Stream L V J's New Album 'The Shaka Tape'

Auckland-based producer and rapper L V J (aka Elvin Alfaro) has unveiled excellent new album The Shaka Tape on Bandcamp. The 11-track tape runs the gauntlet of sonic influences, bringing to mind the flows of golden era artist Del the Funky Homosapien, the experimental madness of Madlib, and the dark offerings from modern icon Earl Sweatshirt. Despite these touchstones of apparent influence, The Shaka Tape retains a fresh and undeniably original sound that is bursting with local guests who bring their own stamp to the record. The album is available for free download - or stream it now below...