To continue the trend, the next most popular artist according to yours truly is one that bridges the genre gap between hip-hop and electronic by creating varied soundscapes ranging from lush, melodic and abstract tracks to pulsating, heavily sampled rap offerings. Prefuse 73 first became known for his time spent djing at Atlanta's own MJQ. Since then, he has released many albums under many monikers but the most volume has come from the namesake that has garnered more than 2,600 plays in my library.
What makes Prefuse unique to me is that he seems to not want to focus on any one particular type or style of music. And whatever he creates, puts you in this particular space mentally that has you vibing with the music even if it is only serving as background fodder. And if you are focusing on the music, you will not be let down by the meticulous drum patterns, on-time scratches/ clicks he throws in or the dreamy melodies he lays down. He's like a child in a playroom, who doesn't want to or doesn't have to settle on any toy for more than a few seconds until he's on to the next sonic serving. And each toy he utilizes is pleasing to the ears.
When I first heard of Prefuse, I was flabbergasted that I hadn't known of him before. Be happy you read this as most will go through life without experiencing what this guy has to offer. ;) Old-school hip-hop meets ambient electronic never sounded so good so give it a listen and if you like it, let me hear from you!
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