Review: Konichi and Decimal Bass: whether they're operating solo or in Annix unison, they're capable of making some of the sharpest, most forthright drum & bass known to man. Their debut album has had bass fans in a lather since they teased us with the gnarly halftime "Good For Nothing" and stompy Basement Jaxx-meets-Herve 4/4 gully stomper "Warriors". Beyond these off-piste adventures lies a whole slew of concentrated, unadulterated D&B science. From the one-punch jump-up smackers like "Low", "Afraid" and "Akshun" to the much deeper, liquid tones of "Forever" and dreamy Lenzmanisms of "Reverse Cold", this is the most detailed picture of both men's broadest abilities to date.
Review: Disgusting convulsions spew out of this EP from the outset, as title track "Forever" rips its bassline to shreds and disassembles the gutted pieces. Strictly for the twisted out there, the sheer level of sample manipulation at work here is mind-bending. Pushing the boundaries of jump-up with this release, Hedex has opened the floodgates for producers who are getting the feeling things are a little too soft out there in the underground. Makes sense - if a little bit is good, more should be amazing, right?
Review: The output of this label is intense, it's continuous but never lacking in quality or passion we've come to expect from Soul Deep. Qumulus has been about for a hot sec, beginning his musical journey in the vast and deep waters of d'n'b before voyaging into soul, electro and house, before returning full circle. His expertise and obsession can be felt in every note of these tracks, 'Forever' has a 90's feel, rolling amens, a reverb laced female vocal and soft ethereal pads, which are all darkened up by a modern, tech style sub. 'Souljah Of Fortune' comes with the jungle vibes. Fast beats with organic sounding percussion and a ragga vox, but there's also a welcome balance of sci-fi atmospherics.
Review: Air piano hands at the ready! Ultima C returns with two epic ivory-slapping euphoria jams. "Forever" is powered by pure positivity, hitting hard like you've just been tickled by a hundred grand pianos. "Disconnected" takes a more a poignant twist with more orchestral fusion, blazing horns and even a twang or two of Latin guitar. Serious end of night rocket fuel, vibes like these live forever.
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