Review: Introducing MNL. aka the artists formally known as My Nu Leng. With a rich history spanning 12 years, Tommy Jackson and Jammo Irving embark on a 'new chapter' introducing experimental electronic vibes under the MNL. moniker. Their For The Longest Time EP on Shall Not Fade offers a glimpse into the pair's newfound evolution. The first single taken from it "Somerset Drift" expertly blends elements of techno, garage, and breaks, crafting a distinctive UK underground sound with chopped vocals. "So True" showcases a crowd-pleasing fusion of garage, jungle, drum and bass, breaks, and dubstep, encapsulating the duo's commitment to their original roots, while "Lesson Learned" featuring Collette Warren pins down a straight up 2-step groove with classic UK-inspired vocals. With MNL. now taking centre stage, the pair's evolution and enduring passion for drum 'n' bass and bass styles remains evident, ensuring a dynamic and promising musical journey for the new years ahead.
Review: It's been a little while since we last heard the most talked about duo in UK bass music unleash something new, which is why we were so excited to see My Nu Leng unveil their brand new 'Champion Sound' project. The title track takes influences from all across dance music, but primarily acidic techno flavours as moogy synthesizer runs and pumping 4x4 beats take the lead on this one, followed by the euphoric pad work and glittering soundscapes of the breaks-heavy 'D.A.S', which sends the EP in a completely new direction. Finally, we finish with a nostalgic twist as the throwback synth rattles and hardcore breakbeat action of '1 More Tune' take us back to the centre of rave culture. A fabulous return indeed!
Review: It's been a brief minute since we took in a drop from the Maraki team, who return to releasing here with the third edition of their hailed 'Spaces' EP series. We kick off with co-founder My Nu Leng joining forces with S.P.Y for a hardcore inspired melting pot of breaksy drum lines and pulsating bass stabs entitled 'Feel It'. Next, Freddie Martin makes his return with 'Do Your Thing', a typically raucous experiment, combining smooth drumlines with unpredictable melodic structures for excellent listening. From here, NuBass arrives on the scene with the metallic synthesizer fluctuations of 'Titanic' to add a different direction to the show, followed finally by the incredibly groovy bass sweeps of Tony Wonka's 'Break', a perfect ending to a well thought out tracklisting.
Review: Ah, what fantastic news it is to find My Nu Leng returning to their home imprint of Maraki as they lay everything on the table for their brand new five track project, taking the name 'Alter'. We begin with a look at the hardcore inspired chord stutters and well timed vocal samples of MC GQ on 'Spaced', followed in similar fashion by the gritty sub shivers of 'Echoes', which also features additional work from Takura. The more house influenced vibes continue as we dip into the rave-ready melodies of 'City Lights', before DRS joins the party for a grittier original in 'Sinking Sand'. We round off with the ballad-like structure of 'Signal', which rounds up a very mature selection from the Bristol based duo.
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