This week on Offstage with Okayplayer, we sit with ewonee — the low-key legend crafting sample-heavy soundscapes that nod to the past while pushing the form forward. Inspired by the likes of Art Blakey, Curtis Mayfield, and Madlib, ewonee blends raw soul with deep rhythm science, building something that’s as much spiritual as it is sonic.
Hailing from Mount Vernon, home to icons like Pete Rock, ewonee carries that legacy with his own distinct voice — never cliché, always intentional. From cult-favorite beat tapes to producing for hip-hop’s sharpest collectives like Mutant Academy, he’s been steadily shaping the underground one dusty loop at a time.
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