Ikabod Bum

"RAW DATA in SPACE"......Features new material from IKABOD BUM, DAILON, JAYLOTUS, ION THE PRIZE, WEIRDDOUGH, PAWCUT, CACHE and more. The follow-up beatstrumental compilation to Ikabod's "Raw Data Chips" (March 2012), RDiS further explores the dimensions of space-hop, future funk and electronic fusion, yet maintains the exposed edges of the first. Like "Raw Data Chips" the featured artists represent a blend of the rapidly expanding Nor Cal beat scene and the worldwide beat scene as a whole. This compilation series is Ikabod's way of contributing back to the scene from which so much excellent music is rocked and enjoyed. "Raw Data Jazz" will be the third and final of the series. "I've become very familiar with each of these artists from the established names to the up-in-coming. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to share them with you. I have a lot of love for my local scene, and its exciting to connect with beat scenes from all over the world. God is so good." o_0

"RISE OF THE IKABOTS"...is Ikabod Bum's beatstrumental excursion into space with his battle-tested Xplorer Bots - those oddly configured entities poised for exploration and equipped with the artist's characteristic heart. o_0 - "Yes, they're asymmetric and even primative in some areas, yet they contain the spirit of their creator...much like myself."

Raw Data Chips is Ikabod Bum's latest beatstrumental compilation, which pairs Northern California's beat-making scene with beatmisers from across the U.S. and abroad. The artists, handpicked by Ikabod, represent a kaleidoscopic array of styles in their respective raw essence. Ikabod’s personal obsession with the fusion between man and beat-making machines rotates throughout the compilation in cohesive and revealing fashion by way of intermittent “Bot” transmissions that shed light on the art form of beat-making. Ikabod Bum lives as a beat maker and prose writer from the Northern California’s Central Valley. He is a 2011 Caliwide Beat Battle Finalist (http://soundcloud.com/ikabod-bum/novel-bevel-instrumental) and Top 10 Finalist in DJ Shadow’s 2011 Remix Competition with Little Dragon. (http://soundcloud.com/ikabod-bum/dj-shadow-x-little-dragon)

Less a solo debut, and more a re-emergence from isolation of GRiP lyricist and beatmiser, Ikabod Bum. Pure cold metals serve as the medium for this audible art-deco offering. Amidst a time of trials and uncertainty comes forth a plethora of odd beats (Finalist - Caliwide Beat Battle - 2011), potently honest lyrics (GRiP: Attack of the Stink Eye!! - 2004), and a progression of not only his relationship with the artform...but with God. Released the official first day of winter.