To say DJ Concept has been putting in work since the 2012 release of 'Flight Patterns' would be an understatement. From collaborations with the likes of Rome Clientel and Planet Asia to a series of solo projects, the Long Island-repping producer/deejay has been grinding nonstop. And that hustle continues with 'Flight Patterns 2,' a collection of sample-flipping slappers with a few choice features.

As Concept tells it, the creation of the second 'Flight Patterns' occurred similarly to the first one, because (as he implies in the title) he created the project during a flight from JFK to PHX. The thing is, it almost didn’t even happen. “TSA made me miss my flight and made me late for my meeting so I was tight,” he recalls, adding that he was so pissed by the time he got to PHX that he didn’t listen to the music for months. When he did, though? “I was like, ‘Damn, these tracks are ill,’” he says, so he sequenced the album and hit up some guests.

Those guests include fellow Long Islander John Jigg$ on the aptly titled “So Effortless”; his Dirt Disciples partner-in-rhyme Rome Clientel and singer B. Marshall on standout “The Looking Glass”; and Boston stalwart REKS on the equally smooth and off-kilter “Peep The Essence.” The remainder of the project is completely instrumental, however, there are some snippets of speeches peppered throughout to help tie the whole album together."

Beyond Concept’s sample flips and finely curated guest list, 'Flight Patterns 2' succeeds because of its sequencing and cohesion. You really get the feeling that he’s having fun here, which coincides with his own thoughts on his career at this point. 

“I'm in a good place in life so it flows easy,” he says of making music now. “I don't really care about what people think cause I know I make classics. That's how I think about my creativity.” He then adds that all he wants to do is make music. Sure, there are some emcees he’d like to work with, “but I just hope I make tracks that people bump forever.” It’s safe to say he shouldn’t have a problem accomplishing that given the material on 'Flight Patterns 2,' which is just as timeless as it is a complete blast to listen to.

'Flight Patterns 2' is now available via Crisis Center Collective and will be available for download through all major digital retailers, and wherever music can be streamed.

Buy Links:
• iTunes: bit.ly/FlightPatterns2
• Amazon: bit.ly/AmazonFlightPatterns2
• Google Play: bit.ly/GooglePlayFP2

DJ Concept  Online:
• Website: http://www.crisiscentercollective.com
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/concept1200
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concept1200

Flight Patterns 2 (Album Stream)

Rhyme Junkie link: http://rhymejunkie.com/2016/08/02/dj-concept-flight-patterns-2-dirt-disciples-rome-clientel-b-marshall-the-looking-glass/

Four years removed from his acclaimed Flight Patterns instrumental tape, DJ Concept returns with a sequel filled with slappers, funk, and laid-back meditations. The lead single “The Looking Glass” falls into that chill, introspective category with guest vocals from his Dirt Disciples teammate, Rome Clientel and singer, B. Marshall.

Marshall actually captures not just the vibe of the track, but Concept’s career in general when he croons on the hook, “My work is never done.” That’s because anyone following the Long Island producer/deejay knows dude must never sleep given his prolific output (do ya Googles). Although, who really wants him to catch any rest when he’s dropping heat like this? The same goes for Clientel, whose first verse is on some real, grown-man sh*t.

In addition to being an ill preview of Flight Patterns 2, the track is head-noddin’ treat for fans of Concept and Clientel’s previous work. With that in mind, if you somehow snoozed on their 2015 release as Dirt Disciples, The Ambition EP, be sure to pick that up after you give “The Looking Glass” the listens it deserves.

“The Looking Glass” is now available for stream, and as the debut instant-grat download off the iTunes pre-order for Flight Patterns 2, which drops August 18 through all major digital retailers via Crisis Center Collective.

Album Pre-Order Links:
• iTunes: http://bit.ly/FlightPatterns2
• Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonFlightPatterns2
• Google Play: http://biit.ly/GooglePlayFP2

Tracklist: 
01. Demand Attention (Intro)
02. Been Away From Me
03. Indigo Soul
04. The Looking Glass (feat. Rome Clientel & B. Marshall)
05. Something Unique
06. Back Up In It Tho
07. So Effortless (feat. John Jigg$)
08. Here
09. Peep The Essence (feat. REKS)
10. Decisions
11. Cloud Life
12. Appreciate Every Day

Twitter: 
• DJ Concept: https://twitter.com/concept1200
• Rome Clientel: https://twitter.com/RomeClientel
• B. Marshall: https://twitter.com/BLK_RCN

Flight Patterns 2

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Dirt Disciples (feat. B. Marshall) - The Looking Glass

For the second single off his upcoming 'Flight Patterns 2' project, DJ Concept enlists Boston heavyweight REKS for “Peep The Essence.” It’s an equally buttery and off-kilter collaboration made for backyard BBQs and headphones-only listening alike.

For the first minute or so, the track couldn’t be more tailor-made for summer weekends, thanks to Concept’s crazy-chill sample flip and REKS’ easygoing bars. When he spits, “Smooth as the tunes that’s in back of us/ Immaculate conception/ Sit back, because no tellin’ where the child destined,” you’ll feel inspired to both do better and get a refill of whatever iced beverage you happen to be enjoying.

That is, of course, until everything gets flipped on its head halfway through. That’s when Concept decides to start tinkering with the beat, which he kicks into high-gear with a footwork-like shuffle by switching up the drums & samples chops. It’s may seem like a fair amount to digest in a song that barely crosses the two-minute mark, but that’s what makes it so damn enjoyable and gratifying.

“Peep The Essence” is now available for stream, and as an instant-grat download off the iTunes pre-order for 'Flight Patterns 2,' which drops next Thursday (8/18), through all major digital retailers, via Crisis Center Collective.

Album Pre-Order Links:
• iTunes: bit.ly/FlightPatterns2
• Amazon: bit.ly/AmazonFlightPatterns2
• Google Play: bit.ly/GooglePlayFP2

Album Press Release: bit.ly/PressReleaseFlightPatterns2

Previous: https://soundcloud.com/rhyme-junkie/the-looking-glass-feat-rome-clientel-b-marshall

Tracklist:
01. Demand Attention (Intro)
02. Been Away From Me
03. Indigo Soul
04. The Looking Glass (feat. Rome Clientel & B. Marshall)
05. Something Unique
06. Back Up In It Tho
07. So Effortless (feat. John Jigg$)
08. Here
09. Peep The Essence (feat. REKS)
10. Decisions
11. Cloud Life
12. Appreciate Every Day

Twitter: 
• DJ Concept: https://twitter.com/concept1200
• REKS: https://twitter.com/therealreks

Peep The Essence (feat. REKS)

Appreciate Every Day

Cloud Life

Decisions

Here

So Effortless (feat. John Jigg$)

Back Up In It Tho

Something Unique

Indigo Soul

Been Away From Me

Demand Attention (Intro)