Equiknoxx

Kingston, Jamaica’s Equiknoxx emerged as you of dancehall reggae’s state-of-the-art production teams through the 2010s. Their sparse however intricate monitors often incorporate parrot calls, sound files, and offbeat percussion to their futuristic rhythms. The group’s primary associates are Gavin Blair (Gavsborg) and Jordan Chung (Period Cow), and various other contributors consist of Bobby Blackbird, Kofi Knoxx, and vocalists Kemikal and Shanique Marie. Blair is definitely an effective dancehall producer, in charge of hits by famous brands Busy Indication and Beenie Guy. Singles by vocalists such as for example Aidonia and T.O.K. started appearing in the Equiknoxx Musiq label around 2008, accompanied by monitors with Ward 21, Masicka, Potential Fambo, yet others. Equiknoxx created Shanique Marie’s 2015 EP Uno, that was afterwards extended to a full-length. By 2016, the Equiknoxx audio had made a direct effect in the experimental digital music globe, and their instrumental full-length Parrot Sound Power premiered by Demdike Stare’s DDS label to popular acclaim, showing up on many year-end polls. Non-album monitor “Bubble,” released with the Golf swing Ting label and offering vocals by Devin Di Dakta, was also well received.