DJ Concept releases brand new album

DJ Concept is a versatile deejay, producer and artist hailing from Long Island, New York, who’s been making an impact in the hip hop scene for many years. With over 15 years of experience behind the turntables, DJ Concept brings endless hip hop knowledge to his musical output, drawing inspiration from a huge range of musical genres. His catalogue of music speaks for itself, with multiple well-received full-length records, EPs, singles and remixes making up a vast body of work.

Alongside completely solo works, his collaborative spirit has seen him work with artists such as Skyzoo, Torae, John Jigg$, Wais P, Rome Clientel, Planet Asia, DJ Revolution, J. Depina and countless others since his 2012 album Heavy Smoke. Now, DJ Concept returns with the highly anticipated fourth instalment of his instrumental series, Meditations 4, which features the instrumental versions of tracks he crafted for various artists, including Ghetto, Dirt Disciples, Eto, Nutso, Blah Poet, Keith Murray, Canibus, and Tha God Fahim. The ten tracks showcase DJ Concept’s production skills and his ability to craft immersive soundscapes.

Kicked off with the bold “Maskachusetts,” a dark atmosphere descends with deep bass rumbles joined by bright piano flutters as the rattle of trap style hi hats cuts through. “Different Energy” flows next with its moody synth pulses and building percussive shots before settling into an infectious groove of pattering rhythms and guitar lines before spacey backing vocals enter to paint the mix with engaging melody.

“Off The Map Remix” serves up a soulful ninety second outing where airy vocalisations hover above the downtempo snap of the beat. It’s a slick display of DJ Concept’s ability to craft an immersive sound via a minimalist approach, contrasted perfectly by the next track, “Come On Home.” Bursting with crunchy guitar tones and lively drums, smooth vocal flourishes inject vibrancy as the track drifts into a psychedelic-tinged rock sound brimming with energy and rousing lead guitar licks.

Other highlights on the record include “Life Remix” where DJ Concept crafts a haunting soundscape of eerie piano plinks, impactful bass tones and steady drum shots. “No Brainer Remix” serves up a shuffling jam driven by the laid back groove of the drums as plucky bass lines snake through a kaleidoscopic blend of sweeping sonic textures.

Closing the album with “Stand For Something,” DJ Concept treats listeners to one final dose of instrumental hip hop bliss with the piquant lead notes riding a marching beat. From start to finish, Meditations 4 delivers a sensational display of DJ Concept’s creativity as a music maker and his flair as a producer, resulting in a work that showcases his memorable and diverse style.

Meditations 4 is available now through all digital retailers and streaming platforms courtesy of Crisis Center Collective.

Listen to Meditations 4 below