Phoniks is a producer from Portland who recently dropped a nostalgic album of remixed 90’s hip hop tracks called Basement Vibes. All of the gems that made the cut were already equipped with some of the best production of the 90’s, but Phoniks skillfully remasters them with in a way that is nothing short of flavorful and impressive. What could be better than a collected of classics with a dash of soul, jazzy horns, smooth saxophones, deep bass lines, and fresh samples? In truth, it’s hard to imagine how Phoniks was even capable remaking rap classics in a way that wasn’t corny or untasteful, but as you will hear, the new sounds on Basement Vibes are very welcomed.

01. mathematics – mos def (phoniks remix)

02. communism – common (phoniks remix)

03. these eyes – jay-z (phoniks remix)

04. take you there – pete rock & cl smooth (phoniks remix)

05. c.r.e.a.m – wu tang clan (phoniks remix)

06. fast life – nas & kool g. rap (phoniks remix)

07. kick in the door – biggie smalls (phoniks remix)

08. the world is yours – nas (phoniks remix 2)

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Tomorrow, the legendary rap group Slum Village will release their new project Dirty Slums 2.  Realistically, this isn’t the same Slum Village that gave us classics like “Closer,” “Climax,” “The Look of Love,“ etc.  The group now consists of T3, Illa J, and Young RJ.  But, in the same spirit, listeners will get a new project from the group featuring: Rapper Big Pooh, Joe Scudda, Focus and more.  Giving fans an appetizer before the album, Slum Village releases their new track “The World is Yours” paying respect to the classic by Nas.  The song also features an posthumous appearance of deceased member Baatin. 

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