AIM - Hinterland

2002 release that beautifully reflects Grand Central's commitment to funky, un-abrasive Hip Hop. Like a soundtrack Hinterland unfolds, changes its pace, and evokes a specific locality for its audience. Dark beats, hypnotic strings, soundtrack samples, and deep bass merge into a cohesive producers statement. On 'The Girl That Fell Through The Ice' Kate Rogers sings enigmatically over orchestrated strings. Diamond D displays his storytelling skills as he narrates Aim's haunting production on the 'Omen'. While Oakland's Souls Of Mischief turn in a classic appearance on 'No Restrictions' flipping tempos and rhyming with superb skill and fluidity. Hinterland is a progressive and contemplative album, tinged with remarkable soulful grooves, trip hop ballads, and emotive melodies.

1. Intro
2. The Girl Who Fell Through The Ice
3. What Do People Do All Day
4. No Restriction
5. Fall Break
6. Guimar
7. Good Disease
8. The Omen
9. Linctus
10. Vipco
11. A Twilight Zone
12. From A Seaside Town
13. Hinterland

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Acethetic - Reflections

Struck with a love and talent for music at an early age, Acethetic began DJing, producing, and rhyming in the late 90's. "Hip-Hop was always in my blood," says Ace. "Conscious lyrics and a beat that hit hard always hit home." Also being inspired by artists like James Brown, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane, Ace began studying Jazz, playing the guitar, and developing his own sound. Born in San Diego, CA, Ace emerged in the Underground Hip-Hop scene in 2003 with his debut album Park Benches. In 2006, Acethetic joined forces with a live band to perform at the Epicentre in San Diego for the release of his latest CD "Reflections". Today, Acethetic resides in the Bay Area and performs regularly. He incorporates elements of Jazz with smooth basslines, heavy hitting drums, and rhythmatic cuts to produce a sound all his own. "A true artist must remain open-minded," says Ace. "I try to continue to learn and grow while expressing my true emotion, thoughts, and soul." His eclectic beats and conscious lyrics combined with elements of Funk, Jazz, Soul, and whatever else he decides to toss into the gumbo, makes his songs all the more fresher. Cop This!!

1. Intro
2. Bless
3. Fresh Like
4. Diabolical Melodic
5. Freedom Song
6. Azul
7. The Jazzmatist
8. Scars
9. Sun Down
10. Night
11. Heaven Bound
12. What Time Is It
13. Teach Our Children
14. Perspective
15. Kuroshio Oak Tree
16. No More
17. Reflections

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Scientist - Dub In The Roots Tradition

This CD is nothing short of excellent and features dub workouts from the legendary mixmaster Scientist.The tracks featured were previously very rare and were taken from the roots tradition label.Blood and fire have done an excellent job with this release and the tracks are total dynamite for fans of dub reggae.You can really hear scientists talent at the mixing board plus the legendary sound of king tubby's high pass filters and reverb/echo units giving these dubs the edge. This is one of the best dub releases ever, so I definently recommend picking this up.

1. King Tubby's Answer
2. Dub Bible
3. Dub 16
4. Pick Up The Dub
5. Don't Rush The Dub
6. No Dub Island
7. Love You Dub
8. When I Love Dub
9. See A Dub Face
10. One Man Dub
11. Sunshine Version
12. Dub Livity
13. Babylon Fight Dub
14. African Daughter Dub
15. Home Version

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