Depakote
It Ain't '94 Anymore
hpll045 | Release Date: 2009-12-07
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Southern california native and Low End Theory regular, DEPAKOTE, drops his first album for London based Highpoint Lowlife records, 'It Ain't 94 Anymore', a low down and bass-heavy head-nodding collection of immaculate samples and boom bap beats, taking inspiration from the high water mark in hip hop history.
The 14 tracks chop and dice samples from classic soul and funk, riding atop some amazingly dirty beat constructions and rude synths, to create a mixtape that flows effortlessly, fusing classic elements with modern production techniques and a fresh attitude.
Depakote, real name Erik Lopez, has been at his craft for several years, working solo, and also regularly joking around with his other beat-making buddies, Kid Headphones and Rugged Man Pat, with comedy hip hop projects like The Welfare Recipients ("We're called the Welfare Recipients cuz our rhymes and beats are broke and we suck.")
With the holiday season upon us, we've decided to give the album away for free during the month of Decemeber, so please feel free to pass on the download link! Grab it here
