Chris Daly cons comics and not the other way around.
It’s a bitch to live up to prophesy. Just ask Darth Vader. In his preordained role to reign supreme over nearly everyone, Knxwledge has demonstrated a propensity and proclivity towards Madlib-ian consistency (alliterations rule, bitch; look it up). Since the end of June alone, the Illadelphian producer has dropped five albums, three of which came out during a single week in September (no mo’ blow).
Quantity seldom is a match for quality, however, so is a deep dive into the man’s work worth the possible bends? Well, if you respect a crate digger’s crate digger, I’d say go for it. After delving in myself, I’ll admit it—I’m afraid of this man’s massive record collection. The beauty is that beast allows for some damn fine sampling.
Knxledge’s strengths lie in his ability to focus in on a theme and run with it. Hexual Sealings succeeds in establishing a late night, bedroom groove arguably best played behind closed doors with the freak of the week of the listener’s choosing. Old Klouds has an airy, ethereal feel to it, while Flowers honestly conveys a sense of new growth and rebirth. And oddest of all, Mango actually makes my wife’s mouth itch, and that’s downright impressive, as I find it hard to believe he knows that she’s allergic to fleshy stone fruits.
Knxledge is well on his way to becoming a go-to name in the world of beats. I just hope someone warns him to stay away from Natalie Portman and lava pits. I think we all know where that path leads.
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4 comments
Ben says:
October 28, 2011 at 12:49 pm (UTC -7)
That was awesome.
Also, these tracks are pretty bitching. Thanks.
CD says:
October 28, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC -7)
Ben, the two of us need look no more
We both found what we were looking for
With a friend to call my own
I’ll never be alone
And you, my friend, will see
You’ve got a friend in me
Also, i promise not to diddle your children. Didn’t want the MJ reference to convey the wrong message.
shaz says:
October 29, 2011 at 10:16 am (UTC -7)
I labelled knx the next madlib a couple of years ago; his career hasnt seemed to have gone anywhere since, shame.
clem snide says:
November 23, 2011 at 5:45 am (UTC -7)
knxwledge is a monster. i found kannaloupe on a blog and now have
a lot more . one thing he does shre with madlib is the ability to get me to listen to beats i dont really like that much but they do grow on me… curious.
the latest ep , konsistensi has 3 a b s o l u t e KILLER tracks but as a whole its an organic thing. i have made up an 80 minute comp of just knxwledges trax and i play that sucka at work every single day then i listen to it at home .
if he ever makes it over to australia the man has a standing invite to my crib for sunday lunch no doubt