Review: The Swing Ting team have arranged a seriously cool collection on this one, as Fox returns for a vibrant remix display, inviting four exciting names inside to give his vocal talents a whole new backdrop. We begin with a bright one as Lenzman takes 'Day Ones' and reworks it into a lounge-like liquid anthem, utilizing crunchy breaks and the natural melodies of those original vocal lines. Next, Nowheretobefound unleashes a gorgeous UKG-inspired display, with bubbling bass booms and warm organs leading the way on his 'Juice Flow' rethink, before Rebel Souljah is sent to the electro-chopper by Sam Binga, unveiling a percussive-lead overhaul for the dances. Finally, Sherry S gives us one more helping of dancefloor ammunition on the uber grizzly 'Live Life' rebuild she has supplied, rounding off the project with a bassy slap.
Review: This album from Fox manages to be both long overdue and perfectly timed, as the veteran MC caps off several years of superb features on The North Quarter with a sumptuous, expertly curated long player that touches on a myriad of personal, creative and aesthetic milestones. It's a coup of an album, and it begins with an utterly brilliant, vintage FD beat, 'Just Chillin''. Blind Mic takes the MC centre stage as Fox flutters in the background, providing the subtle depth that adds to FD's nonchalant, windows-open liquid roller that smacks of summertime festivals, afternoon car journeys and Friday feelings. It paves the way for an opening half which nails the liquid formula, including a stunning feature from Calibre and DRS. In the second half, the stylistic diversity underpinning Lenzman's creative direction comes forward and things get mixed up, beginning with lounging hip-hop from Redeyes and moving into filthy tech from DLR & Alix Perez and halftime hammers from Echo Brown. This is the art of making an album being perfected in real time by Lenzman and Fox, and we're lucky enough to be along for the ride.
Review: The Sauce & Fox: One of the most flavoursome trios in D&B right now link up with one of the most respected and versatile MCs in the game for 'Everything Boss'. With its jiggy bassline, Fox's smoky vocals, aggy hoover tones and killer drums, it's already developed big bubbler status with those lucky enough to have a copy over the last few months. Loaded with full vocal and dub version that doesn't include the full bars and ready for a hopeful summer of the rave's return, 'Everything Boss' is a candidate for one of the tunes of the year so far. Woi.
Review: When we saw this one had been announced we literally jumped for joy, as living vocal legend FOX unveils his brand new full length LP project, featuring some incredible originals. To begin with, the collaborations for this one are off the chain, as we see appearances from Swing Ting, RTKal, Sinjin Hawke, Famous Eno, Gafacci, Toddla T, Coco and a tonne of other top names. The tracklisting for this one is the best way to showcase FOX's versatility, from the 4x4 vibes of 'Hotzone' with Sharda to the more afrobeat arrangements of 'Live Life' alongside NZ. For us, there is a clear standout for the strongest track on the album, as Trigga, Zed Bias and Snow all get involved with the super experimental bass drones of 'Imagine'. Amazing stuff!
Review: Ahead of his full EP release on Lenzman's North Quarter, dedicated craftsman FD teases us with this beautiful piano-stroking soul shaker "Always Something". Laced with space, a wry touch of jazziness and groove; serious props go to Fox who provides solid gold soul with his fully-sung chorus and conscious story on the verses. Stunning in its simplicity and straightforwardness, hypnotic in its allure - this is an amazing way to reveal the next chapter from The North Quarter. Blessy.
Review: Does drum and bass get any better than this? Two of the finest names in the genre club together for "Run Away", met in the middle by the man like Fox who puts his vocal stylings into the mix. Rolling out smooth, it's that lulling bassline and softly-spoken chorus that takes the edge off punchy drums and signature Intalex-style strings from the pad section. Fans have been waiting for a release on this for some time now - finally, it's ownable. Showing that they can still deliver tastier goods for the dancefloor, "Something Heavy" is a funk-fuelled hips-mover with Fox sending out his raggamuffin sounds over down and dirty bass. You've heard it in the dance, now get it on repeat.
Review: Time get out the 'shrooms out as Claremont 56's dancefloor offshoot Leng present this psychedelic DJ mix from Psychemagik. Yes these nu-disco freakazoids have been granted the right to take us on an hour-long journey that takes in their beloved afro-beat, disco, funk and psychedelia. High-lights of this trip include the flower power vibes of "Catching A Wave", the saucy Euro-funk of "Gozame Ya!" and the west coast Manilow-isms of ""House Of The Rock".
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