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Boogie Belgique
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Boogie Belgique

Boogie Belgique is a Belgian music project founded in 2012 by producer Oswald Cromheecke, which gradually evolved into a full band. Its music blends trip-hop, instrumental hip-hop, nu jazz, electro swing and vintage sounds, with a strong use of samples, brass and atmospheres inspired by the 1930s to 1950s. With albums such as Blueberry Hill, Nightwalker, Volta and Machine, Boogie Belgique has developed an elegant, n…

  • Trip-hop
  • Electro
  • Jazz
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Chinese Man
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Chinese Man

Chinese Man is a French trio formed in 2004 by High Ku, Matteo and Sly. Originating from southern France and closely tied from the beginning to the independent label Chinese Man Records, the group developed a hybrid sound blending hip-hop, trip-hop, dub, electronic music, reggae and influences from around the world. With albums such as Racing with the Sun, Shikantaza and We’ve Been Here Before, Chinese Man became on…

  • Trip-hop
  • Electro
  • Hip-hop
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Emancipator
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Emancipator

Emancipator, born Douglas Appling, is an American producer and composer from Portland, Oregon. Active since the 2000s, he has developed an atmospheric instrumental sound blending downtempo, trip-hop, instrumental hip-hop, electronic music and acoustic influences. With albums such as Soon It Will Be Cold Enough, Safe in the Steep Cliffs and Dusk to Dawn, Emancipator has built a distinctive melodic and contemplative u…

  • Trip-hop
  • Electro
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Hugo Kant
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Hugo Kant

Hugo Kant, born Quentin Le Roux, is a French composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Marseille. Active since the 2010s, he has developed an instrumental sound blending trip-hop, downtempo, jazz, hip-hop, electronic music and cinematic influences, often enriched by flute, keyboards and organic arrangements. With albums such as I Don’t Want to Be an Emperor, The Point of No Return and Out of Time, Hugo Kant …

  • Trip-hop
  • Electro
  • Hip-hop
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Kognitif
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Kognitif

Kognitif, born Cyril Capra, is a French beatmaker and producer from Poitiers. He creates instrumental music blending trip-hop, abstract hip-hop, downtempo, soul, jazz and electronic textures, built around sampling and atmospheres that are often warm and contemplative. With albums such as My Space World, Soul Food, Soul Food 2 and Soul Food 3, Kognitif has developed a distinctive sound combining groove, cinematic mel…

  • Trip-hop
  • Electro
  • Jazz
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Ours Samplus
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Ours Samplus

Ours Samplus is a French producer and beatmaker known for instrumental music blending hip-hop, trip-hop, downtempo, soul, jazz and cinematic textures. His sound relies heavily on sampling, melodic loops and laid-back rhythms, creating an atmosphere that is often warm, nostalgic and contemplative. Through projects such as Bepolar, Orphan Loops and Spell on You, Ours Samplus has developed a distinctive identity within…

  • Trip-hop
  • Downtempo
  • Hip-hop
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The Architect
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The Architect

The Architect is a French producer, beatmaker and DJ whose music blends hip-hop, trip-hop, jazz, soul, funk and electronic music. A passionate vinyl collector and sampler, he builds productions rich in grooves, cinematic textures and influences drawn from a wide range of musical traditions. Also involved in projects such as L’Entourloop and Bloc, he developed a warm, travel-inspired musical identity through Foundati…

  • Trip-hop
  • Electro
  • Hip-hop
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The Herbaliser
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The Herbaliser

The Herbaliser is a British group formed in London in the early 1990s around Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba. Closely associated with Ninja Tune, the duo developed a sound blending instrumental hip-hop, trip-hop, jazz, funk and turntablism, initially built around sampling and later expanded through live instrumentation. With albums such as Remedies, Very Mercenary and Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Herbaliser beca…

  • Trip-hop
  • Funk
  • Jazz
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Wax Tailor
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Wax Tailor

Wax Tailor, born Jean-Christophe Le Saoût, is a French producer, composer and DJ whose music blends instrumental hip-hop, trip-hop, soul, jazz and cinematic influences. Active since the 2000s, he builds his tracks around sampling, film dialogue and vocal collaborations, with a highly narrative and atmospheric approach. With albums such as Tales of the Forgotten Melodies, Hope & Sorrow and In the Mood for Life, Wax T…

  • Trip-hop
  • Electro
  • Hip-hop