Daru & Rena

Daru returns with his 2nd EP for 4lux. Daru (Michigan) makes beats as raw as Madlib and as dope as Japan’s DJ Mitsu the beats. This time he’s joined by singer/songwriter Rena, whose influences range from Sade to Tracey Chapman. Here she winds all up in one and creates a new unique flava. “Turn it on” is a delicate and sultry song that comes in 2 versions: the original, a real headnodder with its boom/clap beats while part 2 has a more experimental feel to it. “Things you do” is a soulstepper that reminds of Georgia Anne Muldrow’s Stones Throw stuff. “Spirit Dilla pt. 3” is a tribute to the late hip-hop legend J-Dilla, taking one of his beats and Rena touches it with a beautiful vibe and Tone Trezzure on backing vocals. “Lonely Nights'' has a great vibe for dancefloors worldwide! “You pt. 2” is a dope soul tune with erie piano samples and gazing vocals. “Feel the love” is pure hip hop beats with scratches by DJ Eduardo Sizzahands outta Detroit. “Excuse”, the last track of this album sampler, is a deep instrumental tune with this boom snap beat giving it a soulful feel.

• 1 a1
• 2 a2
• 3 a3
• 4 a4
• 5 b1
• 6 b2
• 7 b3
• 8 b4