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Compiled
by Manga and Sharnita K Athwal, and released
via their imprint label Shaanti Play Records,
'Fused Rocking Beats Vol. 1' bears witness
to the diversity and technical sophistication
of futuristic dance music currently being
produced by contemporary musicians of today.
With
14 exclusive and unreleased tracks from a multitude of artists and
producers such as The Kalyan feat. Lembher Hussainpuri, Stereo Nation,
Tigerstyle, Azian Empire Prithpal Sirjeet feat. JC001, The Nextmen
feat. Dynamite MC, Sonik Gurus, Superjones feat. Nusrat Fateh Ali
Khan, Cosmic Rocker, Oddme, and many more - this will prove to be
another album that is essential for your collection.
On
the opening track you will find The Kalyan's 'Disco Warrior' kick
it off, with the unmistakable vocal tones of Bhangra sensation Lembher
Hussainpuri who leads the way with a desi-rocking anthem. In stark
contrast, the indomitable Nextmen produce another high-energy classic,
which has an underlying beat that is pure Hip-Hop, with eastern
vibes thrown in with compadre Dynamite MC on 'Spin it Round' (Superjones
Remix).
The
genius that is Prithpal Sirjeet delivers a sound that can be characterised
as a sophisticated mass of electro stabs, classy breaks and fat
bottomed basslines flex with Banni Sandhu in 'Jalee License'. The
heat is turned up on 'Aaja' by Stereo Nation which combines elements
of house riffs with slap bass grooves and a jazzy tumbi loop, while
different angles on Sumeet's Hot Curry Remix of 'Agony' creates
an attention-grabbing sound with thick beats and sweet fusion fullness
all beautifully arranged on a dubbier R&B backdrop.
More
Hip-Hop passions proceed as Azian Empire and Tigerstyle takes to
the centre stage to deliver 'Karmasutra'. Filled with Spanish guitars
and Indian percussions brushed-up with a contemporary sheen. Break
Beat is next on the list as the brash electro injection of Sonik
Guru's 'Gypsy' grips listeners over a funky rolling rhythm, followed
by Superjones who deliver an electronic dance track on 'Rest in
Beats' featuring dark rolling loops, liquid synth's and explosive
Qawwalis provided by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
The
album now takes a turn towards a darker and clubbier vibe when Cosmic
Rocker's 'Electric Vindaloo' drops a body-jerking killa beat inter-spun
with Bollywood fuelled vocals, frantic tribal drums and runaway
baja's that peaks out the mix into a fanatical climax. Shabz's 'Word
of Truth' feat. Nas T on the other hand takes listeners on a harder
and tougher ride as Hip-Hop, Rock and Desi vibes beef-up each other
against a thrashing dhol, nearing the end in a slightly different
twist.
Next
up is 'Flip the Skript' by Prithpal Sirjeet, a spine-chilling fusion
underground cut. Indian raags and percussions zigzag out of JCOO1's
rap-tinged lyrics, which are so thick in texture that you will hold
your breath to prepare yourself for another pendulum masterpiece.
Cinematic rhymes oozes into soulful mantras which blend effortlessly
into a blissful state, delivered by Debipriya Das, one of the most
unique voices we've heard over the last decade of Asian dance music.
The angelic audio doesn't last long as Oddme's 'Tum Ka Ho' speeds
up the pace with a banging Bhangra House mix that lets loose a tightened
up electro bassline, with a generous use of the many and varied
original elements, including the main vocal sample.
DJ-V
hijacks the beats and triggers a riotous moment with 'Bloodshot'.
This heady combination of jacking drum and bass, jumps in and out
of Arabesk samples which relentlessly beacons the track. Eastern
melodies creep beneath steady synthlines and delicate basslines
that is made harder as the track comes to its break. The album closes
with another indefinable genre-beat with Oddme. His original mix
of '2050 India' compounds massive shots of tabla driven breaks within
a chunky mix of bass that gradually lifts into an eerie interlude.
Boasting
an impressive selection of renowned DJ's, artists and producers
and an equally impressive catalogue of dance floor rocking tracks,
the relative youth of Shaaati Play Records makes their pivotal position
in the industry all the more staggering. Considering the label's
influence, 'Fused Rocking Beats Vol. 1' bears grand implications
for the future of Asian dance and global music as a genre.
| TRACK
LISTING |
1.
The Kalyan feat.
Lembher Hussainpuri Disco Warrior
2. The Nextmen feat. Dynamite MC Spin it Around (Superjones
Remix)
3. Prithpal Sirjeet feat. Banni Sandhu Jalee License
4. Stereo Nation Aaja
5. Sumeet feat. Harv Singh Agony (Hot Curry Remix)
6. Azian Empire and Tigerstyle Karmasutra
7. Sonik Gurus feat. Rocky Gypsy
8. Superjones feat. Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali
Khan Rest in Beats
9. Cosmic Rocker Electric Vindaloo
10. Shabz feat. Nas T Words of Truth
11. Prithpal Sirjeet feat. JC001 and
Debipriya Das Flip the Skript
12. Oddme Tum Ka Ho (Original House Mix)
13. DJ-V Bloodshot
14. Oddme 2050 India (Original Mix) |
Fused
Rocking Beats Vol. 1, release on October 31 on Shaanti Play Records
www.shaanti.co.uk
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