Funckarma, Smizm EP [DUB Recordings – DUB30, 2004]

The supreme masters’ are back on vinyl as well as on DUB recordings. Complex beats, plenty of bass, as you would expect from the outstanding and untouchable Funckarma. A bit darker sounding this time around, but as with all their previous releases it is simply brilliant and it doesn’t get any better than this (well… Continue reading Funckarma, Smizm EP [DUB Recordings – DUB30, 2004]

Phako, Shipyards and Engineering Co. Ltd. [DUB Recordings – DUB CD06, 2002]

“Shipyards and Engineering Co. Ltd.” is the album that followed the twelve-inch with the same name that was released on DUB recordings in 2002. The album contains the tracks from the single release other assorted Phako offerings as well as two videos. It’s not just something for the collectors, because it contains great beats intense… Continue reading Phako, Shipyards and Engineering Co. Ltd. [DUB Recordings – DUB CD06, 2002]

EOG, Part 3 [DUB Recordings – DUB 27, 2002]

Tracks made up by relentless beats being at the same time, complex and minimal, complex because of the irregularities and minimal because they practically consist entirely of percussive elements. The first track is quite amazing apart from a short intro the beats are majestically in charge of the sonic picture apart from haunting soundscapes drowning… Continue reading EOG, Part 3 [DUB Recordings – DUB 27, 2002]

Funckarma vs. Boom Operators, Focus [DUB Recordings – DUB 26, 2002]

Making a good hip hop track is not as easy as it may seem as this DUB release demonstrates. A good hip hop track is more than beats and lyrics, you also need a capable lyricist, however Funckarma makes the best of the situation on this 12-inch which is structured in a classical manner: original-,… Continue reading Funckarma vs. Boom Operators, Focus [DUB Recordings – DUB 26, 2002]