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The initial thought that came to mind in the process of making “Blackcurrent Jazz 2” was to create a landscape of ideas that capture the truest essence of Jazz but that also embodied the purest and most authentic hip-hop feel. The original Blackcurrent Jazz album (released in 2001) was a great piece of work but for me was more a mesh of beats and breaks and sometimes with tracks that didn’t even lend to Jazz at all. This time around I wanted every single song to scream JAZZ!!! But still using a combination of Jazz breaks that give off varying vibes.

I wanted this album to be more polished, more distinguished and more discernable than 10 years ago. Smoother, more intricate and ultimately more of a thought through process to it. So I set about the production process which I knew would be huge, because I wanted to use additional beats for 20 second interludes to be used in between each main track, which then ultimately doubled my production load. I also knew that the main selections all had to musically jump out at me and I wasn’t going to start writing until I had found all the right beats that made me feel as if I have the right ingredients for a classic album.

And then it started. Hours of sampling, cutting, chopping, filtering, and pitch shifting, mixing and then mixing again. Then came the writing, recording and editing, which for me is a very lengthy and meticulous process. And finally after over 6 months work came “Blackcurrent Jazz 2: The Gold Reflection” subtitled to pay dues and respect to the golden era of hip-hop (the 90’s).

Ode To Nujabes

Stream on all platforms now: https://stream.classikofficial.com/nonsense
Written, performed, mixed, and produced by Classik
Electric guitar by Moses Monterroza

Nonsense

Written, performed, produced and mixed by Classik
Mastered by Tom Frampton

The Forgotten

Classik - The Forgotten

Stream on all platforms now: https://stream.classikofficial.com/wh...
Written, performed, and mixed by Classik
Beat produced by @padretoxico 
Mastered by Tom Frampton

Whispers of a Jazz Club

Classik X Padre Tóxico - Whispers of a Jazz Club

Written, performed, produced and mixed by Classik

Lyrics:
As I wake up, I thank the Lord for another day,
Even if the skies are gray and the rain’s pouring,
All it means is my drum machine’s working overtime before we're out European touring,
I see the numbers and they're soaring big,
Hard to ignore me when they're singing all my choruses,
Or do you rate me when I'm whipping in some foreign whips?
Sometimes I hate the culture,
But really, I'm a fanatic,
Clashing with gatekeepers, pushing the average,
Never pushing the envelope,
That’s why I come equipped with the monologues,
To let 'em know what hip hop was before the avocado toast type rappers that got deals,
Not dissing the music, but the ones who’re fabricating the mass appeal,
Sample my feels through your MPC, the people have spoken, the niche is still alive,
I’m resurrecting what’s been crucified.

I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me when they're singing all my choruses,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me, I’m a fanatic, wake up, wake up,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Sample my feels through your MPC,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me when they're singing all my choruses.

The people love me 'cause I rap with technique,
Producers hate me 'cause I often be rocking my own beats,
Either way, the art form is lost in a cold sleep, deep slumber,
Fee-fi-fo-fum, you’re numbers in the system,
Be he alive or be he dead, they're gonna take your money bread,
And your royalties too, you can do it on your own, my homie, I'm living proof,
I'm not perfect, that's true, my attitude through the roof,
I’m acting like papa dukes, I’m trying to be better,
Better than blood curses,
That's why I'm aiming for the stars until I break surface,
Flying so deep that all the pain's worthless,
My future seeds will never know the way I prayed nervous,
More than music,
I use the mic to maneuver my broken fuses,
Was in the mood for something different so I moved away,
My advice: if you're drowning, don't stay fixed in one place.
I'm in outer space.

I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me when they're singing all my choruses,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me, I’m a fanatic, wake up, wake up,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Sample my feels through your MPC,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me when they're singing all my choruses.

I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big.

Soaring

Fortunate

Self Made

Backstage

CRIMEAPPLE - Carne De Chivo - Beekool Beat2

From To This Union A Sun Was Born [DELUXE EDITION]
Produced by: Nujabes

To This Union As Sun Was Born

If I Was Your Mic [Produced by Nujabes]

Taken from the new 3 track single.
Download it for free now over on our bandcamp page.

http://jazzspastiks.bandcamp.com/album/progress

Progress - Jazz Spastiks feat. Richard Wright

Escape

Divine ScienZe

Happiness Is (feat. Sene, Blu & Britain Parker)

Classik (Charles Monterroza), is an acclaimed recording artist, songwriter, and record producer from Toronto, Canada. Renowned for his soul-stirring lyrics, infectious hooks, and beats that leave listeners hitting the replay button, Classik boasts a discography of over 40 projects. He has worked with jazz rap luminaries such as Karmawin, CrazyJaZz, Shin-Ski, and other notable talents.

Classik's roots are steeped in resilience and hope, as the son of refugees who escaped the Salvadoran Civil War, a brutal conflict that finally found its end in the early '90s. Born in that very decade, he grew up surrounded by the lasting influence of hip-hop's golden age. For Classik, this genre wasn't just music; it was a lifeline. It became his voice when words fell short, helping him express emotions that remained unspoken in his everyday life.

His lyrics are an unfiltered letter from the heart, delving into the grit of life's toughest moments, addressing challenges, enduring hardships, and celebrating victories. Classik fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects, laying bare his true self in every song. His music serves as a window into the collective human experience, reflecting our shared journey through life in all its authenticity, uncut and profound. Whether the song has a melancholic, contemplative feel, or an upbeat and energetic vibe, Classik strives to leave a lasting impression every listener.

Classik X Padre Tóxico - Whispers of a Jazz Club

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