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$15.99 CD
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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Rinse 22: Mixed by Kode9
(Rinse)
"Pusher Taker" Morgan Zarate
"Uh" Kode9
The UK-based Rinse radio station and label continues their nicely-curated mix series with this, their 22nd installment, featuring multifaceted artist, producer and Hyberdub label head Steve "Kode9" Goodman. The Hyberdub imprint is as influential as Rinse, and across these 37 tracks the many sides of the UK bass movement collide with ease. Starting off with a beautiful blend of Burial and Theo Parrish, Kode9 steadily builds a great mix that is dense yet accessible, featuring cuts from a globe-spanning who's who of current favorites in the underground electronic scene. Over the CD's hour-long playtime, the likes of Joy O, Jam City, Kuedo, the Bug, Rustie, S-Type, and Faze Miyake form an intricately layered web of bass, beats, and vocals. Another one of the more interesting elements of the mix is how the tempos rise from around 120 bpm into the 160s, with the last half-hour or so featuring a great collection of footwork tracks from some of Chicago's top producers including RP Boo and DJ Rashad. In describing his DJ style, Goodman told the press, "Generally, these sets start relatively simple rhythmically, and then get more fucked up as the mix goes on," which sums this disc up perfectly. I've been a fan and follower of both the Rinse and Hypedub labels through the years and this is one of the best sets from either of those established entities. Spanning house, dubstep, grime, bass, techno, and footwork, Kode9 delivers a balanced selection of hits, exclusives and rarities, with each fleeting sonic moment from start to finish top-notch and highly enjoyable. These Rinse mixes always serve as timely primers of the sound and personalities who are keeping the airwaves and dance floors around the world spinning, sweating, and ever expanding, and this edition is no exception. It's definitely a must-have for the upcoming open air-season, with the days of the escalating temperatures finally arriving, but be warned: your heart rate will rise upon listening. [DG] |
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