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Third chapter in Belgrade Coffee Shop series is a slightly different
affair. Three years after Volume 1, the scene has matured and diversified,
and a number of new names are put on the map, making their way to
this album.
Alongside Coffee Shop familiars – J.U.S.T. (formerly Speed Limit),
Darkwood Dub and Modern Quartet – whose contributions maintain previously
set high standards, are the newcomers: Tubachin – synth-laced funky
grooves master, soon to release his debut album on B92; P.o.S. –
electro-dub offshoot of Belgradeyard Sound System, local left-field
mavericks; Mistake Mistake – homegrown dancehall/2-step from Belgrade
high-rise blocks, to mention just a few...
Generally more dancefloor oriented than it’s predecessors, Belgrade
Coffee Shop 3 widens a perspective on current Serbian electronic
scene, offering a string of undisputed gems and future favourites.
Time to get up from your easy chair!
Belgrade Coffee Shop 3 Review by Jon Freer (jon-freer@excite.com)
The third blend of rich eastern grooves again exhibits what those
of us in the west are missing out on. Showing the diversity of the
city, this compilation gives us a taste of Belgrade’s appreciation
of varied music. Tubacin’s “New Blues” sees ecstatic shouty vocals
yell over transporting keys, complaining synths and an anger releasing
electric guitar. Lo-Tek Grooves present us with “Plazma”, a raw
and untamed House composition, with quick hit beats, exposed analogue
bass, satisfying chords and a biting synth. Goldman & DJ Z update
I-Cube’s “Disco Cubizm” for Jazz leaning dancefloors, courtesy of
a dripping guitar, purring bass, spinning keys and a high-spirited
wild sax. An excellent celebration of under-exposed talent.
Jon Freer(jon-freer@excite.com)
Reviewer and writer for the following websites and magazines: littleplanet.net,
City Life Magazine, XLR8R Magazine, Keep On Magazine, pitchadjust.com,
beyondjazz.net Store Records(Sheffield), cratertechnology.com, vybemuzik.com,
Steel Press, deephousenetwork.com, offitsface.com, Sandman mag,
breakevencrew.com, overloadmedia.co.uk, funk-me.com, Vanguard online,
quadrastate.co.uk, spaced.co.uk, knowtheledge.com, beats.to, housecollective.org,
capitolvibes.com, www.selekta.com, djriri.com, universalsource.co.uk,
Inner Loop Magazine, housemuziq.com, undergroundhouse.net, worlddj.com,
mosoul.co.uk, discotribe.net, flygarictracks.com, skansen.no, nwdnb.co.uk,
planetsoulnetwork.com, allaboutdj.com, mundovibes.com...
Writer for: Brique Rouge, Exceptional Records, Foreplay Recordings,
Robsoul Recordings, Dust Traxx, Spiritual Life Music and more...

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