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‘Joint Ventures’ (LP, Build Recordings) DJ, producer and blogger Sam ‘Baobinga’ Simpson coined the term ‘bass music’ to describe his big picture approach. ‘Joint Ventures’ – a retrospective-so-far of his excellent Build label – artfully blends techno, jungle, grime and dubstep into a colour riot of virtuoso beats and upfront synth hooks. The bulk is drawn from collaborative work – from sleazy, sweaty bangers like ‘N.S.G’ (with Mensah) to the atmospheric drum & bass of Gemmy pairing ‘Rockfall’. Best of all are the achingly melodic ‘Bumba’ (with Guido), and the Hyetal-assisted ‘Anything For You’, whose relentless melodic pressure, hard jacking groove and nuclear subs are about as Bristol – and as brilliant – as it gets right now. (Adam Burrows)
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