TURNTABLE LAB

the lab review

Now available on CD! Are you ready? Cause this is the Souuth....Rakkaas....Crrrreew!!! The newest producers to hit Diplo's Mad Decent label. Originally from Southern Canada, but now operating out of Orlando, SRC is mostly known for their banging dancehall riddims (Clappas, Red Alert, Bionic Ras, Chinkuzi, etc.) and their wide range of styles (they've worked with Beenie Man, Elephant Man and so many more). This is their first EP premiering their blends to the public, so do not sleep. Everyone from Snackmaster and I to Cosmo Baker have been hooked on their infectious styles since the promos were dropped off. The whole EP is pretty much on fire, but if you want the hand-picked selections, check the dancehall/80's house flavor of "Mad Again," which uses the keys from Inner City's "Good Life" to make a hard-to-resist hybrid. I never would have thought it possible, but SRC is big on surprises and they pull it off with a bang! Also check the old skool break mixed with Josh Wink's "Higher States Of Consciousness" on Kid Foreigner's "Hotter Than Them" ft. Bigga Boss, the new dancehall feel of Capleton's "Real Hot Remix" and Mr. Vegas, Alozade and Hollowpoint on the "Under Mi Sensi - Retro Mix." I know our dancehall section has been lacking tremendously since there's no Frogman's to keep stock on all the new Jamaican 7"s, but this should make up for some of that (although I miss those Reggae Gold covers and promo posters!). Whoo! Very recommended.

reviewed by C'mish 12/07/2007

• lab recommended

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