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Here

Lush, mid-2000s urban alternative that bridges the gap between boom-bap rhythms and elegant neo-soul. A masterclass in nocturnal, sophisticated beatwork.

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The ultimate 'city lights at midnight' record for people who love J Dilla and Erykah Badu in equal measure.

A sophisticated, nocturnal warmth that balances romantic hope with metropolitan solitude.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Here (intro)
1:59
02
I Love the Way You Love
3:06
03
I Am the Man
4:31
04
Give Her Everything
3:47
05
What It Used to Be
4:03
06
Good Days Are Gone
4:01
07
Let It Shine for Me
1:47
08
The End Is Near
3:57
09
Adore
5:25
10
Here (outro)
1:29
11
My Story
8:43
Moments Worth Waiting For
The way the lush synth pads swell and breathe during the transition from the intro into the soul-drenched groove of track 2.
The rhythmic interplay between the crisp, snapping snare and the deep, melodic bassline on track 3.
The expansive, eight-minute closing arc of My Story where the production gradually unfolds into a cinematic finale.
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