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I was fortunate enough to see Theo Parrish at Plastic People last night.

Suffice to say it was an incredible night; quite simply one of the world’s best djs at the top of his game playing on the best soundsystem in London. Musically it spanned a massive variety of black musical forms from disco-through jazz, hiphop funk and acid. But it’s not like those kind of lazy musical tags really apply to someone like theo, with different styles effortlessly brought together to create a richer, greater whole.

This combination of the fantastic soundsystem and the otherworldly-ness of his crazy, intense, sometimes 20 minute + productions, made it feel like we were witness to the deejay, not as superstar, but artist; at once uncompromisingly new yet direct descendant to a black musical heritage increasingly under attack from a culture that wants to steal it and twist it for it’s own commercial ends.

One man diggin deeper, sticking to his own distinct vision and providing powerful inspiration to those willing to take the time.

Next time you get the chance, you should really try and check him out. In the meantime thanks to the power of the internets and to a new found friend, here is a excerpt from last night. It’s a bit rough and ready but you can kind of get an idea of the seriousness of the vibe. I’m guessing it’s some new theo edits (sounds like a marvin gaye sample in there somewhere)-either way it’s damn heavy.

Enjoy.

Theo Parrish-Unknown edits (Live at Plastic People 18/02)

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