Profane Illisauga EP [DWREK002]

Back like he stole something is the mighty Profane with a fresh five-tracker. If you can find an intro for any project that can top the sunrise-soundtrack that is “Stoned Love”, bring it on. Those string-lead stabs pair perfectly with some boastful horns, all falling atop some drumfunk-y Drum & Bass breakbeat pressure, sure to be the intro track to any forward-thinking DJ’s set. We get a re-touch on his “Ever Since” cut, which takes us on a bass-driven trek through some blaxploitation-era city streets. Sounds like the theme music for a modern day vigilante. The “v.808” re-rub of “Something Holdin’ Me Back” maintains the original’s throwback sound, while tightening up on other areas – all the while keeping you in that state of sullen paranoia. “Poisonous Swordz” thrives on a hybrid sound, combining pulsating beats with ‘Fane’s intoxicating use of vocal loops and a sick guitar snippet. Rounding things out is the heavy amen-pressure of “Illegal”, which will satisfy ANY fan of DnB’s most endearing sound. The Illisauga EP is Profane’s signature blend of Hip-Hop-soaked sample usage alongside breakneck beats, and should be a proper showcase for anyone who is looking for those dusty but digital riddims and finding nothing but cookie-cutter cornucopia’s of corny fodder in their record shops. Do yourself a favor and buy two copies: one for personal use, and another as a treat to an unsuspecting friend.
Words by: Khal

Tracklist : Listen Audio
1. Stoned Love
2. Ever Since (Illisauga v.ersion)
3. Something Holdin’ Me Back (v.808)
4. Poisonous Swordz
5. Illegal

Profane Illisauga available now on CD & MP3 at the Digital Wreka store, Play De Record Toronto and I Think Music.

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I didn’t get a chance to blog or link any new mixes in the 2 weeks before the dj Pressure mix. I got lost finishing up the last tune (Illegal) for the 2nd Digital Wreka release, Illisauga (CD/digital). I’ll have audio clips up when they get back from mastering around mid-March. With that close to done, going to finish up mixing down the tunes to master for my Inperspective Records album, Villains, starting in a week or 2. Album tentatively out around Fall this year. I have ideas for Digital Wreka’s 3rd release as well so will start mapping those ideas out inbetween. This space colony artwork here from the 1970’s gave me ideas on a soundscape for that CD.

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