And now we officially introduce you to the
HOODLUM crew. HOODLUM consists of
DJ Nappy,
DJ Cable &
DJ Hipnotikk, and they are poised to not only maintain the crowns as THUGSTEP kings, but push the sound to the next level, and this refix EP, reconfiguring
Diplo & Lil' Jon's "U Don't Like Me" is just the perfect introduction to their sound.
Oddly enough, this has been a stance Nappy and I have taken - not so much "if you're not liking this shit, fuck you", but a really open "we'll do what we think sounds right" attitude, and I think it's worked - just chart the progression of the Rap/Dubstep hybrid sound since 2006. It's catching on to the point where
Rusko has motherfucking Gucci Mane on his debut album! That's huge for this sound.
But it needs to progress - thus enter the HOODLUM.
This EP features each DJs take on this massive track gives us different moods - I liken it to the intro, the riot and the dance. From Hipnotikk's precision edits to Nappy's headbussin' beatdown to Cable's waist-windin' heat, all styles of the sound are covered. There's even a special bonus track, featuring Philly's own
Chose and UK spitter
RTKal going ballistic over the original Diplo instrumental. HOODLUM is about refixing sound without asking, and making you love it. And I know you will. Grab this EP, then wait for the next move from the clique... they won't have you waiting. And shouts to
Justin for the cover art - good lookin'!
DOWNLOAD HOODLUM U Don't Like Me Refixes [via
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Chose vs. Daft Punk "Synopsis": Philly boy Chose took Daft Punk dropping some newness to be a sign that he must massacre it. Lots of cats try to hit those fast(er) flows, double time and all that, but Chose combines a real presence and lyrical skill to going in like that. It’s not easy to rock over EDM beats and still wow people with your verbs, so it’s good to hear Chose blow down all of your preconceived notions. Proper anthem for those who dream of what the future sounds like.
