Elson David
THE AWAKENING EP
Shades Of Grey / shades008
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This makes for a storming 8th release on Shades: opener ‘God Bless’ sets out their stall in no uncertain terms, with wiggly 303s and deft samplework building into a surefooted hybrid bubbler which owes as much to UKG as its acid house forebears. Yet follower ‘The Awakening’ will be the highlight for many: with an irresistable disco-inflected groove built from chunky beats, vocal refrains and acidified riffs on the classic ‘Rapper’s Delight’ bassline, it’s sure to blow up dancefloors everywhere. On the flip, ‘Woke’ is one for the heads; a full-on acid workout that takes no prisoners for the duration. Awakening forms the eighth release on Shades of Grey; an imprint set up by Duct, Fybe:one and Owen Howells, and dedicated to showcasing the best emerging talent in the UK scene.[info from st]