Ropeadope Records is thrilled to announce the release of Love and Forgetting, a collaborative album by British producer HUW and pianist/composer Richard X Bennett, set to drop on December 6, 2024. This unique project offers a downtempo, jazz-inspired journey of transformation—a blissed-out beat tape laced with heart, soul, and sonic alchemy.
Love and Forgetting reimagines Bennett's SCAVENGER through the lens of HUW's innovative beat-making, blending boom-bap rhythms, downtempo grooves, and samples of modern acoustic compositions. Melodic elements from pianos, vibes, flutes, and saxophones weave seamlessly into lush soundscapes that evoke the feel of classic archival cuts—yet this is unmistakably 2024 Brooklyn, sliced and remixed to perfection.
The album is a testament to the transformative power of music, crafted amidst personal challenges and emotional introspection. It reflects the deep synergy between HUW, a 30-year veteran of sampling and sequencing, and Richard X Bennett, whose modernistic and soulful compositions anchor the project. Together, they have created an album that transcends genre, tradition, and convention to deliver something fresh, beautiful, and deeply moving.
About HUW
HUW (aka Aaron Dolton) is a British producer with a passion for blending jazz-inspired beats with downtempo grooves. Over three decades, HUW has honed his craft in sampling, sequencing, and pushing sonic boundaries. His work is an invitation to experience musical alchemy, blending textures and rhythms into audio gold that inspires, soothes, and captivates.
About Richard X Bennett
Pianist, composer, and filmmaker Richard X Bennett creates music that is both modernistic and soulful, weaving grooves and beauty into his compositions. His work extends beyond sound into raw, ambient visuals that complement his sonic explorations. With Love and Forgetting, Bennett pushes the boundaries of collaboration, offering a new perspective on his critically acclaimed SCAVENGER.
Love and Forgetting is more than an album; it’s a journey. HUW and Bennett invite listeners to explore transformation through sound, experiencing the beauty that can arise from struggle and creativity.
Love and Forgetting will be available on December 6, 2024, across all major streaming platforms.
