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A DJ who is both a great selector and a skilled cutter and scratcher is a rare and wonderful thing; one whose tastes are Catholic enough to include both current club figures and obscure old-school gems is a thing of wonder. DJ Craze has made a name for himself not only as a scratch DJ and a club DJ, but also as a drum'n'bass producer; however, on his contribution to the Fabriclive series he sticks to breaks and hip-hop flavors, creating a Miami-tinged fusion that incorporates sounds from Bangers & Cash, Chromeo, and Kid Sister as well as downright paleolithic entries from the likes of Miami Jam Crew and even (get this) Earth, Wind & Fire. The first two-thirds of the program are lighthearted party fare: the crazy funk of Tuff Crew's "My Part of Town" (punctuated by Craze's truly wicked turntablism), the complex and propulsive beat of Bangers & Cash's "Loose," and the brilliant "Set It Off" by N.O.R.E.. Towards the end things turn a bit darker, in particular with Deekline & Wizard's downright creepy "Keep It Pushin'." Throughout the program, Craze is careful to give the ladies plenty of rapping room, and that gives the album a particularly colorful feel. Very nice. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide
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I'm Yours Jason Mraz |
| In a market where only grown-ups are still buying records, the supply of acts to cater for their tastes seems to be endless. From Mechanicsville, Virginia comes the latest US star ready to join the Didos and James Blunts of this world, feeding the global appetite for mindless escapism, Jason Mraz. "I'm yours" is a blander than a marshmallow slice of reggae-tinged pop, with a chilled holiday vibe attached to it. It had been part of the singer's live shows for quite a while, but wasn't released in a record until this year, hitting the Billboard Top 3 last summer and becoming his biggest hit to date, while dragging quite a few comparisons with US' favourite pop surfer Jack Johnson in the meantime. Included in Mraz's third album "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things", a work described by the singer as inspired by "moments of self realization, self empowerment and self improvement". Could this be the musical equivalent to a self-help manual, then? ©2008 Shazam Entertainment Limited. All rights reserved. | |
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