Imprint: Fool's Gold
Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM
A-Trak, Dust and Nick Catchdubs
Photo: Ian Meyer
Style: Electronic, hip-hop
Established: Founded in 2007 in Brooklyn by A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs
Artists: Kid Sister, A-Trak, Kid Cudi, Treasure Fingers, LA Riots, Kavinsky, Jokers of the Scene, Nacho Lovers, Trackademicks, Sammy Bananas, Congorock
Essential Listening: Kid Sister, “Control” (2007) and “Pro Nails (feat. Kanye West)” (2007); A-Trak, “Say Whoa,” (2008); Jokers of the Scene, “Baggy Bottom Boys” (2008); Kid Cudi, “Day ‘N’ Nite” (original and Crookers remix, 2008); Laidback Luke and A-Trak, “Shake It Down,” (2008); Nacho Lovers, “Acid Life” (2008); Treasure Fingers, “Cross the Dancefloor” (2008); Various Artists, Fool's Gold Remixed 2-CD compilation (2008)
Manifesto: “This DJ scene in North America has influenced music scenes across the world, but there aren't enough labels that represent it,” A-Trak says. “That's where Fool's Gold comes in — we can release Jokers of the Scene and Kid Sister side by side.”
A&R Philosophy: “We look for music emerging from new indie hip-hop and electronic scenes,” A-Trak says. “We tend to work with artists we've already hung out with, toured with. However, Fool's Gold is not a closed circle.”
Upcoming: EPs from Congorock and Crookers, the debut single from LA Riots, label showcases at SXSW and WMC, new compilations.
Contact: foolsgoldrecs@gmail.com; www.foolsgoldrecs.com
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