Anticon, originating from the Bay Area, has been pivotal in shaping a unique sound that melds lo-fi electronics, shoegaze dynamics, and evolving rap styles. Their influence is evident in contemporary trends like cloud rap, with artists like Lil B taking cues from their work. Even though they haven't received mainstream recognition, their original contributions continue to resonate within the underground music scene. A memorial event for Dax Pierson, a musician affiliated with Anticon, is set for Aug. 2, aiming to honor his legacy while supporting his life partner financially.
Listening to Frank Ocean's alt-R&B masterwork Blonde, there's moments where I'm, like, this somehow feels like the cLOUDDEAD feeling, the way things are stretched out and collage-y with the ambient parts.
You listen back to all that music, and there's still really nothing else like it. It's really original.
Anticon helped innovate a hard-to-define sound, still prominent today, that vacillates between lo-fi electronics, shoegaze-y dynamics, winsome singsong raps, and hip-hop breaks.
Proceeds from the memorial event for Dax Pierson will go to his life partner, Chuck Nanney.
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