This is the record that launched QN5 Music! Originally released in 1997, Tonedeff’s first release The Monotone EP created the template of sound that he would continue to develop over his career – sung vocals, ethereal electronic sounds and hyper-technical rhyming over booming bass beats. You can trace the roots of Archetype and Polymer directly to this release.
Originally produced on analog synths and recorded on 8-track tapes back in 1996, the mixes were done on the fly and were never truly completed the way he wanted. 22 years later, Tonedeff FINALLY got hold of the ADAT multi-track tapes and set out to re-master the songs from scratch, going as far as RE-RECORDING portions to give his first release the polish he originally intended it to have.
This classic EP will be re-issued on physical CD for the first time since 1997 on the label’s birthday of May 5! In addition, the digital version will include TWO NEVER BEFORE HEARD BONUS TRACKS from The Monotone EP era as well as INSTRUMENTALS!
DIGITAL VERSION: 05/05/19
PHYSICAL VERSION: 05/26/19
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