Influences: D.K.

This month marked the release of the latest full length LP from the Antinote camp. It came in the form of "Island of Dreams", a seven track affair from a fellow Parisian who goes by the name of D.K. or 45 ACP, depending on how the mood takes him. It was his third release for the label which offered him a platform for his debut LP back in 2014. The new record is a dreamy sun kissed affair which sees him blend exotic chords with fruitful percussion and balearic sensibilities. It's a strong release, and far removed from the work which he produces under 45 ACP which pays testament to his effective use of the alias. We caught up with him to talk musical influence. Here are his selections…
It reminds me of my early club experiences when we were still listening to some New Jack Swing and R’n’B, it was back in 97/98.
This track by 2 Tuff samples 2 other tracks which totally marked my teen years : Family Stand – Ghetto Heaven and En Vogue – Hold On (probably the best R’n’B instrumental ever made). 2 Tuff is one of the numerous aliases of Toyin Agbetu who also composed some mind-blowing House cuts (like « After The Storm ») under his Nemesis guise.
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