Dusty beats to rap over or just vibe to...

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Mindfulness is derived from Buddhist art as an act of meditation and accepting others, and has gained worldwide popularity as a distinctive method to handle emotions. A Sol Mechanic has the slow, nuanced beats that parallel Handbook’s tracks, while Handbook’s unpredictably swift beats pulse in unison to A Sol Mechanic’s nostalgic flow. This EP will bring variety and a tranquil sound to its audience in a sensational, attentive way.

A Sol Mechanic’s contributions in this EP, named “All Along” and “Elevate”, alongside Handbook’s releases, “Goldmines” and “Only just Met”, are proud - they truly allow the emotions to flow within the balance of pitch and rhythm. Enraptured, dreamy and enchanted, mixed with a sorrowful grieving, this is an EP for the listeners to relate to within their own practice of mindfulness.

Italdred’s elemental artists work to bring you musical loops, while remaining loyal to its sound played, with a wide variety of timbres and dynamics. The latter may still be an element of linear ordering within synth, looping and guitar that leave your mind high.

Here’s a few words from the artists…

A Sol Mechanic - "The first time I heard Handbook and his original style I knew there was potential for a major collab between us. Being a big fan of his work and having crossed paths with him through various collectives, it seemed inevitable that we'd link up to create a collection we truly believe in. When Rob proposed a collaboration EP to be released on Italdred with Handbook himself, I jumped at the opportunity and am very grateful for doing so. "Mindfulness" explores our deep understanding of each other's creative inspiration and how we can create a profound landscape through collaborative thought."

Handbook - "A Sol Mechanic had been on my radar for some time and over the years I began hearing a lot about his development as a producer. I tuned into his music earlier this year and was blown away. Rob, at Italdred, reached out to me asking if I wanted to work on a split EP with ASM and I didn’t need to think too hard about it.

Alongside ASM, I wanted to create something powerful, but relaxing. Something that would leave an impact but wasn’t a chore to listen to. Something with an obvious feeling, but left the listener wanting to listen again and pick up on some of the more subtle aspects of the tracks. Something that left the listener respecting the craft of what was playing and enjoying what was going on. I feel that Mindfulness encapsulates that."



Handbook - Goldmines

Welcome to the Darke Beach, a place inspired by equal parts hip-hop, k-pop, the music of Final Fantasy and the works H.P. Lovecraft. And probably Scooby-Doo as well.

Ocean sounds recorded by Michael Koenig- http://soundbible.com/1936-Crisp-Ocean-Waves.html

Welcome To Darke Beach

please show support to the dude: @loupobeats

Loupo originally fell in love with Hip-Hop when he found Pete Rock and Dilla years ago. He started making beats in high school with a copy of Reason 5, which he got from his older brother. He's currently working on his next release "Good Company" which we'll be releasing later next year.

Enjoy the vibe ^_^

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LOUPO - Warmth

Sometimes we need a reminder before it normalizes.

This Is Not Normal

Samir Laroche : Synth
Julian Babou : Bass
Mr. Y : Guitar
Patrick Duvignacq : Editing / Mix
Pic: Aït Bouguemez Valley (Morocco)

Trip hop Maroc

@fourfists @yeahrightpos x @astronautalis #6666

Lyrics and vocals by P.O.S and Astronautalis
Produced by Astronautalis and Subp Yao

Y'all can stay locked in the struggle
I been out backflipping, dog I go hard
Watch what you say out your muzzle 
I've had it up to here, gets me so fired up
I ain't nothing but trouble 
Boy I beat up a beat, don't lemme start
Get your ass up on the double
Get your ass up! I said 
Get your ass up! I said
 
I'm moving forward
There’s casualties
Sorry
I’m sick of distortions  
Need honesty now
But there's nothing suggesting it's coming
These cowards are capable killers
That's shits inescapable!  Pow!
No cops!  Yes, now!
No cops!  Yes, now!
No skipping progress, babe
No contest 
Shits played out! 
No cops!  Yes, NOW!
 
I'm out here repping myself
Fuck is you looking at?  Do you need help?
I am broken beyond recognition 
Still it's better than any prescription they dealt 
I am over the same conversations
Either do it or don't, I don’t care how you felt 
I am motion made into a human
I am stardust on stardust on stardust on stardust I'm gone
 
[CHORUS]
I WANT A RIOT, WHITE RIOT RIOT RIOT OF MY OWN! (x3)
I WANT A RIOT, WHITE RIOT RIOT RIGHT IN FRONT MY HOME!
 
Some people look at me cross-eyed when I tell em I own guns
You should see how they jaw drop when I tell em I want more
I ain't talkin a sawed off to keep thieves from my front door
I want a glock and an auto cause i don't trust the cops y'all

You say it’s paranoia, paranoia
All I do is laugh back
They spyin on ya, spyin on ya
Everybody's phone tapped
You takin orders? Takin over?
Exactly where you stand at?
Understand that
This man strapped

This about time all my liberal friends start sweatin
Speakin in NPR voices with stern glances
Pullin out stats faster than cops pull they weapons round Blacks 
With their pants sagged and their snapbacks 
Turned back with their hands up
Any fucking questions?

It’s fucked up, we all know it baby
Question is, why the fuck we waitin?
For some president to come fix the nation?
We takin aim to fix ourselves
Y'all can fix ya faces
 
[CHORUS]

Nobody's Biz

Soapstone valley

We are Night Work. There are two of us. We make sort of strange, electronic music. We like things like weird fiction and role playing games

Welcome To Darke Beach

Night Work

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