As a 21st birthday present for the rest of us, Chicago producer released his collection of beats, STANK. Mostly known as the producer for St. Millie’s debut, No Religion But Up, the Chvrch crew member has also produced for Rockie Fresh, D-Win, Phlyy B (who is featured on this drop), and has future collaborations with both ShowYouSuck and Netherfriends.
First hinted at during Sean CK’s interview with Von Vuai back in February, STANK takes samples from a number of other songs and movie clips, resulting in a a spacey sound that isn’t really the “typical” sound found in hip hop. Personally, this is the kind of sound I wish was more prevalent in the genre. “RADIANT” stands out exactly for this reason, but also because it’s sampling a song that I’ve, at the time of this writing, spent the past hour trying to figure out where it’s from. (It’s Frank Ocean’s “Pyramids,” which is ironically the only song I’ve listened to outside of two specific bands this week. What are the odds?)
Rappers: I’m looking forward to what you can do over these STANK beats. Make me and Von proud.