Review: Antidote is a ten-track album of dub remixes never yet released from the Mungo Hi Fi Soundsystem at large. Proudly inspired by dub originators and pioneers like King Tubby, Scientist and Errol Thompson with a futuristic 2021 edge to boot, all tracks on display here throw down a message for inner reflection, non-physical travel and communion with nature - the Antidote to stress of our modern day life! Across these tracks expect collaborative snatches from the likes of lyricists Pupajim ("Time Traveller") and Solo Banton in "Pulsating Dub" next to Jamaican dancehall legends Jah Thomas and Lady Ann's Doctor Doctor "NHS 24 Dub". An album that will appeal to lovers of the classic Jamaican artform and contemporary bass music in equal measure, Antidote has cool mornings and warm nights written all over it. Mungo sounds.
Review: Scotch Bonnet's Puffer's Choice 3 is a celebration of both the label's Scottish heritage and its global connection to soundsystem cultures worldwide and that collective dubwise spirit. At 12-tracks large Volume 3 is a buffet of dub treats galore that's ready to consume; be your tastes the heavy bass and killer distortion of Flying Fox's "Weak Hearts" to the Afro-rhythms and chiptune melodies of Shokryme & RTKal's "Bbs". Find some sweet lover's rock in Stalawa & Nazizi's "Rather Be Alone" alongside the subby dubs of UK pop and reggae touches in Somah & Nem's "Sailor". Parly B chips in with a veterans cut of the righteous reggaeton number "Lyrics Spree" alongside the easy-now dancehall of Bony Fly & JonnyGo Figure's "Crucial" or the woozy, snapping dubstep & rap in Mungo's Hi Fi hook up with Gardna & Charli Brix. For the Pure dub reggae vibe head straight to Jeb Loy Nichols' "To Be Rich (Should Be A Crime)" and don't forget to Puff Puff give.
Review: From start to finish this is a project we thoroughly enjoyed as new school reggae hero Parly B unveils his brand new 'Lyrics Spree' album, courtesy of the mighty Scotch Bonnet. We see a real range if modern reggae themes expressed throughout the project, from the oldschool dancehall triplets of the title track 'Lyrics Spree' and 'Mad' alongside The 4'20' Sound, to the more digital roots stylings of 'Motorbike featuring Danny T & Tradesman. For us this project is full of highlights, with particular stand outs being the high profile collaboration with Mungo's HiFi and Charlie P entitled 'You Mi A Look' and the stripped back groover known as 'Money' alongside Stalawa.
Review: The futuristic dub stylings of renowned imprint: Scotch Bonnet are back on display with some serious style as the team gather up twelve tracks for their explosive second edition of the 'Puffers Choice' compilation series. There are refined dubstyle flavours throughout, with our immediate favourites coming from Wolves and Bo Johnson, who provides innovative grooves and creative melodies on 'Follow Me', whilst Chief Rockas and Supercat combine on the dancehall stylings of 'Dance Inna New York'. The dark vocal pressure of General Jah Mikey also deserves a mention as he provides the fire alongside Naram on 'Ites, Green & Gold'.
Review: Glasgow crew Mungos get the all-direction remix treatment for the second version compendium of the year. All flavours of dancehall and soundsystem material covered as the likes of FleCK, Chopstick, Run Tingz Cru and the mighty Vadim stick their sonic oar in and get busy. Highlights include the crystalline skank shimmers of Aquarius's take on "Jah Say Love", the militant snare rolls and punching kicks of Vadim's take on "Thousand Style". Those thirsty for jungle juice should jump on Chopstick's rattling ragga slammer "Nice It Up" and Run Tingz Cru's cheeky, burping bass jump up jam. Get serious.
Review: Run Tingz Cru and the mighty Vadim stick their sonic oar in and get busy. Highlights include the crystalline skank shimmers of Aquarius's take on "Jah Say Love", the militant snare rolls and punching kicks of Vadim's take on "Thousand Style". Those thirsty for jungle juice should jump on Chopstick's rattling ragga slammer "Nice It Up" and Run Tingz Cru's cheeky, burping bass jump up jam. Get serious.
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