June 07 2008
77-KLASH…
IT’S.ON…
Responsible for one of the wickedest riddims in years, the unique, drum and bass-tinged Skallawa– check Turbulance’s “Notorious” for proof– 77klash has a knack for crafting tunes that run di place pretty much everywhere. “Notorious” was huge in Jamaica, went number one in the UK, and was also a favorite of Radiohead, who kicked off shows with the track on their last tour. And “Brooklyn Anthem” (which lives up to its name) had as much success on dancefloors in the UK as it did over here.
The Brooklyn-based Jamaican-born Mikkel “Gize” Burrowes brings together more than just JA and the U.S.A. His tracks mash up dancehall and hip-hop, but there’s also a bit of grime and a very rock’n'roll element. “Code for the Streets” is emblematic of this mixture– and what sounds like a touch of the Clash is just right.
