Sun Cut Flat

Sun Cut Flat is an American self-produced multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and recording artist based in New York City. Sun Cut Flat created the recording project Family Tapes in 2020, a project which has highlighted an eclectic mix of contributing artists. The name comes from the nostalgic feeling of opening a box of long-lost VHS cassettes, conjuring static filled memories of loved ones, family, and friends. Since its formation, Family Tapes has explored the diverse sonic spaces of bedroom indiepop, 60's soul, and most recently 90's inspired golden-era boom bap/ conscious rap. Artists featured prominently throughout this musical journey have included Atlanta's stephenxjones, NYC's Katherine Ocampo of Lulada Club (band leader of NYC's first all-female salsa band), Florida based soul-singer Christiana Ramirez, NYC artists Mistah Levy, Uncle Willy Son, and Deli The Indelible, German musician Phillip Dornbusch, and Bridgeport CT producer East End Zulu. Following up the cherished three-vol. series Hip Hop Sovereignty, Family Tapes released the 15-track album Nico in early 2026. The album is anchored by the surprising success of "Groundskeeper To The Shrine", an ode to the golden era of hip hop teeming with fresh creativity throughout. Accompanied by a VHS music video shot in Brooklyn, Groundskeeper To The Shrine features production by Sun Cut Flat with vocals from Mistah Levy and Derek Cedar (Sun Cut Flat's lyrical alter-ego).