When fellow Bronx-native, July Quin, released his 2017 come back single, “Luh You,” the indie hip-hop scene couldn’t have imagined what the smooth crooning, lyrically gripping and self-producing emcee had up his sleeves. For an emcee that embodies the borough’s grit and hustle, 2019 rang out as an aggressive campaign with newly released singles, live video & in-studio performances and a digital push that engaged both new and current listeners on his socials – a rallying cry for July’s 2020 debut album “Wild Eyed Child.”
His most recent songs to date have already given buzz to his 2020 project with the release of, “Dying is Expensive (’19 RMXs),” a three-singled EP of re-produced and re-mastered works that embodied the creativity set-off by Quin in 2017. We invited July, and his team, to perform/record the live video session of the “Singles” at The Fox Hole – our DIY basement and performance space for local bands, musicians, touring bands, rappers and DJ’s – and a new home for The Bronx music scene.
July Quin spittin’ the truth live at The Fox Hole. Photo courtesy of Angel Photography.
With the recent purchase of a Launchpad Pro, and Abelton music software for his in-studio and live music performances, July shot (in just one take I might add) his first ever Abelton Live/Launch Pad performance with the help of his friends Derek Aurelius (local Bronx lyricist/poet) and Sergio Reyes (photographer/videographer).
Consisting of three songs, “Matilda’s Brujeria (Freestyle),” “Waters” and “Day Dream (Feat. Derek Aurelius), July’s Abelton Live performance illustrate his strength in production, lyricism and engineering that capture the essence of the young emcees craft and savvy approach to music. His innate ability to adapt, and find new ways of expressing his creativity, is vividly displayed with every Launch Pad key stoke, gorgeous melodies and razor-edge bars. With both humor and charm, July shined masterfully on camera with every hook, dashing personality and soothing vocals.
Watch July Quin’s first ever Abelton Live/Launchpad Pro performance session at The Fox Hole below – playing now on YouTube and throughout July’s socials. Make sure to follow, and listen, to July Quinn on Spotify, Apple Music and all other music streaming platforms.
July Quin’s first experience using & recording in Ableton Live while performing with the Launchpad Pro. 3 records. Back to back. All in one take. Live at The Fox Hole.
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