Firstly, I want to apologise for the late post, I’ve been poorly this weekend but a friend of mine gave me a nice kick up the ass just now so here we go:
Kelis – Jerk Ribs (Mount Kimbie Remix) – Now, there is no doubt that the original is proof that being signed to Ninja Tune records was an intelligent move for Miss Kelis. She’s now established enough that going to a smaller label from the previous Virgin, has enabled her to focus more on what she wants to produce, rather than what the label wants. Her new album ‘Food’ (release date 24.01.14) is highly creditable and after having been released from Virgin, she spent a year and a half at culinary school and is now looking into making her own brand of sauces (something that, personally makes my skin crawl), but good for her! She’s insistent that the album isn’t solely about her divorce with ex-husband Nas and talks about it being, “Just about where I’m at right now, and what’s going on around me and wanting to make a record that… that I believe. That I can sit down on a stool and sing for a long time.” And the fact the Mount Kimbie are remixing this, I mean if there were ever a musical metaphor for a really exciting meal, this remix of Jerk Ribs is definitely up there. Bon appétit!
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Rhye – Open (Ryan Hemsworth remix) – Having just discovered Rhye, I must admit that this remix of Open was a tough decision to make, when sat side-by-side with the SOHN remix. However, I do think that Hemsworth mixes things up a bit more and creates a more chirpy and uplifting track in comparison. Headphones only.
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Kwabs – Last Stand (Produced by SOHN) – I haven’t quite worked out where I stand with Kwabs. Whether it’s because he reminds me of the lower standard of 90’s R&B that I’m thankful we’ve escaped, or simply because I’m unsure of where to place him yet. Either way, he seems to be doing well for himself and has received a helping hand from SOHN on this track and Wrong or Right, I’m interested to see the direction he next goes in.
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Maribou State & Pedestrian – Mask – This track, sounding Samphaesque is a great one for a Sunday afternoon.
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Howls – 003 – Ta-Ku and Kit Pop seemed to have a bit of a dip with 002 but they’re back on fire with their most recent track. I can imagine this being great to put on if you’re running late for work tomorrow.
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