
Label Design by Nicholas Fox

Wholesale, licensing, bookings please contact lovetouchrecords@gmail.com

Catalogue number: LTR-001

Buscrates - Sure Shot (feat. DJ Epik)

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