Overstanding for the underground. Big interviews, gig reviews, previews and musical musings from Killa Dan. It features the hottest talent in this mashed up world of Hip Hop, Grime, Reggae, Drum'n'Bass, Soul, Indie, Folk... with a sprinkling of Art, Fashion and Culture.

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Shri (Live): What can I say? Witnessed a musical genius perform magic. He manipulated a crazy instrument that switched between sitar, bass guitar and violin with dexterity and mastery. Shuddering basslines complemented every heartwrenchingly soulful note, he juggled deep Asian DnB with grimey breaks - adding a dash of weighty rock (mad vocalist). Not to mention the incredible band. I could go on all day, but you get the picture... Shri was sick!!

DJ Derek: Funkywormhole was rammed and roasting for the unassuming, legendary reggae selecta... and he didn't disappoint. Dropping all manner of reggae classics, every tune was rapturous received. Toots & The Maytals' '54-46' absolutely killed it, before dropping Arthur Conley's huge classic, 'Sweet Soul Music'. Cue brocking out to soul... something I didnt think could happen!

Quantic: Continuing the Village Green mash up, we skipped to watch hot-as-waking-up-in-tents producer Quantic. Love his fresh 'n' funky sound, but his DJ set was too obscure House for my taste. Disappointing.

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