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| 2econd Class Citizen "One By One EP" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| eqx-017 | Format: 12inch Clear Vinyl | Including Download Card | Limited Edition 500 Copies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Release Date: May 4th, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Departing from the highly acclaimed "Wyred Folk" EP debut on Equinox, this new release by UK producer 2econd Class Citizen bridges the way to his forthcoming album "Madrugada" (due out in fall 2009) and includes 6 great new tracks: 2 special EP mixes, a non-album tune and 3 exclusive remixes of “Step Inside”. Focusing on sample based instrumental music on his previous works, the "One By One EP" now features the vocal talents of Ceschi Ramos (known of his works with west coast underground legends Myka 9, Pigeon John, Busdriver and 2Mex), Reindeer (of Fbcfabric & Reindeer) and James pHoney (of Milled Pavement). The title track is a hip hop, folk tinged masterpiece with Ceschi showcasing his inimitable style, switching effortlessly between stunningly beautiful harmonies and ridiculously good rapping. "For This We'll Find No End" finds the two rappers/wordsmiths Reindeer & J. pHoney delivering their unique and totally original approach to the English language peerlessly over 2CC's dirty drums. Next, on "The Day You’re Lost Or Found", 2econd Class Citizen shows once again that he is on top of the game when it comes to creating instrumental Hip-Hop with deepness and power. Reminiscent of the vibe on "Wyred Folk", this track might incorporate one of the most catchy samples ever found, built around a drumbeat and arrangement that leaves other contemporary beat makers far behind and proves that 2econd Class Citizen is in a class of its own. Whereas the original compositions are in the vein of folk inspired instrumental
hip hop and film score music, the remixes offer more electronic and "clubbier"
versions, pleasing the DJ’s as well. Upcoming producer genius Christian
Fischer aka Playpad Circus from Berlin
goes first with his unique interpretation of “Step
Inside”. Based around the vocal announcement of a maniac
circus director: "Take a ride on a fantazmorgial carnival ride"
– Chris plays around with this idea, twisting and distorting your
mind with his complex bass and synth driven sounds taking you on a one
of a kind sound trip unlike anything you may have heard for a while! Then,
Bias (of Canteen Records and known for
his works with Lewis Parker) sets the pace with his trademark style, combining
hip hop beats with intricately arranged sounds to create a stunning laidback
summer anthem. Finally, French beat maker Zoën
offers another down-tempo version, that starts with a thrilling slow beat
and transforms into a hypnotic drum and bass tune. German Info: Auf dem Titeltrack „One By One“
hört man nun zum ersten Mal einen Vokalisten über die Beats
von 2econd Class Citizen, und mit dem amerikanischen Singer- Songwriter
und Rapper Ceschi Ramos (bekannt durch
seine Zusammenarbeit und Tourneen mit Künstlern wie Myka 9, Sole,
Awol One, Busdriver, Pigeon John, etc.) hat er dafür wohl die absolut
richtige Wahl getroffen. Mit dem Gefühl, das einen großen Produzenten
ausmacht, wurde der Song auf Ceschi’s Leib geschneidert, der die
beiden in aller Melancholie Gelassenheit finden lässt. Auf der Vinylausgabe dieser EP mischen sich die Tracks mit 3 Remixen
des auf dem bald erscheinenden Longplayer enthaltenen Songs „Step
Inside“. Der zum Geheimtipp der Beat-Remixer avancierende
Berliner Playpad Circus hebt auf seinen
Versionen von „Step Inside“ die Wut und das Wollen, das hinter
den oft trauernden und enttäuschten Songs von 2econd Class Citizen
steckt, hervor, und lässt die Worte des Zirkus-Ausrufers, auf denen
der Song basiert, die Tore zu einem Höllenritt mit zerrenden Synthies
und wilder Percussion öffnen. Der Brite Bias
dagegen interpretiert den Song als verträumte Electro-Ballade, während
zuletzt Frankreichs Zoën eine sechs-minütigen
Opus beisteuert, der als vom Klavier getragene Elegie beginnt, nur um
mit immer heftigeren Drumsets an Rythmus, Drive und Energie zu gewinnen,
bis er sich endlich in einigen ruhigen Gitarrenklängen verliert.
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