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128764, has the lesson discussed wonky hip hop yet?
Posted by GumDrops, Wed Jul-23-08 08:24 AM
as in the name being used for new producers like flying lotus, hudson mohawke, rustie, etc etc?

some articles worth looking through if not -
http://www.lo-la.co.uk/2008/05/18/wonky-bass-lazers/

http://www.lo-la.co.uk/2008/05/18/wonky-bass-lazers/

some of what ive heard isnt that diff from late 90s/early 00s instrumental hip hop but a lot of the other stuff guys like hudson and rustie are doing is a bit more interesting, not really 90s sounding at all, more drawing from crunk, and other electronic sounding beats but really warping it and making it sound like something fresh.

its corny to say its 'progressive' but its definitely good to hear some alternative twists on modern hip hop production. i dont really need to keep hearing variations on boom bap, which is where some of flying lo's beats bore me a bit - i find his more electronic beats more interesting and fresh, but this could end up being pretty cool, if these guys release more stuff and carry on in the way theyre doing so far.

i like the fact they all seem to know and respect each other and dont mind being seen as part of the same scene but they dont really sound like each other at all.