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'Escapism' is a six track Hip Hop EP collaboration with session musician Philippe Clegg (Ray BLK, Kwabs, former Zongo Brigade member).

The EP is Philippe's debut production release delivering a blend of old-school and contemporary Hip Hop, R&B and tasteful electronica beats. 'Escapism' also features production from David Nicholas (former Zongo Brigade musician).

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Guest vocal features include; House music singer/songwriter Steve Edwards, Soul singer/songwriter Danae Wellington and Reggae artist Tixxy Bang. The EP was mixed and mastered by Martin Gregory Smith at Mu Studios in Sheffield.

In early 2018 Franz passive artist released

his EP 'Escapism'.  A hard hitting Hip-hop project which he

now brings to life in a live setting by splicing it with

jazz and afro dancehall rhythms.

Recorded and mixed at Harehills Avenue in Leeds UK

by Jack Davis.  Musicians on this 3 track project include

members of Franz Von's live band,

K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade, Tete de Pois and Mansion of snakes.

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