Description
LA-based Boogie Down Edits reconstruct A Tribe Called Quest's golden-era hip-hop into house!
Based in Los Angeles, Boogie Down Edits re-edit A Tribe Called Quest's signature tracks into house. "Award Tour" retains the iconic vocals of Q-Tip and others and the memorable sound elements from "Midnight Marauders," while rearranging them into a thick, rolling four-on-the-floor groove, transforming them into dance tracks suitable for DJ play while preserving the hip-hop feel of the originals. "4Momz" lowers the center of gravity even further, with sub-bass and floating sound design creating a deep house-leaning development. Following their work with De La Soul, these are two tracks that showcase Boogie Down Edits' unique approach of infusing the appeal of 90s hip-hop into house grooves.
A1. Award Tour
B1. 4Momz
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Following a hugely successful debut, the LA collective Boogie Down Edits return with a second volume that turns its attention to one of hip-hop's most untouchable catalogues - A Tribe Called Quest. The approach remains as tasteful as ever: the defining vocal fragments and musical DNA of the originals stay fully intact, while the grooves and rhythms get subtly reworked for DJ-friendly, peak-time impact. 'Award Tour' opens proceedings with that unmistakable vocal hook gliding over a chunky, rolling house beat built for packed floors, while '4Momz' takes things deeper and more atmospheric, warm bass pressure and dreamy textures giving it a genuine late-night feel. Golden-era hip-hop attitude meets contemporary house production. Mad respect.
