Linn takes a pointed step away from traditionally arranged hip-hop and relies on ultramodern broken beats beneath off-kilter bass, juxtaposed against freeflowing, soulful lyrics.
The Raw Fusion Classics compilation series will feature various music themes from the black music heritage that have been spread down at the legendary Raw Fusion club over its 8-year history. On this, the second compilation (the first volume came out in 1999 and delivered various soul classics) we have featured a selection of underground hip hop and soul productions with a deep bass-ment feel. Its leftfield thinking beats from a new breed of producers that takes a clear step away from the glitter and glamour you here on mainstream hip hop and r&b productions. Just listen to the dark dub-hip hop rhythms on Roots Manuva's classic "Witness Dub", Dabrye’s "Game Over" where electronica meets hip hop or Hearin’ Aid's truly original mash up of Linn’s Available and you’ll experience a brand new funk sound.
The Raw Fusion Classics compilation tracklisting:
Up Hygh – Bass-Ment Theme **
Roots Manuva – Witness Dub
Dabrye Feat. Jay Dee & Phat Kat – Game Over
Melo – Moody Melo, Up Hygh Feat. Black Fist Remix **
Danny Breaks – The Jellyfish
Jay Dee Feat. Frank-n-Dank – Take Dem Clothes Off
Caural – I Wont Race You
DJ Vadim – Til Suns In Your Eyes Feat. Demolition Man
Linn – Available, Hearin’ Aid Remix
Detroit Experiment aka Carl Craig – Highest
Breakreform – When It Came, Attica Blues Remix
André Feat. Emma – I’ll Do That, Booty Remix **
Hearin’ Aid Feat. Bas-1 – Fwyip (The Club Banga) **
DJ Mitsu The Beats – Negative Ion, Sa-Ra Remix
** Exclusive bounce!