Customer Reviews

DJ Kicks

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Another exceptional installment from the DJ Kicks collection...Rockers Hi-Fi is probably one of the least diverse of the DJ Kicks, sticking mainly to dub-reggae. But if that is your bag, then this is an outstanding album. Vocal contributions by Farda P are always welcome and kick the album "uppa proppa like" to a higher level of trip hop massive.

Staying true to their sound-system roots, the Rockers are prolific in their production of mixtapes which incorporate live DJing, chatting, toasting and mixing-desk mayhem: what they call 'Dex'n'Fx'.

It was only a matter of time therefore before they were invited by Berlin based label !K7 to produce a 'DJ Kicks' compilation - subtitled 'The Black Album' because of the ramifications of stepping outside the normal boundaries of their deal with Warners. Along with Kruder and Dorfmeister - whom they hold in deep and mutual respect, and who added their own brand of magic to the remix of 'Going Under' from 'Mish Mash', - this was one of the best selling albums in the DJ Kicks series.

this is rockers hi fi at the dublicious best. i love the sequence and the mix. if you are looking to bass test your speakers this is the cd. better than mish mash and so much better than the over hyped overproof.
yes, this is using the tracks of other artists, but the rockers make it their own.
genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rockers Hi Fi wash over their mixing talents on this DJ Kicks series. The boys blend each track with the splendid deep bassed tones of 'toasting' Farda P who gives an intro into each track. Highlights include 'Callacop' and 'Candles and Versions'. The Black Album is very unlike other Rockers Hi Fi material such as 'Rockers to Rockers' and 'Mish Mash' nevertheless sit back and let Rockers Hi Fi take you through a journey of sound - well recommended ! The Best DJ KIcks of them all !!!!

Pure head pleasure is what this album delivers. Sonic drones, reggae spliffs, and fat knowledge. Crank this mo up! Chill.

This CD is ok if you like repetitive electro beats with some silly toasting mixed in...but as much as I tried, I simply couldn't get into it. For the DJ Kicks series, I'd recommend Smith & Mighty or Druder & Dorfmeister. Both of those discs are fantastic and offer a much more diverse blend. Thievery Corporation does a great job as well.

Rockers Hi Fi hit it with Mish Mash, but this one falls short in my opinion.