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).

Jazzphonics

Very rough remix of J-Live's dope track "Longevity" from 1996. Chill rhodes , dusty drums and a horn. Some VERY rough cuts at the end, first time in a long time fired up the 1s and 2s.

J-Live - Longevity Slazo Remix

This is the digital version of the 2008 double disc ultimate collection album by Funky DL. Never digitally availble until now, the album moves back ad forth through DL's huge catalogue and gives you 37 joints to take in from the Funky one!

Loud Noise of Silence

 Natural High is the first single off the new LP by Awon entitled "Matte Black Soul". Like the album, Natural High takes a more personal approach from Awon. The song deals with the task of maintaining a relationship while perusing his own dreams. He exposes his own flaws while pointing out the positive aspects of his lady. While this track may seem like a typical and smug ode to the opposite sex, it is quite deceptive in its own right. This song is developed with the streets in mind. Phoniks laces the track with cuts and his signature bass heavy jazz style of production. Sit back, spark up and go on this journey with Awon & Phoniks.

VINYL OUT NOW!!!!
http://dontsleeprecords.bandcamp.com/album/matte-black-soul

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmUnwLVepqs

Awon
http://facebook.com/awonofficial
http://twitter.com/awon1988
http://soundcloud.com/awon

Phoniks
http://facebook.com/phoniksbeats
http://twitter.com/hookedonphonikz
http://soundcloud.com/phoniksbeats


Awon - Matte Black Soul- 03 Natural High (Prod. Phoniks)VINYL OUT NOW!!!!

From 'The Product Remixes'

Out Now CD/Digital/Vinyl

CD/Digital - https://jazzspastiks.bandcamp.com/album/the-product-remixes

Vinyl - http://dustyplatter.bigcartel.com/

Power Of The Tongue Remix feat. Sach

Crown City Rockers - No Sense

Untitled 0002

banal x monopoly (prod. mitc)

The Lone Catalysts - Renaissance

Exact Change - Wine n Dime

Formula J - Rap
Luge - Keys/Composition
Leo Cejas - Double bass


Wine n Dime

Phoniks - basement vibes - 04 take you there - pete rock & cl smooth (phoniks remix)

Enjoy the music. 
»Die gleichen hippen Leute überall: sie sehen gleich aus, verhalten sich gleich, handeln gleich, weil jeder es so macht. Es ist ziemlich dämlich.« (XXYYXX)

Phoniks - basement vibes - 04 take you there - pete rock & cl smooth (phoniks remix)

GH∆J∆TI

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