Rhythms next Long Play is hosted by 999RADIO and 999ADJ for a night dedicated to Dean Blunt and his enigmatic aliases. We will intentionally listen in full to two of Blunt’s most critically acclaimed albums, Black Metal (2014) and The Redeemer (2013). In between albums we will discuss his sampling techniques, genre blurring productions and the allure of being a musical enigma in the modern day. British singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and contemporary artist Dean Blunt has never once limited himself. No singular genre defines him, no singular title brands him, no singular sound expresses the many sides of his creative identity. He has contributed to and created side projects such as Hype Williams, Babyfather, and Blue Iverson. He has collaborated with artists such as Arca, Skepta, and A$AP Rocky, and he has sampled artists like Kate Bush, The Pastels, and Big Star, among others. As a lover of all varieties of music, Blunt’s ability to pull from so many influences immediately entranced me. In my eyes, his body of work reflects the human experience in that it is everything, all at once. It cannot be defined as no person can be defined. The literal bluntness of his monotone voice, experimental, grungy beats, and masterful sampling makes Blunt unlike any artist witnessed before. - Evelyn Donnelly 999ADJ is a Toronto-based DJ, researcher, and archivist exploring Black music histories through sound and storytelling. As the founder of @999heard and @999_heardradio, their multidisciplinary practice focuses on archiving and platforming the spectrum of Black Sonics. RUN OF SHOW: 7-7:20pm: Doors & Drinks 7:20-7:30pm: Introduction 7:30-8:20pm: The Redeemer 8:20-8:40pm: Break 8:40-8:50pm: Discussion 8:50-9:30pm: Black Metal