And yea it came to pass that Big Dada and The Banana Klan did release 'Duppy Writer' and yea, it was f**king wonderful... Picking up great reviews all over the shop, full of fun, perfect for trying to catch the last of summer with, we think that anyone who has ever liked a bit of Roots Manuva is going to love this. Far be it from us to advocate the use of illegal drugs, but get some smoke in, crank up the system and feel the magic.
iTunes have a special bonus track 'Rebel Art' (not available anywhere else).
Early CD or LP orders from Ninjashop will get a free poster signed by Roots Manuva himself.
Press for Duppy Writer:
"A heady concoction that pulsates with good vibes" - Dazed & Confused
"Irresistible... approachable yet with real substance... Outstanding" - Q
"The sounds here always convince... Roots Manuva's deft, already reggae-leaning rhyming achieves a perfect fit with Wrongtom's bang-on use of rhythm, bass and sound effects." - Mojo
"Revives memories of Brixton during the era of Aswad and riots while never being content to just pastiche the originals. The result is Roots Manuva's most purely pleasurable long-player" - Uncut
"The results are a revelation... a timeless joy" - Time Out
Ninja Tune XX - Week XVII - The Cinematic Orchestra
This week's tracks come from one of the most important acts on Ninja Tune - the peerless Cinematic Orchestra. We're giving away two previously unheard tracks recorded in 2002 for a proposed Cinematic Orchestra radio show that was never broadcast:
'Time & Space (Radio Session 13th May 2002)' - a radically different early version of the epic tune on Ma Fleur featuring Leonard Nimoy samples.
'Brother/The Revolution (Radio Session 13th May 2002)' - a tune built around samples from the classic Gil Scott Heron track.
The Cinematic Orchestra have re-worked Lou Rhodes' 'One Good Thing' for the XX releases and there is also a previously unreleased track exclusive to the XX Boxset.
If you wanna see the man bring the roof down in the flesh come to Jammer's launch party. It's on Saturday July 3rd at the rather plush new venue Cable and features an absolute cavalcade of talent including (but not limited to) Boy Better Know, Toddla T, Plastician, Newham Generals, Logan Sama, Redlight etc etc etc.
14.06.10Toddla TV Jamaica Special - Sky Surfin ft. Wayne Marshall
T Willy gots to JA, links up with Major Lazer, Wayne Marshall, Elephant Man, goes to Lee Scratch Perry's yard and a lot more . . .
10.06.10Ninja Tune XX - The Gigs
Full line up, details and early bird tickets for our biggest ever party in Ewer Street, London is now available and can be found on the Ninja Tune XX Page. A very limited number of early bird tickets are up for grabs here - but we're expecting them to sell out fast so get yours while you can.
Current lists of who is where are below, and we've only just begun…
◦ 26th June @ Metropolis, Montreal (Montreal Jazz Festival) - Kid Koala Presents The Slew, DJ Food, Spank Rock
◦ 28th June @ Club Soda, Montreal (Montreal Jazz Festival) - Karnival V.3 with Poirier, Face-T, Kode 9
◦ 2nd July @ Club Soda, Montreal (Montreal Jazz Festival) - Anti-Pop Consortium
◦ 3rd July @ Metropolis, Montreal (Montreal Jazz Festival) - Bonobo (Live) , Mr Scruff, Andreya Triana
◦ 10th September @ Elysee Montmartre , Paris -Bonobo (DJ set), DJ Vadim + Yarah Bravo, Speech Debelle, DJ Food
◦ 15th September @ Centre Pompidou, Paris -Andreya Triana Trio feat Fink + Bonobo, Grasscut
◦ 17th September @ Centre Pompidou, Paris - The Cinematic Orchestra feat Lou Rhodes, Andreya Triana
◦ 17th September @ Elysee Montmartre, Paris - Mr Scruff, Roots Manuva, Herbaliser DJ's, The Infesticons & Juice Aleem
◦ 24th September @ Astra, Berlin - The Cinematic Orchestra + other Ninjas
◦ 30th September @ AB, Brussels - Coldcut, Amon Tobin, Andreya Triana, Bonobo, Daedelus, Dorian Concept, Kid Koala, King Cannibal, Poirier, Roots Manuva, DJ Food, Eskmo
◦ 1st October @ La Machine Du Moulin Rouge, Paris - Coldcut, Amon Tobin, Kid Koala, Daedelus, King Cannibal, Dorian Concept, The Bug w/ Flowdan, Eskmo, zero dB, Poirier, Jammer, Offshore
◦ 2nd October @ Ewer St Car Park, London - Coldcut, Toddla T w/ Serocee, Amon Tobin, Daedelus, Roots Manuva, Mr Scruff, The Bug w/ Flowdan, Kid Koala, XXXchange, DJ Food & DK, Bonobo (DJ Set), King Cannibal, Dorian Concept, Jammer, Floating Points, The Qemists Soundsystem, Eskmo + many more
◦ 28th October @ Santos, New Yor - kAmon Tobin, Kid Koala, DJ Food, Poirier, Toddla T, Eskmo
◦ 30th October @ Echo/Echoplex, Los Angeles - Amon Tobin, Kid Koala, DJ Food, Poirier, Toddla T, Eskmo + many more
◦ 5th November, Tokyo - Venue + Line Up TBA
◦ 14th November @ The Royal Albert Hall, London - The Cinematic Orchestra + other Ninjas
For full information on all Ninja tune XX activities, including our weekly giveaways, check out NInjatunexx.com
09.06.10The Bug on the cover of The Wire
Front cover and massive interview with The Bug in this month's The Wire.
