总部位于曼彻斯特的制作人Mecca:83发布了新专辑《Until Dawn》。这张专辑包含12首曲目，融合了他的爵士、灵魂和黄金时代的boom-bap根源，同时融入了现代的音色，呈现出一段戏剧性而深邃的嘻哈旅程。预发布的曲目《Don't Stop》邀请了底特律的老将Phat Kat和Guilty Simpson献唱，英国的打碟师Jabba Tha Kut的尖锐刮擦进一步增强了这首曲目的强度。这首具有boom-bap风格的声音让人想起90年代的黄金时代，展现了Mecca:83根源的力量。其他曲目包括未来感十足的爵士嘻哈曲目《Elevation》，邀请了爵士键盘手Jonny Tobin；《Proof of Life》，与纽约的歌词创作人Nardo Says合作；柔和的灵魂曲目《Sober》，由Ella Mae Sueref演唱，她那细腻的嗓音触动心灵；以及《Midnight Run》，与法国组合Kalhex的成员Lex (de Kalhex)合作。整张专辑由Mecca:83独立制作、混音和编排，充满了精致的工艺和温暖的质感。现场乐器元素，如Luman Child的贝斯（《Silent Arrival》）、Donald Malloy的喇叭（《Sober》）和Markita的长笛（《The Light Inside》）也贯穿其中，营造出深厚的律动。专辑封面由Joel van der Knaap（Roam Comics）创作，以其漫画小说般的美学而受到关注。这张专辑拥有深邃的音景，旋律和歌词静静地打动心灵。在嘻哈与爵士的交汇处，Mecca:83为未来创造了一部原声带。Manchester-based producer Mecca:83 has released his long-awaited new album,"Until Dawn"! The 12 tracks, which incorporate his jazz, soul, and golden-era boom-bap roots while incorporating contemporary textures, present a dramatic and deep hip-hop journey.The pre-release track,"Don't Stop," features powerful verses from Detroit stalwarts Phat Kat & Guilty Simpson, while UK turntablist Jabba Tha Kut's sharp scratches add further intensity to the track. The boom-bap-style sound, reminiscent of the golden age of the '90s, is a track that evokes the strength of Mecca:83's roots. Other tracks include the futuristic jazz-hip-hop track"Elevation," featuring jazz keyboardist Jonny Tobin;"Proof of Life," featuring New York lyricist Nardo Says; the mellow soul track"Sober" featuring Ella Mae Sueref, whose delicate vocals touch the soul; and"Midnight Run," featuring Lex (de Kalhex), known as part of the French group Kalhex.Produced, mixed, and arranged entirely by Mecca:83, the album is imbued with meticulous craftsmanship and a warm texture. Live instrumental elements, such as Luman Child's bass ("Silent Arrival"), Donald Malloy's trumpet ("Sober"), and Markita on Flute's flute ("The Light Inside"), are also incorporated throughout, creating a deep groove.The artwork is by Joel van der Knaap (Roam Comics), who has garnered attention for his graphic novel-like aesthetic.The label is handled by rockwell product shop, which also released the 2017 7-inch"Let's Get It" featuring InI member Grap Luva, as well as"Life Sketches Vol. 3," which includes the track.With a profound soundscape, melodies and words that quietly move the heart. At the intersection of hip-hop and jazz, Mecca:83 has created a soundtrack for the future.