It’s amazing how many languages you can get out of a qwerty keyboard when interpreted by a human. That’s if you take the time to learn the language. The way music communicates on the other hand, it’s altogether misunderstood if you ask me.
I don’t pretend that what I find current and interesting should matter to you much. Admittedly some of the music I’ve been tuning into has been downright noncommercial for the sake of pointing it out. In all seriousness, there’s allot of good music being produced if you bend your ear enough. But there in lies the difficulty, finding the gems among tons of potential.
I suppose it started with Aquarium, that for me was the song that made me a fan before I knew who the artist was. Back then I was on a steady ripping diet courtesy of somafm.com. How often does that happen? Too often, I would argue. It’s all about composition and this kids got it. Putting hands together for more than a decade and still managing to be rife. My words just can’t do his music justice, so the following should make it pretty clear.
Nosaj has a posse. They’ve got handles like the Gaslamp Killer, Free the Robots, Samiyam and Ras G, and ties to the Plug Research label, Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder imprint, and Alpha Pup, founded by longtime L.A. producer Daddy Kev. But within this well-pedigreed crew, Nosaj Thing stands out.
Some of those name’s you may recognize. And I truly would hope you start googling those that you don’t. This is some music, altogether different and put together by an amazingly humble architect. Buy his album, because I assure you, the gems last a lifetime.
NOSAJ THING DRIFT
Digital Release Date: May 26, 2009
CD/Vinyl Release Date: June 9, 2009
Catalog: APR-025
Label: Alpha Pup Records
* The DEBUT full length album from Nosaj Thing
* Featured this week on iTunes, Bleep and Addictech
* Record release party at Low End Theory on June 10th
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