Posted by: Toni GoHard
Odd Future. Vince Staples. Vic Mensa. What do these three all have in common? Michael Uzowuru. The 21 year-old Los Angeles based producer has been a low key, behind-the-scenes heavy weight in today's world of hip-hop production. Following the release of collaboration mixtape Winter In Prague with friend and LA based rapper Vince Staples, Uzowuru has dropped a few instrumentals off at his soundcloud page to hold us over until he drops a solo project he's currently working on. "may 10th rough draft" is probably the most played in my itunes right now. The slow and calming melodies give off soothing effect almost putting you in trance, it's one of those instrumental you wish it never end and secretly hope no one sings or raps over because it's perfect just the way it is, no words are needed to bring this alive. This is how I personally feel about all his instrumentals, masterpieces in themselves, very few producers can say that about their work.
The laid back producer comes off rather shy but very smart and knowledgeable, you'll be more likely to find him listening to Elliot Smith or answering tumblr questions with his genius & reasonable responses from his fans then out partying all night, racking up a bad track record. He is mentored and managed by Om'mas Keith, current producer for Frank Ocean (who is also a good friend of Michael's) and member of hip-hop grouped "Sa-Ra". You can definitely see the influence that Om'mas has on Michael and the two even teamed up in the studio together towards to end of 2012 creating a new single titled "nightcap". The song has a mellow vibe to it, almost seemly perfect for a night of sex filled escapades which explains the lyrics "Drinkin' and fuckin' all night." I'm really looking forward to a full length project from Michael in the near future, this man has potential to being one of the greatest in the industry he is in a league of his own- he really truly is Beyond Category.
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