Almost four years after their inaugural release, Bangkok-via-Karachi record label Jugaar gear up to drop ‘JR004′, a bold statement from Berlin-based producer Amand, formerly known as She’s Drunk.
After a 5-year hiatus punctuated by standout releases on Through My Speakers and Liminal Sounds, Amand makes a triumphant return with a scorching collection of percussion-heavy UK Funky, steely steppers and a mutant dancehall stomper, featuring Duppy Gun’s regular Ijahbar. Topping it off, London-based producer Sam Interface steps in with a remix that flips the dial straight to overdrive.
Our pick from the release is Sam Interface’s rework of ‘Step In’ – a rugged, 3-minute blitz through the shadowy underbelly of digital dancehall. Dubbed-out rhythms and lo-fi echoes wrap around Ijahbar’s commanding vocals, gliding through twisted UK bass frequencies and blazing breakbeats. It feels like stumbling across glitching portals in a dystopian yard, where every beat feels like a reckless thrill.
‘JR004‘ EP is scheduled for release 14th December via Jugaar Records. Order a copy from Bandcamp.
TRACKLIST
1. Nuna
2. Step In (feat. Ijahbar)
3. Vissi
4. Step In (feat. Ijahbar) (Sam Interface Remix)