DJ Zirk is one of the many under-appreciated artists in the Memphis rap scene. Getting his start in '94 with the 2 Thick EP, he showcased his ability early on for crafting dark, grimy, lo-fi bangers in line with his city's new sound. Track 6 off the EP, Ana 4 Ya Hoez, stands out in particular with its catchy hook, hard-hitting bassline, and interweaving samples that instantly mesmerize the listener. The samples are pulled from The Isley Brothers' 1973 track Summer Breeze, which has been flipped rather extensively in hip hop but never quite as brilliantly as here. Clearly Zirk thought the song was special too as he used a remastered version to open his 2001 album of mixes Underworld. This is the version that appears above as the clarity and slowed down samples of the mix just pack that much more of a punch than the original.
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