Following a highly acclaimed Self-Titled EP release, DXA Records present a brand new 7" single titled "Rise Up" b/w "Get On Beat". This time the New York City's representatives team up with Klaus Layer out of Berlin, Germany. Active on the scene for years, DXA once again comes back with the essence of Boom Bap, which they're known for.
The tracks bring a winter vibe reminiscent of DXA's 2012 visit to Germany. Intelligent rhymes, wicked flows and monstrous drum patterns provided by the Crook himself will hit you harder than a V2 rocket. Travel through the stratosphere with a cold Beck's and enjoy both sides of this new release. Vinyl limited to 300 copies.
Art direction and design by Drumat!c of KicDrum Products.

Tracklist:

Side A:
'Rise Up'
Written by DXA
Produced by Klaus Layer

Side B:
'Get On Beat'
Written by DXA
Produced by Klaus Layer


Klaus Layer (previously known as Captain Crook) was always interested in eastern German art and music, but it was the fall of the Berlin Wall that truly opened up new opportunities for him to explore a wider range of art and foreign cultures. Klaus was born in Oranienburg, Germany, and while his preference for 90's hip-hop music and the influence of a local graffiti scene can be seen and heard in his work, he has his own distinct identity as a creator. Klaus cites artists like Michael Hamel, Günther Fischer, Can, Pete Rock, Damu the Fudgemunk and Lord Finesse as sources of inspiration, just as much as he does the Surrealist style of art as well as the audio & visuals found in old movies from the 50s-70s. All of Layer's artistic influences, along with some non-traditional sampling resources have creatively been morphed together via his instrument of choice, a sampler, into a unique style of instrumental music full of rich layers, including all sorts of percussive and melodic patterns. If you know what Redef stands for and the status of the artists on our roster, than you already know what to expect from klaus: Quality.