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LOOP Recordings Aot(ear)oa - 11-Apr-06 08:23 AM
If you haven't heard Loop's material and you like downtempo/chillout music, then you should seriously consider checking them out. Hailing from New Zealand, this label has single handedly re-invigorated my interest in downtempo.
A great starting point to get a taste of what this label is all about would be Rhian Sheehan's 'Paradigm Shift'or any of the 'Loop Select' series. In each of the releases I have listened to so far, there are influences from electronica, dub, breaks, deep house and ambient. This variety in sounds from each release means the cd's are as great to listen to in their entirety as the tracks are to use individually in dj sets.
As a footnote, the word 'Aot(ear)oa' which is part of the label name, is derived from the word 'Aotearoa'. This comes from the traditional 'Māori' language of New Zealand and is the widely accepted name for New Zealand.

Cody ChesnuTT - The Headphone Masterpiece - 17-Mar-06 03:38 AM
This is a superb album that strolls it's way through many genres. Taking in the likes of downtempo electronica, alternative rock and dub to name but a few, there is something on this album for many tastes.
I have heard some people comment that ChesnuTT's voice isn't exactly "sparkling", but it doesn't need to be. The reason for this is that the production of every track works well. It is gritty and dirty when that is what is required and opposingly it is clean, crisp and beautifully harmonic when it needs to be.
A worthy addition to any cd collection.