Basic Soul Unit – Influences

Basic Soul Unit has been dropping quality records over the last decade. With previous releases on Ostgut Ton, Crème Organization, Mule Electronic and Versatile, his next aural excursion sees him join up with Dekmantel in the form of Under The Same Sky which is set for release on 12th October. To celebrate what is sure to be another batch of hypnotic, funky goodness, we asked him to provide us with a selection of sounds that have inspired him over the years. Here's what he had to say about his picks;
"For this selection, I focused solely on songs that I felt directly influenced my sound and approach to production. I’ve always strived to create tracks that move you on the dance floor but that also touches your soul. As I grew up through the evolution of dance music from the late '80s to present, I’ve absorbed and been inspired by a wide spectrum of sound (though I tend toward the soulful side of things). Consequently it’s probably unsurprising that a lot of these tracks cross genres and sounds. However, one thing that runs through all these works for me is a sense of deepness, soul, groove and funk."
Under The Same Sky is out on 12th October via Dekmantel.
Probably the artist that has influenced me more than any others, I could’ve picked any of 10 or 20 other tracks. However this one I think encapsulates all of the qualities I love about a Larry Heard track. It’s a perfect blend deep soulfulness juxtaposed with a jacking bassline and rhythm.
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