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ODD MEN OUT - https://www.dirtywaterrecords.co.uk/
Rising above the plains in a plume of smoke rides the riff; glancing side views of a deep stone. It's telepathic so you don't even have to answer the phone or look at the email. It comes upon you like a flush of cherry pepper fire after the taste buds have tempted the licking sauce whichs peeks out when it sees fit. All running down yer tayters filling each ear with distinct instrumentation. A more forceful pan I have not hear much since the late 70's Ted Templeman era. I just wanna fade things a bit to ease me ears.

Alas seems it is all split hard. But just the hard guitars. Otherwise the band tears it up pretty much each song. It'll have a cool lead in there, some nice harmonies, great drive. A bit heady like those records you remember from the 60's. Great go-go dancin' stuff. OMO got the chops, a fine taste for reverb & solid songs. The tinge of psychedelia in there is nice, it could definitely be the Yardbirds in more than one spot. A few others elsewhere.

Last song on the A side, Can't Get Over, is a mid tempo power blues number that shines well for Odd Men Out. It really pours on the overdrive adding force to already strong harmonies, with a couple tempo changes nudging up the arrangements into an interesting groove, full of jamming from start to finish. On the B side, Big Worries Big Troubles combines hard lead guitar throughout compimenting a driving rhythm section showcasing tight drum rolls & everything weaving together. Odd Men Out fit as players together well, each instrument showing the skill of the musician in an open almost ad-lib at times framework of songs. Not so much jazz but you hear it in there, as well as surf, garage and british invasion flavored rock.

The record improves sonically a bit as you go along and there's not really a lacking song too bad anywhere here. A couple drawn out yadas, but yeah it happens. The crazy go cat shows up for a spin on No. If there is nonsense for no reason, it is here. They finish it out rough shod with Knock On My Door, keeping the ambience thick as they jam off into the sunset. Outta 10 I give em a strong 7, maybe border line 8.
Gosby - Speed - http://I-hit.com/sw/1213
Smooth operator outta Tanzania bringing tithes of excess & groove. Beat has a glider ride all the way through and the lyrics and spits are slight drawl tough. It's a wonderful ride through the neighborhood. Do as we do.

Mr. Easy feat. Kyah Baby - High Grade - https://youtu.be/j61sRdslm1E
Spacious pump about the sared herb. Bringing it hot on the rasta scene but as easily on the dance floor. Ganja as mentioned is the main focus, but it doesn't stop there. Things of freedom, peace as well as conflict stand out strong. This single version sent to me could be longer though I do hear rumors, as far as I know, there are extended mixes out there

That is a good thing because the kick displays a knowledgeable skill of the big break reggaeton scene. Even flows and thick debate mesh well with the honors. Integrity is mentioned more than once. There too are the nods to the great sex and the lawman doing wrong. Haters may be pointed to but the song overall is above standard issue.

That can only be a good thing, as the smoke thickens and the high grade feelings descend upon the town. Bringing skills from Queens, New York. MUCH Respect.

DJ Kayla G - THE FEMALE FORCE - A Quick Fix: Hip-Hop & Trap Lifestyle - www.djkaylag.com
Starts off a bit slow and disjointed, but within a few minutes and by the first shout out it hits it's stride and slays for the next fifty minutes. The female form is a mainstay of the album, top notch territory.

Not to say all the guys are dogs, at least not on the record. Numerous times they hot right, and when in play and right, it's fine. The R&B stabs make the mix a better thing. As this album goes on, the flow of the songs into one another is a supreme mix. Very nice.

15 minutes in the bass drops and things begin to sway on the home front. Burning gumby up in the den while tires burn thick down in the middle of the road. Meanwhile folks gettin' naked and folks ain't actin' right gittin' slapped. It's freestyle, home brewed and homegrown. You've been there, now it's time to go back and get another hit. Yo!

Kiid Swain - Slow Fuck
First heard this at Leon's joint, Sherry was up on stage. As the song shit her eyes met mine. We locked, and she danced.

This isn't just great music for a dancer, it's prime real estate for romancin'. The music engulfs, locked rhythmic pulse taking you higher. Got the african carribean connection going on strong. Maybe back a few generations. As she twirls, the slow fuck unwhirls. You are there on the scene, this song playing in your head. Those moves, those eyes. Locked in.

Blak Ryno, Chenphang - Ride

Data on that good thang & tha good herb. Joh man. We here in the islands. Party going on Reminds me of those heady days at Leon's, back when the sex was happening. I still smell that scene, recall those times, often. here we are woith this number moving right there, up the street and back in that house. The pussy good and the reggaeton toting hip hop more the life than just a mere scene. The piece has a nice heady feel, great flow and slinky beats. She's a winner, up on that stage. Don't forget to tip yer dancers!

Steve Hooker "Sadie Brown" b/w "Tightrope" Pimphouse Records

Released: 27 January 2023

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