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Sample the First Band Nominated for a 'Best Score' Oscar since The Beatles

The delicate blend of soul, electronica, hip-hop, and post-rock by Son Lux sounds like the soundtrack of a dystopian future. After their scores for Hollywood hits, collaborations with the likes of Moses Sumney, David Byrne and Sufjan Stevens, and with several modern classics under their belt, the experimental band has at least secured their own future.

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Ghost Production for EDM, Hip-Hop & More: How to Get Started

This guide uncovers some of the secrets to becoming a ghost producer. Including DJ Mag Top 100 quotes on ghost production and expert videos.

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Sample Jazz Musicians of Sun Ra Arkestra & Herbie Hancock's Sextet

Jazz trumpet player extraordinaire Eddie Henderson (The Herbie Hancock Sextet) and the late legendary contrabassist Juini Booth (Sun Ra Arkestra) are both part of the quartet on 'Silver,' a record by Swedish-Turkish saxophone player Ilhan Ersahin.

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The Jazz-Funk Keyboardist Who Mentored Hip-Hop Legends

Keyboardist Weldon Irvine was not only frequently sampled (Earl Sweatshirt, Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, Drake), he also fully embraced hip-hop himself. That went as far as mentoring the likes of Q-Tip, Common, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli, and heavily inspiring Madlib who recorded a tribute album after Irvine's untimely passing.

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The Singer Who Added a Dark Psychedelic Touch to 70s Soul

70s-era soul by a singer sampled by the likes of No I.D., 88-Keys, ScHoolboy Q, Ghostface Killah, and Mobb Deep’s Havoc.

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The Pianist Who Pioneered 70s Spiritual Jazz with Strata-East

In 1971, jazz pianist Stanley Cowell co-founded Strata-East. To this day, it's one of the most iconic and sought-after spiritual jazz labels out there. No wonder Q-Tip flipped Stanley Cowell's mbira-playing for "One Love" on 'Illmatic.' Tracklib now offers a selection of his records: post-Coltrane spiritual jazz, a song sampled by The Pharcyde, and a deep cut featuring the father of director Spike Lee on bass!