The Cork-based producer Gaptoof has stepped into the light and released a solo EP after providing a number of key beats for Soft Boy Records in recent years.
The Looks Like Rain EP is a followup to his Marina Tapes releases, and sees Adam Gould team up with Soft Boys Kean Kavanagh and Kojaque on two separate tracks.
Elsewhere, there are features from East London rapper Kofi Stone, Cork’s Yenkee, vocalist Celia Tiab, and R&B singer Mimikat.
The productions stick to bright Dilla-style soul beats and jazzy bright chord productions. It’s a fine step up for the producer.
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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.
