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The Breaks Collective take inspiration from many styles of music including jazz, rap, hip-hop, funk, soul, rock and R&B; despite this wide range of influences the members knit melodies, beats and lyrics together to create unique musical and poetical flavour.  The Breaks’ are a bunch of down to earth guys who love to write, record and perform music.  In a genre which is all too often full of urban clichés, this band bring a refreshing take on Hip-Hop to the table. Their musical ability enable them to keep the audience entertained with spontaneous sets and freestyles.

The latest studio album from The Breaks’ , Audio Art is an eclectic mix of the many genres the band fuse together, an album that represents their outlook; a passion for original music and live performance.  A melting pot of music and lyrics the album was written, recorded, produced and mastered in their own studio in North Devon.  Developing the 14 tracks over the past 2 years has enabled them to truly create their own unique sound; as well as collaborating with other local artists and keeping the Collective outlook to making music.  The Breaks’ will be concentrating on promoting Audio Art over the summer with gigs, festivals (including Relentless Boardmasters Newquay, Llama festival, Maker Sunshine festival and more).

Following the release of Audio Art they are also currently working on a re-mix album, collaborating with other producers.  Due for release during the summer it will feature a wide range genres, demonstrating the adaptability of The Breaks’ music. DJs include Scott Nixon, EzPz, Freddy (Dropsteady) Pimms, Startslow, Newk, Raphael Glioria, Last Child Dancing, Fraz Knapp and The Breaks trio of ToDouble, Moxey and Weztax.

This is just the introduction to their future, as they build on their experiences and their knowledge on the path to a higher state of success.  With an impressive 8 years of development on their resume, 3 EPs an 1 LP, plus warming up stages for some of their musical heroes (De La Soul, The Nextmen, Mix Master Mike, Gilles Peterson, Courtney Pine and The Pharcyde).

Keep an eye on the band’s digital presence and expect lots of updates, videos and new music over the following months as they prepare for their official debut album release in the autumn.

This a dope release and available to download for just £5, yeah you’re getting 14 tracks of dopeness for the price of a Mcdonalds meal, I know what id rather spend my money on, so check it out!

http://thebreakscollective.bandcamp.com/album/audio-art