Undagrnd Freqz is a fresh and funky UK garage events brand and label founded by Matt Jam Lamont and Echelon. Since 2020, the label has so far bounced out self-released heaters with cheeky involvement from artists including Aki, Shosh, Yemi, Smokey Bubblin' B and Radz, not to mention a killer remix of the label bosses’ track ‘What U Need’ by TuffCulture.
Review: Next up on their wonderful Undagrnd Freqz imprint, we see the dreamy duo of Matt Jam Lamont and Echelon join forces with Sarah Etheridge to deliver a seriously spicy number, this time taking the title 'Keep Me Comin' Back'. Everything about this one bleeds original garage flavour, from the super catchy vocal chops to the high energy drum bounces and back to those sneaky chord progressions which pop out of nowhere to blast you back a few years. Alongside the original version, we are also treated to the full instrumental mix alongside a more radio-centric edit, giving us a beautiful package to enjoy. This is definitely a number for the number.
Review: It's always a fun thing to get Matt Jam Lamont and Scott Diaz back in action via their Undagrnd Freqz imprint, especially when they are then joined by both the legendary Todd Edwards and the insatiable vocals of Smasher. This dream link up yields an absolute gem as 'Waiting' is unveiled, fusing bubbling organ chord lines with typically skippy drum stutters for a stunning background. When the female vox is then layered across the top, Smasher arrives with an absolute thumper of a performance, packed with inspiring party-starting lyricism and smooth vocal melodies to match. This release also comes complete with a full shortened edit and the standalone instrumental for good measure!
Review: The Undagrnd Freqz team have been on absolute fire over the last few months, unleashing banger after banger from the infamous duo of Matt Jam Lamont and Echelon. The spicy showcasing continues with this fabulous blast from the past in 'Can't See You'. The vocal mix is our first port of call, which takes a typically smooth vocal and slices it up to high heaven, resulting in a super groovy display of UKG mastery between the minimal melodic stutters and pulsating subs below. We also take in the 'Dub' mix version, which allows us to explore a much more stripped back creation, focussing on unpredictable drum stabs and a much darker set of textures. Awesome work.
Review: Since launching the Undagrnd Freqz label imprint, the famous duo of Matt Jam Lamont and Echelon have been on absolute fire. This latest offering sees them unveil the second edition of their 'New Heroes' series, welcoming four fantastic production talents inside for a selection of spicy collaborations. We begin with Soulecta's involvement by the name of 'Need A Friend', a tremendous exploration into old school garage flavour with some jittering drum action and groovy chord maneuvers for good measure. Next, 'Massive & Crew' sees TuffCulture arrive with a more more unusual input, focussing on unusual bass grooves and unique rhythmic switches, before Fraktion joins the party for the blissful vocal slices and sweeping atmospherics of 'Surrender'. Finally, Frankly throws us right back into the heart of old school garage as 'N.S.T' delivers a wicked combination of saxophone melodies and tidy vocal samples to bring the house down.
Review: It's always an enjoyable experience to see labels expanding further into their potential, which is exactly what Matt Jamm Lamont and Echelon's 'Undagrnd Freqz' is up to here with this fabulous three track thrill ride from Artifact entitled 'From Russia With Dubs'. We kick off our journey with the super groovy vocal chops and colourful drum skips of 'Won't Cry', which conjures up memories of JME's 'Tropical' instrumental album with it's unique pitching and bass tonality. The chunky kick punches of 'Touch Me' then follow with some proper nostalgic feelings, again manipulating a cool vocal line at every available opportunity, before 'Home Alone' moves in for a fantastic outro, switching up the rhythms into a more 2-step style shakedown.
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