Review: What a link up we have here as Mungo's HiFi return to Scotch Bonnet for a wicked collaborative set of creations alongside the legendary vocal lines of Kiko Bun. This is a team we have seen before but are yet to be disappointed by as we open up with the classic-sounding grooves and catchy vocal riffs of 'Riddim General', which sets the tone for the project perfectly, with those basslines below giving us some seriously cool vibes. Next, the slightly slower tempo and more stripped back arrangements of 'Miss Burnett' give us an early 2000's skank-feel, doused with dubbed out chord delays and more wicked bassline action. Both tracks are accompanied by the smoothened riddim versions, rounding off another wicked two-single drop in style.
Review: Is there a more satisfying feeling than seeing Mungo's Hi Fi making a return to Scotch Bonnet? This time around they are very much back inside their rootsy bag as they invite the legendary vocal prowess of Solo Banton inside for 'Pulsating'. This one packs a system-ready punch, doused in gorgeous organic basslines, nostalgic chord progressions and of course, that instantly classic sounding chorus-verse combo from Solo Banton, who delivers at the very highest level. It's a serious singalong that also comes complete with a much more stripped back 7" mix for good measure, once again showcasing why you can never forget about Mungo's Hi Fi!
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: The Scotch Bonnet team are known for their fantastic innovation within numerous different areas of sound, headed up by the Mungos Hi Fi team. This latest combination sees the likes of Gardna & Catching Cairo join forces with the Glaswegian sound system champions for a wavy new single entitled 'Back In The Dayz'. It's an interesting blend of influences as the hardcore-infused production provides the backdrop over which Gardna & Catching Cairo are able to deliver a nostalgia inducing blend of lyrical content and old school flows. It's a pleasing one for sure!
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: Scotland's most trusted reggae sound system Mungo's Hi Fi returns to Scotch Bonnet with the second single from the Soul Radio album, released earlier this year. It sees Sonny and Cher's 1967 number "And The Beat Goes On" souped-up ska-style with piano-led rhythms and vocal trips turned to something instrumental in "Ivory Coast". The Beat Goes SKA! takes in three distinct artists from different eras via an inter-generational family in Italian vocalist Marina P, legendary rocksteady and reggae deejay Dennis Alcapone and dancehall entertainer turned vocalist Tippa Irie on the mic! Said to embody the spirits of legends like Theophilus Beckford and Gladstone Anderson, the ska goes on!
Review: Mungos HiFi have had a fantastic year, with this latest collaboration project with Eva Lazarus providing the perfect evidence of that. We have been loving everything they have been putting together, but this latest original, alongside the legendary vocal layers of Kiko Bun was the perfect way to round off their 2019. Featuring big dancehall ready subs, smooth drums and steadily progressing chord structures, over which both vocalists do what they do best, which is send the dance into a ruckus!
Review: Following on from last week's exciting link up between Eva Lazarus and Mungo's Hi Fi, we see the scotch bonnet team at it again as they combine forces on 'More Fyah'. This one takes on a much more classic dancehall approach, with spaced out, tripletted drum patterns and switches allowing enough space for Eva Lazarus to express a more melodic vocal performance. The tune is liable to techy switch ups as well, with halftime style drum work being employed to keep the ravers on their toes from start to finish.
Review: For us, the Glasgow based sound system champions known as Mungo's Hi Fi receive nowhere near enough credit for their constant stoking of the UK's dub and reggae fire. They here team up with both Eva Lazarus and the legendary Max Romeo on their home imprint of Scotch Bonnet for a wicked future dub-style creeper. As a recording 'Babylon Raid' is the perfect fusion of classic roots audio and modern experimental reggae flavours, dipping between a smokey introduction and a more digitized breakdown, perfect for lighting up the dance!
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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