Jun01

Herbaliser, The – Take London (Review)

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Herbaliser, The

Take London

Released by Ninja Tune


Jean Grae finally signs UK duo's hip-hop credentials

Jean Grae is so fucking hard. Put her in a studio with the UK's most innovative hip-hop producers and a slew of ripping MCs and you've got Take London. This decidedly English release, led by funky-gritty producer team, The Herbaliser, moves through comic book horn hits, lush strings and clicky hip-hop beats like a smooth, sneaking teenage delinquent. Generals is a role call featuring Jean's hand picked crew, which includes Trap Clappa, Cheech Marina, Daddy Mills, AK and her 12-year-old ...
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May11

Mayaku – Horizon EP (Review)

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Mayaku

Horizon EP

Released by Outergaze


Sure the EP format can be a great opportunity for an artist to show range, but the sound on Mayaku's 'Horizon EP' is so all over the place it's hard to get a grasp for what his niche is. Tracks range from sans-bass/kick/hi-hat 'Space Race Sounds' to tracky and dubby 'Horizon.' Standing out is 'Hot In The City,' a harder electro tune that keeps it minimal and has potential to work a variety of crowds.
May11

Digital Mystikz/Kode 9 – Wait/Magnetic City (Review)

Digital Mystikz/Kode 9

Wait/Magnetic City

Released by Soul Jazz


This is a taster for the forthcoming Box of Dub LP on Soul Jazz, a big and beautiful collection of brand new dubstep from the UK's finest producers - and, indeed, some good old-fashioned straight-ahead dub. Backing that up, here are two of the foremost practitioners of dirty beats keeping it downtempo and herb-friendly. Digital Mystikz' 'Wait' is a no-tempo slice of classic King Tubbyness, with a laptop-era twist, while Kode 9's 'Magnetic City' takes a dreamlike excursion through the mind of a very relaxed 21st century Rastafarian.
May11

Let’s Go Outside – I’ll Lick Your Spine (Review)

Let's Go Outside

I'll Lick Your Spine

Released by PnumaThe Pnuma label is an offshoot of Soma, something that immediately becomes apparent upon listening to their tunes. Soma itself has always put forth releases that skirt between several genres and this track by Let's Go Outside is no exception. Borrowi


The Pnuma label is an offshoot of Soma, something that immediately becomes apparent upon listening to their tunes. Soma itself has always put forth releases that skirt between several genres and this track by Let's Go Outside is no exception. Borrowing bits and pieces from electro, techno and house results in the debaucherous 'I'll Lick Your Spine,' featuring glassy melodies offset by a husky erotic voice trying her darndest to seduce the listener.
May11

Melinda Nadj, Abonji & Jurczok 1001 – Noise (Review)

Melinda Nadj, Abonji & Jurczok 1001

Noise

Released by Masterplanet


'"Noise' has a mantra that says, 'it is a shame to wait 'til tomorrow,' with organic vocals, violin, beatboxing and subtle looping. Haven't heard anything quite like this."
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