ninjas & 2001 hip hop redux - was RE: music business slump

From: Harry Marquez (organiccompound@hotmail.com)
Date: Thu Nov 29 2001 - 06:28:41 CET

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    >Coup, Eyedea + Abilities, and Aesop Rock were all great. And I haven't even
    >heard Dilated Peoples or Living Legends new joints yet. Plus we did get the
    >Beat Generation Series with Pete Rock, Jay Dee, Will I Am and Marley Marl.

    Actually, with that said, maybe it wasn't such a bad year for hip hop. I
    really do like this Beat Generation series, and the Cannibal Ox record is
    absolutely killer.

    >Where were the Ninja's this year though? Solid Steel was good, but we need
    >more. Is the new Porcini out yet? or Gilberto? or Cinematic? Ah well; just
    >ups the ante for next year.

    yeah, I'd have to agree about the Ninjas, too. I LOVE the Solid Steel
    Presents DJ Food & DK mix CD. That whole Cinematic Orchestra Vs. Jeru The
    Damaja mix on track 2 is wicked, and I love the "Mirror In The Bathroom" mix
    into jungle. And the Mr. Scruff Vs. DJ Vadim/Moshun Man mix is outstanding.
      Dare I say it, but I think I like this mix better than Product Placement.
    Other than this release, it has been a quiet year for the Ninjas. There was
    a time when I'd buy first and listen later because I just knew that the
    Ninja logo was a symbol of consistent headphone-blowing beat nastiness. But
    lately, I'm more cautious (damn recession?). While I do like the Roots
    Manuva album, it's not one for the ages. And I really was disappointed with
    that Coldcut single, and the albums by Neotropic, Antibalas, Fink, and Up
    Bustle & Out. Where are the Herbaliser and Mr. Scruff when you need them
    the most? I have a feeling it's uphill from here on out through 2002.

    And nice renovation on the ninjatune.net website.

    Peace,
    Ha

    p.s. AmmoCity.com R.I.P.

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