The Purist
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The Purist (real name Lawrence Lord, born in Chichester, West Sussex, UK) is a British hip hop producer and DJ renowned for his cinematic, sample-based sound. His work blends lush soul, jazz, and Blaxploitation-inspired samples with moody, atmospheric textures, earning him recognition as one of the UK’s foremost underground beatmakers. In 2010, he founded Daupe!, a boutique hip hop label dedicated to limited vinyl releases and a “quality over quantity” ethos. Through Daupe!, he has released rare and collectible projects that have cultivated a cult following among fans of underground rap. The Purist has collaborated with both UK and US artists, including MF DOOM, Danny Brown, Freddie Gibbs, Westside Gunn, CasIsDEAD, Loyle Carner, Sonnyjim, and Roc Marciano. His productions have appeared on albums such as Yesterday’s Gone (Loyle Carner) and Famous Last Words (CasIsDEAD), as well as his own signature projects like Pyrex Scholar (2015) and Double Feature (2012). In 2022, he teamed up with Sonnyjim on White Girl Wasted, an acclaimed joint album featuring contributions from DJ Premier, Madlib, and a posthumous verse from MF DOOM. His music has also been featured in HBO’s Succession and in campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Levi’s, and Off-White.
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Hip Hop
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