Gan Gemi - Type Beats Vol. 1 (Beat Tape)
Gan Gemi may not be a name that rings a bell right now, but that’s likely to change this year. The 19 Year Old, London based beatmaker has been honing his craft since an early age, creating soundscapes which incorporate elements of jazz, electronic, folk and hip hop into a heady brew which speaks directly to the soul.
His debut EP ‘Runner’ (released earlier this year) represented his journey of discovery and growth, giving a taster of his incredible music, which transports the listener to otherworldly dimensions, creating his own forever-expanding universe.‘Type Beats Vol. 1’ - an 18 track-strong beat tape of Gemi’s original productions. He explains: ‘These are a collection of beats I’ve made over the past few years. They were each made in one sitting and I tried to make them as spontaneously as I could without thinking too much about more technical elements I’d usually consider in my other music. This includes sound choice, proper mixing and rhythmic timing. This “rough and ready” approach was a new refreshing way for me to create, and helped me to find creativity in not overthinking and just following feelings instead of thoughts’.
Tapping into a rich well of authentic expression, ‘Type Beats Vol. 1’ is a tapestry of sonics, melding flavours from across the globe, complete with tranquil moments of peace, beautifully underlined by expertly curated samples and rugged and raw drum programming.