John. I *really* wanted to like his album on
Oxygen Music Works, *really*, but it just
didn't do anything for me. We'll have to "agree
to disagree" on that point, I guess. But, yes,
he still has much to offer and it would be great
to see him take the Timbalands, Un-Riveras,
et al on. :) Andrew Duke
John Bush wrote:
quoted 14 lines like other New York pioneers such as Mantronix,
> > like other New York pioneers such as Mantronix,
> > Afrika Bambaataa's early work was seminal, while
> > his work in the 90s has left much to be desired.
>
> Hmmm, I agree as far as Bambaataa's concerned but I'd say Mantronix has made
> a great comeback. The early-'90s albums were *really* commercial and
> tired-sounding, but Mantronik's recent solo album is excellent. I wasn't
> expecting much, especially considering he remade "King of the Beats" for a
> "Prodigy"-style audience, but it turned out very well -- halfway between the
> old classic Mantronix sound and what's happening now in hip-hop as well as
> electronic(a). If anyone in the commercial rap world gave Mantronik a
> chance at producing Jay-Z or DMX, he'd blow up.
>
> .John.
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