Dalston Tapes Vol. 1 (Vinyl LP)
A truly unique force in modern music, Neue Grafik - aka Fred - paying tribute to his African heritage, while nodding to his former home in Paris, and wholeheartedly embracing the future sound of his chosen London neighbourhoods. Call this a simple beats tape at your peril, Dalston Tapes Vol. 1 finds our hero melding the magic of Dilla and Madlib with the slick soul of D'Angelo and splendour of James Blake. A heck of a lush collection. - Flying Out
Releasing now for well over a decade - Neue Grafik: known to friends as Fred, has successfully transplanted from Parisian rookie to one- man London Institution. Beginning as a solo producer and DJ,Fred spread his wings upon relocating to South London - at first with his Neue Grafik Ensemble and later with his now iconic twice-weekly Orii Jam - the latter of which has given agency to an entire new generation of musicians; spawning an aesthetic, nurturing a unique sound and becoming a launchpad for countless artists.
Tracklist
- MCKENNAI BEAT
- WHAT WOOD (feat. Brother Portrait)
- LADYBUG
- MODERN IFA
- FM (feat. Max McKenzie)
- AUSTRAL MOOD
- SLAVE CEMETERY
- CARI AND WHALES
- MEDITATION & HEARTBREAK
- FOR NAHEL (feat. Selina Jones)
- COSMIC PSYLO
- NORWOOD JUNCTION
- EARS
- UNROOTED MASKOSSA
- LAST BANTU (OUTRO)