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New FatGyver album out NOW

• Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/2JTMLxF • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LZxZby • Google Play: http://bit.ly/2Z9LMzO • Apple Music: https://apple.co/2L7K5zw • Deezer: http://bit.ly/2YcXpc7 • Tidal: http://bit.ly/2Z0Co1A • Juno Download: http://bit.ly/2YkpqyN

FatGyver returns on vinyl format

PREORDER vinyl by July 19: https://www.diggersfactory.com/vinyl/226880/fatgyver-no-commercial-potential (cannot be bought anywhere else).

Enter the sample-laden hiphop–funk–downtempo realm of the Finland-based producer and Phatventures co-boss, FatGyver.

While one half (or two thirds?) of “hiphop” producers seems to hug the ever-growing hype around 808 and trap basslines, there’s another half cherishing the passion for their beloved MPCs, SPs, and other lo-fi beatmaking machines, leaning towards the aesthetics that were largely created and pushed to their peak in the 90s. 

Fashion comes and goes, while style stays – after all, it’s not like The Ramones ever changed much, either, as their recipe simply worked – and the same can be said about hip hop. It’ll always be there, and even if it’s not necessarily enjoying the overground limelight, there’s a healthy culture strong as ever still banging their beatboxes and appreciating the more soulful, smokey, and jazzy atmospheres in the underground.

The title is a half-funny, half-serious poke at how hip hop of this nature has steered away from the mainstream spotlight along the years – willingly or not.

Confess your love for the Amen break with this shirt! A strictly limited edition.

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Repaired an SP-12 (new faders, battery, and screen) that wrecked my nerves over a few days. Once I made it all work, I made this beat to celebrate the occasion. I did the basic loop (drums, bass, main sample) with the SP-12, then tracked it to Ableton Live and mixed and arranged it there.