Kool G Rap: On the Run (remix)
From Modern Hits EP (Dinkytown, 2002)
Rakim: Follow the Leader (remix)
From More Modern Hits (Dinkytown, 2003)
Andrew Broder (aka Fog) takes the concept of remixing into deep leftfield with these two EPs. In fact, calling Broder’s song treatments ‘remixes’ is almost an understatement. He abducts hip-hop acapellas from their native habitats and transplants them in totally strange new musical surroundings.
The tense bass/guitar interplay during “On the Run” expands Kool G Rap’s already vivid verses to cinematic proportions. The moaning vocal chorus gives the track a mournful tone – there’s no triumph here, only weariness and resignation.
“Follow the Leader” gets launched into deep space, Rakim’s raps drowned by flying-saucer drones and washed-out dub effects. In this context, “let’s travel at magnificent speeds around the universe” takes on a whole new significance.
Sometimes these remixes are way too abstract for me to listen to, but on other days I think they’re brilliant. Decide for yourself.
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These "readaptations" are incredible. Did FOG do any other hiphop tracks? I would definitely like to hear more.
i have the first ep but i don't think i've listened to it in years. i think they're both out of print though.
Yeah, mine both came in super-homemade cardboard sleeves, so I wouldn't be suprised if they're out of print by now.
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too abstract
I'm all about leftfield hip hop, but the Kool G Rap remix is sloppy at best. Kind of a let down.
I am absolutely loving these "covers". I saw Fog a couple of years ago and despite the feeling that the band was really unrehearsed (first show of a tour), they were still pretty incredible.
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Oooeww, gotta love that Rakim remake. Superb!
Love the subtle use of the original strings on his Rakim remix. Very good stuff.
Rakim: amazing how the big major-minor chords make the whole thing so sound so settled and secure. raps which were previously desperate suddenly sound laidback and the boasts self-evident. good hiphop has always been about the production. long live primo and pete rock!
that kool g. rap one is awwwwwwful
Wack. Sorry.
I dug both of these. I was feelin the Kool G cause he brought a kind of Robert Johnson/'Paris, Texas' flavor to the party. Rakim remix was straight-up plinky.
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