Higher plain

Returning after the highly successful release of the official J Dilla tribute “That Love” on Dilla’s Vintage Vibez Music Group / EQ Music, Vice beats begins an ongoing series of singles called Open Return.

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The series combines the producer’s love of production and travel, exploring varying cultures through music. Each release features artists from different countries, covering the spectrum of hip hop and soul.

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Journey number 1 is entitled “Higher Plain”, featuring the super talented Japanese lyricist Dusty-I, who reflects on making the most of life, ascending to the highest level and staying clear on goals. Alongside Dusty-I is a regular collaborator Jabbathakut, one of the UK’s finest scratch DJs who adds his signature flavour, bringing a cloud step aspect to the narrative.

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The jazz flute driven track began life on Vice beats birthday (he makes a beat every year on his birthday!) and took 2 years to pull the various aspects of the track together.