SATURDAY JUN 30, 2018
529 & Speakeasy Promotions & Envisioned Arts ATL Present:
DJ Taye
Ethereal
+ FREE Afterparty w/ No Eyes (dj set) | Mikkoh
DJ Taye
A generation younger than the founders of the Teklife crew, DJ Rashad and DJ Spinn, DJ Taye was originally a rapper and beat maker before hooking up with the collective and jumping headfirst into the world of footwork production, dancing and DJing.
However, it was Rashad’s untimely passing in 2014 that was the unlikely catalyst for developing the sounds and ideas for this album.
He says, "When Rashad passed away I felt inspired to continue evolving the music that I loved so much coming up in this world. So, I had to do something…make something brand new."
100% committed to pushing further the potential of the footwork template; "Still Trippin” is ambitious in its range and scope. Taking two years to formulate, the record broadens the possibilities of the sound, forcing it to adapt to songwriting, and also revives Taye’s talent for MCing and producing beats to which he can rap and sing. Furthermore Taye definitely ups the ante with his complex and precise drum programming, never losing sight of footwork’s ability to confound.
The album features a range of guests that span contemporary music; the eccentric, instructive rapping of Chuck Inglish of Midwest duo the Cool Kids is featured on "Get It Jukin," Odile Myrtil, a young vocalist from Montreal, lends her smokey soul to "Same Sound," Fabi Reyna, the editor of the celebrated women’s guitar magazine, "She Shreds," sings and plays bass guitar and rhythm guitar on "I Don’t Know" and Jersey club queen, UNIIQU3, offers production and rapping on "Gimme Some Mo."
Also, Teklife members DJ PayPal and DJ Manny assist on production, and DJ Lucky is a guest MC on “Smokeout."
A generation younger than the founders of the Teklife crew, DJ Rashad and DJ Spinn, DJ Taye was originally a rapper and beat maker before hooking up with the collective and jumping headfirst into the world of footwork production, dancing and DJing.
However, it was Rashad’s untimely passing in 2014 that was the unlikely catalyst for developing the sounds and ideas for this album.
He says, "When Rashad passed away I felt inspired to continue evolving the music that I loved so much coming up in this world. So, I had to do something…make something brand new."
100% committed to pushing further the potential of the footwork template; "Still Trippin” is ambitious in its range and scope. Taking two years to formulate, the record broadens the possibilities of the sound, forcing it to adapt to songwriting, and also revives Taye’s talent for MCing and producing beats to which he can rap and sing. Furthermore Taye definitely ups the ante with his complex and precise drum programming, never losing sight of footwork’s ability to confound.
The album features a range of guests that span contemporary music; the eccentric, instructive rapping of Chuck Inglish of Midwest duo the Cool Kids is featured on "Get It Jukin," Odile Myrtil, a young vocalist from Montreal, lends her smokey soul to "Same Sound," Fabi Reyna, the editor of the celebrated women’s guitar magazine, "She Shreds," sings and plays bass guitar and rhythm guitar on "I Don’t Know" and Jersey club queen, UNIIQU3, offers production and rapping on "Gimme Some Mo."
Also, Teklife members DJ PayPal and DJ Manny assist on production, and DJ Lucky is a guest MC on “Smokeout."
+ FREE Afterparty w/ No Eyes (dj set)
"NO EYES is the project of Seanny Georgie. Created in Atlanta, GA, NO EYES masterminds dreamy, haunted and depressive soundscapes with gameboy in hand. His music has been categorized as nu sad, haunted VGM, sad juke, sad work, no club, IDM. NO EYES transcends genres. Escape reality and go 4k ultra with NO EYES."
"NO EYES is the project of Seanny Georgie. Created in Atlanta, GA, NO EYES masterminds dreamy, haunted and depressive soundscapes with gameboy in hand. His music has been categorized as nu sad, haunted VGM, sad juke, sad work, no club, IDM. NO EYES transcends genres. Escape reality and go 4k ultra with NO EYES."
Mikkoh
"Sharon Oh, better known by her stage name Mikkoh, is a Korean American musician, activist, and multidisciplinary artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally from Seoul, Mikkoh moved to a small town on the outskirts of Atlanta at a younge age where her affinity toward heavy basslines, skimming hi-hats, and snappy snares made her fall in love with the city’s booming hip hop scene. While at home, her mother’s vinyl collection and classical training made her appreciate the underlying nuances between all genres. After graduating from one of the top science and engineering programs in the nation, she decided to take the road less traveled to follow her passion of bringing communities together through music and art."
"Sharon Oh, better known by her stage name Mikkoh, is a Korean American musician, activist, and multidisciplinary artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally from Seoul, Mikkoh moved to a small town on the outskirts of Atlanta at a younge age where her affinity toward heavy basslines, skimming hi-hats, and snappy snares made her fall in love with the city’s booming hip hop scene. While at home, her mother’s vinyl collection and classical training made her appreciate the underlying nuances between all genres. After graduating from one of the top science and engineering programs in the nation, she decided to take the road less traveled to follow her passion of bringing communities together through music and art."