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great release from the Conscious Sounds
studio! They maintain a great mix between
electronic instruments and other digital
devices on one hand, and acoustic or
analogue instruments like conga's, real
horns and guitar on the other. In this
release, we have UK Dubman JAH WARRIOR
presenting three Jamaican deejays or
toasters that have made great records during
the decades that reggae exists. Presenting
Trinity, Ranking Joe and U Brown, not the
worst as I would say. They chat over riddims
created by Jah Warrior and every track comes
with an additional DUB Mix, skillfully mixed
by Dougie Wardrop. The music that Jah
Warrior creates, is kind of special.
Completely in the spirit of Conscious
Sounds, there is a mix of digital and
analogue. We hear good musicians playing
conga, horns, and guitar. The drums are
programmed in UK Dub style: busy rhythms
that make you move and groove. Some people
criticize his bass sounds and there is
something to say for that. A matter of
taste.
I like it, this concept of having Old
Skool Deejays chanting over modern rhythms.
The three have done it (their roots) way,
and they did a good job I must say! The
style is much more relaxed than the toasting
of deejays like Shabba Ranks. It's not
comparable to the old stuff, it's definitely
something new which you might have to get
used to before you can appreciate it. In my
opinion, the concept could be improved
further, for example by adding some singing
lines in the background.
I must say something special about the
great DUB versions that accompany all
titles. They are all top! According to the
liner notes, the mixes were made by Dougie
Wardrop. He is one of the best UK Dub mixers
of this time. He also mixed the Album Sentry
Meet The Musical Family, available for
download at MP3.com. The seven DUB tracks
alone are a good reason to buy this album.
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