ANDY: Raj and I had the fortune of taking in a Star Slinger live set last weekend, which as one might imagine induced a fair amount of going dumb. The UK producer is tearing shit up with his keen ear for soul samples and layered production style, and his newest single "Dumbin'" is no exception. Not quite as esoteric as Hudson Mohawke (although HudMo's Pleasure Principle EP suggests he's got time for pop remixes too, not just crazy squeaks, although that's a topic for another post), Star Slinger loves his Curtis Mayfield, and here works with Missouri crooner Reggie B, whose hook on this track just won't stop. If you listen twice, I swear you won't be able to shake it all day. The hand drum samples and cascading harp licks give this song a certain tenderness, akin to the warm layers working on Jonti's "Hornet's Nest", but Star Slinger manages to do so without ruining the track's undeniable bangerdom.
Star Slinger's previous releases, the Vol. 1 mixtape, Rogue Cho Pa EP, and Teams vs. Star Slinger mixtape have all been great listens, and with this new single, I'm excited for more material from this cat, especially as he transitions from slammin' remixes to working with vocalists directly.
Star Slinger- Dumbin' (feat. Reggie B)
Star Slinger - Dumbin' (Feat. Reggie B) (Click buy for Free Download) by Star Slinger
Star Slinger's previous releases, the Vol. 1 mixtape, Rogue Cho Pa EP, and Teams vs. Star Slinger mixtape have all been great listens, and with this new single, I'm excited for more material from this cat, especially as he transitions from slammin' remixes to working with vocalists directly.
Star Slinger- Dumbin' (feat. Reggie B)
Star Slinger - Dumbin' (Feat. Reggie B) (Click buy for Free Download) by Star Slinger
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