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Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 06:28:41
From: "Harry Marquez" <organiccompound@hotmail.com>
Subject: ninjas & 2001 hip hop redux - was RE: music business slump
> yeah, I'd have to agree about the Ninjas, too. I LOVE the Solid Steel
Presents DJ Food & DK mix CD. That whole Cinematic Orchestra Vs. Jeru The
Damaja mix on track 2 is wicked, and I love the "Mirror In The Bathroom"
mix into jungle. And the Mr. Scruff Vs. DJ Vadim/Moshun Man mix is
outstanding.
This is THE MIX!!! As a dj I thought to quit when I first heard this mix
CD. Masterpiece!
> Other than this release, it has been a quiet year for the Ninjas. There
was a time when I'd buy first and listen later because I just knew that the
Ninja logo was a symbol of consistent headphone-blowing beat nastiness.
But lately, I'm more cautious (damn recession?). While I do like the Roots
Manuva album, it's not one for the ages. And I really was disappointed
with that Coldcut single, and the albums by Neotropic, Antibalas, Fink, and
Up Bustle & Out.
Sorry, but I don't agree. The Antibalas album is fantastic (OK, it's a
"simple" afrobeat stuff, but how excellent). And what about the Chris
Bowden "Beautiful Nasty" tune? And the Poets of Rhythm album? I think Ninja
is still No. 1, when it comes to groundbreaking music.
> Where are the Herbaliser and Mr. Scruff when you need them the most? I
have a feeling it's uphill from here on out through 2002.
I had the chance to listen to the forthcoming Herbaliser album this
September at their studio (Jake and Ollie were still working on it) and I
can tell you that it is really worth to wait! It' more cinematic than
Cinematic Orchestra! It's more psychedelic and symphonic than Axelrod!
Expect a bit less hip hop but lot more 70s soundtrack vibes!
Peace,
Tibor aka keyser
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