Puget Playlist: Weekly Remix: Shabazz Palaces re-imagines Battles

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Weekly Remix: Shabazz Palaces re-imagines Battles

Local hip hop group 'Shabazz Palaces' contributed a remix of the 'Battles'' track "White Electric" to the forthcoming remix album "Glass Glop." This album features remixes of every track off of the latest release from Battles entitled "Glass Drop." Shabazz Palaces halved the track and added a couple verses to the originally all instrumental piece. The result is a smoother, simpler track that flows rather than forcing its way to the end. The reverb laid on the vocals gives it a dreamy feel that is a perfect way to relax. The new take on the album seems to get the stamp of approval from Battles':

Having always been a fan of Ishmael Butler's groups, both past and present, we were really excited to have Shabazz Palaces be able to rework a version of "White Electric" and to drop few verses on top. We had a "feeling" that this remix was going to be good, but when we first laid ears on this track we were ecstatic at how awesome this song turned out! There is nobody like Shabazz Palaces, they are in a class of their own. Definitely check out the Black Up album, which is, in my opinion, one of the most refreshing, daring, boundary-pushing hip-hop releases in years.

So grab your favorite drink of choice, kick back, and head into your weekend with Palaceer Lazaro in your ears.