Phonograph Phoenix

His latest project, Phonograph Phoenix, finds the DJ/Producer returning to the forefront and embracing an entirely new approach to making music. A departure from previous work that was primarily sample-based, Phonograph Phoenix finds Abilities opting to build the album's compositions from the ground up, creating his own sound through Ableton Live and various soft synths, with razor sharp cuts and select vocal chops providing a voice where his fallen partner may have once stood. Abilities' new production techniques breathe an awakening essence into Phonograph Phoenix, whether that's in the deep, cavernous bass and funky drum loops of 'Worldwide', the gorgeous atmospheric synths he conjures on 'Waves', or the sinister head-nodding groove of 'The Badman' with its vulnerable-but- not-self-pitying vocal samples. Throughout its creation, Abilities sought to remain as truthful as possible, ensuring that each song held qualifying meaning and that the album on a whole made a definitive statement. The process inspired Abilities to dig deep and pull up some heavy, heartfelt beats and, speaking with his hands as all great turntablists do, he used this space to address grief, loss, and his own personal shortcomings, all while making room for hope and optimism.

Tracks

1~1~The First Step
1~2~Worldwide
1~3~Wasteland
1~4~The Badman
1~5~Waves
1~6~Still
1~7~When
1~8~Mission

Details

Format: CD
Artist: Dj Abilities
Release Date: 10 September 2021
Genre: Rap & Hip-Hop
Label: Rhymesayers Entertainment
Distributor: Rocket Group