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Statement
Reggae / Dub · 1984 · 8 tracks · 37m

Statement

Ini Kamoze

Sparse, bass-heavy grooves and a uniquely cool, nasal vocal delivery. The definitive 1984 statement of urban reggae cool.

1984 · Mango

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A masterclass in detached urban cool and heavy, minimalist rhythmic authority.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks · 37m
01
Settle With Me
4:30
02
Babylon, Babylon
4:55
03
I Want It Ital
4:47
04
Jump for Jah
4:25
05
Call the Police
4:41
06
Taxi for Me
4:06
07
England Be Nice
4:37
08
Live a Little Love
5:56
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the bassline on Call the Police seems to drop an octave lower than expected, anchoring the entire track in a heavy, ominous groove.
The sudden, sharp guitar stabs that punctuate the rhythmic space in England Be Nice, creating a tense contrast with the relaxed vocal.
The hypnotic, repetitive drum pattern on Settle With Me that establishes the album's signature minimalist aesthetic within the first thirty seconds.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Statement sound next to the rest of Ini Kamoze's catalogue?

Minimalist+0.8σ

The production is pushed a touch harder into minimalist than this artist usually allows.

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