Time Two Recordings comes correct with this log awaited and highly anticipated compilation ‘Knights Of The Mc’s’, an MC based album that takes its name from Mc Det’s successful club night. So, picture this Mc Det steps up on stage like a modern day King Arthur with his mic as his sword, closely followed by a band of knights. Up step the legends of the MIC… MC Fats, Dynamite, Shabba D, Fearless, Skibadee, Ragga Twins and IC3 alongside the Archbishop’s of the Drum and Bass dance floor… Brockie, Hype, Ed Solo, Sylo & Probe and Sketch & Code who deliver the beats like a hard game of chess, closely followed by the queens of the dance Alison David, Michelle Gayle and Dotty.This CD features classic tracks such as Brockie’s ‘My Echo’ Ft MC Det and Hype’s jungle anthem ‘Peace Love & Unity’ Ft Mc Fats – you also get floor anthems like The Professionals ‘Flava 4 Raver’, Dets ‘Hipsteppin’, Sketch & Codes ‘You Dun Know’ (FT Ragga Twins) and Sylo & Probes ‘Gimme Some More’ (Ft IC3) and if that weren’t enough check out the exclusives from Mc Dynamite who delivers ‘My Name’ with Full Cycle on the controls. Shabba & Dets ‘Say What Your Sayin’ which features the gorgeous vocals of Alison David with Ed Solo on beats production alongside ‘Feel Me’ which features provocative vocals courtesy of Michelle Gayle. Firin’ Cuts!Whatever the press will say, one thing is for sure! Jungle / Drum and Bass is still going strong. Jungle is still the sound track of the street… A musical style that is the true definition of ‘Urban’ street culture. This compilation reflects the heat of the dance floor, keeping true to styles & delivery as UK MC’s become leaders of the altogether British sound. Finally a MC lead album that pushes the scene into the mainstream consciousness without selling out WORD!
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Shutdown
