The newest single from Chicago DJ/Producer Dan Blair is fascinatingly comforting; taking a recognizable break-beat structure and slicing aspects of hip-hop production into more glitchy, experimental terrain while incorporating hints of world music influence. A few tags on Soundcloud help to identify the direction the artist is taking, including “#Brazil,” “#Colors,” and “#Cheers.” It’s a celebratory feeling half way through the song, when the claves echo high above the bass line. This is a great four minute track that arrives right at the end of summer, usually a reflective period, and a time to slow down and cheers to good health and good memories.
