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The Bug - London Zoo
The Bug is the main project for Kevin Martin, a producer who over the years has also been behind a diverse range of projects. He is part of Razor X Productions (with The Rootsman), runs his Pathological Records label whilst recording for labels as diverse as Virgin, Rephlex & Hyperdub and has been personally asked to remix for the likes of Thom Yorke, Grace Jones & Primal Scream. “London Zoo”, his new album on Ninja tune, is the fruition of all these activities. Although the obvious entry point to the album will be the Dub-Step tag, particularly after the success of the three lead up singles ('Jah War', 'Skeng', and 'Poison Dart' in that scene) it's a record that clearly reaches past and brings together/celebrates reference points from dancehall, grime, hip-hop, and noise onslaughts. A record that could have only come out of London sound-system culture but whose appeal spans past any singular city or scene. From the opening strains of "Angry" (featuring reggae legend Tippa Irie) it's clear that the world has been served notice from the heart of the UK capital. A position further strengthened as Ricky Ranking (best known for his work with Roots Manuva), Flowdan, Warrior Queen, Spaceape, Roger Robinson, Killa P, and Aya step up to lay waste to the boombastic rhythms put before them, eventually culminating in "Judgement" where Ricky Ranking leaves us with a prophecy ... "so much people are losing their minds, because we're living in a serious time. I guess it come in like a judgement sign, the people have killing on their mind".... living in end times indeed. Best start building the Marcus Garvey tug now.
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Pop Levi - Dia Dimone
When you listen to Pop Levi’s ridiculously-good, utterly classic second album, “Never Never Love,” “Dita Dimone” is the moment when you know you’re dealing with something a little special. A low-slung, sexed-up number about having a hex put on you by a girl, Mr Levi himself describes it as “astral-future-soul-hip-pop”. Pop Levi has found his own sound, he has never been this assured. Now check the remixes. Hot new Big Dada signings Xrabit & DMG$ keep the opulent soul of the original but chuck in a little hip hop attitude and verbals for a silly and uplifting summer rap. LA’s Pink Enemy returns after his excellent mix of “Never Never Love” with a loud and intense gltichtronik workout. Dirtlab weigh in with an Alvin-and-the-Chipmunks-go-Hoxton-electroclash scenario. Last up come men-of-the-moment Mumdance & High Rankin who choose to slow the vox and slather in sacks of bass. Funny and intense… The package is completed by “Semi-Babe,” Pop’s personal favourite from the new album, a gorgeous slice of summery nostalgia. Flamboyant, utterly self-confident, completely his own man and so uninterested in the back and forth of fashion that everything he makes is an instant classic, Pop Levi is in the building. Bow down and give thanks…
Available to buy now on Ltd Edition Green 7" vinyl and MP3
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Daedelus - Make It So
Daedelus links up with Michael Johnson for the kind of happy song/sad vocals mash-down which Alfred Darlington learnt from listening to too much Brazilian music. This, however, is not bossa. Drawing on bits of Italian disco, twisted trance, French house and more than a smattering of early '80s English new romanticism it's the kind of glorious, upliftingly sad number for which sweet indiscretions were invented. The epic nature of this song is sure to make this a Daedelus anthem. Then check the remixes. Spank Rock's XXXchange takes the original and turns it into uproarious house-funk (rather than funky house). Moonstarr turns in a phenomenal remix on a Canadian-Bass-by-way-of-Miami kind of tip. Samiyam – an Ann Arbor native now relocated to LA and collaborating with Flying Lotus on the regular – slows things down and chops it up just as you'd expect. Head nod for people with odd shaped heads.
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04.07.08
Free The Music
Alright online merchandise junkies, look sharp - there's a new fix in town! For a limited time only all orders over £20.00 (excl. P&P) will receive a free full length CD album from the Ninja back catalogue.
* This offer does not apply to orders placed in North America.
25.06.08
Pre-Order 'Buff Nuff'
Mr Manuva comes blazing back into action with the wonderful “Buff Nuff,” a slice of Sheffield dancehall cooked up by the so-hot-it-hurts Toddla T, mixed by the mighty Ross Orton (M.I.A. etc) and weighed down with lyrical wonderment and silly genius by the one and only Rodney Smith. Already declared the Hottest Record in the World by Zane Lowe on Radio One, “Buff Nuff” is the first single taken from the forthcoming album, “Slime & Reason” (Sept 1st), which finds Roots Manuva on the kind of freewheeling, reggae-drenchd form which made “Run Come Save Me” an all-time classic. This is the sound of the summer. Released 7th July, pre-order now and let festivities commence!
20.06.08
Ltd Edition Stussy/YDK Tees
From the originators of 'fresh gear' comes the oh-so-super exclusive Stussy/Ninja Cuts t-shirt featuring Syd Mead's 'Space Wheel Interior' artwork on the front and those artists who make the compilation, written in Shawn Stussy's classic font, down the back. Available for men in both black and white...check 'em here
06.06.08
Make It So
Daedelus links up with Michael Johnson for the kind of happy song/sad vocals mash-down which Alfred Darlington learnt from listening to too much Brazilian music. This, however, is not bossa. Drawing on bits of Italian disco, twisted trance, French house and more than a smattering of early '80s English new romanticism it's the kind of glorious, upliftingly sad number for which sweet indiscretions were invented. The epic nature of this song is sure to make this a Daedelus anthem. Then check the remixes. Spank Rock's XXXchange takes the original and turns it into uproarious house-funk (rather than funky house). Moonstarr turns in a phenomenal remix on a Canadian-Bass-by-way-of-Miami kind of tip. Samiyam – an Ann Arbor native now relocated to LA and collaborating with Flying Lotus on the regular – slows things down and chops it up just as you'd expect. Head nod for people with odd shaped heads. So... 'Make It So'.
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Check out a selection of our releases, products and merchandise - all available to buy now.
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Below you will fine a selection of online retailers who are selling the Ninja Tune and Big Dada Catalogues as digital downloads.
Bleep - Ninja Tune's latest releases can be found as DRM-free downloads on Bleep.com
HMV Digital -
iTunes - All full-length releases and plenty of exclusive and vinyl-only tracks.
Playlouder - The newer Ninja catalogue accompanied by artist interviews and in depth reviews.
Tune Tribe - Ninja exclusives with the whole catalogue soon to be added.
Wippit - A large selection of Ninja and Big Dada's catalogue can be found here.
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