LNDFK (pronounced L.N.D.F.K.)  is the moniker by Linda Feki, producer and songwriter, born in Tunisia and grow up in Naples. After the release of her first singles, supported by radios (BBC, NTS, Wordwide FM), she’s gearing up to drop her very first LP, that will be released on fall 2021 by NYC based label Bastard Jazz.

“Don’t Know I’m Dead Or Not” (feat rapper Chester Watson) is the first single out from the album. The track – co-produced (as with the whole album) with Dario Bass  is deeply symbolic : it’s connected to the depersonalization phenomenon, a dissociative desorder in which the subject feels an alteration of the perception of oneself and the surrounding environment. The track sees  of Miami-based rapper Chester Watson, member of Nu Age Syndicate, who is considered one of the brightest new stars in the alternative hip-hop scene. His flow amplify the dark shadows of the track, intertwined with LNDFK’s sensitive voice.
"Don't Know I'm Dead or Not" unfolds in three moments: in the first the flow is restless, slurred, a stream of consciousness that flows on a rugged beat. A disorganized layer of voices spill over into the second part, where the scenario is completely new, suspended, detached, with the impression of being underwater. In the last part the beat is limping, the sound frantic, with a series of glitches that enhance the feeling of absence of familiarity, as if to inspire an alien perception of oneself. The song ends in a very sudden way.

“Don’t Know I’m Dead Or Not” is the first step for LNDFK into a very deep research to reach a more mature and authentic identity by herself, harsh and fragile at the same time. It’s the first piece from the puzzle of her debut album, in which a whole series of eternally dialoguing opposites weave the plot of the entire work.

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Don't Know I'm Dead Or Not

LNDFK Feat. Chester Watson - Don't Know I'm Dead Or Not

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Following the success of June’s “Don’t Know I’m Dead Or Not (feat. Chester Watson)” - with press from the likes of Clash, Brooklyn Vegan, Rolling Stone Italy, and radio support from BBC Radio 6 (Artist Spotlight) and Worldwide FM - the Italian-Tunisian wunderkind LNDFK returns to Bastard Jazz with a new single, “How Do We Know We’re Alive (feat. Pink Siifu).” 

Further honing her signature jazz-inflected, ethereal future soul sound, LNDFK’s stacked harmonies float above an arpeggiated synth line and glitchy percussion, before she whispers the song’s first verse. The beat builds to skittering hi-hats and a complex, Thundercat-esque (LNDFK has shared the stage with fellow Brainfeeder artist Kamasi Washington), bass line for the second verse, before LA alt-rap king Pink Siifu takes the helm, delivering fittingly abstract bars, replete with phonetically-dense wordplay. 

LNDFK is a singer and songwriter, born of two cultures – an Italian mother and Arab father. She grew up in Naples, away from her father, the Sahara, her homeland and traditions, which has helped nourish the desire to rediscover – through art – an engagement to her roots. Her music melts with jazz, neo-soul and hip-hop influences, filtered through her experiences and sensibility. 

Her first EP, "Lust Blue," was composed with the artistic production of Dario Bass and released by Feelin' Music; after that she released several singles that saw international radio support (BBC, NTS, Wordwide FM) and gained a massive audience on digital platforms. Together with her band, she toured around Europe sharing the stage with the likes of Kamasi Washington and Mndsgn, among others. Her last appearance on the stage was at the Primavera Sound Festival 2019 in Barcelona. 

“How Do We Know We’re Alive (feat. Pink Siifu)” is out on Brooklyn’s Bastard Jazz Recordings September 10th, ahead of an anticipated full-length project slated for early next year.

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LNDFK - How Do We Know We're Alive (feat. Pink Siifu)

Italian-Tunisian wunderkind LNDFK (Linda Feki) returns with another single, ahead of her debut album release on February 11th, 2022. “Ku” is a sonic journey through jazz, future soul, and experimental electronic sounds, bridging the gap between Hiatus Kaiyote-esque songwriting, Dilla’s rhythmic syncopation, and Thundercat’s instrumental prowess (LNDFK has shared a stage Brainfeeder labelmate Kamasi Washington). Inspired by the graphic novel and film, “Sin City,” and its female assassin protagonist Miho, “Ku” is a musical interpretation of Miho’s story, incorporating both her beauty – the first half of the song – and murderous tendencies – the second half – to create a stunning juxtaposition, culminating in an ambient finale that suggests the character’s vulnerability and inner peace.

Kuni

LNDFK - Ku

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LNDFK (aka Linda Feki) presents her ground-breaking debut album, “Kuni” on Brooklyn-based Bastard Jazz Recordings. Undeniably on the rise after her 2019 breakout performance at Primavera Sound, LNDFK has already caught the attention of Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Clash Magazine, Noisey, and Brooklyn Vegan (among many others) while being championed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Tom Ravenscroft, and Jamz Supernova & landing spots on tastemaker playlists like Spotify’s “Pollen” and “Fresh Finds.” 

“Kuni” is a spellbinding exploration of dichotomies: Love & Death (Eros & Thanatos), Flower & Fire, Delicacy & Violence, Poetry & Realism, Purification & Destruction. These opposites are reified in the 10-track LPs multifarious and multifaceted sounds, elegantly meandering through a variety of styles and genres, spearheaded by Linda and features the production wizardry of Darrio Bassolino who co-wrote the album.

LNDFK - Ktm (feat. Jason Lindner)

LNDFK - Smoke - A moon or a button

LNDFK - Takeshi

Stream: https://ninetofive.streamlink.to/house-blends

Today we are announcing the first compilation that we are putting together with artists we’re close to or a part of the movement.  For 10 years our focus has always been to provide the best and a solid ground for artists to put out their music – we are now trying a new approach and putting our name on a release to showcase our favorite producers in a collection of tracks carefully picked by the staff.

The vibe in the release is a flight mode collection of tracks before a night out or just cruising in the car on a sunny day or evening. A moment you could have before all this technology came to life was going to your friends house not knowing what to expect and i think this could describe the project pretty well. 

The focus has always been beats that vary in around 70 to 90 bpm but here we are seeing a boost in the tempo and i truly hope all of the listeners will appreciate the tracks we’ve added, the producers were introduced to the idea i mentioned above and i let them fully experiment with a style and not limit them in terms of creation.

For each of these projects in the future our aim will also be to showcase photographers, illustrators or painters to bring out and show light on people we appreciate in this scene. For this project i wanted someone i know that spends his weekends around the streets of Los Angeles taking shots of some of the most beautiful cars & crews around the area. 

The House Blends compilation can now be found on all streaming services – To get directed please press here and select the one you favor.  Make sure all artists included in the compilation for their journey.

This is the first project we are putting out under the label name on the catalog and i couldn’t be more honored for the artists that wanted to join. Thank you to everyone that’s showing support and spreading the word about this one. Already excited to cook up more projects like this!

Located in Whittier CA, Los Angeles –Edwin Martinez
goes out both day-time and night-time to capture a instant moment of time which tells so much even if you’re familiar with the scenary or on the other side of the globe. The style looks natural, the color grading is next level and even the people he include tells a story of both mystery & excitement.

Showcasing low rider car culture in a way many people try – but miss the traditional approach & elements of it which he succeeds with each time. Press here to get directed to his Instagram.

Producers:

Kreatev: 
https://www.instagram.com/kreatev/

Cupidon:
https://www.instagram.com/cupidonmusic/

Greybox:
https://www.instagram.com/greyboxmusic/

Gustav Gustav:
https://www.instagram.com/gustav_gustav_gustav_/

Photography:
https://www.instagram.com/notoriousfusick/

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Cupidon - Say Yeah

The first single from Reginald Chapman & Pressure Fit's 'East Williamsburg Sessions' – out now everywhere: lnk.to/speaklow

Full EP releases November 3rd on Fresh Selects

"Speak Low"

Composed by Kurt Weill (1943)
Arranged by Reginald Chapman (2021)

Reginald Chapman - bass trumpet
Julia Chen - keys
Adi Meyerson - bass
Kofi Shepsu - drums

Recorded live by Baba Z Buerger in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

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East Williamsburg Sessions

Reginald Chapman & Pressure Fit "Speak Low" (East Williamsburg Session)

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Playing with Axou

A selection from 'Prototype Remixes' – a full double-album of 13 different producers all remixing tracks from trombonist/composer Reginald Chapman's 2018 debut album 'Prototype' – releasing Sept 17th on Fresh Selects: freshselects.bandcamp.com/album/prototype-remixes

Side B of the remix album out now: smarturl.it/prototyperemixes

Remix Produced & Mixed by pAS dOO

Mastered by Kelly Hibbert @ Almachrome

Artwork by Tawfiq Mardini
Character Illustration by Ghostdrank

Original Version Composed, Arranged & Produced by Reginald Chapman
Recorded & Mixed by Drew Fredrickson & DJ Harrison 

Reginald Chapman - bass trombone
Scott Flynn - trombone (solo)
Robert Quallich - trumpet
Ryan Easter - trumpet
Andrew Randazzo - bass
DJ Harrison - drums

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Reginald Chapman "Mysterious Hope Of Glory (pAS dOO's 2nd Glory Mix)"

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