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Rating: Ever heard of a certain Norman Cook a.k.a. Fatboy Slim? You know "The Rockafeller Skank", come on.
Six years before the birth of his most famous incarnation, in 1990, good old Cook was part of this musical collective, or rather a confederation of musicians (the other important figure was the sweet lady Lindy Layton). Then several projects followed under other pseudonyms and projects, such as The Mighty Dub Katz, Freak Power, or Pizzaman. But how can you not love him?!
I was immediately drawn to all this also because of my passion for geography, for some obscure reason. Among the flags present you can spot China, Kenya, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Brazil... all countries with their own, very different, histories from various parts of the globe.
However, on the contrary, musically speaking, we are dealing with a special marriage between various sounds and genres, often related or somehow connected.
On this occasion, everyone would go to Kingston, Jamaica. We instead fly to Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Nevis.
White sandy beaches, a few deckchairs, fresh (nice) coconut, few people, and a sunset party. Total relaxation. You wouldn't refuse, would you?
How about a unique playlist with hints of Jackson 5, Fats Domino, Sly & The Family Stone, Billy Bragg, and Clash? Don't worry, our future Fatboy Slim takes care of that without any issues, creating an excellent, even slightly spicy cocktail.
Because good Norman is a barman with considerable skills when it comes to handling samples from various genres and this concoction of his invention is clear evidence of that; the product may not be the most original (and I think it probably wasn't even the main intent), but such works require a certain skill in manipulating such fleets of tracks. And "Endtroducing....." will teach, and in a big way.
How can I not point out the use of the bassline from "The Guns Of Brixton"? But I'll stop with the suggestions right away.
Everyone go listen to "Dub Be Good To Me" then! Dismiss the ranks.
Tracklist and Lyrics
04 Dub Be Good to Me (03:37)
(Tank fly boss walk jam nitty-gritty, you're listening to the boy from the big bad city, this is jam hot. This is jam hot.)
Friends tell me I am crazy
That I'm wasting time with you
You'll never be mine
That's not the way I see it
'cause I feel you're already mine
whenever you're with me
People always talk about reputation
I don't care about your other girls
Just be good to me
Friends are always telling me
You're a user
I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me
Friends seem to always listen
To the bad things that you do
You never do them to me
You may have many others
But I know when you're with me
You are all mine
People always talk about reputation
I don't care about your other girls
Just be good to me
Friends are always telling me
You're a user
I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me
(Tank fly boss walk jam nitty-gritty, you're listening to the boy from the big bad city, this is jam hot. This is jam hot.)
Love is a game of chances
So I'll take my chance with you
And you boy won't ever change
We talk about it and I'd
Rather have a piece of you
Than all or nothing
Just be good to me
In the morning
Just be good to me
In the afternoon all evening
Just be good to me
The time is calling
I won't tie you down
When you need me
I'll be around
I'll be good to you
You'll be good to me
We could be together
Be together
(Tank fly boss walk jam nitty-gritty, you're listening to the boy from the big bad city, this is jam hot. This is jam hot.)
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