Diary Of An Afro Warrior is one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year. If Burial's `Untrue' dominated 2007's end of year critics charts then it's odds on `Diary Of An Afro Warrior’ will do the same in 2008. ‘Night’, the underground smash single lifted from the album has literally had ravers from countless club scenes, DJs and grandparents whistling and humming itsinfectious melody for months now.
In addition to becoming the first dubstep record to be play listed on BBC Radio 1. ‘Night’ represented Benga’s tipping point for many DJ’s and music lovers across the globe, including Gilles Peterson, Ricardo Villalobos, Pete Tong, Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, Herve, Shy FX and many others regardless of genre. Dubstep’s trickle into the mainstream has been steady; Skream and Burial alike have nudged the door open. Benga is undoubtedly the force to smash it through and take Dubstep to another level.
“ONE OF THE BIGGEST CLUB TRACKS THE YEAR” - MUSIC WEEK
“THIS COULD SERIOUSLY THREATEN THE TOP 40” ***** - MIXMAG
“NIGHT IS BRILLIANT:” – JOE ‘HOT CHIP’
“I LOVE THIS” – LAURENT GARNIER
NIGHT IS THE FIRST DUBSTEP TRACK TO BE REPRESENTED ON THE BBC RADIO 1 DAYTIME PLAYLIST
NIGHT WAS SIGNED BY MINISTRY OF SOUND FOR EXCLUSIVE COMPILATION RIGHTS
“DUBSTEP IS STEADILY TIGHTENING ITS GRIP ON 2008. BENGA & COKI'S INSISTENT CROSSOVER ANTHEM `NIGHT' IS ON THE RADIO 1 PLAYLIST, WHILE DEFINING CLUB NIGHTS FWD>> AND DMZ ARE REGULARLY RAMMED” - NME
So we know how well ‘Night’ has been received, can we say the same of the album? Once the journey begins it becomes clear what all the fuss is about, neither relying on incessant wobbling basslines to grab attention nor sailing toward the ‘coffee table’ banner, Benga has managed to create an album with duality. For times when your ear is keen and your speakers are of the Bang & Olufsen ilk, the intelligence and quality of production shines through. The superb dance-ability, grooves and emotions remain present on even the tinniest of speakers. Herein lies Benga’s crossover appeal.
|
Track Listing |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 - Zero M2
2 - Night Feat Coki
3 - B4 The Dual
4 - E Trips
5 - Someone 20
6 - Light Bulb
7 - Crunked Up
8 - Go Tell Them
9 - The Cut
10- Emotions
11- 3 Minutes
12- Pleasure
13- 26 Basslines
14- Loose Synths |
|
|
