The Stupid one, aka Mr. Gilbert when his lawyer's calling, has just
released his 5th release in what is quickly becoming a classic series of
stupid records. Here we have the man slicing up another 2 jump-up party
tunes that should go hand in hand with the insanely good weather we're
loving overhead in most of europe at the moment. When refering to the
man's productions though I hesitate greatly to use the term 'edits',
even if that's very well what they are...as he is cunninly adept at wielding a blade: selecting just the right sections for the block - and
furthermore usually only choosing tracks that might do well with a wee
snip n' tuck. Gwan then. I myself am still looking for a clean copy of
SH002 'Ahh You're Welcome' for a decent price (anyone?) and still rinse
Gun-Ga-Din any chance I get, and Swamp Funk is still to this day a classic/fave at all our sleazy Slammin' Silver
® wedding anniversaries, Boomin' Barmitzvahs
®
and occasional Crackin' Casino
® gigs.
Funk/Soul/Rhythm/Blues quintet 'Blue Magic' get first dibs with
their relatively unknown number 'Clean Up Your Act'. As is the case here
- and with many of Stupid Human's reworks the source vocal takes strong
precedence and is essentially the heart of zee cut. For this one the
dope beats and effects etc come in second place. Full on and full of
heart - the Blue Magic boys croon it out to some new-school uplifting
house beats and uplifting gurgly bassline and grand subbass. On the flip 'Tony Rock' gets a
royal treatment, where we see reverb/delay and some pitching up of the
vocal (think of some of those 80's b-boy electro/ breakdance records
here) against some dark, spacey themes. Killer track as well but surely
the fun factor will go to 'Clean Up Your Act' here at sleazy HQ. T'is just
too catchy!
Grab a copy of this wild beast of a 12"
HERE, as they're limited and usually sell out. Vibes' tight, a'ight?
"CUYA" is def the winner for me. Still playing the last release on the reg too.
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