{"product_id":"multibeat-ooo","title":".multibeat - OOO","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eDutch collective \u003cstrong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e.multibeat\u003c\/strong\u003e return with \u003cem data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eOOO\u003c\/em\u003e, their third album and debut for Sonar Kollektiv. Rooted in Utrecht’s vibrant musical community, the trio of \u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eBoudewijn Pleij\u003c\/strong\u003e (keys), \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eThijs van Zutphen\u003c\/strong\u003e (bass) and \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eAron Smit\u003c\/strong\u003e (drums) blend hip-hop, jazz and beat culture into a groove-driven sound inspired by artists such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eRobert Glasper\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eJ Dilla\u003c\/strong\u003e and the contemporary UK jazz scene.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eThe three musicians first met while studying at the conservatoire in Utrecht, initially performing as a live backing band under the name Muddy Grease before evolving into a production-focused collective. Over the years they have built a reputation for connecting the worlds of jazz, hip-hop and contemporary beat music through an ever-expanding network of collaborators, while helping to foster a vibrant and experimental local scene around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eFollowing their debut album \u003cem data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eToolbox\u003c\/em\u003e (2022), created alongside Dutch beatmaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eNoflik\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the acclaimed \u003cem data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eChannel Island\u003c\/em\u003e (2024), which featured appearances from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003ePete Philly\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eJoya Mooi\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eGINGE\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eMarcus \"Tennishu\" Tenney\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eButcher Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, .multibeat now arrive at their most fully realised statement to date. While the more crossover-oriented \u003cem data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eHave A Nice Weekend\u003c\/em\u003e EP hinted at new directions, \u003cem data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eOOO\u003c\/em\u003e sees the trio reconnect with the more eclectic and exploratory side of their musical identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eCollaboration remains central to the album. Featuring contributions from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eCasiio\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eSäm Wilder\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003evAn\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eTOS\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eNeema Nekesa\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eNoflik\u003c\/strong\u003e and longtime collaborator \u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003ePaul van de Calseijde\u003c\/strong\u003e, the record moves effortlessly between soulful vocal songs, jazz-infused instrumentals and rhythm-driven beat excursions. 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