Hip Hop Golden Age

attachment Jun 21 2025 Written by Cis van Beers

LIVE! At The Disco pairs Ankhlejohn’s sharp, commanding delivery with August Fanon’s laid-back, jazzy production. The beats lean on warm basslines, delicate keys, and soulful loops that leave plenty of space for Ankhlejohn’s voice to cut through. Tracks like “Electric Funk Daddy” and “Replica Jazz Club” ride smooth, drumless grooves, while “Lexus GS300” and “The Lordy Way” add subtle funk touches without breaking the relaxed mood. Ankhlejohn stays focused, spitting confident verses with a steady, unhurried rhythm that fits the production’s mellow vibe. The album keeps a consistent, low-key energy from start to finish.

Written by Cis van Beers

Growing up in the 1980s, HHGA-founder Cis van Beers developed an early passion for Hip Hop after discovering artists like Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five and Treacherous Three on alternative radio. The trac…

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Written by Cis van Beers

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