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Upful LIFE’s 19 Favorite Records of 2019

December 19, 2019December 26, 2019 B.Getz adam deitch, adam deitch quartet, anderson .paak, best albums, best albums of 2019, best records of 2019, black pumas, blood incantation, detox unit, dr. dre, earthgang, eric krasno, favorite albums of 2019, flying lotus, gang starr, GoldLink, handmade moments, jidenna, jumpsuit records, kaytranada, khris royal, kraz, lettuce, melas leukos, OAKK, okayplayer, rising appalachia, russ elevado, shafiq husayn, solange, solange knowles, tool

Reviews/reflections of 19 records that resonated most in 2019, plus 19 more Honorable Mentions. Stream links & playlist. Curated/composed by B.Getz / Upful LIFE

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Get familiar with Cnopes, a producer whose electronic music style is influenced heavily by jazz, blues, hip hop and soul, creating sensational soundscapes that have caught the attention of lineup curators for festivals like SONIC BLOOM and Sound Haven. Connor shares how he shifted his approach depending on the time slot and stage to match the vibe and what it means for smaller artists to be able to perform on stages with such high quality production. While his exposure to music culture and community started with his father’s love of The Grateful Dead, Connor’s gateway drug into electronic music’s neo-hippie subculture was Pretty Lights. We also talk about where artists can draw inspiration from outside of music and why electronic music will continue to be prevalent due to its constantly evolving nature, especially if its lot culture can evolve to be on par with the jam scene.You can listen to the episode now from the link in the comments! ... See MoreSee Less

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