DJ Yoda has always made his debt to hip hop explicit.
Coming of age during the genre's so-called Golden Era, the aspiring turntablist cut his teeth rifling through records from Gangstarr, A Tribe Called Quest, Public Enemy and many, many more.
Now a star in his own right, the producer decided to assemble an eleven-strong force to record new album 'Breakfast Of Champions'.
Recruiting some of the finest names in UK hip hop, the results are much more powerful than a mere ensemble record.
Out now, it's a powerful return which shows DJ Yoda's capabilities as a producer as well as allowing each individual space to shine.
As a special bonus, the turntablist has stripped the record back to reveal its roots. Utilising each instrumental, DJ Yoda has overlaid Golden Age raps from the likes of Common, Wu-Tang Clan, Jay Z, Nas and more.
Streaming first on Clash, you can dive in below:
Catch DJ Yoda live at the following shows:
March
13 Manchester Band On The Wall
14 London The Forum
20 Southampton The Engine
27 Glasgow Arts Club
28 Newcastle Sage
April
10 Gloucester Guildhall
11 Bristol Marble Factory
Photo Credit: Cody Burridge
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