Advantages: Good selection of skream tracks Disadvantages: the frequencies tend to stay in the same conceptual space too often
This mix is quite a hefty run through of all the big tracks of 2007 in the world of Dub-step (which is a relatively new but ever-increasingly popular music genre). The sound is from London and the UK (which is where most of the producers on the mix come from. The tracks are based upon what DJ Skream likes personally and what he plays at DJ sets (or was in the 2007-2008 period).
Kulture kicks off the mix with a reggae infuse synth bassline rizing track which gets the energy levels pumping straight from the outset (interesting way to start a mix!) Next is a track from Skream himself which was popular one on pirate radio and in D clubs 'wobble that gut' with minimal progressive beats and bass-lines. Next is another skream track of a remix of a garage track by dj zinc. Its got bass technical-wobbles and a sick vocal (cool). Then its Skream ...
Advantages: Great variety, Awesome songs, Superior Mixing by Andy C! Disadvantages: Wish it was longer!!
Having always been an Andy C fan, I got this CD as soon as I heard about it and saw that it had received several awards which made me even more excited!
The variety of tracks found on the two CDs is amazing! 29 tracks on the first CD and 14 on the 2nd. Eventhough the tracks vary so much, they way they are mixed together by Andy C just makes the whole CD flow along into one long pleasurable experience!
I actually took this cd to my friends in the states to listen on the long drives there and they listen to country and rock.. but after I played this CD we were listening to it over and over on the long drives! I gotta say, fantastic road music, makes the drive go by quickly.
Some amazing songs on the 1st CD including:
Logitics - Together
DJ Fresh - Submarines
Subfocus - X-Ray
Ed Rush - Bacteria
Calyx - Headhunter
Future ...
Advantages: A few scarface film samples Disadvantages: Nearly the whole thing
Many people have been influenced by the scarface film and the rap genre has especially referenced to it man songs. This is now an official compilation of songs with money, power and respect themes. as you would imagine, all are rap.
Put together in 2003, this def jam idea includes songs by Nas, Mobb Deep and Notorious BIG, some made especially for the album some old tracks that just fit. None appear in the film but there are samples and dialouge used from the picture.
Tracks
Its Mine - Mobb Deep & Nas. Scarface cues used as the sample in this one which was originally put t ogether in 99. A good relevant track to start the album
Yeo - Cam'ron. Samples Rush Rush which is used in the film, rush rush get the yayo may be more familiar. best bit about the song is actually the sample with cam'rons raps not adding much but loads ...
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Product details
Title
Conran Shop Vol.2, The (Mixed By Laurent Thessier)
Performer
Various Artists
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
Dance
Release Date
22/09/2003
Recomended Retail Price
16.99 GBP
Label / Distributor
Wagram / Discovery
Pieces in Set
1
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Collection
EAN
3596971853129
Catalogue Number
3085312
Additional notes
Album Notes
The Conran Shop is the ultimate European reference point for modern furniture and decorations. Celebrating the Conran Shop is Laurent Thessier, famous French music journalist who in 2003 curated this compilation of ambient-leaning electronica. Artists include Bumcello, Cinematic Orchestra, DJ Food, Seven Dub, and Tosca, among others. French import.
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