The 1989 album "i" saw A.R. Kane leaning into the electronic and sample-based sound that would influence trip-hop. It is a direct precursor to the genre, blending dance beats with dub and psychedelia.
- "i" was released in 1989 on Rough Trade Records.
- The album followed their 1988 debut "Serious".
- A.R. Kane are credited as a major influence on the development of trip-hop.
A.R. Kane were a London-based duo, pioneers of the alternative dance scene in the late 1980s. At the time of "i", they were exploring a more electronic and sample-heavy sound, diverging from their earlier, more guitar-centric work.
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