Tachichi - "At The Top" (produced by Classified)

 

Born out of a catchy chorus that is both melodic and meaningful, and not just vapid pop, "At The Top" is a semi-autobiographical song about a regular working-class individual and their struggles to make it in the music industry. Just surviving, paying bills, and trying to find the funds to get an album done. But striving for greatness out of pocket guarantees trials and tribulations. Almost at the top of the mountain, but being rich and glamorous isn't necessarily the success they're striving for. Juno-winning producer Classified contributes a beat of bass-heavy drums and plentiful piano while Sipset teammate LXVNDR lays down the crucial chorus and a dope second verse. 

Written and performed by Tachichi & LXVNDR

Produced by Classified

Tachichi & Gordski are "Cucumber Cool"

 

What does one do when they’re cool as a cucumber? They write a song about it, of course! So that’s what Tachichi did for his 2014 project with DJ and producing partner Gordski. Previously only released on Bandcamp for a limited time, the duo drop for streaming their second single from Felt Lovejoy in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the original EP. Tachichi breaks down what makes him cucumber cool with a hard, braggadocio battle rap and a “surgical flow” over a crunchy Gordski beat, while Yasmeen Borden and Jay O Smooth join him for the catchy chorus. The latter also provides back ups on the verses. “Cucumber Cool” as described by T, more truthfully now than ever before, is “future funk that’s fashionably late.”

Written and performed by Tachichi

Additional vocals by Yasmeen Borden and Jay O Smooth

Produced by Gordski

DJ Moves introduces Pam Grier's Step Kids

 

If you know Moves, he gets around. The platinum-selling DJ and producer has returned with his new family members, the step kids. As usual, Moves has curated a host of hip hop talent under his wing, including Buck 65, LXVNDR, Tachichi, Ghettosocks, Awol One, Taiyamo Denku, Cee!!!!!!, and many more, to create Pam Grier’s Step Kids, a 13-track boom bap celebration that will raise the bar for those that follow. Available on CD and cassette via Black Buffalo Records. Cheers to Uncle Moves!

Produced by DJ Moves

Lyrics written and performed by the individual artist