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BREAKIN BREAD continue to push their brand
of “DIRTY, BEATBREAKIN’ FUNK AND HIP HOP and on this release Ghost
shows why he is quickly becoming regarded as one of the UK’s top
hip hop producers. Ghost has released two 12”s to both critical
and underground acclaim.
His last 12” was in 1Xtra’s hip hop Top 10 for over a month and
it sold so well on a worldwide scale that it quickly became Breakin
Bread’s fastest selling release. His first 12” “Ghost Stories” just
keeps selling and selling despite numerous represses and the fact
it was first put out in 2003. Ghost is one of those producers who
makes links and makes things happen. As well as long hours spent
in his studio Ghost can be found bobbing his head in most of London’s
hip hop jams or online in international hip hop forums. He also
hosts a weekly show on the UK’s only dedicated hip hop station Itch
FM and the results of all this are in depth, well thought out musical
collaborations…..
A1 “The Payoff” (feat. Asaviour & Verb T)
This is a feel good piece of music, a play out tune that doesn’t
compromise that true Hip Hop vibe. The emphasis here is on quality
rather than false hype as Ghost shows us his musical side . On the
mic Verb T & Asaviour swap lines that discuss the hustle of trying
to make music in this day and age……” Man we work too hard tryna
build these bars, but the pain that we’ve been through still leaves
scars. Think you figured us out? Man you’re way off, cos we’re getting
it all, it’s The Pay Off”.
A3 “The Plan” (Re-Edit) (feat. Kashmere & Severe)
This re-edit was originally featured on the Suspect-Packages compilation
“UK Hustlerz…The Return” but this release is its first outing on
vinyl. Originally taken from Kashmere’s” Raw Styles V2.0” EP, this
edit totally switches up the original track giving it a serene feel
with some intricate arranging of piano’s and bass. A re-edit that
enhances the track. Wow!
B1 “Alien Invasion” (feat. Finale & Biscuit)
Ghost shows us his hard edged Hip Hop side on this track but he
retains that musical edge to give us a tune which is suitable for
both play out and head bopping on the Ipod. The collabo on this
one is international with one of Detroit’s rising stars, Finale,
who has his sights set on reaching all over the world, much as Ghost
does. Also featured is Biscuit who adds extra weight with some dope
flute playing.
B3 “Flip It” (Remix) (feat. Kashmere & DPF)
This is a Brand new mix of ‘Flip It’ originally released on the
‘Ghost Stories’ EP. On this one Ghost shows us that its not just
about putting vocals over a new beat, it has to fit musically and
here he changes the vibe of the original and gives it a new lease
of life. We hope you agree that this is a deep musical offering.
Ghost pursues his own path rather than conforming to what the media
and majors seem to want. Ghost has also been working hard on his
LP “Seldom Seen Often Heard” (to be released in early 2006). “The
Payoff” and “Alien Invasion” both feature on the album. This 12”
features original artwork from Will Barras and is the sort of thing
not seen on many hip hop releases. Further artwork from Will is
to feature on Ghost’s LP and future 12”s.
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