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APLTRONIC 006LP
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With Inkswel's The Sound, there is big news on the Apparel Tronic side. The Sound is the seventh release in the catalog and the label's second on vinyl, by a much-admired artist: Julian Habib (aka Inkswel), on this project with his alias That Dude Inkswel. The man himself created an eight track album which truly represents Apparel Tronic's spirit of experimentation, this time steering towards more jazzy influenced hip-hop and staying true to label's sound. The Sound features dope collaborations such as the Detroit vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Brownstudy on the opening and title track, progressive artist Maia Von Lekow giving her voice for "Mother" alongside Mista Monk, the superb Han Litz's flute and Trujillo on "Kellin' It" and also Divine Species on "Galaxies" and Mr. Schem rapping on "Dedicated to Mr. Schem". This work is a bold and captivating selection of different styles belonging to the same soul orchestrated by Inkswel and his musical mastermind; listening to The Sound is like jumping on a caravan for a journey where every track is a different stop: crunching beats, deep bass lines, psychedelic melodies. The ingredients for this amazing recipe are all coming from different parts of the planet, a place that Inskwel seems to have written on his palms given his capability of bringing different music influences under the same roof, where he finally invited Apparel Tronic to hang for a bit.
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FACES 705EP
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Inkswel returns to FACES with a steady, swinging right hook mini-EP after recent outings on Wolf Music, Rush Hour Store Jams, People Must Jam, Omega Supreme, Dopeness Galore and City Fly Records. "Used 2 Hold Me" features blossoming UK soul singer Alena and legendary producer Yam Who? collaborating on this burner that's ready to boom out of your Jeep speakers. Hip-hop house music at its finest, finally released on vinyl for the true heads and collectors after originally appearing as a digi-only affair. "Go Coconuts!" is a late-night slow-burner that chugs along effortlessly, rounded off nicely with the bonus beat track "Fizzy Flouride."
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BRK 008EP
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Antipodean beatsmith and low-riding soul-brother, Inkswel, arrives on the eighth 12" from Burek Records. He recently collaborated with Dave Aju, naturally Burek were keen to get this out into the world, complemented by great remixes and additional tracks from Inkswel. The A-side comprises three funkadelicious, shape-throwing, pop-locking slices featuring the talents of Aju, Cazeaux O.S.L.O, Isaac Aesili and Charli James. "Oishi Stylus" is also included, evoking the Pacific Rim's interconnectivity with its Nipponese flavors cut over solid beats. This ain't hip-house, it's hip-hop-house. The B-side features heavyweight remixers such as DJ Nature Iron Curtis, and IG Culture.
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DG 10003EP
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A health-conscious Inkswel on the newly-revitalized Dopeness Galore. A four-track EP (plays at 33 1/3) featuring Tom Trago and Benny Badge.
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BB 003EP
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Glass Tear Groove is the new concept release from Inkswel, who cohesively mashes together drum machine sounds and new wave funk tendencies. The title track featuring vocal funkster Zackey Force Funk (Baron Zen/Jellphonic/Mike Gao) brings forth a timeless love song vibe into Inkswel's popping and locking approach. "Good Times" is Inkswel's ode to post-disco and pre-house sounds, "Who's Fooling Who" is a stand-alone banger for beat heads and party animals. Also packaged with stellar remix work from Tom Noble.
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BB 002EP
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The second installment on Amsterdam-based Boogie Bash is from Inkswel (Australia), who drops a heavy 4-track 12" featuring the legendary Gary Davis, Reggie B, Benny Badge and Kid Sublime. Tip!
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