I had to take a break from the summer heat to drop a quick review on the blog of a relatively new release that is doing absolute damage in my headphones and my DJ sets. I’m talking about Pineapple Records 21 aka “Dem Bois” aka “Block & Delete” coming courtesy of Bristol badman Sam Binga plus UKG don Bakey. If you haven’t heard either of these tracks get ready for a set of earworms which will both be running around in your head long after the DJ set has finished.
“Dem Bois” is an absolutely infectious groove where the sparse percussion and bassline are perfectly brought to life by the sound of Redders’ unmistakable vocals. The chorus of this track is eminently singable and will no doubt lead to many chants on the dancefloor. For me personally the whole song feels like it has a degree of familiarity to it, with Redders’ lyrics in particular standing out to me as an interesting example of aural deja-vu. I swear that these words have been put to beats before and more; I’ve heard myself saying them, but then I know that I haven’t. It’s quite a strange experience, but I would suggest you try it for yourself to see.
“Block & Delete” appears as a straight ahead wobble DNB number, but what sets it apart is Sam & Bakey’s willingness to utilize the repeated kick tone as a method of keeping tension in the track while the main break isn’t running. It’s something that you’re more liable to see in footwork / hardcore / juke production and is an extremely tiny detail but one I’m hung up on thinking “why can’t more tracks be like this?” The lyrical duties on this track are picked up by Emz who does not disappoint. The bass and drums of this track are a rolling warp-zone that will have you skanking instantly, demanding a rewind from your cellular phone.
You can pick up Pineapple 021 at the Bandcamp link below. Enjoy:
Nickel City Frequencies // Official Website 