DJ Rashad’s Double Cup & The Global Rise of Chicago Footwork
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Show Notes
In this episode of pplpod, we deep dive into DJ Rashad’s groundbreaking 2013 studio album, Double Cup. As the sole full-length album released during his lifetime, this project is widely recognized as a pivotal masterpiece that helped propel Chicago Footwork and Juke music to a global audience.
We discuss the album's production history, including how Rashad collaborated with Teklife members like DJ Spinn and Taso to craft its unique sound, often reworking tracks in studios across Chicago and San Francisco. We also explore the album's release on the Hyperdub label and its immense critical acclaim, earning high praise from publications like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Exclaim! for its innovation and "fresh" sound. Finally, we look at the album's enduring legacy, including its inclusion on "Best of the Decade" lists and the recent 10th-anniversary reissue that cements its status as a genre-defining classic.