We first introduced you to underground Swedish beat conductor, Erik L (Erik Lidén) on the project he did with Mississippi native 7even:Thirty on Rhyme Travelin. Erik L‘s music gotten a lot of attention from UK tastemakers Gilles Peterson and Benji B on their radio shows on BBC 1Xtra, where they also ranked his song “Soul Symphony“ as one of the best beats of 2009. Working with artists such as Frank n Dank, Kissey Asplund, Dynamite MC, and Hezekiah to name a few, Erik L has now joined forces with fellow Swedish beatmaker DJ Devastate for On Display, a collection of fresh hip hop and soul productions of tunes that Erik L produced over the past few years and also featuring unreleased material. The music is a great blend of soul, R&B, pop, and jazz with an approach to melodies that pushes the envelop in hip hop. The compilation includes a great mix of artists such as, Frank n Dank, Kissey Asplund, 7even:Thirty, Supersci, Dynamite MC, Favorite Flava, Hanna, to name a few, further highlighting Erik L‘s versatility as a producer.
Check out the couple of songs below and get your FREE DOWNLOAD here or here – while it’s hot!
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