DJ Rashad was and still is a legend.  Not only was he a Footwork and Juke pioneer but also one of the hardest working DJs and producers I've ever met.  The dude really never stopped working.  He was either globetrotting and spreading the sound of Chicago around the world or in the lab pushing himself to expand his sound further and further.  On April 26 2014 the world lost one of the most inspiring and talented artists of our time.  His spirit moves through Teklife, the dancers, his friends and everyone he has touched or influenced.

Over the past few years I've been lucky enough to collaborate with Rashad and even be remixed by him.  The tracks were never completely finished and seemed impossible to finish after he passed.  Eventually I mustered up enough courage to open the sessions and finish them.  It is what Rashad would have wanted me to do.  

"Movin' Forward" is a collection of those collaborations plus two exclusive unreleased Machinedrum tracks that were heavily inspired by Rashad and the Teklife crew.  I called it "Movin' Forward" because I know Rashad wants everyone he touched to keep pushing themselves and follow in his footsteps on the path he had been creating all these years.  I'm proud to have known him, shared the stage with him and to have collaborated with him.  May his sound and spirit continue to inspire and spread through everyones speakers!  Teklife to tha next life!!

Understand is the first track off of 'Movin' Forward',  out on Friday April 24th. 100% proceeds will go to his family and estate. 

R.I.P. DJ RASHAD
 
- Travis Stewart

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DJ Rashad, Nick Hook & Machinedrum - Understand

Hyunwoo Lee, better known as his alias Heartlooper is a delightfully eccentric anime-addicted Organic House producer who breathes stories into every sound he touches. His music isn’t just rhythm and texture—it’s a living narrative, unfolding with every beat and atmosphere he crafts. This unique voice has already resonated with the global scene, earning support from respected names such as Fernando Ferreyra, Ziger, and No Hopes, and signing with celebrated labels like Cafe De Anatolia, Future Avenue, and RYNTH. With each release, Heartlooper invites listeners into a world where sound becomes storytelling.

Signed to Cafe De Anatolia, Future Avenue (Sound Avenue), RYNTH, Rivaside Records, Encourage Records (Alveda Music), Soundserfing Records (Neostatics Sounds).

Supported by JAKAZiD, JPEBRO, Fernando Ferreyra, ZIGER, Chriss V, Daria Fomina, Ghume, Nika (AR), Stuart Hunter, No Hopes, Carl Canni & More.

f.k.a. Yun Smasher & Ray Nautica

Enjoying life in the physical realm till I return to the energy I came from. 

A cohesive bundle of frequencies and vibrations with the ability and magic to trigger memories and moods. 

For this, I continue my lifelong journey to share the magic for what I believe can bring us all together until we all transcend to the next plane of existence...... Music

Transcending..

Student of the universe. Frequency enthusiast.
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