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L∞k • Hip Hop Class(IC)

Upon first listen, the Kool G Rap song 'For Da Brothaz' became one of my all time top hip hop tracks. The storytelling is incredible, the flow & cadence exemplifies Kool G Rap's unique & remarkable skill, & last but not least, the beat is sooo smooth yet has all the hip hop groove you need to move.

This beat has sat with me for years along side the original Art Farmer track 'Soulsides', that T-Ray sampled for Kool G Rap.

Being a big fan of instrumentals, & not being able to find one of 'For Da Brothaz', I decided to chop together the open breaks from the Kool G Rap track & use more references from the original sample.

Preparing for a NYE set was my catalyst for completing this edit & it was divine serendipity that revealed Kool G Rap shouting "Happy New Year", it had to be done!

This is my idea of perfect scene setting sounds.

I hope you Enjoy.

Kool G Farm'in (L∞k NYEdit)

Kool G Farm'in (L∞k Edit)

A live recording of the set performed by L∞k at Community's New Years Eve Celebration.

Tracklist:

Jon Hopkins - Tayos Caves, Ecuador
Boozoo Bajoo - Yma
Karma - The Best Has Yet To Come
Air - La Femme d'Argent
Kool G Farm'in (L∞k NYEdit)
Madlib - Robes (Instrumental)
Troubleman - The Righteous Path
Mos Def - If You Can Huh You Can Hear (Instrumental)
will.i.am - Lay Me Down feat. Terry Dexter
Beatchild - When The Night Stood Still
Raphael Saadiq - Sky's The Limit (Yam Who? Spiritual Rework)
Raphael Saadiq - Sky's The Limit (Yam Who? Instrumental)
Common - Time Travelin' (A Tribute To Fela)
Neon Phusion - Space Jam
Amp Fiddler - Love & War (Version)
Sade - By Your Side (Naked Music Mix #1)
Nutty Nice - The Promise
Zo! & Tall Black Guy - Blackout (The Scene Remix)
Kimberly Brown - On My Knees (D'oké Remix)

I hope you enjoy!

CommunityNYE2023

L∞k • Community NYE 2023

The opening set performed by L∞k at the first Pitched Black event. Taking place at The White Hotel in Manchester, the mix set the scene for Irfan Rainy & A Guy Called Gerald.

Tracklist:

Visions of the past - Robert Leiner
Little Heart - Harold Budd
Space 1 - Nala Sinephro 
Sleep - BFC
Big Stone Lake - Galaxy 2 Galaxy
Intro - Vakula
Sergio Leone's Wet Dream - David Moufang
I.F.O. - Urban Tribe
Happy Cycling - Boards Of Canada
Angels Of Altitude (Part 1) - Sinoesin
Tedra (L∞k Edit) - Kenny Larkin
Ninety Three 'Til Infinity And Beyoncé - André 3000
Beyond The Machine - Move D
Weh-In - Lord Of The Isles
HGS - Voices From The Lake
Levitation - Jouem
Made Your Point - Andy Stott
Chalet - DJ Python
Before (L∞k Trim) - dZihan & Kamien
Fantasy (The way L∞k Heard Edit) - Larry Heard
Radio - Moodymann
STOSW - Kassem Mosse

L∞k • PitchedBlack#001

L∞k • Community 12/07/24

This mix was performed by L∞k at a social event for Fabric Church in Manchester.

The tracklist is:

Earth, Wind & Fire - Brazilian Rhyme
Terrace Martin - Sweeter (feat. Cory Henry)
Matthew Halsall - Mountains, Trees and Seas
We Are KING - Hey
Brandee Younger - Brand New Life
Makaya McCraven - The Title
Free Nationals & Chronixx - Eternal Light
Flying Lotus - Crust
Michael White - The Blessing Song
Terrace Martin - Valdez Off Crenshaw
Erykah Badu - Intro/Outro (World Keeps Turnin')
Kanye West - Water
Venna - '99
Robert Glasper - AJ’s Vibe
Espen Horne - Bakeren (feat. Faye Houston)
Kokoroko - Age Of Ascent
Yussef Dayes - Mystics (feat. Venna)
The Zenmenn & John Moods - Into The Heart Of The Matter
August Greene - Optimistic (feat. Brandy)
Jimetta Rose - Portals
Sault - Acts Of Faith (Acts 1-3)
The Emotions - Blessed
Brainstorm - Journey To The Light
Earth, Wind & Fire - Kalimba Tree
Caldera - Sky Islands
The Supreme Jubilees - Do You Believe
The Rugged Nuggets - Tsunami
Beatchild - Something Forever
Robert Glasper - AJ’s Vibe (Flipped by Black Milk)
LULU. - Let Go
Soulfreakah - Sun & Stars (feat. Thandonje)
Ezra Collective - God Gave Me Feet For Dancing (Instrumental)
Asake - Suru
DJ Maphorisa - Weh Mama (feat. Kabza De Small)
Ricky Reed - Real Magic

L∞k • Tapestry Of Sound (Vol. 1)

A recording of a live mix L∞k performed at the Community party in SOUP Manchester.

The track list is:

House Gospel Choir - You (Acapella) 
Musclecars - Ha Ya! (Eternal Life) (Planetarium Mix)
DJ Jazzy Jeff - Rock With You (Yoruba Soul Dub)
Blaze feat. Palmer Brown - My Beat
Lil Louis & The World - I Called You (Saxy Version)
Kokoroko - Dide O (Ash Lauren & Stefan Ringer Remix)
Omar & Boddhi Satva - Benefit (Abstrakt Ancestry Mix)
Yelfris Valdés - Ancestry (K15 Remix)
Atmos Blaq - Mfana Wase Dobsi 
Thakzin - The Magnificent Dance 
DJ Kent - Horns In The Sun (Thakzin Remix)
Vanco feat. Mavhungu - Kondelelani (Manoo Remix)
MoBlack, Salif Keita, Benja, Franc Fala, Cesária Evora - Yamore (Extended Mix)

L∞k • Community 22/11/24

This mix was harvested by L∞k & is the second release in the Art(i)fact series.

It is a selection of Love powered soul music.

Tracklist:

1. Hubert Laws - Family
2. Minnie Riperton - Here We Go
3. Keni Burke - Risin’ to the Top
4. Patrice Rushen - Remind Me
5. The Isley Brothers - For The Love of You
6. Sylvia Stripling - You Can’t Turn Me Away
7. Leon Haywood - I Want’a Do Something Freaky To You
8. Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
9. Linda Clifford - Never Gonna Stop
10. Dexter Wansel - The Sweetest Pain
11. Lou Rawls - You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
12. L.T.D - Love Ballad
13. Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
14. Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love
15. Eddie Kendricks - Intimate Friends
16. Major Harris - Love Won't Let Me Wait
17. The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)
18. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
19. Teddy Pendergrass - Come Go With Me
20. Margie Joseph - Stay Still
21. Minnie Riperton - Inside My Love
22. Isley Brothers - Make Me Say It Again Girl
23. Delegation - Oh Honey
24. Sylvia - Pillow Talk

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