Toronto producer DJ Unknown shares his brand-new album, Gaiden the follow-up to his instrumental project 一期一会 (Ichigo Ichie). Built from the same minimalist, meditative foundation, Gaiden finds DJ Unknown inviting some of Toronto’s finest emcees to step into that atmosphere and bring new life to the beats through their individual delivery and style. From a production standpoint, the project channels golden era hip-hop energy through patience and control.
Produced entirely on the ISLA S2400 sampler, a modern, hands-on beat machine inspired by classic hardware, DJ Unknown strips each track down to its essentials, creating space for emcees to command the record and ensure every bar lands with intention. The project features a focused lineup of collaborators, including The One Chadio, Asun Eastwood, Theo3, and others, each bringing a distinct voice that complements the project’s minimalist, bar-forward production.
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