Review: Resonance is the superb new album from Essa and Pitch 92. Essa is something of a veteran who back in the early part of this millennium was putting out tunes under the name Yungun. He is a Londoner and lawyer who played a key part in the UK's golden hip-hop era and picked up props for his work from dons like Nas while also working with De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan, Guru, Slum Village and Pharoahe Monch. This record taps into that time with its soul-drenched, low-slung and late-night beats, specially and politically aware lyrics and gorgeous samples. A contemporary classic steeped in authenticity.
Tall Black Guy - "Solar Coaster For The People" (4:11)
Tall Black Guy - "Constantly Moving" (4:24)
Tall Black Guy - "Super Heights" (3:25)
Eric Lau - "Chop For Mr Thing" (2:46)
Eric Lau - "Dedication A, B & C" (3:02)
Eric Lau - "YNWAJP" (2:35)
Eric Lau - "Lau Left The House" (2:10)
Kidkanevil - "Loopin'" (III) (1:51)
Kidkanevil - "Explorer Flip" (2:11)
Kidkanevil - "A Love That's Worth Sampling" (2:02)
Kidkanevil - "Sun Gonna Shine" (1:56)
Mr Thing - "Changes" (2:54)
Mr Thing - "Carnival" (3:12)
Mr Thing - "Higher" (3:01)
Mr Thing - "Funky Coffee Thing" (3:06)
Review: Nothing Leaves The House: The Anthology brings together four talented producers who each bring their own flavour to instrumental hip-hop. Tall Black Guy kicks things off with 'One to One,' a jazzy, laid-back track with a smooth groove, followed by 'Solar Coaster For The People,' which ups the energy with its infectious rhythm. Eric Lau's 'Chop For Mr Thing' is a standout, with intricate beats and soulful layers, while Kidkanevil's 'Loopin' Ill' brings playful, quirky melodies. Mr Thing closes the collection with 'Changes,' a funky, groove-driven track that wraps things up on a high note. An essential compilation for fans of soulful hip-hop and jazzy beats.
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