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One of the most interesting (and tallest) producers in Bristol, Samba - often known for his intricate and emotionally charged 140 on iconic labels such as Deep Medi - switches things up with a thoroughly dancefloor-focussed Club inspired EP for the mighty Pineapple. Broody sees Samba and another Sam (the Binga) team up with the incredibly talented Rochy Romero, who laces the bass-led beat with cold-hearted but anthemic lyrics - told my ex imma need more room, but she still on my line tryna bug me - put her on pause, I dont wanna resume. Vocal cuts and an almost vapourwave synth-line set off the pounding kicks and whip-shaking bass to create a unique blend of UK attitude and US swagger. BB was the first track Samba sent over for the EP and its a monster. Club-patterned kicks keep the funk focussed, while another female vocal represents for all the Baddies out there. Support on this one from Alix Perez, Sicaria and more. The Work brings Cimm and HiJinx into the picture - incredibly crisp production brings a luxurious sheen to the Club production palette, resulting in another Jersey-inspired dancefloor weapon. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com
The sound for the Sir Hiss project, honed and fully realised on this album, developed after a US tour for the books with Sam Binga and Addison Groove, featuring almost exclusively back-to-back sets, fusing Hisss signature selections with music beyond his usual focus at the time. This push to newer sounds from Sam Binga and Addison Groove became realised in Hiss new production mindset as his approach began incorporating much more hardware, such as his Vermona DRM1, heavily featured on this project. After his sonic experimentation grew, alongside the bolstering of his hardware arsenal, the idea of creating his first long form project, centered around the collision of his past and present, inspired the name and concept for the album, Time Dilation. Drawing on his history in Bristol, his passion for foundational pirate radio, and the wide spectrum of music across global movements, Hiss brings together distinct sounds united by a common ethos. The album consists of 10 Tracks (12 Tracks if you know where to find them…) all unique in their own right, from Electro mutations, aggressively flanged drum workouts, distorted Dancehall sluggers, alien Devils Mixes and Grime infused Brazilian Funk… all-killer-no-filler time warpers ready for the club, space and beyond… Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com