Review: What an absolute treat we have here as the don-duo of Nomine & Youngsta join forces for an exceptional new album project entitled 'Ascension', exploring the best of dub-inspired digital sound design across twelve stunning originals. From the slow dubby bops of the intro 'Courage', through to the system-inspired 2-step drum bounces of 'Journey' and industrial percussive slumps of 'Essence', this album takes us in so many different directions, giving us a real insight into the production landscape within which these two masterminds operate. We also see some wicked vocal additions from Lelijveld, Breezy Lee & Animia, who all add their own unique textural twists to the table on display, with our overall album favourites including 'Hidden' alongside Lelijveld, next to the grimey minimalism of 'Hypnotic' and trippy electronic drum designs of 'Guidance'. Stunning work!
Review: Now if you were looking for an allstar 140 lineup, It's hard to look at this new single and not see it as one of the strongest drops of the year. Trends & Boylan are a dangerous duo at the best of times, but when you then combine the majesty and power of their unique approaches to production with the likes of Cimm, Youngsta and the untouchable vocals of Riko Dan, you are always going to end up with something special. The track takes the title 'Hear That', which Trends & Boylan tear to pieces, reformatting it into a rave-ready smash, layering Riko's catchy vocal line over the top of a cascade of lethal horn lines, powerful bass pushes and eerie piano melodies. This is one for the dances, make no mistake about that!
Review: Sentry have been a serious killer streak of late and this latest collaboration if most certainly a product of that. We see the legendary Youngsta link up with the rapid fire flows of Killa P and Long Range for a certified smash, taking the title 'Progress'. The link up is a match made in heaven, as Killa P and Long Range let loose a destructive display of rapid fire flows and rhythmic switch ups over the lethal reesey textures of Youngsta's flawless production. This one also comes complete with Youngsta's fantastic instrumental version, which despite the brilliance of the lead vocal, most certainly stands up as an instrumental project.
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