Review - J.Majik and Wickaman - Feel About You

The little bit of digging we did in regards to Mosquito Music didn’t turn up as much as we would have hoped so we can only do our best by telling you that they have done the right thing by ways of the choice for their first release. J.Majik & Wickaman’s ‘Feel About You’ is a hard hitting, crowd stomping, female vocal smasher, hands down. It’s the type of tune that you don’t even have to be near a dance floor to be able to imagine the way the crowd will errupt when it drops. What’s morewith 3 mixes of this track to choose from, if one doesn’t strike a chord with you, there is a safe bet to say that one or both of the remaining two will. Original Sin comes with the remix, which is much more amped up when it comes to bassline lead, but lets the vocal take a bit of a back seat. It’s still present no doubt, but if full on vocals aren’t so much your thing, you may opt for this version as opposed to the OG. Switching things up completely, J.Majik & Wickaman’s have also done the Zulu mix of the track, which comes on the form of a bass heavy Electro banger. It is, admittedly, a tad on the wobbly side, but that low end it so serious and that vocal is cut up so well that it’s pretty hard to not want to bob you head after you give it a listen. That being said, given the diverse nature of the 3 different mixes and the obvious fact that the vocal is pure hit material, this is going to be one you are hearing for the next little while most def.

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And for those of you who were there awhile back, some stellar throwback action from J.Majik. Still one of my fave tunes ever.

REVIEW - Original Sin - Grow Your Wings Album Sampler

Original Sin has def made his mark in the last few years and with release after release being eaten up by the masses like hungry orphans, he has more than solidified his name on the lips of Junglists around the world. It goes without saying then that his forthcoming Grow Your Wings EP, his first, is highly anticipated by fans and given the time at which it will drop (it’s set to his stores December 7th) will likely be one of the albums that helps us end 2009 with a bang for all things Drum & Bass. The two sampler tunes are enough to predict that Grow Your Wings is likely going to do very well not only sales wise but also in the dance. ‘Therapy’ may fool you into thinking that it’s taking you somewhere ambient, but when the arpeggio on that synth line starts increasing in both volume and intensity, you know ambient in the last direction this is going. What’s more, this one doesn’t just drop into your standard Jump-Up, Sin busts out some absolutely devastating amen cut ups paired with some severe reece action. ‘Kiss’ takes a much more laid back, almost old school approach thanks to much lighter drum work, smooth female vocals, soft pads and chords. A simple, but memorable bass line finishes this one off perfectly and the result is a well rounded tune that is catchy with straight forward hooks and easy to get stick in your head. Safe to say the sampler definitely has us itching to hear the rest of the EP because if these two tunes are anything to show for it, there’s def going to be some other gems on there.

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REVIEW - Alix Perez 1984

Some people may disagree, but we’ve been long time believers, and stand by our belief strongly still, that a full length album should result in showcasing not only the producers abilities but also a bit of their range. While some listeners are disappointed in certain cases that albums ‘aren’t what they expected’, you have to ask yourself this: What is the point of producing or, as a fan, purchasing and listening to an album’s worth of tracks that all sound alike? That being said, the finished product of Alix Perez’s 1984 is both a diverse piece of work and something that is truly made with keeping listener in mind, rather than simply those purchasing singles for their next big gig. The album overall is extremely minimal, a characteristic that is carried through beginning to end and if you’re familiar with, or already a fan of Perez’ sound, this won’t come as a surprise really. The stand-out element through the album is not only the use of vocals but the quality of the vocalists he has obviously carefully selected to work with. Aces, seriously. The track list covers an impressive range from start to finish; ‘The Cut Deepens’ is not Drum & Bass per say, but given its big bassline and tempo, will likely serve as a great segue to switch things up for those DJs out there adventurous and skilled enough to pull it off. ‘I’m Free’ and ‘Voices’ will likely have you long time DnB heads reminiscing of the late 90’s Techy era, while ‘No Grudge’ could be classified in the dubstep arena. Collabs with Zero-T, Spectrasoul, Sabreand more round the album off out with a nice roster of guests producers very different from the next, also adding to the albums myriad of styles. Finish it off with some borderline cinematic intros and interludes and the result is one album that flows consistently and effectively from one thing to the next in proper fashion. 1984 is in stores now!

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REVIEW: AUDIO PORN 007

Audio Porn keeps its momentum moving steadily forward thanks to its newest, which comes from an almost super hero like alliance. Shimon, Moving Fusion and Ant Miles joined forces for this one and in the process made Audio Porn 007 not only an impressive collaboration of artists but also an impressive release period. ‘Pimp Slap’ starts off with one of those intros we love; You not only get a great idea of where this tune is going, but more importantly that excitement that comes from knowing that wherever it ends up is going to be somewhere you want to go. The name will be no surprise once you have a listen, as this is one that will conjure up vivid imagery in your head high speed car chases in 70’s Blaxploitation movies.. If Shaft operated at around 176 beats per minute, this would be his theme song. Not to be merely put aside, ‘Underbelly’ on the flip also holds its own weight. A bit more shuffle on the break throughout this one, some short, techy stab sand a lot more emphasis placed on the low end versus the fast moving background atmosphere on ‘Pimp Slap’. Though ‘Pimp Slap’ is for sure the high light of this release, copping Audio Porn 007 will result in having a nice choice of two great tracks to play. Grab it, you won’t be sorry.

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