Asian Journeys (Journey Into The World Of Asian Beats) - Various Artists

Advantages: Various songs, hottest cuts, kool classics
Disadvantages: a few songs bit iffy

...Essential Asian Flavas Vol.2 - Various Artists Following the success and major hit records of Essential Asian Flavas Vol.1 - Various Artists, the 2nd volume launched in May 2003 by outcaste records. It comprises of a mixture of various Asian artists from the likes of Jogi, Jay Sean and Bhangra Knights. This album is bigger and better then the first with fresh new hits, fresh grooves and desi beats that will have you swinging your hips in no time.. !!! It features a wide selection of tracks including brand new street tunes from Rishi Rich & Juggy D with Dance With You, and influential classics from the last few years Shazia Manzur with Aaja Sohneya, a pure classic!! The track listings are as follows:- Tracklisting: 1) Dum Dum Project feat the1shanti 'Punjabi 5-0' 2) Punjabi MC 'Jogi' 3) Rishi Rich feat. Jay Sean & Juggy D... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Superbly produced, fresh and exciting, alternative
Disadvantages: May take a bit of getting into for some

...started off in the satirical and mildly anarchic comedy sketch show, Goodness Gracious Me. Now this show alone is considered as being somewhat groundbreaking - depicting Asian morals and values in the Western world - poking fun at stereotypes and even at the fabric of ethnic society itself. Nitin was at the heart of the 5 actors at its core and his most memorable part probably being in "Going for an English." However, as Sawhney began to realise that his talents lay elsewhere, he placed less emphasis on the show and more on his true call of music making. Sawhney had been producing music since around 1995 and released a number of singles before the hugely acclaimed Beyond Skin burst onto the shelves in 1999. The man in question has probably done more soul searching and political thinking than most st of us and chooses to convey his beliefs... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Great mixed cd
Disadvantages: none

...Just got this CD accidentally. This was fortunate error because it really is good. I have never heard of these artists or DJ Matthew Grim. But EVERYTHING on Hypnotic Journey is amazing. I highly recommend this well mixed CD. From begining to the end the progression just keeps you moving and grooving. I never wanted it to end. I can't really define the exact genre of the music but it is basically progressive trance/house hybrid. ? ? You just have to hear it you won't be disappointed. DJ Matthew Grim delivers the goods. In the world of generic sounding watered down electronic music it is refreshing to see this DJ taking major chances with his musical selections. It really is a Hypnotic Journey!!!!!!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful