K-Def: The Way It Was
K-Def: The Way It Was
Format: VINYL LP
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Artist: K-Def
Label: Redefinition Records
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 555089555892
Genre: Rap/Hip Hop
Vinyl LP pressing. When you've been in an industry for over 20 years, adaptation and evolution are key functions in any field. If you're Kevin Hansford aka K-Def, you've seen good, you've seen bad, you've seen change and on occasion, you've seen history repeat itself. For some artists, staying true and being innovative can be a fine line and a struggle. On one hand, a reputation is built from birth creating a connection that should always be maintained. On the other hand, growth or lack of growth will occur whether change is embraced. A producer like K-Def would not still exist today in 2016 without being aware of those survival tactics. In a society dictated by technology, it's hard to imagine the world as we know it without the devices and digital platforms we entertain unconsciously. As he continues to push himself, more recently K was inspired to track down all of his original 90's gear and works dating prior to his software transition after a recent resurgence of old machines from the younger generation. That meant pulling out 2 full trash bags of floppy disks, revitalizing his old MPC 3000 to new condition, dusting off rack sampler modules and hunting down his MPC 60ii which was the first machine he used debuting in 1993 under Marley Marl. Going through that process brings us K-def's new album, The Way It Was. The title sums it up. Instead talking about dues he paid and the roots of his skill set, The Way it Was is a living demonstration for younger listeners who grew up after the 90's and his core fans who remember the days of his Lords of the Underground, Real Live, Mic Geronimo and World Renown productions like yesterday. Though mostly instrumental, frequent collaborator Blu appears on 3 tracks. Blu was inspired to record the socially aware, "The Boys" and the lively "Strawberry Lemonade" (featuring Damu the Fudgemunk and newcomer Kunal) after hearing K-Def's original demo cassettes. At 11 tracks, "The Way It Was" is a must have for 90's fans. It IS exactly "what it was".
Tracks:
1.1 Uneke
1.2 How Nice I Am
1.3 Kris Beat '93
1.4 For the Family
1.5 The Boys (FT. Blu)
1.6 Lord Jazz Hit Me One Time
1.7 Return of the Life
1.8 Fundamentals (Real Live Remix) (FT. Blu ; Quartermaine)
1.9 Strawberry Lemonade (FT. Blu, Damu the Fudgemunk, ; Kunal)
1.10 Some Ole Sah B SHH
1.11 What Im After (K-Def Remix)
Audio Sample:
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