
14 April 2017 · 10 YEARS
Return To The 37th Chamber
El Michels Affair
Leon Michels leads a live band to reimagine specific hip-hop instrumentals. The results resemble an obscure soundtrack sourced from a seventies kung fu film, leaning into a dark, moody feel that recalls the Staten Island sound.
Everything was recorded utilizing a vintage production style focused on organ stabs and dusty percussion. By grounding these tracks in the tradition of deep funk and soul, the ensemble shifts the context of the source material while preserving its original atmosphere.