It was only a matter of time before Hudson Mohawke’s music was used as a rap / R&B instrumental backing track but I have to say I’m surprised it was Chris Brown. That’s the second decent thing he’s done this year. The Hud Mo track is called ‘Rising 5’.

Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.