Calibre is a stalwart of the D’n’B scene, often associated with the mellower Liquid subgenre. He does have a knack for the heavier stuff too though! This roller is a skilful symphony of the classic “Think about it” breakbeat, a murky Jamaican vocal sample from a King Tubby dub of “Slavemaster” by Gregory Isaacs, and…
15/06/2019: “Saviour” by Beverley Knight
Beverley Knight is English, and the album this song is from, Music City Soul, was released in 2007. The album was well received by critics, and even…
14/06/2019: “Free (Mood II Swing Extended Vocal Edit)” by Ultra Nate
Are there any more songs more filled to the top with euphoria than this? Certainly, there can’t be many more. As great as the original…
13/06/2019: “Heights Of Great Men” by Beenie Man
Beenie Man is one of dancehall’s biggest stars, having attained and kept popularity for about 20 years, even outside Jamaica. Having risen to these heights,…
12/06/2019: “Fire In Cairo” by The Cure
The driving creative force behind The Cure was the frontman, Robert Smith, who was one of the inspirations for the original goth movement. The first…
11/06/2019: “Maria Tambien” by Khruangbin
I had no idea where Khruangbin where from until I looked it up. Their song names tend to be in Spanish, whereas the name seems…
10/06/2019: “Mannish Boy” by Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters is probably best known as the main influence on the Rolling Stones. The Blues legend inspired that British band more than any other…
09/06/2019: “Pick Up The Pieces” by Average White Band
This band’s moniker was picked up when somebody remarked that the music they played was “too much for the average white man”. Certainly, it was…
08/06/2019: “Lagos Sisi” by Bola Johnson
Bola Johnson is associated with the Nigerian highlife and afrobeats scenes. He was a bandleader, but his true skill was with the trumpet. At this…
07/06/2019: “I Dub U” by Freeez
Freeez scored a big hit with their juicy synthpop hit “I.O.U.”, but the song is revealed in its full splendour in the dub version. The…