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i like what i do // i do what i like

by Täpp

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Bob Hill Illicit Grooves LOve this album. The strongest track for me is Aquaria and have playlisted it already on the #IllicitGrooves show on Totally Wired Radio. Will no doubt be playing more tracks from this on the show in future. Favorite track: Aquaria.
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Fly My Way 01:44
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M.R. 01:11
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R.R. 01:01
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Orun 08:49
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Reflections 02:15
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Viology 05:57
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Verse 1: I swear it, I swear it, They just don’t wanna hear it – I swear it, I swear it, They just don’t wanna hear it. Deluded, tuned in, like trash, tv fiends The truth is what they lack, They just don’t want to hear. Spitting wisdom like a veteran, Still looking like a young’un. As the days became brighter, Restrictions became tighter. Lets see who’s who. I’m not out here trying to loose; My sanity, my dignity, My freedom – that’s the minimum. Look at this so-called democracy... Who has the real authority? Chorus: Swear.. Patience the only virtue that I bare But the way I’m feeling now’s a bit overbearing Never knew why your lack of caring’s been given a voice to deny our choice. To give to a new world shaping To live for a new world shaping I never knew why. Verse 2: An overflow of Black deaths The timeline brings nuff stress So I split myself like a horcrux To build my mind into a fortress Tryna find the angle like pythagorus. Government stubborn as Taurus, N you’re online bragging bout your allyship Post one black square, think you’ve done shit?? If this is an evolution, Something like a revolution, Tell me what you’re really losing Waking up from your sleepwalking. Now it looks like the world’s ending How’s your protest pic helping? Whose freedom are you protecting? Dip in your purse til your elbows’ all in May Gods protect me From all my enemies As I break from the forces, Of generational curses. Chorus: Swear.. Patience the only virtue that I bare But the way I’m feeling now’s a bit overbearing Never knew why your lack of caring’s been given a voice to deny our choice To give to a new world shaping To live for a new world shaping I never knew why Breakdown: We have been barely existing. Compliant to illusions, not questioning. What’s behind the eyes - is it radiating or dimmed? We can fly, pass time. If we control - Eye, There’s no shackles on our feet but invisible flames, bursting through our shames. It’s time we make a change. Our happiness isn’t something, we should be ashamed….to obtain. Verse 3: Hold tight Coming from the south sides Plotting with my people Tryna do more than just get by Get high, Dream big and survive Seen freedom walking by, but it won’t look us in the eye. Tryna break these age-old curses Sprinkle a lil magic in my verses Bend it to my will like cursive I was born first for a purpose So you can’t tell me shit I ain’t tryna do this quick Ain’t tryna be famous Maybe tryna catch a lick I do it for the ones that raised me Do it for the ones that saved me Do it for myself cause I’m wavy I don’t believe the hype, Mind my business, Tend to mine. Time delays Different people Different waves If your room don’t smell like sage We don’t trust you Says all lives matter N we’ll rush you Ain’t tryna talk privilege Til the power and the wealths shifted Chorus: Swear.. Patience the only virtue that I bare But the way I’m feeling now’s a bit overbearing Never knew why your lack of caring’s been given a voice to deny our choice To give to a new world shaping To live for a new world shaping I never knew why.
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Aquaria 04:33
Can you change your reality... Change your reality! Can you find me? Come find me... Can you find me? Goddesses rise! Aquaria!
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xoxo 01:16

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'i like what i do // i do what i like by Täpp Collective.

This twelve track, genre-defying album is a bold and eclectic project that effortlessly blends influences from classical music, jazz, hip-hop, electronics, folk music, bassline and more into a complex but exhilarating sound-world created to transport you into a new world, where possibilities are limitless, but joy is guaranteed.

As a collaborative project, the album was conceived by musicians and creatives from both London and Manchester; and much of the work needed to be produced remotely due to the restrictions caused by lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The roster of artists is impressive, featuring singer/songwriter And Is Phi, Chantelle Gabriella Jazz and Delali on spoken word, percussionist and producer Contours, Ayo Salawu and Abbi Phillips on drums/SPD and Alex Hill on piano and loop pedal.

The compositional framework of the album is based around Rebekah’s unique use of loop pedal ‘layering’ both live and in a studio setting, in addition to improvisation and exploration of the interplay between jazz harmony and classical composition, to produce a unique tonal narrative that captures the imagination and tells a story.

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released June 18, 2021

Credits:

Rebekah Reid - violin, synthesizer, vocals, loop pedal, production + recording engineer

Alex Hill - piano + loop pedal

Abbi Phillips - drums + SPD

Ayo Salawu - drums + percussion

Contours - balafon, percussion, drum machine + synthesizer

And Is Phi - vocals + backing vocals

Delali - spoken word

Chantelle Gabriella Jazz - spoken word

Rhodri Thomas - Synthesizer

Fi Roberts - production + recording engineer

Recorded at Strongroom Studios + Wellington Mill + Iguana Studios

Recording engineer Fi Roberts + Alex Armstrong Holding + Adam Connor.

Mixed and Produced by Rebekah Reid + Fi Roberts

Mastered by Katie Tavini

Illustration and Design by Andrea Phillips

© Täpp 2021

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Täpp UK

Täpp are a dynamic and experimental music collective led by violinist Rebekah Reid.

Crafting unique sounds through looping and improvisation, their music effortlessly blends influences from classical music, jazz, hip-hop, electronic music and folk/world music to create unique and exhilarating sound worlds.

Täpp aim to stimulate your curiosity and awaken a new music movement.
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