When I heard “Passing Me By” in 1992, I understood the lo-fi aesthetic in the crackling needle and distorted, ghostly organ sample from Quincy Jones’ “Summer in the City”. The saxophone precursor to the chorus also introduced me to a more sophisticated rap-jazz fusion.

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Lego Brick was revealed to have a fear of dying (thanatophobia), which later answered his anger towards Book and Match after Book killed him.

Think of Lo-fi as music that's intentionally a bit "rough around the edges" to give you those warm, fuzzy feelings when you listen to it.

It is easy to make the mistake of homogenizing jazz and hip hop into “chill listening” just as bossa nova evolved, watered down, as it made waves through the US.

This is of course a very standard pattern, and once you get the hang of it, you Music Lo-Fi should feel free to play around with the Beatmaker and come up with your own creative patterns. The sky’s the limit here!

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Once you find The Bst Lo-Fi your loop, drag it into the studio over the drum beat and it will automatically match the BPM and song key. This should give you a perfect canvas to build out your beat further on.

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Remember that making lo-fi music is as much about capturing a particular mood and aesthetic as it is about technical proficiency. Experimentation and creativity are key, so don't be afraid to try new things and put your unique spin on each step of the process.

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