DJ E-Clyps Joins Flight Week With ‘Blackbird II’ EP via Dirtybird
DJ E-Clyps is joining Flight Week with his new two-track Blackbird II EP, out now via Dirtybird. The eighth release to arrive as part of the writing camp series features appearances by Black V Neck, Khyenci, and Life On Planets.
Flaunting an undeniable swagger, Blackbird II is an immediate knockout, showcasing two distinct sides of DJ E-Clyps’ sound. ‘Fly You Out’ with Black V Neck pulls from hip-hop influences central to his style, pairing a bass-forward groove with a tongue-in-cheek hook. Its companion, ‘Ready Or Not,’ moves in a different direction, rooted in a classic house foundation. The piano-led arrangement is buoyant and crisp, shining with the duality of Khyenci’s soulful vocals and Life On Planets’ rhythmic flow.
Blackbird II offers another refreshing taste of Flight Week while continuing to showcase the many flavors of Dirtybird’s sound. The writing camp has become a creative retreat, giving artists like DJ E-Clyps space to stretch their style and experiment with new collaborators. Showcasing artists both new and known to the flock, returning Flight Week contributors Black V Neck and Life On Planets continue to expand their sonic lens with each appearance, while Bay Area newcomer Khyenci added vocal depth to the sessions. Together, these combinations reveal fresh facets of each artist’s sound, resulting in a series of collaborative tracks that feel both unexpected and unmistakably Dirtybird.
Longtime Dirtybird legend DJ E-Clyps first made his appearance on the label with ‘Sausages’ as part of the 2018 Dirtybird BBQ: Filthy Flavor compilation. Blackbird II serves as the followup to 2020’s Blackbird EP and marks DJ E-Clyps’ first release as part of the Flight Week writing camp series.
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