Martinique is a country whose music I rarely encounter, but this compilation serves as a brilliant gateway to the island’s rich music scene. From the release’s Bandcamp site: “Back to the golden nights of zouk clubs, where hip-hop, kompa, zouk and Caribbean grooves ruled the dance- floor. This selection documents Continue Reading
Ragga
Various Artists – Soul Jazz Presents Junglist! Old Skool Ragga, D&B, Jungle 1993-95 Various Artists
Because this isn’t offered anywhere on Bandcamp, I decided to use YouTube to introduce my friends to early-era ragga, drum & bass, and jungle from the genre’s prime era. It sounds almost lo-fi these days, but the power was always there. This is a gem from Soul Jazz Records.
Jurango/Glances – PSEU004
Pseudonym Records of of London, UK, publish hard and aggressive drum & bass, giving a nostalgic vibe for the genre’s heydey of the 1990s. Jurango and Glances offer up two utterly menacing tracks each.
Subact – Life EP
Subact are based out of Dresden, Germany, and are friends of myself and my former blog, A Miscellany Of Tasteful Music. They produce a very hyperactive electronic music sound, and the energy given out is dance-floor-friendly. As well as dubstep, one can hear ragga, jungle, and if you can believe Continue Reading