Neneh Cherry's songs are brought back to life with bold, cutting-edge tracks perfect for the dance floor, ranging from bass music, juke, minimal, tech, to rave!
◆ Neneh Cherry, the legendary songstress who began her career with The Slits during the post-punk era and was a fashion icon favored by Ray Petri from the late '80s to the '90s, has now released her surprising comeback album, "Blank Project," with remixes by a stellar lineup of artists.
◆ This album is sure to leave you in agony, featuring top creators from each genre, including electronic icon Ricardo Villalobos (M1), who boasts overwhelming imagination; DJ Spin (M2), the new generation juke/footwork artist who follows in the footsteps of Rashad; Joe the Hot Chip, who is also making waves as part of Two Bears (M3); Loco Dice (M4), a veteran who has worked for top labels around the world, from M_NUS and CADENZA to COCOON; Matt Carmil (M5), the genius who has captivated everyone from Michael Mayer and Prince Thomas to Tim Sweeney; and Cooley G (M6), the funky queen of hyperdub. Their astonishing restructuring work brings together top creators from each genre, delivering an album sure to leave you in agony.
◆ Villalobos' high-blood pressure mix will knock you out in just a few seconds, with tiny fragments of sound seeping through every pore in your body.
◆ The album continues with DJ-spun fast-paced footwork tracks, Joe Goddard presenting genre-less dance music with a heavy, UK-inspired four-on-the-floor beat, Cooley G's chaotic sound symbolizing the UK underground in the post-bass era, and Matt Carmill's trancey yet restrained disco riffs reminiscent of the classic Ashley Beadle/Express 2. While originating from a "dance/club" genre, the wide-ranging and varied tracks combine to create a package that can be enjoyed as a whole.
◆ After a long hiatus from post-punk, UK black music, and techno, Neneh Cherry has naturally linked herself to today's increasingly borderless indie scene with the support of Four Tet and Smalltown Supersound. This is a great album that allows you to rediscover another side of her profound appeal.