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Mighty Joseph (Vast Aire & Karniege) get LP/Digital release via Below System Records

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Below System Records is reviving a hip-hop gem of the mid-aughts with full digital release and first ever vinyl edition.  Mighty Joseph is the combination of Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox) with his long-time rhyme ally Karniege.  The duo’s sole album, Empire State (2008) was released during the tail-end of the last great non-commercial hip-hop period.

Rooted in the concrete streets but lyrically abstract, features and beats are provided by equal musical foils including Madlib, Camu Tao, Murs, J-Zone, Cryptic One, Poison Pen and Vordul Mega (Cannibal Ox) among others.

Fan and critical attention were positive with All Hip Hop summing the album as “solid post-millennium product that bridges the gap between gritty street tales and a paranoid view of the future.”  Plug One Magazine added that Empire State “unravels a unique perspective, documenting not only much personal change between the two emcees but also the changes in the streets of New York City. From poverty, to the September 11 attacks, to the abuse of Hip Hop culture in general, ‘Empire State’ stands strong as a snapshot of the city.”

Pre-order vinyl / digital version of Empire State: https://bsr.ffm.to/empirestate

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Nadav Tabak releases hypnotic new single ‘Electric Roots’

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International touring musician and multi-instrumentalist Nadav Tabak returns to the UK with his immersive solo project and the release of his new single, ‘Electric Roots’, a powerful instrumental journey blending driving electronic trance with raw, organic instrumentation.

Following years of international touring, Tabak has carved out a distinct sonic identity: a live performance that merges hypnotic beats, tribal textures, and virtuosic guitar work into a dance-floor ritual experience.

Electric Roots represents the core of his sound both literally and metaphorically. The track explores the fusion between the electric world of trance and the rooted, earthy essence of acoustic instruments. Pulsing basslines and driving techno rhythms intertwine with organic timbres, live looping, and expressive instrumentation, creating something that feels both ancient and futuristic.

Unlike traditional DJ sets, Tabak performs entirely live, building layers in real time through looping, percussion, and melodic improvisation. The result is an instrumental experience that is rhythm-driven, immersive, and uniquely his own.

The upcoming UK tour will showcase this evolving sound in intimate venues and festival settings, offering audiences a high-energy, genre-blending performance that moves seamlessly between dancefloor intensity and organic atmosphere.

With Electric Roots, Nadav Tabak continues to push the boundaries between electronic music and live instrumental performance grounding trance in something human, physical, and deeply rooted.

Get tickets to see Nadav Tabak on his UK tour here: https://nadavtabak.com/shows

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