BY BY SHIRLEY JU • September 22 2018

When Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge join forces they are The Midnight Hour; this is the story of how they crafted their self-titled debut, which is a fierce argument for live instrumentalism

In order to enter Linear Labs Studio, you have to go through The Artform Studio, a swanky salon and boutique record store residing in the heart of Highland Park, a diverse neighborhood in the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles.

On the left side of The Artform Studio’s walls are dozens of classic records, spanning decades and touching on numerous genres. (The vinyl for Raekwon’s rap masterpiece Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… sits inches away from James Brown’s 1973 cult classic Black Caesar album.)

On the right is a full-service salon. The Artform Studio is owned and operated by husband and wife duo Adrian and Sherry Younge. Sherry handles the hair; Adrian takes care of the music.

In fact, all the music you see and hear — sounds of jazz, soul, and hip-hop are constantly spilling trough through the speakers — is curated by Adrian, a self-taught musician who has become one of the most well-respected composers in hip-hop.

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