excerpt from Jeffrey Huo’s personal reflections on Lafura Jackson (a.k.a. rapper A-Twice):
They called my friend Lafura Jackson ha(l)fu, for his half-African, half-Asian ancestry. For his half-American, half-Japanese cultural heritage. They called him ha(l)fu, but he refused and rejected their label, and all it implied. He asserted he wasn't *half* of anything. He was *Twice*. A-Twice. That was the handle, his non-de-plume, the stage name he chose for himself. The reason behind the name he chose for himself. And the experiences that led him there, fused to a talent awesome and powerful, that became the creative volcano that lit up the world of all who had the privelege of sharing his life with him...
artist: Repeat Pattern
release name: Traces
format /type: digital /EP-beat tape
label: Lo-Vibes
country: Japan
release date: 31 January 2013
genre: hip hop, beats, alternative, experimental
download link: http://lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/traces
<a href="http://lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/traces" data-mce-href="http://lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/traces">TRACES by Repeat Pattern</a>
artist: Repeat Pattern
release name: Circle vs Square
format /type: digital /EP-beat tape
label: Lo-Vibes
country: Japan
release date: 31 January 2013
genre: hip hop, beats, alternative, experimental
download link: http://lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/circle-vs-square
<a href="http://lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/circle-vs-square" data-mce-href="http://lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/circle-vs-square">circle vs square by Repeat Pattern</a>
Double release by Repeat Pattern on Japanese label Lo-vibes.
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After guesting on many compilations, albums by Kan Sano, ichiro_, and some rap projects, as well as releases on the up and coming French label “Cascade Records,” the long-awaited Lo-Vibes release by ‘Repeat Pattern’ has finally arrived via Lo-Vibes' Bandcamp. Two albums from RP's super secret massive archive of material released simultaneously, with all track selections, order and mastering by KK of Lo-Vibes! The charge is on..
On "TRACES" we hear a strong psychedelic and Afro-beat vibe alongside RP's usual dope unrefined jazzy tone. lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/traces
On "circle vs square" another side of Repeat Pattern is revealed, a combination of impenetrable Lo-Bit electric with a hint of Electro, Skweee and even Chip Tune sounds. But, through it all the essence of what is RP remains present. lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/circle-vs-square
So which do you prefer? No, no, surely you must get them both!
<a href="http://lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/sum-dum-fun-vol-1" data-mce-href="http://lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/sum-dum-fun-vol-1">Sum Dum Fun Vol.1 by V.A.</a>
also starring ARI1010, Candle, Eudai & Sensational.
Respectful, beloved Lo-Vibes mates and Beat Artists got together and made Remixies of Lo-Vibes materials from the past. The previous release outtakes is also included. This is a compilation worth listening to, so please enjoy!!
series "Sum Dum Fun" will continue. please send DEMO to info[at]lo-vibes.com
<a href="http://lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-tones-years" data-mce-href="http://lo-vibes.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-tones-years">Eternal Tones Years by KK</a>
credits
released 05 November 2011
Artwork by harukoboll
All Beats produced & Mixed by KK in 2003-2005
LVDD-005
2011 Lo-Vibes Recordings
