<< DRUM & bass to me is an extension of jazz, funk, rare groove, like
Hip hop was. The beats have been recyckled a 3rd time over. Yes, some f
the newer tracks are using more kick drum-to-snare steppa's break, but
the tweaking/filtering of the drum sounds is awesome. For oumore
adventurous Acid Jazz listeners, check out the styles of Photek (Art
Blakey to Weather Report- style drums), Dillinja, Jonny L., Optical,
Matrix, Ed Rush, Swift (on Charge Records), Dope Dragon Records (Roni
Size, Krust, Die, Suv alter ego's), Krust, Die, Suv of Full Cycle (very
jazzy, and analogue-y ang bleepey Herbie Hancock's electro period), and
Ram/ Liftin Spirits label featuring the hi-tech funk of Andy C, Shimon,
Ant Miles, Stakka and K-Tee. This us just an introduction into the
wonderful world of drum and bass.
Ignore Goldie (his stuff is getting too pretensious, sorry
Golden One), Aphrodite/ Urban Takeover (too simplistic Commercial rap
influenced for me and ridiculous bouncin' bassline always sounds the
same on every record), cheesy remixes of R&B, Puff Daddy, Missy Elliot,
and probably Usher (god I hope not)!!!! A little wisdom from a dedicated
junglist.
Peace Essential
DJ Essential: The Hip Joint Website
http://sony.inergy.com/HipJoint
Dope Jazz Recordings/ Soulution Network
FUNKTION: Rare Groove, House,Future Funk, and Drum & Bass (July 17 th)
Fridays (except in Aug. when Studio will have the 2nd Friday) @ Higher
Ground Cafe, Tempe. Az USA>>