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Prancehall’s Bass Odyssey, Part 46
Forgive me FADER.com readers for I have sinned. It’s been a month since my last blog post—and in that time a lot has happened. Firstly, last month saw the sad passing of Slew Dem Crew’s … read more »
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Prancehall’s Bass Odyssey, Part 45
My favourite funky producer right now is a little-known guy from Birmingham called Emvee. His best stuff is so full of melancholy but so tough at the same time. He’s massively underrated. I was introduced … read more »
Prancehall’s Bass Odyssey, Part 44
Down in flippant London nobody cares about bassline anymore, and neither, to be completely honest, do I really. But now and then I like to casually glance up to northern England to see what’s going … read more »
Prancehall’s Bass Odyssey, Part 43
Over here in the UK, we are in the midst of a funky house instructional dance video cataclysm, an apocalyptic deluge of post-Soulja Boy dross inspired by KIG’s “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes“. The road … read more »
Prancehall’s Bass Odyssey, Part 42
Above is the video for Newham Generals’ latest single, “Head Get Mangled”, which uses the Holy Trinity of UK urban music video themes: bravado, torture and soft porn. I’m yet to see a positive review … read more »
Prancehall’s Bass Odyssey, Part 41
It seems MIA isn’t the only one who has been putting on the pounds recently. I accidentally saw her protégé Afrikan Boy live last weekend and, by the looks of him, he’s been busy scoffing … read more »
Prancehall’s Bass Odyssey, Part 40
Move over, Wiley, T-Pain, Timbaland, Dr Dre, Herbie Hancock, Rick Rubin, Butch Vig, Phil Spector, Philip Glass and Pierre Schaeffer. I have just produced a song that is set to redefine and revolutionise music as … read more »
Prancehall’s Bass Odyssey, Part 39
Here’s the lowdown: Wiley and Durrty Goodz are currently “at war”. As you’d expect, this doesn’t compare to Mavado and Vybz Kartel’s recent squabbles in terms of hype and worldwide interest, but as far as … read more »
Prancehall’s Bass Odyssey, Part 38
Said her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in her 2008 Christmas speech to her nation: “Over the years those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the … read more »
Prancehall’s Bass Oddysey, Part 37
OK, the moment you’ve been waiting for all year has finally arrived. It’s time for the Prancehall’s Bass Odyssey list of the best, worst and most indifferent stuff that happened in 2008. If it’s not … read more »
