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Coin x Akouo – Letters To The Sun

22 03 2013

Letters To The Sun is a soul/hip hop duo featuring Perth MC Coin (The Stoops) and Tasmanian producer/DJ Akouo. Their debut self-titled album is out on the 22nd March 2013 (today), through Obese Distribution.

Originating from two of the most musically isolated parts of Australia, Perth Coin and Tasmanian DJ/producer Akouo have been quietly building a cache of sounds that blend neo-soul, backpack rap and eclectic rhythms. The duo draw inspiration from a range of influences, from hip hop producers such as J Dilla, Pete Rock, Hitek, Exile and 20Syl to neo-soul figures like Amp Fiddler, Erykah Badu and Common.

As a member of The Stoops, Coin collaborated with producer J Squared (Illy / Beathedz / Spit Syndicate) on their album Stoop Squared. It was soon followed up his album ‘Home‘, a collaboration with future beats producer Ta-ku. Coin’s work on The Stoops infectious summer anthem ‘Free‘ featuring 2010 Wam Song of the Year winner Georgi Kay was met with critical acclaim, earning the Stoops a strong run of festival shows and international support slots including Pete Rock, Kurtis Blow and Loop Troop throughout 2011.

Akouo builds musical soundscapes that encompass soulful melodies, unique beats and jazzy bass lines. His debut album Outwit the Muscle featured as triple j Hip Hop Show ‘Album of the Week‘ and it’s single Lazy Days collected strong rotation on JJJ radio. His works include collaboration with artists such as Class A, Phatchance and Dunn D. In 2010, Akouo released a collaborative EP with US MC Javs (DJ Bonez/Jase). Akouo has performed alongside artists including DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Classified and Bliss n Eso.

1. 1234
2. Mile High Club feat. Donovan de Souza
3. Drive Slow feat. Tiaryn
4. The View feat. Bonita & Von Pea of Tanya Morgan
5. Letters feat. Tiaryn
6. Bleach feat. Tim Crick
7. Puppeteer feat. Tiaryn
8. Days Of Old
9. Bridge The Gap
10. My Heart feat. 20syl of Hocus Pocus
11. Where You Are feat. Bonita
12. Deja Vu
13. Home Bound
14. Wet Cement feat. Lucy Peach
15. Tip Toe

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Akouo – Above & Beyond EP

21 01 2013

Tasmanian native Akouo (pronounced “ak-oo-oh”) breaks the mould of the conventional music producer/DJ, binding himself to no singular genre – instead he embraces the worldwide musical offerings of many cultures.

As a music producer, Akouo has made contributions to the Australian hip hop genre as a member of groups JNA and Letters To The Sun, and his debut 2008 hip hop album Outwit The Muscle received a healthy run of airplay on Australian radio.

As a DJ, over ten years behind a set of turntables has inbuilt a diverse taste and helped Akouo develop an arsenal of music with a central tendency around party hip hop, future beats, funky breaks, and dirty bass music. Akouo has performed across Australia, from Falls Festival, Marion Bay to Soundscape Festival in Hobart, and has been billed alongside artists such as Beatnuts (US), Classified (Can), Ugly Duckling (US), DOOM, DJ Premier (US), Marco Polo (Can), Masta Ace + Edo G (US), Koolism, Funkoars and DJ Dexter, to name a few.

2013 brings the release of Akouo’s second release, a four track, instrumental future beat/hip hop EP titled Above & Beyond. The release of this new EP also brings with it a new live show incorporating an Akai gear, Serato and a bunch of live tweaking. Expect a bangin’ blend of both original tracks and personal favorites, with an emphasis on dirty drum loops, gritty samples, electric bass lines and glitch synth.

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Letters To The Sun – Coin + Akouo

20 08 2012

Originating from two of the most musically isolated parts of Australia, Perth rapper Coin (The Stoops / Coin & Taku) and Tasmanian DJ/producer Akouo (Javs & Akouo) have been quietly building a cache of sounds that blend neo-soul, backpack rap and eclectic rhythms since early 2011.

The duo (now known better under the moniker Letters To The Sun) draw inspiration from a range of musical influences, from hip hop producers such as J Dilla, Pete Rock, Hitek, Exile and 20Syl to neo-soul figures like Amp Fiddler, Erykah Badu and Common. As a member of The Stoops, Perth based MC Coin collaborated with producer J Squared (Illy / Beathedz / Spit Syndicate) on their album Stoop Squared.

It was soon followed up by his album Home, a collaboration with future beats producer Taku (Raashan Ahmad / Miles Bonny). Coin’s work on The Stoops infectious summer anthem ‘Free‘ featuring 2010 Wam Song of the Year winner Georgi Kay was met with critical acclaim, earning the Stoops a strong run of festival shows and international support slots including Pete Rock, Kurtis Blow and Loop Troop throughout 2011.

From the other (and much colder) side of the country, Tasmanian DJ/producer Akouo builds musical soundscapes that encompass soulful melodies, boom-bap drums and jazzy bass lines. His 2008 debut album Outwit The Muscle featured as triple j Hip Hop Show ‘Album of the Week’ and it’s single Lazy Days earned strong rotation on jjj radio. His pervious works include collaborations with Australian hip-hop artists including Class A (Fitzroy), Chance Waters (‘The Catchy Song feat. 360, Smiles Again & Joyride‘, ‘Build It Up‘) and Dunn D (‘Can’t Catch Me‘). In 2010, Akouo released a collaborative EP with US MC Javs (DJ Bonez/Jase) titled Double Helix and has since performed alongside artists including DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Classified and Bliss n Eso.

Early 2012, the duo released their first collaborative effort together, a free downloadable promo EP titled Appetizers, featuring the lead track Going My Way – which received a place on the featured song playlist on triple j’s Unearthed site, and also introduced their own take on the popular track – Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People. In the lead up to their debut self titled, full length album (due out later in 2012), Letters To The Sun bring their first single Mile High Club – a bouncy, Rhodes lead banger with a generous helping of funk and a smooth Michael Jackson-esque hook sung by Perth singer/song writer Donovan de Souza to match.

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Letters To The Sun – Coin x Akouo

13 08 2012

Originating from two of the most musically isolated parts of Australia, Perth rapper Coin (of The Stoops / Coin & Taku) and Tasmanian DJ/producer Akouo (Javs & Akouo) have been quietly building a cache of sounds that blend neo-soul, backpack rap and eclectic rhythms.

The duo draw inspiration from a range of influences, from hip hop producers such as J Dilla, Pete Rock, Hitek, Exile and 20Syl to neo-soul figures like Amp Fiddler, Erykah Badu and Common. As a member of The Stoops, Coin collaborated with producer J Squared (Illy / Beathedz / Spit Syndicate) on their album Stoop Squared. It was soon followed up his album Home, a collaboration with future beats producer Taku (Raashan Ahmad/Miles Bonny). Coin’s work on The Stoops infectious summer anthem Free featuring 2010 Wam Song of the Year winner Georgi Kay was met with critical acclaim, earning The Stoops a strong run of festival shows and international support slots including Pete Rock, Kurtis Blow and LoopTroop throughout 2011.

Akouo builds musical soundscapes that encompass soulful melodies, unique beats and jazzy bass lines. His debut album Outwit The Muscle featured as Triple J Hip Hop Show ’Album of the Week‘ and it’s single Lazy Days collected strong rotation on triple j radio. His works include collaboration with artists such as Class A, Chance Waters and Dunn D. In 2010, Akouo released a collaborative EP with US MC Javs (DJ Bonez/Jase).

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Letters To The Sun – Appetizers

9 04 2012

Akouo builds musical soundscapes that encompass soulful melodies, unique beats and jazzy bass lines. His debut album Outwit The Muscle featured as Triple J Hip Hop Show ‘Album of the Week‘ and it’s single Lazy Days collected strong rotation on triple j radio. His works include collaboration with artists such as Class A, Chance Waters and Dunn D. In 2010, Akouo released a collaborative EP with US MC Javs (DJ Bonez/Jase).

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