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Rapper EL-P releases Rush over BKLYN

Tue, Nov 1, 2011@12:15PM | comments removed/disabled

A few days ago rapper/producer EL-P released a remix of his song Drones Over BKLYN called Rush Over BKLYN which is based on a sample of Tom Sawyer. From StereoGum:

The legendary skronk-rap producer/MC El-P is enjoying a bit of a career resurgence lately, on the back of Company Flow's reunion and his recent work with Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire. He's also got a new album, Cancer For Cure, arriving next year. And now he's remixed "Drones Over BKLYN," the track he released for free as part of Adult Swim's Singles Series earlier this year. For the remix, he's chopped up a (legal!) sample of "Tom Sawyer," the Camaro anthem from prog deities Rush, and the result is both dope as fuck and entirely in keeping with El's aesthetic. More rappers should sample Rush!

El is selling "Rush Over BKLYN," and proceeds are going to a fund for Mr. Dibbs, the veteran turntable-wrecker who is presently battling both liver disease and a truly absurd medical bill. Stream the track and use the Soundcloud “download” button to buy it below.

You can listen to the track on SoundCloud at this link and purchase it here. Thanks to Sean for the heads up.

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