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Alap Momin

Alap Aman Momin (born 25 June 1974), professionally known as Alap Momin and Oktopus is an American musician, composer and producer.[1]: 94 [2] He is a former member of Dälek and MRC Riddims.

Alap Momin
Alap Momin
Alap Momin
Background information
Also known as
  • Oktopus
  • Alap Now
Born
Alap Aman Momin

(1974-06-25) 25 June 1974 (age 52)
Genres
Occupations
  • Producer
  • musician
  • composer
Instruments
  • Sampler
  • synths
  • programming
  • drums
  • bass
  • guitar
Years active1990–present
Labels
Formerly of
Websitewww.alapmomin.com

Career

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Alap Aman Momin was born to Indian parents and grew up in Parsippany, New Jersey.[3] From a young age, Momin developed an interest in music and took up playing guitar at the age of 12 and began to join local bands.[3] Gradually, his interest shifted to engineering, and he started his first recording studio in 1993 in his parents' basement.

Dälek

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In 1995, while at William Paterson University, Alap met Will Brooks and Joshua Booth. The three started collaborating as experimental hip hop group Dälek. The group has been described as hip-hop revolutionaries.[4] Dälek released seven albums and embarked on a number of tours.[5]

In 2010, Alap left Dälek and moved to Berlin, where he lived for two years.[3] Momin began work on a solo project entitled BKGD Audio as well as Third Culture Kings, a collaboration with Jan Johanson from Glorybox.[3]

Momin has engineered and produced: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion,[6] The Black Hollies, Miss TK and The Revenge, Lifetime, Dälek, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Rye Coalition, All Natural Lemon and Lime Flavors, Charles Hayward (This Heat), Faust,[7] Jets To Brazil, Yael Naem, Will Oldham, David Byrne, Yann Tiersen, Alan Vega and Mark Mulcahy.

MRC Riddims

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MRC Riddims is the DJ/production team of Alap Now and Merc Anthony.[3] In 2009 Alap began collaborating with longtime friend Merc, who was a member of the shoegaze band All Natural Lemon and Lime Flavors. The two began exploring a sound that sought to fuse Jamaican Dancehall and House music.[8]

BKGD Audio

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In April 2016 Alap released his first solo record "Round One" as BKGD Audio on New York label Internet and Weed.[9] It was followed by his second album "Sufi Service" in 2021 on Sweat Equity.[10]

Discography

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BKGD Audio

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  • Fluid City EP (2016)
  • Round One (2016)
  • Juakali - Believe That (2016)
  • Anda - Talkin 2 Myself (2016)
  • Nunta de Valoare Remixes (2016)
  • Good Fellas Remixes (2016)
  • Sweat Equity Hot New Tracks Comp (2015)
  • Schwarz - Forever/Body Emotion Remixes (2015)

MRC Riddims

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  • Medvede Vedia Volume 1 Comp (2014)
  • Ghostigital - The AntiMatter Boutique Remixes (2013)
  • You Know How/Internet And Weed 7" (2013)
  • "Feel Me" 7" (2013)
  • MRC Riddims/Karaoke Tundra - split 12" (2013)
  • Picore - Assyrian Vertigo Remixes (2011)

Film, television and videogame composer

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  • Sundance Film Festival Bumper - (2016)
  • Welcome To Showside - Ian McGinty (2015)[11]
  • Sundance Film Festival Bumper - (2015)
  • Sundance Next Fest Bumper - (2014)
  • Sundance Next Weekend Festival Bumper - (2013)
  • Flipbook Fighters - iPad/iPhone - (2013)
  • Lilith - Sridhar Reddy (2011)[12]
  • Ferrari Challenge - Wii - (2009)[13]
  • Choke - Clark Gregg (2008)[14]
  • The Guitar - Amy Redford (2008)[15]

Producer and engineer

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Band Album name Label Year Notes Credit
Assfactor 4Assfactor 4Old Glory Records1995LP albumRecorded and mixed by
V/ANothing's Quiet On The Eastern FrontReservoir Records1996CD compSequenced and mastered by [pre-mastering]
All Natural Lemon & Lime FlavorsAll Natural Lemon & Lime FlavorsKoombia Music1996CD albumEngineer
EnsignEnsignIndecision Records19967"Engineer
The Van PeltStealing From Our Favorite ThievesGern Blandsten Records1996CD albumEngineer
Goodbye Blue MondayGoodbye Blue MondaySelf Released19967"Recorded by
MothmanMothman / Okara SplitTroubleman Unlimited/Rocket Science Records19967"Recorded by
Rocket ScienceWell Known DragSimba Recordings19967"Engineer
Dahlia SeedGreg Leto's Tears / MilkteethSnowblind Recordings19967"Engineer
Rye CoalitionHee Saw Dhuh KaetGern Blandsten1996CD albumEngineer
All Natural Lemon & Lime FlavorsI Am Where You WereGern Blandsten19967"Recorded and mixed by
EndeavorConstructive SemanticsTrustkill Records1997CD albumEngineer and mixed by
FloorpunchTwin KillingEqual Vision Records19977"Recorded and mixed by
HellbenderCon LimónReservoir1997CD albumEngineer
The Hal Al ShedadThe Hal Al ShedadTroubleman Unlimited/Buddy System Records1997CD albumRecorded by
The Van PeltSultans Of SentimentGern Blandsten1997CD albumProducer
UnansweredCharles Bronson / Unanswered Split SingleTrack Star Records19977"Engineer
Seven Storey MountainLeper EthicsArt Monk Construction1997CD albumEngineer and mixed by
Black Army JacketSpazz / Black Army Jacket Split SingleDogprint Records19977"Recorded by
97AAbandoned Future E.P.Coalition Records/Teamwork Records199712" EPRecorded by
The Trans MegettiSteal The Jet KeysArt Monk Construction Records1997CD albumRecorded and mixed by
EndeavorCrazier Than A Shithouse RatConversion Records1997CD albumMixed by
The Impossible FiveEleven Hours In AntwerpGern Blandsten1997CD albumRecorded and mixed by[16]
The Impossible FiveJen Hitt/The Better Automatic/El Guapo CompResin Records19977" compRecorded and produced by
EndeavorEndeavor / Envy SplitHG Fact Records19977"Recorded by
Rye CoalitionKarp / Rye Split CDTroubleman Unlimited Records1997CD compRecorded by
All Natural Lemon & Lime FlavorsCatcherRocket Science19977"Engineer
UnansweredEntropy / Unanswered Split SingleFigure Four Records19977"Engineer
The LapseBetrayal!Gern Blandsten1998CD albumEngineer
My Favorite CitizenThe Emo Diaries Chapter Two: A Million Miles AwayDeep Elm Records1998CD compRecorded by
All Natural Lemon & Lime FlavorsTurning Into SmallGern Blandsten1998CD albumEngineer
FloorpunchDivision One ChampsIn My Blood Records19987"Recorded by
DälekNegro Necro NekrosGern Blandsten1998CD albumEngineer
Full Speed AheadBorn And BredTeamwork Records1998CD EPRecorded by
El SecondhandAll The Lonely PeopleMotherbox Records1998CD EPEngineered and mixed by
97ASociety's Running On Empty…Teamwork Records1999CD albumRecorded by
Full Speed Ahead - Kill Your IdolsKill Your Idols/Full Speed Ahead Split SingleHell Bent Records19997"Recorded by
Rye CoalitionThe Lipstick GameGern Blandsten1999CD albumEngineer
The TransmegettiFading Left To Completely OnGern Blandsten1999CD albumRecorded and mixed by
S ProcessS Process / The Party Of Helicopters Split SingleTrack Star Records19997"Engineer
Antarctica81:03File 13 Records19992X CD albumEngineer
Computer CougarGern BlandstenSpirit Of Orr Records19997"Recorded and mixed by
EndeavorDon't Die With Your Eyes Closed (1992-1998)Trustkill Records1999CD compMixed by
Rye CoalitionMetroschifter - Encapsulated Doghouse RecordsI Can't Believe It's A Record Company2000CD compEngineer
Your AdversaryAero Bending Various - TechnologySkyscraper Magazine2000CD compRecorded by
Burnt By The SunLuddite Clone- Split ReleaseFerret Music2000CD compRecorded, mixed and produced by
Jett BrandoThe Movement Toward YouGern Blandsten2000CD albumEngineer
Judas FactorKiss SuicideRevelation Records2000CD albumRecorded and engineered by[17]
All Natural Lemon & Lime FlavorsStraight Blue LineGern Blandsten2000CD compEngineer and produced by
DälekClassical Homicide/MegatonMatador Records200012" singleWriter, remixer, producer, recording and mix engineer
Burnt By The SunBurnt By The SunRelapse Records2001CD albumEngineer and produced by
The Yah MosUndefeatedGern Blandsten2001CD albumMixed by
OddateeeSteely DarkglassesGern Blandsten2001CD albumWritten and mixed by
Your Adversary3Create A Villain Of Your Own2001CD albumRecorded by
Countdown to PutschIdeas For The Living And Willing To ActEbullition Records2001CD albumRecorded and mixed by
The Love SceneIn A Real Country DarkGrapeOS2001CD albumEngineer and mixed by
DälekDälek vs. DälekMusic Is My Heroin20027"Engineer
DälekFrom Filthy Tongue Of Gods And GriotsIpecac Recordings2002CD compEngineer and mixed by
DälekKid 606 vs Dälek EPTigerbeat 6 Records200212" EPWriter, remixer, producer, recording and mix engineer
Full Speed AheadJodie Fosters Army Various - Death To Hardcore - Death To ReaganMike Fitzgerald Records/Moshstache2003LP compRecorded by
Countdown to PutschInterventions In HegemonyCrimethInc.20032xCD albumRecorded by
Books LieVarious - Times Are Hard For Dreamers: A Benefit CompilationWaking Records2004CD compRecorded and mixed by
DälekAbsenceIpecac Recordings2004CD albumEngineer and mixed by
SpiralingChallenging StageBrizmuzik2004CD EPMixed by[18]
IsisOceanic Remixes/ReinterpretationsHydrahead Industries2005CD comp
High School SweetheartsHeels 'N' WheelsGet Hip Recordings2005CD albumRecorded by
DälekDälek vs ZuPsychotica/Wallace Recordings20057"Writer, remixer, producer, recording and mix engineer
Serena ManeeshDrain CosmeticsPlaylouderecordings2006CD/12" singleRemixer
DälekStreets All AmpedAd Noiseam200612" EPMixed by
The Black HolliesCrimson ReflectionsErnest Jenning Record Co./Telstar Records2006CD albumMixed by
LifetimeSomewhere In The Swamps Of JerseyJade Tree20062xCD compRecorded and mixed by
MGRInnatureBarge Recordings2006CD compRecorded and mixed by
Rye CoalitionCursesGern Blandsten2006CD albumMixed by[19]
Some ActionThe Band That Sucked The Life Out Of Rock N RollGigantic Records2006CD albumEngineer[20]
IfWhenWe Will Gently Destroy YouClairecords2007CD albumMixed by
MGRWavering On The Cresting HeftConspiracy Records2007CD albumRecorded by
The Butterflies of LoveFamous ProblemsFortuna Pop!2007CD albumRecorded by
RingfingerDecimalMagic Bullet Records2007CD albumMixed by[21]
Fulton LightsFulton LightsAndroid Eats Records2007CD albumRecorded and co-produced by
DälekAbandoned LanguageIpecac Recordings2007CD albumEngineer and mixed by[22]
Dälek / Destructo Swarmbots / OddateeeDeadverse MassivePublic Guilt200712" limitied picture discMixed by
Destructo SwarmbotsClear LightPublic Guilt2007CD albumMixed by
The Black HolliesCasting ShadowsErnest Jenning Record Co.2008CD albumMixed by
Harmonize Most HighBabylonRuby Red Editora2008CD albumMixed by
MGRShipping GoldBarge Recordings2008CD compRecorded by
Dälek vs. IfwhenHear Less / No Good TryingClaire's Echo200812" EPMixed by
OddateeeHalfway HomelessDeadverse Recordings2008CD albumMastered by
Paint It BlackNew LexiconJade Tree2008CD albumEngineer
Luminous OrangeSakura SwirlNavigation (Japan)2008CD albumMixed by
M.G.R. y Destructo SwarmbotsAmigos De La GuitarraNeurot Recordings2008CD albumMixed by
Mike EdisonI Have Fun Everywhere I GoInterstellar Roadhouse2008CD albumRecorded and mixed by[23]
Fulton LightsThe Way We RideAndroid Eats Records/Catbird Records2008CD albumMixed by
Bikini MachineThe Full AlbumPlatinum2009CD albumMixed by
This Immortal CoilThe Dark Age Of LoveIci Daileurs France2009CD albumMixed by
The Black HolliesSoftly Towards The LightErnest Jenning Record Co.2009CD albumMixed by
Harmonize Most HighBabylonRuby Red Editora2008CD albumMixed by
DälekGutter TacticsIpecac Recordings2009CD albumRecorded and mixed by
Heavy TrashMidnight Soul SerenadeCrunchy Frog2009CD albumMixed by
Bikini MachineGood MorningPlatinum Records20097" singleEngineer
DälekDJ Baku vs. DälekDaymare Recordings2009CD compMixed by
SkeletonBreathEagle’s Nest, Devil’s CaveErnest Jenning Record Co.2009CD albumMixed by[24]
StarkweatherThis Sheltering NightDeathwish Inc.2010CD EPEngineer and mixed by
PicoreAssyrian VertigoJarring Effects2011CD albumMixed by[25]
Lucky PaulThe Slow Ground EPSomethink Sounds201112" EPMixed by
The Naked Heroes99 DiamondDrug Front Records2011CD albumRecorded and mixed by[26]
OrkaOroIci D’Alleurs2011CD albumRecorded and co-produced by[27]
FrostfeltI Have A TV SetTutl2011EPMixed by[28]
Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionMeat And BoneMom + Pop2012CD albumMixed by
GhostigitalDivision Of Culture And TourismSmekkleysa2012CD albumMixed by
Niveau ZeroJasmineAd Noiseam2012CD albumCo-producer[29]
Franz NicolayDo The StruggleXtra Mile Recordings2012CD albumProducer, recorded and mixed by[30]
Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionBag Of BonesMom + Pop20127" singleMixed by
Numbers Not NamesWhat's the Price?Ici d'ailleurs2012CD albumComposer, producer, recorded and mixed by
AntzkillaFeel MeAraca Records20137" singleRemixer
Cold FurAltamont Every NightSelf Release2013CD albumRecorded and mixed by[31]
MRC RiddimsInternet & Weed/You Know HowAraca Records20137"Composer, producer, recorded and mixed by
Franz NicolayThe Hearts of BostonSabot Productions20137"Produced, recorded and mixed by
Oddateee1973Jarring Effects2013CD albumProduced and mixed by
OrkaLeipzigTutl2014CD albumArranger and samples
Emilyn BrodskyEats Her FeelingsSelf Release2014DigitalMixed by[32]
Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionFreedom Tower No Wave Dance Party 2015Mom + Pop2015CD albumMixed by[33]
Mity LionNite FliteDon Giovanni Record2015CD albumMixed by
The KlvnIn The Making EPSelf Release2015DigitalRecorded and mixed by
Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionLive In Tokyo 2015Bronzerat Records2015LP albumMixed by
ElucidBlame The DevilBackwoodz Studioz2016DigitalProduced and mixed by
Boss HogPsychopticotic Vol. OnePop Catastrophe201610"Mixed by
OrkaVadKervio2016CD albumProduced and mixed by

Further reading

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References

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  1. ↑ All Music Guide to Hip-hop: The Definitive Guide to Rap & Hip-hop edited by Vladimir Bogdanov. Publisher Backbeat Books, 2003 ISBN 9780879307592
  2. ↑ "Dalek | The Japan Times". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Potts, Adam (8 September 2015). "Journey to the New Heavy: CVLT Nation interviews DJ Oktopus -". CVLT Nation. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  4. ↑ Bubblegum, Black. "new Dälek album (MP3), 2009 European tour w/ Oddateee ++ Earth dates too". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "Dälek | Artist Profile | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  6. ↑ Tacopino, Joe. "Song Premiere: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, 'Bag of Bones'". rollingstone.com. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  7. ↑ Leone, Dominique. "Dälek: Derbe Respect, Alder - Album Review". pitchfork.com. Pitchfork Media Inc. Archived from the original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  8. ↑ "MRC Riddims". artik-unit.com. Artik Unit. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  9. ↑ "BKGD Audio". Bandcamp.
  10. ↑ "Sufi Service, by BKGD Audio". Bandcamp. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "Welcome to Showside". YouTube. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  12. ↑ "Lilith". www.imdb.com. imdb.com. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  13. ↑ "Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Credits". mobygames.com. Moby Games. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  14. ↑ Coscarelli, Joseph. "Radiohead, Buzzcocks, My Morning Jacket Featured on 'Choke' Soundtrack". m.spin.com. SPIN. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  15. ↑ "The Guitar (2008) Full Cast & Crew". imdb.com. IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  16. ↑ Gentry, Brandon (14 December 2012). Capitol Contingency: Post-Punk, Indie Rock, and Noise Pop in Washington, D.C., 1991-99. Garrett County Press. ISBN 9781891053740.
  17. ↑ "Judas Factor — Kiss Suicide". www.allmusic.com. AllMusic, a division of All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  18. ↑ "Spiraling – Challenging Stage". www.allmusic.com. AllMusic, a division of All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  19. ↑ "Curses". www.artistdirect.com. Rogue Digital, LLC. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  20. ↑ "The Band That Sucked the Life Out of Rock 'n Roll and Killed Itself in the Process". www.artistdirect.com. Rogue Digital, LLC. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  21. ↑ "Ringfinger's "Decimal"". blogspot.com. www.movementmagazine.com. 3 December 2007. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  22. ↑ "Abandoned Language". artistdirect.com. Rogue Digital, LLC. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  23. ↑ "I Have Fun Everywhere I Go". rateyourmusic.com. RYM rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  24. ↑ "Skeletonbreath Eagle's Nest, Devil's Cave". allmusic.com. AllMusic, a division of All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  25. ↑ "Artistes - Picore". jarringeffects.net. www.jarringeffects.net. Archived from the original on 6 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  26. ↑ "The Naked Heroes 99 Diamond". allmusic.com. AllMusic, a division of All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  27. ↑ "ÓRÓ by ORKA". bandcamp.com. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  28. ↑ "I Have a TV Set". rateyourmusic.com. RYM rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  29. ↑ "Nivea Zero Jasmine ADN 161". adnoiseam.net. www.adnoiseam.net. Archived from the original on 6 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  30. ↑ "Do The Struggle". Franznicolay. bandcamp. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  31. ↑ "Altamont Every Night". bandcamp.com. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  32. ↑ "Emilyn Brodsky Eats Her Feelings". bandcamp.com. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  33. ↑ "The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Play MHOW/Planned Parenthood Benefit". Portable Infinite. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  34. ↑ "Dalek". The Japan Times. 27 February 2005. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  35. ↑ David Jakubiak Dalek makes hip-hop without sound barriers Chicago Sun-Times 2 March 2007
  36. ↑ "Three One G Records". threeoneg.com. Retrieved 12 April 2016.

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