Where the majority of music producers will create unique tracks over basic default drum sounds before later filling in live drums, one new music duo is changing the sound and production of music by doing just the opposite. Native New Yorkers Ivan Jackson an Conor Rayne are the two minds behind Brasstracks, a new music group that use live horns and drums to shape the image of their music. From brass renditions of hit songs like Rihanna's "Four Five Seconds" and Jay Z's "Encore," to compositions completely their own, Brasstracks brings new life to the world of music and producing. A powerful duo of funky brass and drums -drums that this writer can only describe as fascinating, Ivan and Conor brought themselves to fame with a slew of collaborations with artists like Goldlink, Grandtheft, Anderson .Paak, Chance the Rapper, and more. Their style makes every song sound like a party -even the sad ones- and their producing skill has put them a position to work with big names in the mainstream music industry. Brasstracks instrumental "Say U Won't" is a perfect showcase of both the array of brass that Ivan brings into each song and Conor's drumming technique and skill. Over-ear headphones are most definitely recommended.
Since Brasstracks put out their first brass...track... on YouTube, thousands of comments said nearly the same thing: "This sounds like a Chance the Rapper song." Common themes through Chance's music are horns, piano/organ, and choirs, much like Brasstracks. Chance's upbringing on the streets of Chicago and in a black church greatly shape his unique sound, with a soulful vibe that matches the flow of Brasstracks seamlessly. The similarities are obvious and wonderful.
Through the magical channels of twitter, Brasstracks and Chance were brought together to collaborate for Chance's latest album, "Coloring Book."
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