Otis Mensah Outside the Cave Ft. Cassette Heads (Basement Tapes)

An hour of ace new music. 

Tracklisting

1. Mera Bhai - Work Ain't Nuthin' (Morning Raga Records)
2. Deafheaven - Heathen (Roadrunner Records)
3. Otis Mensah, the intern - Silverfish (Mum's House Records)
4. Catbite - Die In Denver (Bad Time Records)
5. Sababa 5, Sophia Solomon - Ranjha (Batov Records)
6. Softer - Beachball
7. Horace Andy - No Peace Among Mankind (Seven Trumpet Records)
8. Idle Heirs - Pillow Talk (Relapse Records)
9. Floral Image - The Score (Fuzz Club)
10. Nadeem Din-Gabisi - Chariots (Moshi Moshi Records)
11. Wishy - Fly (Winspear)
12. Muito Kaballa - Loving You (Batov Records)
13. Soot Sprite - All My Friends Are Depressed (Specialist Subject Records)
14. Lucy Gooch - Like Clay (Fire Records)
15. Speedway - Permission To Dream (Revelation Records)


12th March 2025

Mathis aka "the intern" is a DJ and producer who has found his musical home somewhere between dusty jazz samples and raw hip-hop beats. Rather than coming from the classic hardware school, he grew into music production through software – but his heart soon gravitated toward the analog. With a refined sense for musical finesse, Mathis digs through crates of forgotten records from around the world, always searching for music that moves, for that special moment that tells a new story. His approach to hip-hop is not just technical but deeply emotional: sampling as an art form, a tribute, a reinterpretation.

Currently, the intern is working on a new project with Otis Mensah, building on their joint debut "Before The Noise My Cousin" – this time with more live instrumentation and even more soul. the intern makes music for people with open ears and open hearts – discovered from the past, lived in the present.

Gear:
2x Technics SL-1200MK5
2x Ortofon Concorde MKII Scratch
Mixer: Allen & Heath Xone 96

Video:
Interview https://youtu.be/t4BdaR29qjU
DJ Mix https://youtu.be/6ZGNTNrit_A

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This DJ set is created purely for non-commercial purposes. All rights to the tracks remain with their respective artists and labels. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about this upload, please contact us directly.

Copyright @ MATTTER OF FACT VINYL GbR 2025.
....WE PRESS YOUR VINYL...

the intern - Jazz / Soul / Hip-Hop Vinyl Only Mix - VINYL MATTERS 024

Otis Mensah is a British rapper and spoken word artist from Sheffield whose poetic lyricism and sharp sensitivity redefine the boundaries of hip-hop. Eschewing empty bravado for introspective depth, his work is tender and unflinching – art-rap that resists convention and invites reflection. As the first Poet Laureate of his hometown, Otis used his voice to bridge worlds: between spoken word and rap, between high culture and underground scenes, between the listener and their own inner landscapes. Whether on the stages of Glastonbury or in hushed radio booths, he proves that hip-hop can be a space for vulnerability, healing, and truth.

In our interview with MATTER OF FACT, Otis opened up about the making of Before The Noise My Cousin – a collaborative album with producer the intern that blends intricate lyricism with raw sample-based sound. Pressed to vinyl with care and craft, it’s more than just a record. It’s a deeply felt sonic journey, shaped by friendship, storytelling, and soul.

Gear:
2x Technics SL-1200MK5
2x Ortofon Concorde MKII Scratch
Mixer: Allen & Heath Xone 96

Video:
Interview https://youtu.be/Og75X-3eLGc
DJ Mix https://youtu.be/PNd_dYGMVJA

Subscribe to our channel to not miss an episode, and follow us on our social media channels for more behind-the-scenes insights.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@matteroffactvinyl
Instagram: www.instagram.com/matteroffactvinyl/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/matteroffact
Web: www.matteroffact.de
Kontakt: info@matteroffact.de

This DJ set is created purely for non-commercial purposes. All rights to the tracks remain with their respective artists and labels. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about this upload, please contact us directly.

Copyright @ MATTTER OF FACT VINYL GbR 2025.
....WE PRESS YOUR VINYL...

Otis Mensah - Jazz / Soul / Hip-Hop Vinyl Only Mix - VINYL MATTERS 025

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