Covering Tracks: Lord RAJA
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October 03, 2014
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# Covering Tracks: Lord RAJA
**[Covering Tracks][1]{: target="_blank"} is a regular series in which
we ask our favorite producers and DJs to recommend ten new (and not so
new) releases. This week's selections were curated by a New York native
who calls himself Lord RAJA. His debut album drops December 2 on Ghostly
International.**
**Ramona Lisa -- "Hissing Pipes at Dawn" \[Terrible Records\]**
Maddening. Modern standalone, realized composition---observed
terrestrially as a whisper from an origin that exists outside of
linguistic and temporal contexts. I had the honor of seeing her perform
this with original choreography. Hieroglyphic enchantment.
Tallesen -- "Strike Silver, Love Green" \[Software\]
When Tallesen and I met at a really boring school, we immediately
assumed a role as siblings, as we shared a mutual appetite for universal
investigations through tangled mediums. I was making music on a custom
made PC tower, and Cayman (Tallesen) expressed to me that he was
interested in messing with sound. I already knew how gifted he was as a
visual artist, so I figured his approach to sound would be just as
natural and intuitive. I gave him my PC, and he took the sound libraries
and programs to a whole new level. He is an all-around other worldly,
inspiring artist. His upcoming LP on Software is great.
**Kindness -- "This Is Not About Us" \[Female Energy\]**
This guy is just incredible. I discovered his music sophomore year of
university, and now I'm looking forward to this LP. He inspires me, big
time. Very kind and funky in person as well.
**Heathered Pearls -- "Raising Our Ashes" \[Ghostly\]**
This track is too sick. It's always a treat to see Heathered Pearls,
whether he is performing or walking his dog. It's an honor to work for
him. Sometimes he yells at me on the phone.
**Hailu Mergia -- "Ambasel (El Guincho Club Alizé Edit)" \[Awesome Tapes
from Africa\]**
I guess I was catching some z's. Quality as always.
**Connan Mockasin -- "I'm the Man, That Will Find You" \[Phantasy
Sound\]**
Real character.
**Ariel Pink -- "Put Your Number In My Phone" \[4AD\]**
I love Ariel Pink. You really have to be a crazy genius to make some of
the tracks he makes. I hope by the time I'm like, 30-something, I'm
making shit like him. Whenever I'm real bored at a party, I hijack the
system and put on "Round & Round" and I either dance or walk out.
**Actress -- "Gaze" \[Werk Discs/Ninja Tune\]**
But of course.
**Helado Negro -- "Ojos Que No Ven" \[Asthmatic Kitty\]**
This guy has had an exceptional output since the beginning---"Playas" is
one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. His new record is just as
phenomenal. When I finally met him, I was nerding out big time, and he
gave me a bunch of cassettes.
**Jeremiah Jae -- "The Heat" \[Warp\]**
Jeremiah Jae is in such a unique position as an artist. I enjoy his
perspective, and I feel really connected to him. One day, we're gonna
unleash the tracks we've done together. It's been a while since we've
met up. I'm happy to say this his vocals will be featured on my debut
LP.
[1]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/category/features/columns/covering-tracks/
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/category/features/columns/covering-tracks/" target="_blank">Covering Tracks</a> is a regular series in which we ask our favorite producers and DJs to recommend ten new (and not so new) releases. This week’s selections were curated by a New York native who calls himself Lord RAJA. His debut album drops December 2 on Ghostly International.</strong></p><p><strong>Ramona Lisa – “Hissing Pipes at Dawn” [Terrible Records]</strong></p><p>Maddening. Modern standalone, realized composition—observed terrestrially as a whisper from an origin that exists outside of linguistic and temporal contexts. I had the honor of seeing her perform this with original choreography. Hieroglyphic enchantment.</p><p><strong>Tallesen – “Strike Silver, Love Green” [Software]<br>
</strong><br>
When Tallesen and I met at a really boring school, we immediately assumed a role as siblings, as we shared a mutual appetite for universal investigations through tangled mediums. I was making music on a custom made PC tower, and Cayman (Tallesen) expressed to me that he was interested in messing with sound. I already knew how gifted he was as a visual artist, so I figured his approach to sound would be just as natural and intuitive. I gave him my PC, and he took the sound libraries and programs to a whole new level. He is an all-around other worldly, inspiring artist. His upcoming LP on Software is great.</p><p><strong>Kindness – “This Is Not About Us” [Female Energy]</strong></p><p>This guy is just incredible. I discovered his music sophomore year of university, and now I’m looking forward to this LP. He inspires me, big time. Very kind and funky in person as well.</p><p><strong>Heathered Pearls – “Raising Our Ashes” [Ghostly]</strong></p><p><!--
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--></p><p>This track is too sick. It’s always a treat to see Heathered Pearls, whether he is performing or walking his dog. It’s an honor to work for him. Sometimes he yells at me on the phone.</p><p><strong>Hailu Mergia – “Ambasel (El Guincho Club Alizé Edit)” [Awesome Tapes from Africa]</strong></p><p>I guess I was catching some z’s. Quality as always.</p><p><strong>Connan Mockasin – “I’m the Man, That Will Find You” [Phantasy Sound]</strong></p><p>Real character.</p><p><strong>Ariel Pink – “Put Your Number In My Phone” [4AD]</strong></p><p>I love Ariel Pink. You really have to be a crazy genius to make some of the tracks he makes. I hope by the time I’m like, 30-something, I’m making shit like him. Whenever I’m real bored at a party, I hijack the system and put on “Round & Round” and I either dance or walk out.</p><p><strong>Actress – “Gaze” [Werk Discs/Ninja Tune]</strong></p><p>But of course.</p><p><strong>Helado Negro – “Ojos Que No Ven” [Asthmatic Kitty]</strong></p><p>This guy has had an exceptional output since the beginning—”Playas” is one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard. His new record is just as phenomenal. When I finally met him, I was nerding out big time, and he gave me a bunch of cassettes.</p><p><strong>Jeremiah Jae – “The Heat” [Warp]</strong></p><p>Jeremiah Jae is in such a unique position as an artist. I enjoy his perspective, and I feel really connected to him. One day, we’re gonna unleash the tracks we’ve done together. It’s been a while since we’ve met up. I’m happy to say this his vocals will be featured on my debut LP.</p>
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# Covering Tracks: Lord RAJA **[Covering Tracks][1]{: target="_blank"} is a regular series in which we ask our favorite producers and DJs to recommend ten new (and not so new) releases. This week's selections were curated by a New York native who calls himself Lord RAJA. His debut album dro...
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His upcoming LP on Software is great. **Kindness -- "This Is Not About Us" \[Female Energy\]** . This guy is just incredible. I discovered his music sophomore year of university, and now I'm looking forward to this LP. He inspires me, big time. Very kind and funky in person as well. **Heathered...
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His new record is just as phenomenal. When I finally met him, I was nerding out big time, and he gave me a bunch of cassettes. **Jeremiah Jae -- "The Heat" \[Warp\]** Jeremiah Jae is in such a unique position as an artist. I enjoy his perspective, and I feel really connected to him. One day, we'...