I've always been a fan of 88-Keys work as a producer since I first heard him on the Black Star album in 1998; since then the versatile beat guru has created memorable cuts on album and 12":s by Mos Def, Schoolz Of Thought, J-Live, Diamond D, Talib Kweli, Bilal, Jay-Z, and many more (yeah, I should defo do a comp on him). More recently he formed his own Locksmith Music imprint, with the goal to give shine and dope beats to talented, yet rather unknown artists. The next upcoming project from the label, which should be out sooner rather than later, is a collaboration between 88-Keys and emcee Nemo Achida called "Conversations with 88". The first leak, "Hands On", is a addictively relaxing jam featuring the new super hook man BJ The Chicago Kid.
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