Earpeace – “Earpeace E.P. ” – [Porter Records]

Max Level   12/6/2008   12-inch, Hip Hop

Cool abstract sounds from under the hip hop underground. Non Genetic (Shadow Huntaz emcee) adds his relaxed poetics to the quietly minimal beat backgrounds of Dawid Szczesny, who is working with turntable, sampler, and laptop. I like the vaguely unfinished feel of the music, which leaves the vocals plenty of room to operate. Non’s laid-back lyrics roll out over Szczesny’s cut-up beats, ping pong electronics, jazzy guitar chords, and soft sax sounds. A live bassist checks in on a track or two. Love this collaboration.