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Diary of An Afro Warrior 3LP
 
Tempa
format: 3LP
year of release: 2008

lab price: $26.50
available: yes
item #: lp-3603

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Benga: Diary of An Afro Warrior CD
CD version.
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  tracklisting + audio producer  
E Trips  
  Out Of Phaze  
The Cut  
Zero M2  
  Air  
Z  
26 Basslines  
  Twister  
Tech Wobbler  
 
R E V I E W
Please note, the tracklisting on the Vinyl and the CD are significantly different! Benga has been a major player (along with his buddy Skream) in the dubstep scene since the genre was formed. For his massive debut full length (on none other than the much respected Tempa label), Benga has proved he not only has bass for days, but also a versatile, progressive style that can push the dubstep sound forward. From the jazzy, smoked-out intro track "Zero M2(1)," you can already tell Benga's got style that surpasses the usual dubstep fodder. But just when you think it's gonna be a smooth ride, he hits you with the roughness! "Z(2)" and "Tech Wobbler(3)" (just a couple of the tracks unique to the vinyl version) deliver that insane, twisted bass that you crave... and there's a lot more where that came from. "E Trips(4)," "The Cut(5)," and "26 Basses(6)" continue the merciless barrage of low end sounds to shatter a sound bwoy dead. For real, this kid is straight nasty with it! Recommended listening for all the bass fiends out there. 10 Tracks total spread over 3 12"s.