Music Reviews
Yerba Buena - Follow Me
Wrasse RecordsHere we get their two American releases (Island Life and President Alien) fused onto one release. Yerba Buena is the brainchild of 'the master chef of Urban fusion' Andres Levin whose track record (Nile Rogers, David Byrne, Chaka Khan and the Fela Kuti tribute 'Red Hot & Riot') speaks for itself. Here the dance party is mainly Latin based but as you'd imagine there's a whole lot more going on there too. The guests line up is mighty impressive too, including Carlinhos Brown, Les Nubians, Joe Bataan, Gogol Bordello, Fulantion etc. Excellent.
PermalinkGraham Radley, 08/07
YT - Straight Outta Britain
Sativa RecordsWithout doubt, YT is one the hottest reggae producers in the UK. This debut album is totally brilliant. In fact I'm gonna push da boat out here and say this is one of the best albums 2006 has had to offer so far. The production is tight, the lyrics are superb and the riddums are the dogs down belows.
There is a load of reggae, a slice of dancehall and ragga with a sprinkle of drum & bass thrown in for good measure. YT has been kickin' about on dinked 45's for long time, so to finally release a full length of this quality is a real treat. 'Straight Outta Britain' features some toasting from Luciano, Horseman and JD but to name a few and each and every track is a belter. This album will not be off my stereo all Summer for sure. Do yourself a favour and check this out and turn it up!!!
Jax, 07/06
Yukihiro Fukutomi - Equality
Pantone MusicTo my surprise Fukutomi has produced eight albums prior to this release, which proves I've got some serious catching up to do. '˜Equality' is aimed straight at the dancefloor and includes a fine selection of grooves this will appeal to the house heads, well the ones with taste. If that isn't enough the vocalists are tiptop quality, which include: Rich Medina, Lady Alma, Ernesto, Victor Davis and Isabelle Antena. Top marks to Gav Smith for bringing Fukutomi to the UK masses.
Simon Harrison, 09/05