This just in from Lushlife aka Raj Haldar. He does a great live performance, so if you’re at SXSW, check him out:
“Philadelphia’s Lushlife has always thrived on pushing listeners’ buttons when it comes to their perceptions of what hip-hop can be. Whether it’s building a boom-bap rap track out of hyper chopped samples of lo-fi indie songwriter Ariel Pink, incorporating instruments like mandolin and live horns into his stage show, or soliciting remixes from psychedelic pop artists, it’s clear that Lushlife has an all-encompassing view of hip-hop that he wants to impress on the world. With his latest leak, the emcee/producer repurposes a track from Georgia glo-fi outfit Washed Out, transporting the track’s beach side vibe to the street corner, & improbably conjuring images of Nas rapping over the 80′s synth heavy “Wild Style” soundtrack. “
Thursday 3/18 @ The Belmont (305 West 6th St., Austin)
Favorite Gentlemen Showcase w/ Lushlife, Vonnegutt, Joy In Tomorrow & more 8:00 • Free W/ RSVP • 21+ More info
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