UNFOLD MALIK ABDUL RAHMAAN HAF S BASIC SOUL UNIT Saturday, November 21 Bambi's, Toronto **4AM Last Call** UNFOLD is a space where we let the music breathe. Deep, soulful, warm sounds that take their time, build slowly, and allow the dancefloor to find its own rhythm. For this edition, HAF S & Basic Soul Unit welcomes special guest Malik Abdul-Rahmaan, a producer, DJ and devoted record digger whose musical journey has taken him from the underground scenes of Tokyo to record shops and musical communities around the world. With a deep understanding of jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop and the music that connects them, Malik brings an expansive musical perspective and a remarkable collection of records. For UNFOLD, he'll be drawing from those influences for a special dancefloor-focused set, bringing a different energy to Bambi's. With a 4AM last call, we'll have the freedom to explore, stretch things out and see where the music takes us. We hope to see you there. This is for the small majority that seeks out music for the soul. MALIK ABDUL-RAHMAAN Malik Abdul-Rahmaan is an East Coast-based DJ, music producer and record collector whose work weaves between deep house, jazz and hip-hop. A regular at Public Records (NYC), Dante's HiFi (Miami) and Shy Boy HiFi (Dallas), his approach to selection is informed by his firm roots in the underground scenes of New York and Tokyo, and over two decades of exploring, documenting and archiving the histories behind the music we love. BASIC SOUL UNIT Hong Kong born and raised in Canada, Stuart Li aka Basic Soul Unit has been steadily making his mark in underground electronic music circles since his first release in 2003. Stuart grew up listening to Toronto’s college radio stations and attended after hours parties playing underground house music. He later worked at Cosmos Records store which dealt vintage Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin, Brazilian, Disco, House & Hip Hop to crate diggers both local and from abroad. Reflecting his diverse interest in music, Stuart's house & techno productions can swing from lush and soulful to crunchy and jacking . He has released and remixed music on respected labels such as Nonplus+, Dolly, Philpot, Mathematics, Mule Electronic, Versatile, Ostgut Ton, Créme Organization & New Kanada. The end of 2012 saw the the release of Basic Soul Unit’s first album “Motional Response” on Chicago’s Still Music to great critical acclaim. Cassy recently included 2 of Stuart’s tracks on her Fabric 71 mix CD for Fabric London. 2013 also marks the inaugural ep release of his own label Lab.our which he started with long time friend Jason Ulrich (RIP). As with his productions, Stuart's strength as a DJ is his versatility. Depending on the night and the crowd, he can throw down melodic techno, heavy jacking and industrial sounds, deep house, disco, and often a combination of these. Basic Soul Unit has also been performing live over the last 2 years. Stuart’s live set expresses the rawness and honesty of his productions. Expect soulful melodies and squelching acid basslines intertwining with rough hewn beats & jacking rhythms. HAF S (JEEP MIX) HAF S is a Toronto-based DJ, producer, artist, and cultural connector with over 25 years rooted in dance music. Moving between house, techno, and everything in between, his work is about bridging gaps — between sounds, people, generations, and dance floors. Collaboration is at the heart of it, bringing people together to create something that lasts. That same spirit drives (JEEP MIX) — a long-running radio show turned platform for events, DJ sets, production, collaboration, and soon, a record label. As a producer, HAF S has released original music on Lab.Our and Re:Think along with his beat tapes, with new music forthcoming on NDATL Muzik, Re:Think, SELECTIONS, and AOW. Whether behind the decks, in the studio, or curating a room, the mission remains the same: build community, document the culture, and push Toronto’s underground forward.