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It’s been 10 years since the last instalment of Skreamizm. During that time Skream has shifted through a number of phases, arriving at a point now where he has transcended genre-limitations. Operating in his own field and flowing between styles at will, Skream has established himself outside the bounds of one particular sound. His inherent bond with music stretches back 22 years now and this depth of knowledge and extensive experience has equipped him with a deep well to draw from. Informed by this comprehensive background, Skream produced Skreamizm Vol. 8.
Representing his multifaceted story so far, Skreamizm Vol. 8 joins the dots between his house and techno releases, through to grime, dubstep and more, combining influences from different styles to create hybrid compositions that epitomise his diversity. Set to be a seminal release, among many career-defining moments, Skreamizm Vol. 8 features vocalists such as Trim and young trailblazers like Propsa, Bklava and Lagoon Wavey.
Each of the Skreamizm releases stands alone as a moment in time, snapshots of Skream’s illustrious career that offer a glimpse into his mindset at every juncture. Across all 11 tracks on Skreamizm Vol. 8 there is a timeless quality, the music feels fresh, original and firmly rooted in UK electronic music culture. A range of emotions come to the surface throughout this release, from joy and euphoria to the sense of loss embodied by grief. It’s a personal voyage of sonic expression, in typical Skream style.
Opening cut, ‘Hit’ welcomes us in, with its dark emotive atmosphere evoking a retrospective feel. Originally started during one of his many sessions at Devon Analogue Studios, ‘Hit’ sets the tone for Skreamizm 8 and it’s the track that Skream credits with getting his creative juices flowing. This is followed by ‘Funky Sailor’, featuring Trim on vocals. ‘Funky Sailor’ brings together elements of UK funky and grime, with its oboe riff particularly reminiscent of the early grime era. Trim’s laid back delivery belies the ferocity of his lyrical content, riding the beat with simmering menace and panache, as always. Like most of the music on this release ‘The Flute Track’ brings together a menagerie of sounds, with a grime-influenced synth complemented by live drums and a guitar riff. The string-driven breakdown amplifies this cut’s emotional charge, and leads neatly into ‘Not Ready Yet’. This is a powerful track recorded the night Scottish artist, and friend of Skream, Jamie Roy died. Here we find Skream at his most vulnerable, channelling his raw feelings of sorrow and despair into a beautifully poignant composition. ‘Not Ready Yet’ encapsulates the stark disbelief and refusal to let someone go when they have suddenly departed.
Up after that it’s ‘Wierd Minimal’, a track Skream himself says could easily be “Skream 2003” with its drum programming and that oh-so-familiar dubstep “step”. Vocals from Bklava match the track’s urgency, as the repetitious “I just wanna speak, wanna speak, my mind” hook amplifies its impact. With its shuffling drums ‘My Body’, by Skream’s own admission, is very much on a Burial kinda vibe. Though the general atmosphere is brighter than much of Burial’s work, with the vocals in particular evoking an uplifting feel. No prizes for guessing where ‘Devon Analogue Raver’ was recorded. This breaks-driven banger has that retro-futuristic feel, the beats, effects and euphoria hark back to the roots of UK rave, while the overall aesthetic transports us into the next century. ‘Waiheke Island’ has its origins in a trip to New Zealand, where Skream bonded with UK duo Prospa. During a few days off, they teamed up in the studio and ‘Waiheke Island’ emerged. A jaunty, optimistic cut, this one ignites dance floors, utilising a killer break alongside a joyous riff.
‘Your Love’ features the silky vocals of Baijan artist Lagoon Wavey. Skream met Lagoon’s manager on a holiday in Barbados a few years ago, they kept in touch and Lagoon emerged on the scene at just the right time. The track combines acid arps, grime melodies and jungle techno breaks. All it needed was Lagoon’s smooth vocal delivery - the result is a wonderfully vibrant concoction that creates goosebump moments. ‘Roy The Boy’ is an ode to Jamie Roy. Again, this is a piece of music that was produced in the fallout of his death and it features warped clips from a voice message Jamie sent to Skream, cursing at him as he often would when they lovingly bantered with each other. A final nod to a lost friend, as Skream says. Finally, the release closes with ‘Thinking Of You’, featuring his own spoken word vocals, recorded as a future message for his children. Though it wasn’t originally intended to be a song, Skream realised the heartfelt message would work with an instrumental. After sending it to a few friends to record, he also came to the realisation that it sounded more sincere with his own voice. The honesty of the track reflects his words perfectly, and it’s become one of the standouts in his sets since he recorded it. ‘Thinking Of You’ is the ideal track to close out Skreamizm Vol. 8, leaving the listener with food for thought and epitomising the emotion, dynamism and multiplicity of this stunning compilation.
22 years in the game and Skream has become a shining example of the power of diversity, skillfully weaving together a variety of styles and influences in a way that makes sense. Skreamizm Vol. 8 is a definitive release that represents an artist who is continuously evolving, while also driving the canon of electronic music forward effortlessly.
Includes unlimited streaming of Skreamizm Vol.8
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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It’s been 10 years since the last instalment of Skreamizm. During that time Skream has shifted through a number of phases, arriving at a point now where he has transcended genre-limitations. Operating in his own field and flowing between styles at will, Skream has established himself outside the bounds of one particular sound. His inherent bond with music stretches back 22 years now and this depth of knowledge and extensive experience has equipped him with a deep well to draw from. Informed by this comprehensive background, Skream produced Skreamizm Vol. 8.
Representing his multifaceted story so far, Skreamizm Vol. 8 joins the dots between his house and techno releases, through to grime, dubstep and more, combining influences from different styles to create hybrid compositions that epitomise his diversity. Set to be a seminal release, among many career-defining moments, Skreamizm Vol. 8 features vocalists such as Trim and young trailblazers like Propsa, Bklava and Lagoon Wavey.
Each of the Skreamizm releases stands alone as a moment in time, snapshots of Skream’s illustrious career that offer a glimpse into his mindset at every juncture. Across all 11 tracks on Skreamizm Vol. 8 there is a timeless quality, the music feels fresh, original and firmly rooted in UK electronic music culture. A range of emotions come to the surface throughout this release, from joy and euphoria to the sense of loss embodied by grief. It’s a personal voyage of sonic expression, in typical Skream style.
Opening cut, ‘Hit’ welcomes us in, with its dark emotive atmosphere evoking a retrospective feel. Originally started during one of his many sessions at Devon Analogue Studios, ‘Hit’ sets the tone for Skreamizm 8 and it’s the track that Skream credits with getting his creative juices flowing. This is followed by ‘Funky Sailor’, featuring Trim on vocals. ‘Funky Sailor’ brings together elements of UK funky and grime, with its oboe riff particularly reminiscent of the early grime era. Trim’s laid back delivery belies the ferocity of his lyrical content, riding the beat with simmering menace and panache, as always. Like most of the music on this release ‘The Flute Track’ brings together a menagerie of sounds, with a grime-influenced synth complemented by live drums and a guitar riff. The string-driven breakdown amplifies this cut’s emotional charge, and leads neatly into ‘Not Ready Yet’. This is a powerful track recorded the night Scottish artist, and friend of Skream, Jamie Roy died. Here we find Skream at his most vulnerable, channelling his raw feelings of sorrow and despair into a beautifully poignant composition. ‘Not Ready Yet’ encapsulates the stark disbelief and refusal to let someone go when they have suddenly departed.
Up after that it’s ‘Wierd Minimal’, a track Skream himself says could easily be “Skream 2003” with its drum programming and that oh-so-familiar dubstep “step”. Vocals from Bklava match the track’s urgency, as the repetitious “I just wanna speak, wanna speak, my mind” hook amplifies its impact. With its shuffling drums ‘My Body’, by Skream’s own admission, is very much on a Burial kinda vibe. Though the general atmosphere is brighter than much of Burial’s work, with the vocals in particular evoking an uplifting feel. No prizes for guessing where ‘Devon Analogue Raver’ was recorded. This breaks-driven banger has that retro-futuristic feel, the beats, effects and euphoria hark back to the roots of UK rave, while the overall aesthetic transports us into the next century. ‘Waiheke Island’ has its origins in a trip to New Zealand, where Skream bonded with UK duo Prospa. During a few days off, they teamed up in the studio and ‘Waiheke Island’ emerged. A jaunty, optimistic cut, this one ignites dance floors, utilising a killer break alongside a joyous riff.
‘Your Love’ features the silky vocals of Baijan artist Lagoon Wavey. Skream met Lagoon’s manager on a holiday in Barbados a few years ago, they kept in touch and Lagoon emerged on the scene at just the right time. The track combines acid arps, grime melodies and jungle techno breaks. All it needed was Lagoon’s smooth vocal delivery - the result is a wonderfully vibrant concoction that creates goosebump moments. ‘Roy The Boy’ is an ode to Jamie Roy. Again, this is a piece of music that was produced in the fallout of his death and it features warped clips from a voice message Jamie sent to Skream, cursing at him as he often would when they lovingly bantered with each other. A final nod to a lost friend, as Skream says. Finally, the release closes with ‘Thinking Of You’, featuring his own spoken word vocals, recorded as a future message for his children. Though it wasn’t originally intended to be a song, Skream realised the heartfelt message would work with an instrumental. After sending it to a few friends to record, he also came to the realisation that it sounded more sincere with his own voice. The honesty of the track reflects his words perfectly, and it’s become one of the standouts in his sets since he recorded it. ‘Thinking Of You’ is the ideal track to close out Skreamizm Vol. 8, leaving the listener with food for thought and epitomising the emotion, dynamism and multiplicity of this stunning compilation.
22 years in the game and Skream has become a shining example of the power of diversity, skillfully weaving together a variety of styles and influences in a way that makes sense. Skreamizm Vol. 8 is a definitive release that represents an artist who is continuously evolving, while also driving the canon of electronic music forward effortlessly.
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