Mixpak Records Presents The “Kling Klang
Riddim” Produced By Dre Skull. Features Voicings From Beenie Man, Popcaan, Deva
Bratt, Suku And Tifa.
Part of a trilogy of Dre Skull releases in
Summer 2012 (with Loudspeaker Riddim preceding and Kingston Story: Deluxe
Edition to follow), the Kling Klang Riddim presents five new dancehall tracks,
two new additions to the Mixpak artist family and a million vibes.
Though recorded in Kingston, Jamaica
earlier this year, Kling Klang is named after Kraftwerk’s legendary German
studio and takes some inspiration from their repertoire: Dre Skull’s riddim
revs up to the sound of an engine, then breaks into a minimal soundscape
powered by cymbals, resonating bass and lasers that waver on computer game
aesthetics before accelerating into the chorus.
For his second voicing on a Mixpak riddim,
Beenie Man takes a trip in his time machine and delivers “Super Model,”
offering a 90s style delivery with throwback content to match: hailing the coca
cola bottle shape. Portmore’s Deva Bratt brings it “Hot And Ready,” with his
fast-flowing auto-tuned falsetto that impressively barely breaks for a breath.
With “So We Do It,” Popcaan yet again picks another style from his wide array,
going in for a relaxed storytelling verse that would make Slick Rick proud and
a singjay chorus-line to remind you how he do it. Ward 21 deejay and producer
Suku brings the deep vibrations of a bass voice on “Mad Sumaddy,” a sonic and
lyrical warning against his powerful tunes that drop like bombs. On the same
tip, Tifa brings her boasy style as a “Champion Bubbler,” laying claim to more
winds than a country road and a repertoire of dances ranging from the 6.30 to
Tick It Like A Clock.
