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“…5 Points Records debuts with the very hip "Rare Elements," the first in a series that shines the light on master musicians and international DJ/remixers. For this first installment, Sarangi master Ustad Sultan Khan performs 10 original tracks, which were then reconstructed by Thievery Corporation, Joe Claussell, Ralphi Rosario, Nickodemus & Osiris and others. With such a musically diverse collection of producers, expect an equally diverse aural landscape. Thievery's dark and mysterious mix of "Tarana" is primed for trendy restaurants and lounges, while Rosario's tribal re-rub of "Maula" awaits peak-hour dancefloor play. Ditto for Claussell's hypnotic re-tweaking of "Sayaji." A track like "Jaadu (Magic)," as revisited by Nickodemus & Osiris, intertwines world, electronic and hip-hop beats. With Khan's "Elements," rhythms of the world eamlessly unite to form one global groove.” - Billboard
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Still working on that hot first release.
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The second installment of 5 Points Records Rare Elements series features another round of remixers interpreting 10 freshly recorded tracks by renowned Turkish artist Omar Faruk Tekbilek.
The first Rare Elements (with the legendary Ustad Sultan Khan) received rave reviews from publications and tastemakers (including XLR8R, Billboard, BPM, URB, KCRW and many more).
Tracks for Rare Elements: Omar Faruk Tekbilek (aka Rare Elements 2) have already been recorded, and the remixer selection/production process is nearly complete. Remixers include: Amon Tobin, Tommie Sunshine, Junior Sanchez, Flosstradamus, Jordan Radar, Joe Claussell, Cheb I Sabbah, Albert Castillo and Kodomo.
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