Melanin Magic

I heard about Claud on accident a few years back. I remember hearing the single for "Guard Down" and thinking "Hey, that's pretty good. I should sample this."

My first idea was to do an NY Drill remix of it, thinking that because they were from New York, it would be kinda funny. Problem was, I never had the motivation and never got around to it. Later on I end up finding out that Claud... is not from New York. They're from Highland Park, IL. 


Realising I had no meme-like idea to pin this to, I just decided to do it in the style that I've enjoyed making. With the intention of possibly writing to it... giving it the intentional theme of Claud's voice being like my nervous system telling me "Don't Let Your Guard Down". The idea being the feeling of anxiousness with new love created by past relationships... and eventually learning to be vulnerable with my new love as it ends with "Let Your Guard Down".

Either way, this was fun to make, and I'm basically considering it done so I don't overthink it into mush. 

If Claud happens upon this: Hey. Thanks for being a musician. I thought the song was dope and I hope you enjoyed my little sample flip piece right here.

If you're wondering about the title: I wanted to reference "Guard Down" in a way that amused me... also I play a lot of fighting games, so I felt like an arrow for "crouch guarding" using your Super Monster era colour scheme would be a nice touch.

Crouch Guard

switch up

A collab between me and Gina Jeanz . Go check her stuff out
https://soundcloud.com/ginajeanzm

emptythoughts x Gina Jeanz - expectations.

While sitting at home, drinking vodka, YouTubing keyboard tutorials I came across a J Dilla song I love - "We've Got So Far To Go". This tune is solid evidence of Dilla's genius. As I covered this classic I was filled with intense emotion and awe. It's joyful tones and Dilla's trademark bounce is a reminder as to why this musician is one my biggest influences. 

All instruments + programming by EMAMKAY

(An Ode To Dilla) We've Got So Far To Go

warmthofthesun[demo]

one of my favourite cuts from big homie @daevmartian - he gave this acapella to me at the end of last year but I think it's time to share this now. flick by Jem in JHB circa 2018

should i carry on should i barry bonds?

Daev Martian - Dolo Drunk Raps (Fernando Smokers Refix)

I've been trying to be consistent with everything these days.

sooo ...

ikeepthevibe going.

Keep.The.Same.Energy

sleeping on myself...
sounding the alarm.

Sej  - NoComplaints.

...and that's a wrap. 

Thank you to all of the contributors for trusting us to curate SZN SVN with their work. 

Thank you so much to Leensa for designing the artwork and aesthetic, which is out of this world. 

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