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DJ Spinna does it like most can only talk it. Coming from the ethnically diverse streets of Brooklyn and learning the art of DJing in the eclectic atmosphere of college radio, Spinna effortlessly moves from hip-hop to house to funk and groove without causing the typically rigid music industry to bat an eye. He is a rare talent who can mix CDs for both underground hip-hop giant Rawkus and revered New York house label King Street. BBE's "Beat Generation" series was custom-made for Spinna, encouraging well-known producers to make an album without any of the usual restrictions of genre or commerciality. And while spectacular releases by Jaydee and Pete Rock remained mostly in the realm of hip-hop, Spinna follows the lead of DJ Jazzy Jeff by turning in a recording that plays out like a music collector's ideal urban radio station. The opening carnival of "Alfonso's Thang" announces the album's intentions with the sort of old-school hip-hop funk that everyone loves. From there, Spinna runs through R&B, broken beat, hip-hop, and house with equal ease. No matter what the style, the production remains lush and musical. Spinna's production is so strong that every cut maintains a central vibe, even with a different vocalist appearing on each track. Such an accomplishment places Spinna next to fellow modern visionaries 4Hero, King Britt, and Carl Craig, all of whom wait their turn to be written into history next to legendary producers such as Quincy Jones and Gil Evans. Listeners can only hope that contemporary ears will become more attuned to musical statements that transcend easy genre compartments.
© Joshua Glazer /TiVo
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(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - Shadowman, FeaturedArtist - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher - Shadowan Boogie Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
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(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - Rise, FeaturedArtist - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher - J. Myrthil Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - Vinia Mojica, FeaturedArtist - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher - All Good Water Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - Neal Evans, FeaturedArtist - Eric Krasno, FeaturedArtist - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - EKRAZ Music BMI, MusicPublisher - Nelly´s World Music BMI, MusicPublisher - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - Akil, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - Jigmastas, FeaturedArtist - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher - Jahi Music Bmi, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - WESTBURY MUSIC LTD, MusicPublisher - Ovasoul7, FeaturedArtist - Delvin B. Grimes (ascap), MusicPublisher - Mizugkai Music, MusicPublisher - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - The Tortured Soul Band, FeaturedArtist - Ill Mental Musici, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - The Bedouin, FeaturedArtist - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher - Nagasaki Rebuilt Ascap, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - Angela Johnson, FeaturedArtist - Jobo Music ASCAP, MusicPublisher - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - Mark de Clive-Lowe, Producer - Mizugkai Music, MusicPublisher - Abdul Shylon, FeaturedArtist - Westbury Ltd, MusicPublisher - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher - Soul-On Productions Ascap, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - Mark de Clive-Lowe, Producer - Shaun Escoffery, FeaturedArtist - Mizugkai Music, MusicPublisher - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher - Westbury Ltd., MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Vincent Williams, Producer - DJ Spinna, MainArtist - Ill Mental Music, MusicPublisher - Eciruam Music Bmi, MusicPublisher
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
Album review
DJ Spinna does it like most can only talk it. Coming from the ethnically diverse streets of Brooklyn and learning the art of DJing in the eclectic atmosphere of college radio, Spinna effortlessly moves from hip-hop to house to funk and groove without causing the typically rigid music industry to bat an eye. He is a rare talent who can mix CDs for both underground hip-hop giant Rawkus and revered New York house label King Street. BBE's "Beat Generation" series was custom-made for Spinna, encouraging well-known producers to make an album without any of the usual restrictions of genre or commerciality. And while spectacular releases by Jaydee and Pete Rock remained mostly in the realm of hip-hop, Spinna follows the lead of DJ Jazzy Jeff by turning in a recording that plays out like a music collector's ideal urban radio station. The opening carnival of "Alfonso's Thang" announces the album's intentions with the sort of old-school hip-hop funk that everyone loves. From there, Spinna runs through R&B, broken beat, hip-hop, and house with equal ease. No matter what the style, the production remains lush and musical. Spinna's production is so strong that every cut maintains a central vibe, even with a different vocalist appearing on each track. Such an accomplishment places Spinna next to fellow modern visionaries 4Hero, King Britt, and Carl Craig, all of whom wait their turn to be written into history next to legendary producers such as Quincy Jones and Gil Evans. Listeners can only hope that contemporary ears will become more attuned to musical statements that transcend easy genre compartments.
© Joshua Glazer /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 01:15:59
- Main artists: DJ Spinna
- Label: BBE Music
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
(C) 2002 BBE Music (P) 2003 BBE Music
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