Spot Lite US Vinilo y CD

Review: The mighty Dez Andres has hooked up with Parisian digger Victor Kiswell for a sublime new double album on Spot Lite that finds a perfect sweet spot between both men's sound. It stems from a party that explores Arabic grooves from Northern Africa and the Middle East and pairs that with low slung deep house beats and hip-hop inspired joints. It's woozy and warm, packed with killer melodies and hooky riffs and is right up there with some of Dez's best work. Highlights include the likes of 'Grand Meze In Gemmayze' with its dusty beats and 'Bounce The Casbah' with Middle Eastern guitars that ring out with great soul.

Review: Detroit native Rick 'Geezy' Williams managed to make his beloved hip-hop art form into a form of self-care in 2020. He is a multi-hyphenate also involved in the world of fashion and other creative industries and spent 26 years tap dancing. During the pandemic, he started dancing at home each day which in turn inspired him to record this percussive opus alongside some of the Motor City's most talented rappers and musicians. With plenty of improvised elements, it was all recorded in one take and is a fine exploration of rhythm and sound.