Onra
Not content with France being known for techno wizards like Daft Punk and Justice, this young beatsmith had to take things to outer stratosphere. The jazzy, funky hip-hop is familiar and bizarre at the same time. The Dilla bounce influence is strong, but Onra has a space-age hip-hop style all his own. 80′s synthesizers blend seamlessly with funky breaks and Pete Rock bangers. You may recognize a sample here and there, but his beat chopping is the truest argument for anti-sample laws I’ve ever heard.
Onra – Send Me Your Love
Onra – The Anthem
Onra – Long Distance
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Bonus:
Not sure what’s going on in this video, but it suits the mood perfectly:
July 6th, 2011 at 12:02 am
[...] Special FX has less of a techno edge and features heavy 80′s R&B influence, similar to Onra. The full-length is a little more straight-ahead Techno House, but the subtle build and mellow [...]