A footwork and juke producer based in chicago, illinois. Dj rashad biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The cover features a nighttime aerial shot of chicago, rashads hometown reception. I must admit, i first came across it via that ridiculous video that sets she a go to office stock footage, but the music on the album is convincing by itself. Rashad harden october 9,1979 april 26, 2014 was a quintessential figurehead in the evolution from ghetto house to chicago juke to footwork and one of the artists to have to consistently pushed the evolution of the footwork genre forward. Pitchfork reports that chicago producer and footwork pioneer dj rashad has died. Reply notify me 1 helpful airports july 30, 2015 report.
You can see why hyperdub snapped this one up for release, its a really focussed and uk danceflooraware ep. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and. Smaller genres usually have exactly one watershed moment, and for footwork, that moment is dj rashad s first and final full solo lp double cup. He might not be the most veteran footwork dj that would have to be rp boo or the most batshit there are lots of people in the running for that title, but its become increasingly clear since teklife vol. At a massive 20 tracks this album is a meaty proposition, and its testament to rashads talent that the album is.
Double cup closes out a particularly fruitful year for rashad, a twodecadeplus veteran of the scene who started dancing juke at 12 and began honing his dj and production skills just a few years. The bright lights sparkling along chicagos lakefront serve as a dedication to dj rashads double cup its his heart and inspiration. Double cup, an album by dj rashad on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Rashad harden released several albums over the past few years, most recently double cup on hyperdub. Double cup is the first studio album by footwork musician dj rashad, and the sole fulllength released during his lifetime. Teklife vol 1 represents the first release for footwork trailblazer dj rashads new lit city trax imprint, created in collaboration with dj spinn and associate jcush, and a label which promises to be the definitive label for chicagos well established footwork scene.
If there was ever a moment where the world of footwork needed an album like dj rashads double cup, its right now. He released his debut studio album double cup on hyperdub in 20 to critical praise. Perhaps better described as a collaborative effort all bar two tracks feature spinn, addison groove, taso, manny, or earl double cup is the freshest missive. Rashads presence is felt throughout in the boundless energy and creativity which run through the. Double cup by dj rashad, released 08 september 2016 1. Double cup, the new album from chicago producer rashad harden, is a gorgeous, invigorating collection that places equal importance on. Named after the recreational cocktail of codeine and sprite, double cup sees trad 808 footwork workouts thrown into collision with more recent mutations of the sound, presenting rashads most comprehensive showcase of the diversity and strength of the chicago scene in 20. Blueface find the beat 2020 foreigner double vision. Users who ignore this rule will be banned from the site.
Although he stayed loyal to the practices and aesthetics instigated alongside dj spinn in the 90s, its possible to map an alteration in the way outside. At a massive 20 tracks this album is a meaty proposition, and its. Dj rashad afterlife teklife mp3, wav and flac downloads. Oct 22, 20 if there was ever a moment where the world of footwork needed an album like dj rashads double cup, its right now. Had the digital version of the lp around the time it came out, however i recently found about a hidden track that was exclusive to the cd copy of the lp. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from dj rashad at the discogs marketplace. Dj double cup sort by newest most views highest score best rating worst rating lowest score least views oldest all time last 30 days last. The evolved form of the ghetto house and juke scenes out of chicago has turned. Double cup by dj rashad released in 20 via hyperdub. Dj rashad, a producer who helped bring the chicago dance music known as footwork to a global audience, was found dead on saturday in chicago. We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and personalized marketing. Oct 21, 20 dj rashad talks his influences, chance the rapper, and his double cup album. Over his three years in the spotlight, footwork ambassador dj rashad has carefully developed his sound from a strictly chicago niche into an international force in its own right. By continuing to use the service, you agree to our use of cookies as.
Provided to youtube by cargo double cup dj rashad featuring spinn double cup. Footworks most prominent standardbearers heavy debut album for hyperdub. One of the albums best tracks, let it go below, epitomises the footwork sound, which went global a few years ago and made international stars of spinners such as dj rashad and pal dj spinn. Includes unlimited streaming of double cup via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Take the opening track of double cup, feelinproduced with fellow teklife members spinn and taso, its a subdued update of the opener from rashads last album.
Dj rashad, double cup this breakout set from the ambassador of chicagos footwork club scene was one of the years freshestsounding dance. Apr 28, 2014 rashad harden released several albums over the past few years, most recently double cup on hyperdub. Download album dj rashad double cup 20 free downloaddownload dj rashad double cup 20 anonymously and free. An official statement regarding the circumstances of rashads death have not yet been released, but the chicago suntimes reports that rashad born rashad haden was found dead by a friend in his home in chicagos south side. When rashad wants to ambush you he does it with the force of the riot squad. Danny brown theres a track, we run it, off the late dj rashad s 2011 just a taste album. Oct 25, 20 the bright lights sparkling along chicagos lakefront serve as a dedication to dj rashads double cup its his heart and inspiration. Im a dj, so i have to play their tracks out at parties that i do outside of footwork. This album is a game changer for footwork, production wise, every single track is an anthem. Dj rashad talks his influences, chance the rapper, and his. All these roads lead to double cup, the new album from rashad harden, who produces as dj rashad. Im a dj, so i have to play their tracks out at parties that i. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. A zip and a double cup, im gettin high as fuck im gettin high as fuck, im gettin high as fuck verse 3.
Ask here, and others can help to supply you with a download link. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. He was born in hammond, indiana and moved to the deep south suburb of calumet city soon after. Teklife vol 1 represents the first release for footwork trailblazer dj rashad s new lit city trax imprint, created in collaboration with dj spinn and associate jcush, and a label which promises to be the definitive label for chicagos well established footwork scene. Vinyl edition of dj rashads double cup, released on 1910. Oct 22, 20 double cup closes out a particularly fruitful year for rashad, a twodecadeplus veteran of the scene who started dancing juke at 12 and began honing his dj and production skills just a few years. It is strictly forbidden to share links to albums via file sharing sites magnet, torrent, kingdom leaks etc. Rashad harden october 9, 1979 april 26, 2014, known as dj rashad, was a chicagobased electronic musician, producer and dj known as a pioneer in the footwork genre and founder of the teklife crew. Photography by ashes57 of dj rashad and friends from shows and tours in 2011 to 2014. On tour with dj rashad ashes57photography by ashes57 of dj rashad and friends from shows and tours in 2011 to 2014. Over 14 fibrillating tessellations of classic funk, soul, house and. It was released on the london, uk based hyperdub label in 20.
All of the factors that make footwork great are present and correct. By continuing to use the service, you agree to our use of cookies as described in the cookie policy. Tha joker a marijuana plant should be my logo got my double cup ready for a low blow. Dj rashad, dance music pioneer is dead consequence. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Double cup footwork, or juke as its sometimes known, is still a relatively young genre.
A gorgeous, invigorating collection of tracks that places equal importance on melody alongside. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Features song lyrics for dj rashad s double cup album. Dj rashad talks his influences, chance the rapper, and his double cup album. Although he stayed loyal to the practices and aesthetics instigated alongside dj spinn in the 90s, its possible to map an alteration in the way outside influences gained prominence in. Over 14 fibrillating tessellations of classic funk, soul, house and jungle rashad. Dj rashad aka rashad hanif harden, 34yearsold born in hammond, in october 9, 1979, the calumet city, ilbased dj and producer, passed away around 1. Dj rashad aka rashad hanif harden, 34yearsold born in hammond, in october 9, 1979, the calumet city, ilbased dj and producer, passed away.
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