The Slumberjack
Without question, the major benefit of doing a blog like this is receiving comments from people I've never met. And there are a lot of you who stop by daily and leave comments that have pointed me to music that has totally become a staple within my rotation (Tiki Obmar, d_rradio, et al). Best of all however are the readers who produce their own tracks and with whom I obviously share a similar perspective. There's nothing better than posting brand new stuff for an audience located all over the map and thus providing even the smallest bit of exposure. I hope thats why music bloggers do what they do.
Today's post comes from our friend Colin aka The Slumberjack over at Beat Down the Up Set who runs a label (Catpac Records), contributes to a Glasgow, Scotland weekly of the same name, and has a 12" split single coming out on UK label C Side Trax. After a small email correspondence, The Slumberjack just alerted me to a new Roots Manuva remix he did of the British MC's "Witness" for a Ninja Tune remix contest. This is a solid reworking of the track and those familiar with the original will definitely feel the direction he decided to take it. Downtempo, slightly melancholy with enough juice to rock during an enlightened DJ set."Ah Oo Ee You You" is a harp-based track. On the site it's described as the exclusive programmed version and that live bass and drums are due sometime soon. Can't wait to hear that. This will definitely appeal to those into the more organic side of electronic production. Think Boom Bip, Mum and Four tet. Actually, this reminds me a lot of the more mellow stuff by Console. I hope you agree.
Roots Manuva :: "Witness" (Slumberjack Remix)
The Slumberjack :: "Ah Oo Ee You You"
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