Back 2 U – Music Hangs & Records We Love

Lexis welcomes another very special guest to his monthly record hang: Aki from the legendary Cosmos Records. The Toronto-based shop is very high up on the list of most influential and important digging spots in the world. Dilla, Madlib & Pete Rock have dug through these crates.

Beyond the exclusive and rare digs you can find at Cosmos, the best feature of the store is the man behind the counter. Aki is always holding it down at Cosmos West (there is also the Cosmos East location a stone’s throw away) and is ready to share knowledge on his favorite records, whether rare groove holy grails or slept-on budget records.

What is Back 2 U – Music Hangs & Records We Love?

Every month, Lexis welcomes record collectors, DJs, and artists for a friendly music hangout. In a format inspired by the DJ Back-to-Back, the selections go back and forth between the host and guests, sharing meaningful records and the personal stories behind each of them. A pillar of the Montreal scene, Lexis is the founder of the Music Is My Sanctuary website/collective and the 24 Hours of Vinyl worldwide event series.