Customer Reviews

J Boogie's Dubtronic Science

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2 star:		(1)
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All really good, and flow well into one another. The PUTS song and Rainfall are my favs, when I played it in my car, my passengers were groovin' and all asked who I was playing. Not a fan of the "Natural Woman" track - but the rest: A+

This album is a wonderful blend of different sounds that is known today as 'world fusion'. I recommend this for anyone who is interested in gaining an appreciation and sensibility for cross-mixing soul, funk, afro/latin beats, and hip hop with wonderful deep sounds of dub.

I would also like to comment on the review that was written here earlier, stating that this material is not new. I would suggest that this person should do his/her research before writing such a review. In fact, most of this material has been previously unreleased and unavailable. There are only 3 or 4 tracks which come from the Om compilations, and even these tracks have been re-worked.

After my first review and the comment of another user about it i wanted to clarify the situation. Well, yes my friend you're right only 5 songs were released before ( by the way, i'm very well informed because i have almost all the om releases )wich is not so bad in a 17 track cd. Anyways, what i wanted to say is that i had higher expectations because i knew my favorites songs from the om series. Well, i can say that after my first review i listen to this cd more than 100 times and it's on my top 5 of the year far from some masters as Thievery Corporation. So, back on my review my apologies if it wasn't clear and i have to admit that this cd deserves my first 5 stars.

This is the type of album you must have if you plan to score some sensual sex. This album is full of deep trance/electronica instrumentals that really sets the mood. I was first aware of J. Boogie on Om Lounge 3 withe the song Le Sengre. While at the record store browsing through the electronica section, came across the album, and listened to the 1st 5 tracks, and copped that ish, FO REAL!!!!!! The cd starts off with "Universal Dub" which is ideal for any smoker. It sets the mood. Next track "Do what U Luv" is simply a banga!! I love the congos and the sitar in this track. The instrumentation is simply mind blowing. When you get to track #3 "Try Me" featuring ol' fine @$$ Goapele, you instantly fall in love with the LP. The album feel is jazzy-soul-funky electronica, and if this is your thing, by all means,

COP DIS ALBUM, BUY IT RIGHT AWAY

COP DIS ALBUM, BUY IT RIGHT AWAY

COP DIS ALBUM, BUY IT RIGHT AWAY, FO REAL!!!!!!!!!

Red Ant signing off.

Peace!!!!!!!!

i bought this CD a hunch and am very glad i did. it covers a range of genres that he mixes great together, ie hip-hop, downtempo electronica, jazz, dub, R&B etc. Most importantly its a very chilled and laid back with a few more up-tempo, like mad get up collaboration with People Under the Stairs. Le Sengre is another top track that i would love to MC over if only i could. i would liken it to Thievery Corporation with more hip hop, as in there is a lot of eastern cultural influence to his style on this cd. i will definately be looking to get my hands on some more of J Boogie's music after im completely familiar with this one.

I purchased this album some time ago with the idea that it would be as enjoyable as the compilations that showcased his great talent and turntable skills. This album is good in broken pieces, but put together it just lacks a flow to really enjoy. Let me explain because this is the problem with a lot of artist in this genre. When it come to pop music...Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, or Jay-Z, an album does not necessary need a "flow in order" style to keep the listener in tune with the music. The lyrics and tempo dictate that. But for music that is based on just beats and mood...the artist needs to have a theme, a flow that a listener can keep in tune with without having to change so drastic or abruptly. That is the problem with this album. JB has a lot of good cuts on this release but they do not flow together smoothly. The album starts out beautifully with "Universal Dub", which I could replay over and over again...and then follows with three other good cuts to "Deep In The Cut". Yet after that the album goes south, and you are left with saying..."what the FU&% is this". Granted JB does come back here and there with classics from the Om Lounge comp. but you have already heard them before. Nothing new. In short, I like JB...a lot, better in concert. And maybe that is how an album should flow..."in concert style", so the listener can truly enjoy from start to finish. One love.

This album contains most of the material release by the artist in the OM LOUNGE series. There's basically a couple of new tracks, but the rest was done before. Even, if it goes through different directions ( indian loops, latin percussions, reggae dub beats, hip-hop constuction ) it still that the cd has a lot of trip-hop beats and keeps the chill effect all long. It's the kind of album that appears to be a desception because the singles where released before, so you expect more, but if you consider the cd in an objective perspective and with a fresh view...you realize why you had those expectations. Very good debut.