It’s Messy/Absolutely Messy/21 Gun Salute
By Dolby D
A Review
I have been looking forward to reviewing this one for some
time. Why! I hear one of you ask (that one is probably my son or brother)...
Anyway, I digress...
Well, when I first decided to put my listening skills to
good use, one of the best UK artists had already retired from the scene. However,
in reviewing this release I not only get the chance to review a track with
Three UK legends But, I get the chance to review a track featuring that retired
UK artist, my good friend Blade.
Trust me, reviewing ain’t easy But, somebody gotta do it!
I am not going to get into Dolby’s B-Boy history here. I’ll
leave that for an album review or Interview perhaps. But, if you don’t know who
Dolby is? You soon will so you might wanna do ya UK Hip Hop homework.
All I will say is that this is his first Official release.
His previous stuff has yet to see the light of day but, he is still a huge
figure in the UK Hip Hop scene.
Anyway, without further ado, let’s break into this:
IT’s MESSY – A proper
banger this one But, one with a serious message about the state of the society
we live in and have created. In fact Dolby Himself describes it as “thoughts
and observations on the state of the world, big things and small things”.
Absolutely Messy ft MC
Mello and Blade – The same theme as It’s Messy but, here we have three UK
legends each giving their own vision of the state of our society. Dolby Kicks
it off with the first verse putting you in a head-spin. Mello is up next dropping
knowledge showing you things ain’t all glitter and glam. Finally Blade steps up
and assaults your ears with a mental rhyme bomb. It’s often hard to better an
original track but, Dolby has got two of the UK’s legendary figures to come in,
bringing their own style and visions and helping him craft a banging piece of conscious
Hip Hop. Dolby add’s “I always wanted other rappers views on the state of the
world. I saw it as a great idea for a posse song”. A great idea? It was an Absolutely
Bonkers Idea.
21 Gun Salute - Now
here Dolby takes us more to the grime side of things. Now grime might not be my
thing but, you can’t deny that this kicks and hits hard. You might be mistaken
in thinking this on what this track might be all about. Perhaps I’ll let Dolby
explain it to you “21 Gun Salute is about respect. Respect when you have been
disrespected. And respect for women”. Also Dolby explained to me that
this track was written way back in the Channel U days of 2005. Before Grime was
Grime, the only thing tweaked was the music.
Ain’t I good to ya, I even give you quotes from the Man
Himself.
So there you have it, one for old and new heads alike. With
this release not only do you get an introduction into who Dolby D is, his
styles and the topics he spins his verses around, with Its Messy and 21 Gun
Salute But, you get a track, Absolutely Messy, that takes you back to a time in
UK Hip Hop when legends were born, respect was earned on stage, on Vinyl and
Legacies were forged.
This is just what you want from a first release but, it also
makes a huge statement and leave you thinking ‘Damn’ What’s next from Dolby?
Can he step up and match this with what he releases next?
Whatever Dolby D has in store for us next, with such a
diverse range, I’ll be watching for it with eager anticipation and I suggest
you do the same.
Massive shout out and respect to Dolby D for giving me some
insight into the tracks.
It’s Messy/ Absolutely Messy/ 21 Gun Salute is available on
Digital, CD and Vinyl from Click Clack Connection Records. Check below for some
links to get yours.
Till next time,
I’m outta here.
Steve – Infinite Sounds
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