Motif Alumni "Trap Soul Edition"

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From the rise of Afro bashment in the UK, to styles like Afrobeats, gqom, kuduro, kizomba, and Afro house, this club sound is where it’s at right now. Global Shake follows the path of these genres across continents to Lisbon, London, New York, and beyond. Global Shake was created by Zoss Audio in collaboration with London-based producers Nosa Appollo and Major Notes.

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Establishing himself as a leading force in the music industry, Chopsquad DJ is recognized for his innovative production style and seamless blending of musical elements. With a track record of creating chart-topping hits, including a Grammy nomination for his work with 21 Savage, his productions resonate across both hip-hop and pop genres. Known for his vibrant rhythms and polished sonic textures, Chopsquad DJ crafts dynamic masterpieces that elevate contemporary music. His unique approach solidifies his reputation as a true creative powerhouse in today's musical landscape.   With over 2GBs of exclusive content, “Melodies From the Streets” features 24 full MPC projects, 24 melodic and drum kits, over 500 samples and 200+ melodic loops. This expansion is packed with mesmerizing synth loops, transcendent pianos, and drums that will rattle speakers and truly capture the essence of the streets.   Take your productions to the next level with the melodic insight of a master, Chopsquad DJ presents “Melodies From the Streets” with Akai Pro.    

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Akai Professional and UK RnB vocal sensation Marie Dahstrom proudly presents “Vocal Destiny” an outstanding collection of the most soulful and smooth vocals Inspired by the sounds of artists such as Brandy, Kehlani, and H.E.R. Vocal Destiny delivers 14 MPC-ready programs professionally recorded with everything from Vocal leads, Phases, hooks to vocal harmony stacks ready to create new soulful tunes with.   Marie Dahlstrom is a Danish vocalist, producer and songwriter, who consistently proves herself as one of the most essential voices in underground R&B. Her 2nd album ‘A Good Life’ was released May 2023, and has been featured on BBC 1xtra, Joe Budden Podcast sleepers pick, Jazz FM to name a few.    Her critically acclaimed debut album Like Sand was released in 2020, recorded between LA, Copenhagen and London. Like Sand featured collaborations with acts including south London singer James Vickery, California based songwriter and producer Jeremy Passion, Brooklyn based singer/producer Elijah Fox, London-based Conor Albert and guitarist Beau Diako to name a few.

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Back again with a vengeance and this time even harder! Volume 2 picks up where volume 1 left off and goes even deeper into custom breakbeats perfect for your next production regardless of style. Pad Thai Deluxe features the cream of the crop taken from Marco Polo's highly acclaimed and internationally known" Pad Thai" drum kit series. Known for having some of the hardest and dustiest drums in the game, Marco Polo has spent years digging for records and applying that same approach to assembling his drum kits. Marco has produced for some of the greats in Hip Hop such as Rakim, Scarface, Masta Ace, Pharoahe Monch, Westside Gunn & Talib Kweli, to name a few. This is essentially Pad thai on s whole new level with 24 brand new fully composed beats/pgms including musical, bass and drum elements to get your beats knocking with minimal effort.  A mixture of laid back vibes to the dirt and grit of Brooklyn, New York, where Marco calls home. Use the presents and demos to catch your own vibe or guide you on a new musical journey.  These sounds are ready to rock RAW with minimal processing. Punch, thump and dirt is the name of the game here.  Whether it's one-shots or chopped original breakbeats, this kit has you covered for the inspiration to produce any modern or old school Hip Hop vibe. Be sure to check out Marco Polo's youtube series "MP On The MP" season 1 for a deeper look into using pad thai in his production process!  MP has taken his MPC 2000 Xl workflow/approach to new levels in the modern Akai world, and we're excited for you to hear this brand new kit that will change the game."