And yea it came to pass that Big Dada and The Banana Klan did release 'Duppy Writer' and yea, it was f**king wonderful... Picking up great reviews all over the shop, full of fun, perfect for trying to catch the last of summer with, we think that anyone who has ever liked a bit of Roots Manuva is going to love this. Far be it from us to advocate the use of illegal drugs, but get some smoke in, crank up the system and feel the magic.
iTunes have a special bonus track 'Rebel Art' (not available anywhere else).
Early CD or LP orders from Ninjashop will get a free poster signed by Roots Manuva himself.
Press for Duppy Writer:
"A heady concoction that pulsates with good vibes" - Dazed & Confused
"Irresistible... approachable yet with real substance... Outstanding" - Q
"The sounds here always convince... Roots Manuva's deft, already reggae-leaning rhyming achieves a perfect fit with Wrongtom's bang-on use of rhythm, bass and sound effects." - Mojo
"Revives memories of Brixton during the era of Aswad and riots while never being content to just pastiche the originals. The result is Roots Manuva's most purely pleasurable long-player" - Uncut
"The results are a revelation... a timeless joy" - Time Out
Ninja Tune XX - Week XVII - The Cinematic Orchestra
This week's tracks come from one of the most important acts on Ninja Tune - the peerless Cinematic Orchestra. We're giving away two previously unheard tracks recorded in 2002 for a proposed Cinematic Orchestra radio show that was never broadcast:
'Time & Space (Radio Session 13th May 2002)' - a radically different early version of the epic tune on Ma Fleur featuring Leonard Nimoy samples.
'Brother/The Revolution (Radio Session 13th May 2002)' - a tune built around samples from the classic Gil Scott Heron track.
The Cinematic Orchestra have re-worked Lou Rhodes' 'One Good Thing' for the XX releases and there is also a previously unreleased track exclusive to the XX Boxset.
22.07.10The Herbaliser & Anti-Pop Consortium Live at Koko, London - Saturday
NYC's finest future-rap collective, Anti-Pop Consortium, are back in the UK this weekend to play the excellent Koko. The good folk at Soundcrash are putting on the show, and The Herbaliser are on the bill too.
The show is on Saturday 24th July, 9.00pm until 3.00am, and the venue is located at 1a Camden High Street. Tickets here.
22.07.10Toddla T 'Sky Surfing' Video Premier on NME.com
The story of a super hero who isn't quite up to the usual level.
'Sky Surfing' EP is released on Ninja Tune on 30 August with remixes from Douster and Benga. The Douster remix is available as a free download on Mad Decent and the original track is for sale on iTunes UK now.
19.07.10Unearth the hidden Grasscut artefact . . .
Read closely to find the treasure . . .Grasscut's debut album '1 Inch / 1/2 Mile' is out now worldwide on CD & download.CD owners will find a special map in the inner sleeve detailing a walk through the lost Sussex village of Balsdean - a PDF version is available for download here or you can view the walk on Google Maps.
The final stop on the map points to a secret album track 'A Lost Village', written specifically about the valley where the walk takes place, and the village that once was there. Listen closely to 'A Lost Village' (free download here) you'll hear clues to the whereabouts of a unique artefact that Grasscut have made & hid. Amongst other things it contains a cassette tape of new track that will never be released.
Grasscut are also releasing a series of Twitter clues as to its whereabouts and here's the latest:
Sonnet XLI, The Wryneck's Nest, by John Clare, line 7 Follow Grasscut on Twitter & Facebook to receive the rest.
If you guess the location of the treasure or even better, find it, then we want to hear from you! Email Ninja Tune a photo and you will be rewarded handsomely . . .
19.07.10Jammer & Toddla T 'Back to the 90s' Live
Jammer and T Willy take it way back at The Observer HQ
