Discover Akó's Diverse Beat-Making on his New Album 'Sari Sari'

Akó, a masterful beat-maker from San Francisco, has been taking the underground hip hop scene by storm with his diverse sound, which is a blend of boom-bap, lo-fi, and jazz, infused with his Filipino heritage. Having released over 40 instrumental hip hop mixtapes on Bandcamp, Akó's creativity knows no bounds.

In the past, Akó has showcased his versatility in beat-making through his "LUTO" and "SXT" series, creating unique and experimental beats. His collaborations with notable rappers such as Blu, Quelle Chris, and Pink Siifu have also demonstrated his ability to adapt his sound to different styles.

Akó's latest release, "Sari Sari," is a musical feast, curated from his previous releases. The album features 27 tracks, showcasing his depth of talent in seamlessly blending different genres and sounds, resulting in a cohesive and diverse anthology of his work. This album is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the art of beat-making and the beauty of musical fusion.
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Bmbu digs deep into the memory banks for '#throwback'

‘#throwback’, the latest album release from Philadelphia-based beatmaker Bmbu, takes us deep inside his MPC-shaped brain, to a vivid past full of memories, chopped, sampled, arranged into a set of beats, and polished with the same patina that accrues on your own fondest mementos from days past.

Bmbu samples artfully, from jazzy brass to solo piano, and evokes a distant idea with each track. The beats swing and swagger about, providing plenty of structure, but never bombastically enough to overshadow the rich musicality he conjures. It’s a pleasant environment to sink into, one that feels personal, and at the same time relatable. This is particularly evident on #snorlax, which you can stream above, and fall into your own nostalgia…

If you’re feeling Bmbu, you can find the full album on bandcamp, as well as a 12” vinyl release over on Vinyl Digital.

— review by autonomy

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Laid back vibes from lofi producer- radicule

Straight from New York to your eardrums, 22 year old beat producer radicule cooks up well seasoned tracks with the right amount of dust and definition. With a taste beyond his years, radicule references old anime, 90s cartoons and classic video game tracks resulting in a hazy lofi sound that feels more like it belongs in a walkman than an mp3.

Fortunately for us, that lofi analog touch is now available through the beat compilation ‘Seasonal Sounds 5: Fall’ courtesy of Boston label - Dust Collectors. The compilation features 44 tracks of headnodding beats to pop in your cassette player and float away to. Expect a start-to-finish mix of diverse beats, nostalgic samples, and faded soundscapes.

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Smooth jazzy beats from Bristol's Natty Reeves

@marnixkeys on the keys - check it out! https://deepmatter.fanlink.to/bills-launderette

Music can be so many things for different people. A way to escape, heal, refresh, reflect and even forget. British producer/songwriter- Natty Reeves deals with many of these themes throughout his discography, in a no-nonsense approach that focuses on quality and authenticity above all else.

A talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Reeves often relies on his quiver of guitars and live vocal takes to form much of the foundation for his tracks.

However his recent release ‘Bill’s Launderette’ moves in a slightly different direction, forgoing the vocals for a smooth, soulful collaboration alongside beat producer and keyboardist- Marnix.
The track is 2 and a half minutes of chilled out guitar, floating keys and a rolling, head-nodding beat. The two musicians take touches of soul, hip-hop and jazz and set it on the spin cycle for a memorable collaboration.

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