Chasm is a Sydney based producer who is heavily influenced and inspired by soul, roots, reggae and jazz music; all of which is highly evident in the construction of his unique production that results in Chasm bringing a distinctive flavour to Australian hip hop. With a penchant for old analogue gear and dusty vinyl, this beat-smith can most often be found deep in the crates of his local record store.

Since dropping his self titled debut EP in 2004, Chasm has been busy collaborating with some of Australia’s finest MCs. As well as releasing a limited edition 7" in 2005 titled “Cyanide Tip,” he has also most recently worked with his crew “Astronomy Class” on the critically acclaimed full length LP “Exit Strategy.” This was released in late 2006 and went on to receive feature album of the week on triple J. Since then Chasm headed back into the studio and worked towards his debut solo album "Beyond the Beat Tape" which was released in January 2008.

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1. What are you listening to at the moment?

Droppin Science - Greatest samples form the Blue Note lab
Fat Ray & Black Milk - The Set Up

2. What influences you musically?

Various production on records from the 60's & 70's, music with soul!

3. What are you working on right now?

New Astronomy Class album

4. What's your favourite release of 2008 so far?

I've been really feeling Chester P - From the Ashes (Oz release was 2008)

5. what would be your dream collaboration?

Co-producing a soundtrack with RZA

6. if it wasn't for hip hop i'd be…

Bored

 

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Artist: Chasm

Title: Beyond the Beat Tape

Released: 2008

OBR 056 - CD / DoLP

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Artist: Chasm

Title: Don't Let Your Guard Down

Released: 2008

OBR 055 - 12"

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