Deep, powerful, mesmerizing - a selection of some of the works of Hopeton “Overton” Brown aka Scientist.

A few of my favourite tracks from 2005

Title - Artist (Label)

1. Damien “Jnr. Gong” Marley - Welcome To Jamrock (Ghetto Youths) Info
Bob Marley’s son gives us a dancehall monster. Using a classic, driving Sly & Robbie rhythm (from Ini Kamoze’s “World Of Music”).

2. Stromba - Tickle Me Dub (Fat Cat) Info
Fat Cat have a knack for releasing interesting music, whether it’s pounding dancefloor tracks or ethereal pop. Stromba’s debut album ‘The Sitting Room’, is a lesson in eclecticism. Dub rhythms, twisted jazz and afro beat all combine to make a coherent, solid listen all the way through.

3. Jah Warrior - Heartical Dub (Deep Space Media) Info
A small taste of Francois K’s popular party in NY, featuring an impeccable and eclectic mix of tribal house, heavy dub, lush techno, nu disco and a touch of drum n’ bass, as well as excellent new productions by Francois K.

4. Konono No.1 - Kule Kule (Crammed Discs) Info
The traditional African instruments used by this 12 piece Congolese band were modified with used car parts, old amplifiers, and other parts found in the junk yard. The result being music that sounds like nothing else. Raw, distorted, highly infectious and very danceable. This album is truly remarkable.

5. Recloose - Dust (Peacefrog) Info
The debut single from Recloose’s 2nd album is funky as hell. A bumpy, off kilter house track with lush vocals and hints of afro-funk. A party tune, that will get everyone on their feet.

6. Jill Scott - ‘Not Like Crazy’ (Shelter) Info
2005 was a prolific year for Quentin Harris. It seemed like he had a release or remix every week and all consistently good. Crossing genre boundaries, this is not your run of the mill house remix. Just as good, if not better than the original version.