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Brasstracks Drop Dynamic New EP: “Before We Go”

Brasstracks Drop Dynamic New EP: “Before We Go”

Rex Anderson

Among the best the Big Apple has to offer, Brasstracks dropped their brand new EP entitled “Before We Go”.

Unlike most current hip-hop, Brasstracks new EP continued their relationship with live instrumentation, rather than drum machines and synths. Ivan and Conor have created a signature blend, infusing R&B soul with live horns, percussion, and hard-hitting hip-hop.

Among the 7 songs on the EP, many featured rising artists from different genres including: R.Lum.R, Grace, Pell and Charles Gaines. The variety of Features demonstrated Brasstracks musical versatility. Tapping into more genres than ever before, while maintaining their unique sound, Brasstracks conjured their most ambitious project yet.  

Brasstracks shared some words about their upcoming EP and plans afterward:

“We’re BEYOND excited to share this music with you, but we realized you may not know what this project is all about, or the story behind some of the songs. Most people have so far thought that “Before We Go” is some sort of sign of our hiatus or of us splitting up as a band. Exactly what we wanted to you to believe, but it’s certainly the opposite of what’s going on. Truthfully, we just needed to get these songs to everyone, “Before We Go” start and finish an album. Our journey has only begun. It’s going to take some time, and we promise not to starve you guys with music – but that’s the root of it.

For Those Who Know was for our fans who stuck with us through an awkward transition from electronic and bombastic to more live and nuanced, from Soundcloud to Spotify and Apple, etc. Before We Go is a declaration for not just our fans, but for everyone, that we are here to stay, and the next project is going to be even bigger.”

Before We Go Tracklist:

1. Will We Ever Know (Intro)

2. Everything I Got (feat. Anthony Flammia)

3. Follows (feat. Grace)

4. Vibrant (feat. Pell)

5. I’m Alright (feat. R.Lum.R)

6. Snowdaze (feat. Charles Gaines)

7. Will We Ever Know (Outro)

The Vibrant Tour (remaining dates)

February 22nd – San Diego, CA – Music Box

February 23rd – San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine

February 27th – Vancouver, BC – Imperial

February 28th – Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo House Of Music

March 1st – Seattle, WA – Neumos

March 2nd – Portland, OR – Star Theater Portland

March 5th – Boise, ID – Reef

March 6th – Las Vegas, NV – The Bunkhouse Saloon

March 7th – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall

March 9th – Denver, CO – Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom


Brasstracks Presents… ‘Good Kid, Brass City’: Celebrating the 6th Anniversary of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’

Brasstracks Presents… ‘Good Kid, Brass City’: Celebrating the 6th Anniversary of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’

Rex Anderson

After a busy year packed with a headlining tour, an EP release, and a performance at Coachella, Brasstracks reconnects with their inspiration while paying tribute to one of their musical idols in this vibrant cover of Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city, released in honor of the 6-year anniversary of Lamar’s seminal album. Aptly named, Good Kid, Brass City marries the braggadocious, big-band, jazzy flare Brasstracks is known for with the genius of Lamar’s album, resulting in a product that is at once grand, nostalgic, meditative, and celebratory. In a video documenting their recording process, the duo explains how the idea came about and what was like to give their take on such an influential work.

“So we were on tour a couple weeks ago and we were listening to Kendrick Lamar’s full discography, and the album that still resonates with the most is Good Kid Maad City. We had the crazy idea to make an ode to Kendrick Lamar from the songs from the album.

Most of the songs on the project have a really healthy relationship between jazz and hip-hop. It was pretty easy for us as jazz musicians turned hip-hop producers, to go into the studio with all of our friends and make some magic happen based on what Kendrick did in 2012. This was honestly just fun for us. If anybody else really digs it, Kendrick hears it or something crazy, that’s just a bonus. Because this was an amazing project for us to do.”

We certainly dig it, and appreciate the authenticity in their connection and devotion to the music. We’ll be looking forward to hearing more from Brasstracks. Until then, check out Good Kid, Brass City at the link above.

Brasstracks Release 6-Track EP: ‘For Those Who Know Part II’

Brasstracks Release 6-Track EP: ‘For Those Who Know Part II’

Rex Anderson

Today, Brasstracks, dropped the final installment of their newest 6-track EP, ‘For Those Who Know Pt. II.’

The EP features collaborations with Robert Glasper, Xavier Omär, Thirdstory, S’natra and vocal support from Abbey “YEBBA” Smith.” This is the third project that Brasstracks have released in their blossoming career, following up ‘For Those Who Know Part I’ and their first headlining tour last year.

Brasstracks’s blend of hip hop production and danceable R&B, provides an authentic take on trap music with unique horn instrumentation and soulful vocal hooks. The newest project follows their journey over the years and introduces singles such as “Stay There feat. Xavier Omär,” and ‘Too Far Too Fast feat. Thirdstory.”

In September,  Brasstracks will start their ‘For Those Who Missed it‘ tour, and stop at seven locations on the west coast finishing at Life is Beautiful festival in Las Vegas.

Stream ‘For Those Who Know Part II‘ here.

Brasstracks Drop Fresh New Summer Single “Too Far Too Fast feat. Thirdstory”

Brasstracks Drop Fresh New Summer Single “Too Far Too Fast feat. Thirdstory”

Rex Anderson

NYC-based producers Brasstracks, just released a hot new single, “Too Far Too Fast feat. Thirdstory,” from their forthcoming EP, ‘For Those Who Know Part II.’

The romantic summer ballad shows a soulful side of the production duo’s style with refreshing funk and R&B influences throughout. Brasstracks bring a freshly innovated sound of minimal horn-work in, “Too Far Too Fast,” which fuses the same groovy hip hop production reminiscent of their earlier work with Chance the Rapper on his 2016 album ‘Coloring Book.’

Pop trio Thirdstory, is also featured on the track carrying the song with their feel-good lyrics and catchy vocal hooks. The group may sound familiar from also working with Chance and touring with his band back in 2017.

‘For Those Who Know Part II’ is expected to drop on August 24th and will feature collaborations from Robert Glasper, S’natra, and Xavier Omär.

Check out the newest single below.