Afrika Planet

Leftfield - Afrika Shox (Jude Elastic Bass Mix)

The whole day I was thinking of something deep to write about. It was going to be a self-righteous rant about how hate can be a great catalyst for progress. I know it sounds wrong, however, if you really think about it, a powerful emotion such as "hate" would have the propensity to create something quite amazing, in and as much as "love" does. I don't want to get into any deep topics or offend anyone, but if you really think hard enough, I'm not too far from the truth.

ANYWAY, I had an even longer think and thought about Leftfield. One of my favourite bands when I was growing up. Although everyone loved Leftism, which is totally fantastic, I much preferred Rhythm and Stealth. I was crazy about that album and would listen to it very often and with much scrutiny. Everytime I heard the album, EVERY time, I would hear something new, a change of rhythm, syncopation, production, engineering, whatever, it was always giving me something new. It had more edge and minimalist beauty and something which I believe will be able to weather time better. Like most dance acts, including r'n'b and hip-hop ones, their contemporary production values make it more susceptable to disposability. The trends and fashions of a beat or sound have a short shelf life. Remember William Orbit's sound back in the late 90s and early 00s? Yup.... wouldn't want to hear that now. :P

Anyway, it was a lot more worthwhile sifting through dance music to enjoy rather than focusing on something hateful. Art and Music always save.

The original, because it's the best.
Leftfield - Afrika Shox
...and the super original, because it's "the perfect beat".
Afrika Bambaataa - Looking for the Perfect Beat