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If you are wondering why such a big album would be released today instead of on Friday, like most major releases, there is a reason. Today marks the six-year anniversary of the death of Malik Izaak Taylor, known professionally as Phife Dawg, and member of A Tribe Called Quest. Phife died of complications from diabetes at the age of 45.

Aquarian Provided by Lauren of Modern Matters, Photo taken By Aquarian's Friend Canadian born, Berlin-based producer, DJ and label head Aquarian has released the first of two EPs on Dekmantel. The first, Mutations I: Death, Taxes & Hanger, is out today and the second EP, Mutations II: Delicious Intent will be released on April 29. If the concept of hanger feels familiar with Aquarian, it is.

Australia-born, London-based artist Nite Fleit has announced her debut LP Day Fleit / Nite Fleit. As the title would suggest, the project is broken up into two halves with a brighter and cheery first half in the Day. Then the Nite section gets darker, imposing and rave-ready. There are two features from Partiboi69, who recites an Alan Watts speech, and Mesmé. The album moves through electro, breaks, techno and acid. A new song from the LP “Overload” is available now.