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DJ Jayhood 'King' (Local Action)
In the age of the internet, genres get spread around the world with a speed not previously thought possible. Though it’s exciting that niche genres are gaining wider recognition, it’s critical that we pay our respects to the original scene’s creators too. ‘King’, by Newark’s DJ Jayhood, is noteworthy not just because of its quality but because it’s also one of the first few full-length Jersey club records released by one of the genre’s innovators.
Some of these tracks have already been put out and racked up thousands of listens over the years, and more are from the producer’s archives – but that they can all be found on one album is significant in itself. ‘Apologize’ reworks the Timbaland track from 2007 into an existential dancefloor anthem, and ‘Wet The Bed’ feat Lil Joker pairs the classic squeaking-bed sound with upbeat arpeggios. Classics such ‘Hands On Ya Hips’ and ‘Jersey Anthem’ hold up well; with this record out on London’s Local Action, Jayhood should reach an even wider audience.
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