Both multi-instrumentalists and seasoned producers, Razor-N-Tape boss JKriv and Peter Matson team up once again to serve a very solid slice of polished up urban Disco music. The sonic seeds of ‘Underappreciated’ and ‘Facile’ were planted by Peter Matson, JKriv cooked up the demo of ‘Over Suffa’, and all three were completed together in J’s Brooklyn production studio. With live-recorded guitar, bass, analog synths, and drums/percussion by a cohort of Brooklyn accomplices, the ‘Facile EP’ marries live elements with modern club-ready production.The punchy horns and no-nonsense vocals on ‘Underappreciated’ come via Peter’s long-standing stage and studio connection with Ibibio Sound Machine. Favorite Recordings staple singer Olivya delivers the soulful EP title track performance, and Samy Love’s insistent vocal on ‘Over Suffa’ is a pleading message to end the war and suffering in his native Cameroon. With a remix of ‘Underappreciated’ by Partyfine head Yuksek, songs in both English and French, and influences ranging from boogie funk, 80s R&B, and classic Zouk, the ‘Facile EP’ is a very versatile offering, which surely will make many fans of contemporary Disco very happy!
Mannix 4/5
