Review: This latest collection from the Extra Spicy crew is most certainly a punch-packer, welcoming the enigmatic production techniques of Hedchef inside for four tracks of mind-melting bass-driven action. We begin with 'The Formula', an industrial cruncher, designed to knock the block off any sound system with its metallic sub pressures, followed by the slightly slower jumbles of 'In The Lurch' to give us a uniquely bouncy approach, focussed on heavily bitcrushed bass notation an alternative rhythmic flickers. Finally, Assembler Code jumps on remix duty for 'The Formula', reworking those original elements into an acidic adventure, giving us a vibrant closer for a very unique collection.
Review: Extra Spicy seem to have a real habit of unleashing underground gems at the moment, with this second edition of their Prawn Stars compilation once again introducing the world to a huge box of exciting originals. From the euphoric bops of Nicche's 'Fundamental' and the acidic synthesiser sweeps of Willem's 'Sugar Rave', through to the broken-beat rhythms of Isgwan's 'Endian' and frankly outrageous energies of Headchef's 'Hexual Ceiling', there is no direction this collection doesn't go in. Our highlights would sit as Matt Brockman & Dread MC's enigmatic collaboration 'Wicked', LS1's tribal bubbler 'Civic' and the nostalgia-inducing drumlines of Organised Chaos with 'Anti Nang Nang Club'.
Review: More intergalactic rave goodness from down under: Super Jim Z returns with four more unpredictable, freeform breakbeat jams. Pulling ingredients off every shelf in the kitchen, flavours range from RnB to gabber by way of the Beastie Boys and some pretty positive 420 messages. Highlights range from the sassy jungle smoke of 'Rhianna Joint' and the ghetto fusion and wild bumps of 'Intergalactic Gabberz' Game on!
Review: It's always fun to see a new collection from the Extra Spicy team land in the store, with this latest collection of party starters kicking off their new 'Prawn Stars' compilation series. Featuring a wide range of talents, including the likes of Nessy, Fork & Knife, Low Stakes and more, we see an enigmatic cast of creative producers showcase their ability to dive into the abstract and explore the unknown across 12 delightful originals. From the post liquid flavours of SangLien's 'Love You More' to the bubbling post-breaks rhythms of 'Kick Back' and glitchy acidic textures of 'How Do You Define Real', this project really does dive into a tonne of different avenues. Our highlights would have to include the carnival-infused drum work and classic vocal sampling of Nckname's 'Tryna Dance', next to the evil-sounding landscapes and euphoric drum stutters of Bone Box's 'Bone Box'. Exceptional work all around!
Review: As always with Extra Spicy, they have delivered a tasty plate of original nibbles as Myledo touches down for a chunky collection of techno-inspired bubblers. We commence with 'Sum Ting Low', a very vibrant perusing into sweeping LFO bass drifts and choppy breaksy backdrops, focussing on tidy percussive jolts to keep the energy levels high. Next, some potent, tripletted rhythmic displays as 'Did It Wub Yet' fuses choppy vocals and lethal subs for a powerful showcase, before 'Framework' deploys a much more lounge-like feel, stripped back the percussion for a UKG-inspired design. Finally, more vocal mastery is up on display with 'I Didn't Want This' leaping even further into the techy zone, giving us a warm bassline below a scattered 2-stepping set of drums above. Lovely work all around!
Review: The Extra Spicy team have delivered a unique gem of sonic exploration with this one as they welcome Mincy inside for 5 tracks of futuristic breaksy goodness. We begin with the crunchy percussive slides and eerie atmospheric dips of 'Nice Girls Make Breakbeat', giving us an immediate look into Mincy's fabulous production approach. From here, 'Jiffy' then unleashes a nostalgic tango through shimmering rhythms and system busting squarewaves, before the acidic rain of 'Little Bit Scary' is let loose with fantastic results. Finally, the pure euphoria of 'Can You Keep A Secret' is let loose, exploring intense breakbeat action and heavenly vocal displays, before the exceptional vocal displays of Askew Bedu join us for 'Compost', rounding off the EP with a poetic sonic episode. Excellent work!
Review: The Extra Spicy team have delivered a gemstone wrapped in gold with this latest EP from DJ Sunroof, who explores the experimental turf between breaks and lofi with five stunning creations. We begin with the title track 'Convex' which fuses classic break slices with a monumental display of atmospheric harmonics and sonic evolution, before the more scattered drum crunches of 'Move' and widened percussive textures of 'Junktion' slow the EP down for a much more high brow waltz. Finally, the acidic bass twists and pulsating breaksy action of 'Pressure' rounds off the originals, before Krypsis gives 'Convex' a lick of techy paint for good measure!
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