#beattapes

For the past two weeks, there have been a number of tasks that have been planned out and some small goals have been reached. Goals were focusing on planning, organising time and reaching out to collaborators in particular Hansel, Dodz and STXV. After sending beats to Dodz he responded with a phone call which was positive, he told me he liked what he heard and was on board with the project. He is currently writing lyrics to one of my beats. I created a Spotify playlist full of references and samples relating to the style and direction of the project, this playlist was based around some of my earliest musical influences including Classic Rock like Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors, The Kinks and Aerosmith; Reggae and two tone revival like Cedric IM Brooks, Jackie Mittoo, Junior Murvin and Madness; early Downtempo influences like Mr Scruff, Luke Vibert, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Incognito and Minus 8; and Hip-Hop artists like J Dilla, Madlib, Ugly Duckling and A Tribe Called Quest. I have been constantly listening to and reviewing the playlist and recording some samples and breaks to use from both Spotify and YouTube. I Created this Tumblr blog for the project report and posted a link to this on my own website (see picture below). I have also been fleshing out ideas that had already been worked on over the Christmas break. Currently, the first beat production phase was where I had planned to be by this point and happily, I’ve met this goal, I currently have around 20 unfinished ideas to pick from and will continue to refine in the coming weeks. In addition, I conceptualised the artwork and made a mood board for inspiration. As a matter of urgency, I need to get in touch with singers to try and tie down another collaboration, start on some visuals, and keep brainstorming, and editing.

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📚🎧 track: 04 After 88mph

"But within that brief 22 minutes the scientist named Soor thought quickly and ran to his facility. He took the lift to the underground level and sealed off the place. He powered on the machine and made the calculations. He set it and jumped into the chamber and awoke in the same spot.

He ran and took the lift to the surface and when he went outside he saw everyone going about their day. He saw the screen displaying the storyteller show later that night.

Excited, he ran to find himself.

He did. They had a brief tussle because of the shock earlier self had, but he convinced Earlier Soor to listen.

Then he went down into the facility and waited till it was all over, while Early Soor informed everyone and was able to convince many to get on a ship and go with him, including his wife and children.

Soor just sat and waited till the next day for the event. He knew he couldn't join them, as he was already there.

When he heard the impact the next day he felt a joyful energy in his chest knowing he and his people got a chance to continue on."