MUSIC REVIEWS
November 16, 2008
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| Forensics Exile EP (Digital Sin) |
DLX/Breakage Matter of Fact (SMOG) |
Djunya/DJG & Antiserum NarcoHz 012 |
Cocoa Tea Yes We Can (Roaring Lion) |
MATTY G Take You Back (Argon) |
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| The Bug London Zoo (Ninja Tune) |
DZ A1 - Old Timers A2 - Eardrumz (Black Acre) |
Alborosie Soul Pirate (Forward Recordings) |
MATTY G - TAKE YOU BACK
(Argon)
Oct 24, 2008 by Ric Baker
“Take You Back” is a hard hitting, booming collection of tracks that fuses sublow 140/70 bpm beats, dubwise vibes, and a heavy, vibey dose of hip hop. To call Matty G’s and Argon Records’ debut full length CD dubstep only tells half the story. Much to Matty G’s credit, “Take You Back” is not only an undeniably bass-centric, dance floor friendly effort, it is also designed as a listener’s album, complete with hip hop style skits and a musical, cohesive flow; ranging from hardWith an ear to both the past and the future, Matty G has created something that can’t be easily categorized."
funky instrumentals like “Saddle Up” to MC and vocalist features with Juakali, Audio Angel, Ugene, and Luv Fyah. His collaborations on “Rasta Dem Nah Run” and “80’s Crush” with Juakali are highlights, blending beats featuring classic 808 sounds with Juakali’s melodic, spit fire delivery and ragga lyrics. Juakali’s lines smack of wit and edge, delivered with a musicality not often heard in many MCs. “Cuttin’ N Scratchin” opens with a shout out to the West Coast as an anthemic synth line and stripped down drums carry the listener into quintessential Matty G territory: minimal, emotive, and musical. “Last B Boy” is laced with hip hop sensibility and tight, creative use of
samples throughout.
Deep on the dance floor and killer in your car, “Take You Back” is an amazing example of the fragmenting of styles (hip hop, reggae, soul, electronica, etc.) in order to create something new and exciting. With an ear to both the past and the future, Matty G has created something that can’t be easily categorized. Soulful, funky, and dark; sure, dubstep DJs will love it, but anyone with an appreciation for forward thinking music that draws from such rich musical traditions will be delighted. Rinsable indeed.
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