Merry Christmas, from evilgiane.
Merry Christmas from evilgiane, the New York manufacturer who was, for numerous, the noise of2023 Beyond producing 2 of the greatest and most critically-acclaimed tracks of the year with Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem’s ‘The Hillbillies’ and Earl Sweatshirt’s ‘Making The Band (Danity Kane)’, Giane Chenheu has relatively invested 2023 in a continuous, respected circulation state, teamingup with ascendent stars and underground heroes alike, proving up on important releases from Veeze, BKtherula, RxPapi, 454, Harto Falion, Smoove Dinero, Joeyy and Xaviersobased. As one of the masterminds of the magnificent Surf Gang, he has likewise supervised the cumulative’s growth into a full-fledged record label, which this year saw vital releases from the unmatched John Glacier and the unstoppable Snow Strippers.
In brief, evilgiane has had an important function to play with much of the year’s most unmissable music. His vigorous method to casting beat magic draws far and large. This is obvious in the mystical samples he is renowned for structure alluring drill instrumentals around, however his beats touch on whatever from Jersey club and grunge to ambient and hypnotictrance. For his Christmas mixtape for Fact, “inspired by the cold weathercondition,” he curates a choice that brings, in our estimate, the ideal joyful vibes while serving as evidence of his omnivorous and impressive tastes.
Whether sliding from Bill Evans Trio to Motown composer-arranger extraordinaire Lamont Dozier, or cutting in vintage Barry White and Miles Davies deep cuts in with odd gems from Midori Takada’s ’80s ensemble MKWAJU and New Age tape releases, or even folding Inga Copeland’s jaw-dropping ‘Obsession 2’ into sensational soundscapes from 2 different Ecco The Dolphin videogames, courtesy of pioneering VGM authors Spencer Nilsen and Tim Follin, it’s clear that, even throughout his downtime, Giane’s tuned in to all frequencies, shooting on all cylinders. He even discovers the time for a series of exceptionally sliced remodels of Patrice Rushen, Spaceghostpurrp, Durkalini and Duwap Kaine, formally closing out the list of all of Fact’s preferred things. In the words of Giane himself: “Stay warm y’all.”
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Tracklist:
Bill Evans Trio – ‘Alice in Wonderland (Live at the Village Vanguard)’
Lamont Dozier – ‘Prelude & Rose (1974)’
Barry W