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illhack
Music is my therapy. Hip-hop rooted, leftfield leaning. If a track hits you, a like, comment, or repost means a lot, it shows it landed somewhere. Thanks for listening. That's already more than enough.
Episodes
illhackFolgers Crystals Flip
a flip of J. Cole’s “Folgers Crystals”: the original wake-up call, funked up. Heavy funk groove underneath, no snooze button.
illhack3rd Childhood - Nasty Flip
LDSR274. A nasty flip of “3rd Childhood”: heavy funk and soul, turned all the way up.
illhackDon't Cry - Couzin Steve (RIP) (Demo)
Don't Cry (Demo) — an old one with Couzin Steve (RIP), mic crackle and all. The rawness is the point, not a flaw.
illhackillhack on the Bass - MPCBB112
Found another MPCBB oldie. illhack on the Bass. Full boom bap, but with a drunken swing to it, and live electric bass instead of a sampled one-shot. Loose…
illhackAegean - MPCBB155
Found another MPCBB oldie. A Morricone flip, carrying the same sun-drenched, cinematic stillness as the sea it was written for.
illhackLost in This Mess - STBB 1015
Lost in This Mess. A lofi cut with live drums, live guitar, and a beat that feels like it's slowly melting apart — built for a world that doesn't quite make…
illhackBad company - STMB 328
A forgotten STMB flip, unearthed after years — a noir, crime-thriller mood inspired by 90s cinema.
illhackGood Mourning (STBB Celebrate Life Flip)
A forgotten STBB flip of Talib Kweli's "Good Mourning," unearthed after years — an old tribute, rediscovered.
illhackBlackstackular (Interlude)
A short interlude — warm synths, loose neosoul drums, all in the feel. 2010ish..
illhackCan't Sleep
Found this one deep in the archives today. I wrote this track a while back during a long stretch of sleepless nights, capturing that exact feeling of being…
illhackWestside Gunn - Kelly's Korner feat Fat Joe - No Gimmicks (No Bass Flip)
A no-bass flip of Westside Gunn's "Kelly's Korner" (feat. Fat Joe), made outside the official LDSR255 challenge using that week's Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette…
illhackI Miss You
A boom bap flip submitted for LDSR254 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette), built from that week's community sample pack.
illhackSoul Sanity
A trippy, soul-sampled flip for LDSR254 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette) — warped chords over a hazy, off-kilter groove.
illhackBalafon Practise
A quick balafon practice session, captured straight off an Android phone — raw and unedited.
illhackPlaying around on the Steel Tongue Drum
A loose improvisation on the steel tongue drum, recorded straight off a phone — meditative and unpolished.
illhackThe Common Thread
"The Common Thread" is an experimental exploration of sonic synergy. This track takes two disparate audio samples—each with its own distinct history, texture…
illhackGers - Uitleg
A 2004 track made entirely in Modplug (tracker software) — an early archive piece, Dutch title 'Uitleg' ('explanation').
illhackShake That Thang - Illhack 5MP EDiT
An early 5MP edit of 'Shake That Thang' — a vintage demo dug up from the archives.
illhackRain On Me
"A powerful anthem of internal struggle and spiritual resilience, this song balances the exhaustion of being physically militant with the comforting power of…
illhackCouzin feat. Joy - Drive
An early-2000s demo collab with Couzin and Joy on vocals — a glimpse into illhack's earliest production years.
illhackDNB - LDSR235
A drum & bass flip for LDSR235 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette) — a rare detour from boom bap into breakbeat territory.
illhackI Should Be Looking For That Someone
A quick, 5MP-style beat made for STBB982 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) — about that restless stretch when finding someone becomes the only thing on your mind…
illhackC-Wat! - Illhack 1st beat (5MP Series)
illhack's very first beat in the 5MP series — built start to finish in just 5 minutes, recorded as a demo back in 2009.
illhackOpen Kaart - C-Wat! ft. aRdJie (5MP Series)
A 5MP (5 Minute Production) collab with C-Wat! and aRdJie — the beat built start to finish in five minutes flat.
illhackBrownstone Steps & City Dreams
An STBB978 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) entry built around the dream of walking the streets of Brooklyn, New York — boom bap with a romanticized NYC feel.
illhackBlue Maqam
An LDSR230 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette) entry built around a maqam-inspired melodic loop — Middle Eastern modal scales over a boom bap groove.
illhackThis I Know For Sure
An STBB977 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) entry — a confident, soulful loop built around that week's sample pack.
illhackA walk in the woods
A forest walk and the soothing sound of the birds are the foundation for this relaxed, downtempo track. A pure audio experience of nature. Made for STBB974…
illhackPodcast Spooky Night
A spooky-themed entry covering both STBB973 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) and LDSR226 (Loop Diggers Sunday Roulette) in one track — cover photo by Raisa.
illhackBlackStackular - Music (Underground Soulful house blend)
An underground, soul-flecked house blend that started life as a 2000–2004 jam session, with Original Fanatic on rap/vocals.
illhackWestside Gunn, Conway The Machine - "Michaelangelo" Glamorous Remix #971
A "Glamorous" remix of Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine & The Alchemist's track, made for STBB971 (Stones Throw Beat Battle).
illhackJazz Maschine
An STBB969 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) entry — a jazz-inflected instrumental built around a relaxed boom bap pocket.
illhackChanging Seasons (feat. Raisa)
An STBB968 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) entry with Raisa on vocals, built around the changing of seasons and the turning of life's purpose. Lyrics: "Earth tilts…
illhackJeru The Damaja - Come Clean - The ill Clean Edit
An STBB961 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) edit of Jeru The Damaja's classic "Come Clean" — a clean flip of a 90s boom bap staple.
illhackA Quiet Respite: Kalimba for Relaxation
Immerse yourself in "A Quiet Respite: Kalimba for Relaxation," a serene soundscape crafted to soothe your soul. This piece features the gentle, enchanting…
illhackLittle Track Magic One - Dilla style
An STBB956 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) entry made in the off-kilter, J Dilla-inspired pocket — swung drums, dusty soul chops, that signature drunken feel.
illhackNew Wave Ukelele
An STBB932 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) entry — a left-field flip built around a ukulele line, dressed in new-wave synth texture.
illhackHush Ya Mouth - R.I.P. Couzin Steve ( TRIBUTE Remix )
An STBB931 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) tribute remix of 'Hush Ya Mouth,' reworked in memory of Couzin Steve.
illhackill Piano Jazz Theme
An STBB930 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) entry — a piano-led jazz theme set into a boom bap frame.
illhackMouse & Pussycat
An STBB920 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) entry — a playful, character-driven sample flip.
illhackMaster At Work
A beat made during STBB910 (Stones Throw Beat Battle) week, though never officially submitted — a 'master at work' sketch.
illhackI'm In Love
A warm, romantic instrumental — illhack's take on the feeling of falling for someone.
illhackParadise (feat Jimichild)
A soulful collaboration with Jimichild, chasing the feeling of paradise.
illhackThe Art of Hiphop [Status Remix]
A remix of 'The Art of Hiphop,' reworked by Statboogie (Derrick Helberg) — a producer's-eye tribute to hip-hop's craft.