Download General Levy & Bonnot - Forward [JHRCD009]

Genre Drum & Bass, Jungle, Ragga-Jungle
Released 14/11/2014
Quality mp3/320 kbps
Label Jungle Heritage
Cat JHRCD009
20 years since creating the gateway track for countless a jungle and DnB head; "incredible" General Levy has hooked up with Italian producer Bonnot for his latest full length studio venture "Forward".
Given the insatiable appetite in Italy for Reggae fused Drum & Bass the partnership is a perfect match, add a sprinkling of some of the most exciting names in the scene such as Numa Crew, Serial Killaz & Ed Solo and you have an LP that will by far extend the usual Drum & Bass album shelf life. Mr Levy's rapid fire tongue rolling delivery sits just as effortlessly on top of Bonnot's dance floor beats as it did Jungle sounds of 94. The album balances dance floor and home listening with the conscious lyrics of "Genuine Woman" & "Vibrations" perfectly complimented by the dancefloor tearing insanity of "Intergalactical" & "Cantankerous". Another DnB record that gets better as time goes by, well he does have previous! Mr Levy we salute you.

General Levy, Bonnot — Forward Intro 1:01
General Levy, Bonnot — Like a Train 5:31
General Levy, Bonnot, Serial Killaz — Success 5:58
General Levy, Bonnot — Playa Hata 3:38
General Levy, Bonnot, Ricky Tuff — Warrior 3:16
General Levy, Bonnot — That's What We Blaze 3:04
General Levy, Bonnot — Put It Pon Dem 3:26
General Levy, Bonnot — Jah Alone 4:08
General Levy, Bonnot, Ed Solo — Cantankerous 4:26
General Levy, Bonnot, Numa Crew — Respect 3:44
General Levy, Bonnot — Genuine Woman 3:17
General Levy, Bonnot, Miss Mykela — Vibrations 3:11
General Levy, Bonnot — Intergalactical 4:56
General Levy, Bonnot — Intergalactical (DJ Ferro Remix) 3:26
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General Levy, real veteran of the UK urban music scene, grew up influenced by reggae music and black culture. Thanks to his older brother, huge music fan, Paul was enabled to build up a consistent musical culture: from ska to rock steady, calypso to soul music, hip-hop to reggae music. Quickly, he went on writing his own lyrics and created his first sound system, 'Third Dimension', along with friends. That's in solo and at the age of 19 that General obtains an international recognition, awarded with several prizes: best reggae album, best single for 'Heat', and UK premiere MC. Then his song 'Incredible', a world success achieving top ten status in the national mainstream charts, is synchronized in the movies "Ali G Indahouse" (2002) and "Seuls Two" (2008). He really needs no introduction, just shout Booyaka booyaka at any rave and listen to the roar of the crowd chanting 'When the General ah pass'. Mix a legend like this with a true Italian underground soldier Bonnot (Multi award winning artist who DJs & produces for Dead Prez). If that wasn't enough the brand new album also features Serial Killaz, Ed Solo, Ricky Tuff, MissMykela, Numa Crew & DJ Ferro, got your attention now right? Switching seamlessly between Jungle, Drum & Bass, Drumstep and Dancehall 4WARD is all about Levy celebrating 20 years at the top of his g ame and with the help of some friends this album really shows what a formidable team Levy & Highlights on the album are many from the infectious Jungle vibes of Like A Train & That's What We Blaze to the match made in heaven collaboration with Jungle kings Serial Killaz on Success to the Drum & Bass banger Jah Alone. The vibes don't stop there as Put It Pon Dem (mixed by Jamaican artist/producer Alborosie) & Genuine Woman come correct with a true Dancehall flavor. Amongst the many great future classics we also must mention Playa Hata, a forward thinking Drum & Bass / Dancehall hybrid which really shows the diversity and direction of this album. 20 years on and the legendary General Levy along with Bonnot and friends continue to bring havoc on the dance floor and keep the jungle vibes alive. Highest grade for all Junglist dem. Bonnot are, onwards and 4ward indeed.