Trap music’s influence on music is a low-key development that’s given loop based music a proverbial kick in the ass, creating a new “audio church” undergirded by a steady roll of hi-hats, snares and percussion that updates any recording to “current” status if used.
Daniel Caesar brings out his latest pondering on Pilgrim’s Paradise.
Toronto’s incredible vocalist/songwriter Daniel Caesar landed on the U.S. music industry’s radar last fall with the release of his Praise Break EP. After a year of laying low, the Oshawa-raised musician releases a follow-up EP, Pilgrim’s Paradise. The seven-track EP features production from Jordan Evans and Matthew Burnett, as well as collaborations with rapper Sean Leon and recent Polaris Prize nominees BADBADNOTGOOD.
Daniel Caesar showcases his unique vocal arrangement over the acoustic instrumentals. The project finds Caesar in the limelight singing about the man-made Paradise and his journey as an evolving human being. Stream the project above, he is definitely one of the artists to watch out for from the dot.
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Reebok Classic and Garbstore are continuing their seasonal collaborations releasing a brand new running pack that features the Pump Running Dual Vnt and Ventilator SDE in brown, black and grey tonal colorway. These sneakers feature Garbstore’s distinctive style of inside-out reverse detailing on some of Reebok Classic’s key running silhouettes. Dark brown luxe leather and suede fabrics create a unique aesthetic for the Ventilator that’s contrasted with a bright white sole and a white inside out underlay mid-panel. The jet black ankle to mid-sole contrasted with warm brown tones on the toe and front underlay are put together with a white base for a clean, fresh look.
The Reebok Classic x Garbstore pack are available now at select stockists worldwide, with the Pump Running Dual Vnt retailing for$134.99 and the Ventilator SDE for $89.99 at retailers including Reebok.com, Urban Outfitters, and Jimmy Jazz. Look out for Josh Parkin’s campaign illustrations on Reebok.com/MeetGarbstore
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