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Found this one deep in the archives today. I wrote this track a while back during a long stretch of sleepless nights, capturing that exact feeling of being wide awake while the rest of the world is silent. Re-listening now brings back those raw, 3 AM vibes instantly. If you know that feeling, this one's for you.
A production submitted for LDSR258 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette), built from that week's community sample pack.
An ambient soul chop built for STBB442 (Stones Throw Beat Battle), sampled from a photo illhack took of the ceiling at the Australian National Library β turning a visual texture into a sound texture.
A boom bap flip submitted for LDSR254 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette), built from that week's community sample pack.
A trippy, soul-sampled flip for LDSR254 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette) β warped chords over a hazy, off-kilter groove.
A quick balafon practice session, captured straight off an Android phone β raw and unedited.
A loose improvisation on the steel tongue drum, recorded straight off a phone β meditative and unpolished.
A 2004 track made entirely in Modplug (tracker software) β an early archive piece, Dutch title 'Uitleg' ('explanation').
An early-2000s demo collab with Couzin and Joy on vocals β a glimpse into illhack's earliest production years.
bass flip for LDSR235 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette) β a rare detour from boom bap into breakbeat territory.
An LDSR234 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette) entry blending production by illhack with electric guitar from Raisa and acoustic guitar from Cedrik β a live-instrument take on the week's sample challenge.
A quick, 5MP-style beat made for STBB982 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) β about that restless stretch when finding someone becomes the only thing on your mind, looping like a broken record.
illhack's very first beat in the 5MP series β built start to finish in just 5 minutes, recorded as a demo back in 2009.
A 5MP (5 Minute Production) collab with C-Wat! and aRdJie β the beat built start to finish in five minutes flat.
An STBB978 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) entry built around the dream of walking the streets of Brooklyn, New York β boom bap with a romanticized NYC feel.
An LDSR230 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette) entry built around a maqam-inspired melodic loop β Middle Eastern modal scales over a boom bap groove.
An STBB977 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) entry β a confident, soulful loop built around that week's sample pack.
A forest walk and the soothing sound of the birds are the foundation for this relaxed, downtempo track. A pure audio experience of nature.Made for STBB974 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) and LDSR227 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette).
A spooky-themed entry covering both STBB973 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) and LDSR226 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette) in one track β cover photo by Raisa.
An underground, soul-flecked house blend that started life as a 2000β2004 jam session, with Original Fanatic on rap/vocals.
Entry for STBB#968Vocals: RaisaLyrics:Earth tilts her axisTo everything There is a seasonAnd a time to every purposeUnder the heaven
Immerse yourself in "A Quiet Respite: Kalimba for Relaxation," a serene soundscape crafted to soothe your soul. This piece features the gentle, enchanting tones of a single coconut-shaped kalimba, thoughtfully layered to create rich, harmonious textures. Experience the subtle interplay as the doubled melodies intertwine, building a peaceful atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a long day, meditating, or simply finding a moment of calm. Let the delicate, resonant notes wash over you and guide you to a place of tranquility
Why is everyone so busy today?Chasing goals in a never-ending way.Screens and schedules filling every space,Leaving little time for life's slower pace.Entry for STBB993
Entry for STBB 919Live instruments: Steel Tonque Drum, Kalimba, Conga, mini Djembe, Wood block, Shaker, African Nut Shell Bracelet
5MP feat. Firgil and Chinobi; Dope Statboogie (https://soundcloud.com/derrick-helberg) remix.
Entry for STBB Beat Battles #741
Art by Laz Gein; Instagram: https://instagram.com/paintingsbylaz
This weeks stones throw beat battle, more info: stbbforever.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=464
I created the melody and a friend of mine Jimichild add something to it and this is what bloomedο»Ώ.
This weeks Stones Throw Beat Battle Entry #482 http://www.stonesthrow.com/messageboard/index.php?showtopic=27549
Rules: Special Rules: - Keep your beats between 65 and 85 bpm. - Don't just loop 4 four bars and throw some drums on. Be creative with the samples. Chop. - Make it hot!
Samples - batch 1: http://www100.zippyshare.com/v/quugjbjo/file.html Samples - batch 2: http://www100.zippys...XILJv/file.html
Rules: Outside drums and bass: Allowed Outside keys/synths/instruments: Allowed Outside samples: Not allowed Self recorded samples/instruments: Allowed Vocalshots & Scratches: Allowed Outside acapellas: Not allowed Custom verses written and performed for this weeks challenge: Allowed Time limit: 3:00
This weeks Stones Throw Beat Battle Entry #474
No (soft-)synths or external instruments used, just drums, short vocals and samples.... and al LOT of fx :)
RULES: use only the provided samples so outside samples - no outside drums - yes outside skits(non-musical)/vocalcuts/scratches - yes acapellas/raps - no outside synth/synthbass - no making synths out of the samples - no you have to use at least 3 of the provided samples!
Entry for Stones Throw Beat Battle 469, topic on http://www.stonesthrow.com/messageboard/index.php?showtopic=27421
Entry for MPC Forums Beat Battle 137 http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=178895
On the 28th of September, after a short illness, Couzin Steve has passed away.
"Whatever comes, comes"
On the 28th of September, after a short illness, Couzin Steve has passed away.
It was an honor, privilege to have worked with one of the best English rapping MC's from the Netherlands.
Hush Ya Mouth The "Miracle" Beat was created in 2006, but when Couzin heared the beat in 2007 he instantly knew what the subject would be.
Due to barriers in Couzin's life he finally added the hook in 2008 and "Hush Ya Mouth" was born.
There's also a video. The video was recorded, edited, produced and directed by Couzin Steve. Song itself is composed by illhack aka 5MP Lyrics/vocals by Couzin Steve Backing vocals chorus by illhack Mix & Mastering by Fabian Lenssen You can find the video @ https://youtu.be/mF1Z3UxfMHY
Entry for MPC Forums Beat Battle 129 http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=178275
Entry for Stones Throw Beat Battle 443 (http://www.stonesthrow.com/messageboard/index.php?showtopic=27089)