Respecta.is - The Ultimate Hip Hop Portal

As Contour, Khari Lucas is undeniably the driving force behind Charleston's burgeoning experimental hip-hop scene - and his debut record under that name showcases that better than words ever could. Street Chasers is a groundbreaking tour de force, interpolating influences from ambient, UK garage, jungle, and experimental music, among others. Rarely in the worldwide beat scene does a release come along that feels so perfectly accessible - a masterful release that can be enjoyed by hardcore beat heads and casual electronic music fans alike.

Every February we honor James Dewitt "J DIlla" Yancey's birth, passing & the release of his classic album "DONUTS" ten years ago.

Down in scenic Auckland, New Zealand, tucked in a small basement studio, musician Leonard Charles & his friends paid tribute to Dilla's landmark release by re-recording the entire 31-track album on live instruments. Charles gives the tracks a modern funk reinterpretation on live bass, drums, clavinet, Rhodes & synths - sans any sampling of the original source or sourced material. Featuring vocals by Anji Toy, Adi Dick, Ruby Walsh and Georgia Anne Muldrow on the emotional tribute "Airworks (Forever)".

Each 38-minute collectible tape contains a glossy insert with artwork, album credits & instrumentation listing, plus each cassette casing comes in random colors of solid green, black, yellow, red, white or blue.