The original Partners N Crime, Smif n Wessun, are set to release their new EP, ‘Born and Raised,’ December 3rd on Duck Down Music. The 6-song EP is a blend between reggae, roots and culture, and hip-hop, showcasing the pioneers in a new, yet familiar light.
The EP is entirely produced by Beatnick and K-Salaam, who have produced tracks for Capleton, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Collie Buddz and more. The duo’s instrumental backdrops combine the tribal aesthetic of 1970s Jamaica with their trademark hip-hop sensibility. The reverb-drenched organs, dub-plated snare rolls, and hazy guitar licks swirl into smoky soundscapes under Tek and Steele’s aggressive vocals. Tek says, “When those dudes get into the studio, it’s like magic.”