Onra

With an eclectic arsenal of samples and an ear for international sounds, Onra (born Arnaud Bernard) is a beatmaker based out of Paris, France. Reminiscent of crate-diggers like Madlib and DJ Shadow, Onra peppers his beats with exotic sounds from Vietnam and India, giving his sound an international flair. The French producer released his debut album, Tribute, in 2006, then followed up the next year with the critically acclaimed Chinoiseries. Continuing to stay productive, Onra released 1.0.8 in 2009, followed by 2010's Long Distance. In 2011, the beatmaker released Chinoiseries, Vol. 2. ~ Gregory Heaney