Embodying the essence of how Hip-hop can reach a place several miles away, is a German-born artist by the name Klaus Layer, previously known as Captain Crook.
Developing an affinity towards Eastern German art and music at a young age, Klaus inevitably dived into deeper waters with the Berlin Wall's collapse. Born in Oranienburg, Germany, Klaus somehow managed to grasp traces of the 90s Hip-hop scene, which often translated into musical creations. But while this remains arguably his distinct foundation, Klaus' quality artistry explores a significantly large range of genres, including Jazz, Funk, Psychedelic, as well as Surrealist audio & visuals.
“Hus approach to sample-plundering and beatmaking is one that is both familiar and unorthodox,” as written on an online profile under Redefinition Records, “With a prodigious grasp on the tough East Coast sound, Klaus' mind wanders a landscape filled with echoes of vintage cinema, psychedelia and surrealist art as his hands remain in the present intuitively working it all through the sampler.”
Paraphrased, the latter statement simply suggests this: Klaus Layer introduces magnum opus unlike any we've seen before—and heck, Hip-hop and Surrealist Art? Who doesn't want to check that out?
With the release of his forthcoming album, Society Collapse, just around the bend, Klaus is opening the entirety of his previous albums and singles to be downloaded free of charge, until the 7th of October—so be sure to click the link below, where you can find Klaus Layer's surreal music.
https://www.redefinitionrecord
By Jods Arboleda for RAPStation.com
