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"The Path of Least Resistance EP"
The latest release on Reldz Recordings by James Hammer and Jerome Baker.
A split EP featuring the following tracks:
JAMES HAMMER - Don't Party Pt. 2
JAMES HAMMER - Grill
JEROME BAKER - Knock Knock JB's Let Me In
JEROME BAKER - The Portal
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Click here for James Hammer - Three is One EP available on Relief Records (Chicago)
Click here for Bangers and Nash - "Bangers and Nash EP" available on Random Access (Detroit)
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DJ James Hammer
Minneapolis' own DJ James Hammer is hitting hard with his heavyweight electro and techno flavors, which he describes as ..relentless... And the word is fitting in more way than one. The music never leaves your head once it's in and its entertainment value is limitless. It's the kind of music you can return to again and again. It's got merciless energy and crackles with songwriting dynamism.
Mood
Hammer sees music as a living, breathing thing that interacts with our own emotions to create a special response, with each song leaving its own mark on us. Music inspires him and he passes the inspiration on to others with his own compositions. ..[One's response to music] depends on the music - melodies, tones, notes, and my own mood. Music can make me feel happy, sad, excited ..... Hammer recognizes in music the reflection of all human thought and feeling and thus tries to bring out the full potential of any song to resonate with the listener.
No Compromise
Hammer believes in never backing down when it comes to songwriting. Never give up, stick to your vision, be faithful to your own spirit and creativity. ..Never compromise,.. he says. ..Keep trying to grow... Hammer is always pushing the boundaries of musical expression, finding new ways to reach out to listeners. And he is always pushing himself to new heights of self expression, honing his talent everyday with nonstop work on his tunes.
Really Good Show
In seeking to find the catalytic spark to jump start his own creativity, Hammer need look no further than the music of others. Different flavors and the work of talented artists get his artistic adrenaline pumping. ..Other peoples' music, other styles of music, life and going to a really good show always do the trick,.. he says. He soaks up life and music and translates it into his own compelling compositions, which throb with originality and vibrant energy.
Talent
While the world may still be learning of his existence has already found justification. His first release has found its way onto turntables all over the place. He finds much gratification in the fact that his seminal EP has been ..played and charted by the likes of Dave Clarke, Ben Sims, and Adam Beyer...