Review: BJ Smith - Dedication To The Greats Part2
It has to be said I originally approached these tracks with some trepidation, I’m not a huge Outkast fan and a bit stuck in my ways when it comes to hip hop so I couldn't quite see how these reworks could make the tracks any better. I’m glad to say I was wrong, very wrong.
Hey Ya! Pricked up my ears immediately with a beautiful flamenco acoustic guitar, light floaty lyrics and a low slung groove, a whole world of difference from the original. This track rolls on beautifully with large purely instrumental sections, reverb guitars and sun soaked vibes abound.
Prototype begins with a soaring synth and strings which immediately lifts the soul, peppered horn stabs bring a very pleasant welcome surprise, this rework definitely a very 70’s soul feel to it, a definite change for the better.
I think these are both exactly the type of tracks that would cause a raising of the eyebrows in surprise when thrown into a sunset set, followed by a very large grin of recognition, absolutely top drawer.
Boutain 9/10
Hey Ya! Pricked up my ears immediately with a beautiful flamenco acoustic guitar, light floaty lyrics and a low slung groove, a whole world of difference from the original. This track rolls on beautifully with large purely instrumental sections, reverb guitars and sun soaked vibes abound.
Prototype begins with a soaring synth and strings which immediately lifts the soul, peppered horn stabs bring a very pleasant welcome surprise, this rework definitely a very 70’s soul feel to it, a definite change for the better.
I think these are both exactly the type of tracks that would cause a raising of the eyebrows in surprise when thrown into a sunset set, followed by a very large grin of recognition, absolutely top drawer.
Boutain 9/10