California producer Beatnick Dee recruits Saheed, Madkem, and Jered Sanders for “Gone.” Hip-hop (all music for that matter) is in a transient time of forgotten art. Amidst the consistent influx of new music, it’s nice to take time out and find solace in records like “Gone.” The album’s essence is deeply rooted in the origins of hip-hop culture, pure wordplay that instantly grabs your attention. Razor sharp verses from Saheed and Madkem, accompanied by Jered Sanders’ blissfully soulful hook, compliments Dee’s organically rich production to a T.

When asked about the creation of this record, Beatnick Dee had this to say: “I put together this posse cut with three young talented artists a few years ago. I made the beat in 2011 with a soulful Spanish sample, added some keys, harp, and synth bass. I had worked with my dude Madkem on his album, and we’d met up in New York around that time. He had the idea of putting Jered on it for a hook, then I reached out to Saheed for the final verse. The song has an uplifting, triumphant vibe to it, based around being sure of yourself and making the most of opportunities, wherever they may take you.”

“Gone” is a vivid glimpse into the care and effort Dee puts into his craft, hopefully the upcoming album will follow suit.

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