“This week’s DT Podcast is quite simply one of the finest we’ve ever had. The awesome LYNX & KEMO give a taste of what you can hear on their debut album THE RAW TRUTH with some seriously forward-thinking drum & bass. This ain’t like nothing you’ve heard before.”
Another absolute blinder of a podcast this week from the most exciting thing in drum and bass this year, Lynx & Kemo. Laced with the soothing, careful utilised vocals of Kemo, this is truly unique mix that’s incredibly crisp, tight, and full of deep, warm sub bass. An absolute stunner.
Sum up this podcast in 10 words…
A journey through the most eclectic and deep DnB.
What’s your personal favourite track on it?
Other than our tracks from album….Hobzee & Zyon Base – A Million Words
What’s the special ingredient in this mix?
Getting the dynamic contrast of emotional epic tracks right through to gritty tribal rythyms and everywhere in between.
What’s the best gig you’ve played recently?
Lithuania a few weekends ago. Ended up trying to stage dive and injuring some poor little girl.
What have you got coming up?
We are nominated for best LP and DNBA Awards and will be playing the ceremony show at Ministry of Sound on August 13th.
And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?
Stay real and stay up. BLESS.
Tracklisting:
1. Lynx & Hellrazor – Silver Glide [Dub]
2. Bal – The Trendy Tune [Influence]
3. Bugz in the Attic – Doghouse (Lynx re edit) [V2]
4. Instrumental Ft D Bridge – Watching You [Non Plus]
5. Lynx Ft Master X & Simon Wiggins – Hotriders [Soul:R]
6. Triad – Last Gasp [Dub]
7. Lynx Ft Delhia – Everyday (Fantasy) [Dub]
8. Commix – Breaking Through [31]
9. Lynx & Kemo – One Love [Soul:R]
10. Lynx, Bango Collective, Kemo, Dennis – Apocalypse V Disco Dodo [Dub]
11. Bop – I Found You [Medskool]
12. Hobzee & Zyon Base – A Million Words [Dub]
13. Lynx Ft Tali & Vaceo – The Real Thing [Soul:R]
14. Calibre – Let Me Hold You [Signature]
15. Lynx & Kemo Ft Henree – Deez Breakz [Soul:R]
16. Notion & Second Self – Step With It [Dub]
17. Spectrasoul – Stutter [Dub]
18. Lynx – Chess Funk [Dub]
19. Alex Reece (Lynx Remix) – Pulp Fiction [Metalheadz]
20. Lynx – Semitones [Soul:R]
21. Bop – Lonely Metaphysician [Medskool]
Timothée from France hooked us up with this very cool graffiti stencil and more. Includes instructions how to use them. Get creative yourself to the sounds of “The Raw Truth LP” or simply download this Goodie Bag and get busy with some wikkid street art styles.
LYNX is hands down one of the best producers in the world. This section focuses, however, on the lyrical aspect of The Raw Truth. KEMO was nominated for the DNBA BEST NEWCOMER MC Award in 2009 for his unique songwriting skills, delivery and beautifully textured voice. Likened to Tricky and Faithless in tonal and poetic expression, KEMO is praised as the most interesting new vocalist in Drum & Bass music.
“Kemo’s lazy but precise flow goes well with his deep, smoky voice and fits perfectly to Lynx’s sparse beats. (4/5)” - Resident Advisor
“… With Kemo’s distinctive baritone vocals proving as important to the album as Lynx’s instrumental backing. - Bassdrop NZ
“A Masterpiece… with fantastically sonorous, poetic tones.” (Knowledge Mag)
“Like Faithless… these guys have put out a very good cross over album that still retains an underground vibe but while also being accessible. (5/5)” - Gibbertwitch
“The most conceptually brilliant D&B record of the modern era… simply irresistible.” - Knowledge Mag
“This is a creative tour de force of geniuine songs, that puts its home genre to shame… sheer genius: 9/10. - IDJ Mag
“…gives hope to all those becoming disillusioned with the current state of musical affairs in D&B.” - ATM Mag
“LYNX & KEMO’s The Raw Truth LP” – BEST ALBUM” - Official DNBA Award Nomination
“KEMO – BEST NEWCOMER MC” -Official DNBA Award Nomination
This month sees the release of LYNX & KEMO’s epic D&B journey ‘The Raw Truth’ on Marcus Intalex’s evergreen imprint SOUL:r. Deep, funky and with more soul than 100 Blaze records, IDJ loved it so much we actually reviewed it (and featured LYNX, the man responsible for 2008′s massive D&B club smash ‘Disco Dodo’) three months too early.
With “The Raw Truth LP” out on June 1, we rang Marcus to see how we could remind you how massive this album deserves to be without resorting to tired and turgid repetition. “Get me a remix…” were his simple words.
This competition is open to producers of ALL styles, no just D&B. As this issue states, genres are about as useful as a solar-powered glo-stick these days. ‘The Raw Truth’ is a fine example, as LYNX & KEMO skillfully join the dots between D&B, Jazz, Downtempo, Soul and traditional tribal rhythms.
A label dedicated to longevity and not just fly-by-night dancefloor bangers, obviously SOUL:r aren’t going to release any old tat, but if you think you got what it takes to complement the LYNX & KEMO single ‘Global Enemies’ with your own original work, read on to find out exactly how you can do it.
All entries will be judgd by Lynx, Kemo and Marcus Intalex and the winner will be notified by SOUL:r. As with all rmix competitions, originality and creative flare are essential! …
And that, to quote LYNX & KEMO, is the raw truth. Good Luck!
“The Raw Truth is an album that leans towards being many things, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, R’n’B, even Dubstep but what it actually is, is none of them and all of them at the same time. It’s something quite unique, a sound that is as individual as Drum & Bass has ever been, and more importantly it’s a sound that can hopefully change peoples opinions on what Drum & Bass is. It’s music from two artists, as opposed to a DJ and an MC, not aimed directly at the dance floor but still having enough edge and DJ sensibilities to find itself in all the record boxes throughout the scene.
The Raw Truth is an LP for your headphones, an LP full of songs and stories. Not only an album that portrays an MC’s struggle to find peace with both himself and the world at large but also and an album that showcases this unique producers skills to the utmost. Out of the fifteen tracks, only four are instrumentals. Not a usual statistic for Drum & Bass, but then again this in not your usual Drum & Bass LP. -Marcus Intalex Feb ‘09.
Lynx & Kemo clearly demonstrate that they are not afraid to break the mould. Being championed by DJs as diverse as High Contrast, DJ Pinch, Laurent Garnier, Zed Bias, Doc Scott, Fabio and DJ Hype.”
Lynx & Kemo stopped by for a chat with Fabio on his legendary Radio 1 show last weekend, talking about the album, their influences and plans ahead, before going live in the mix.
Radio 1′s Drum & Bass Show: Sunday 12 April 2009
Lynx & Kemo in the mix
Lynx feat. Tali & Vaceo – ‘The Real Thing’ (Soul:r)
Eveson – ‘Natural’ (Deep Soul Music)
Lynx – ‘Semitones’ (Soul:r)
Bugz In The Attic – ‘Doghouse (Lynx Remix)’ (Dub)
Lynx & Kemo feat. Henree – Deez Breakz (Soul:r)
Lynx feat. Spoonface – All Your Own (Soul:r)
Lynx – ‘Chess Funk’ (Detail)
Prodigy – ‘Hot Ride (Lynx Remix)’ (Dub)
M.I.A – ‘Bucky Done Gone (Lynx Remix)’ (Dub)
The album is finally finished and ready for press and here is an exclusive sneak peak at the look, feel and vibe…
LYNX & KEMO – “The Raw Truth”
>Soundtrack to future revolution<
(Out on Soul:r – June 1st 2009)
In a world of lies, corruption and superficiality, these inner city rebels refuse to play along. Perfecting orchestra, detailed compositions, Lynx has been referred to as the future of Drum & Bass for his progressive ideas and technical genius. Kemo gives the revolutionary movement a voice wth his deep, moody poetry –rapped with eloquent flow, spoken with utmost sincerity. Strength lies not in volume, but in depth and balance. The songs are laced with elaborate songwriting,reduced to the core concept, and the essence is undelined and highlighted. The songs contain gigantic peaks reached through silent gaps. Everything has a purpose. Space is essential. This is full spectrum music. From the soul. Urban, yet organic, the Lynx & Kemo sound is both sophisticated and street. “The Raw Truth” is a timeless album that belongs in the shelf alongside Massive Attack, Burial, Tricky, Prodigy, Faithless and Wu-Tang Clan. No need to label this Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Dubstep fusion. This is true music from the soul. Songs not singles. Combining to a soundtrack to future revolution.
Tracklist:
LYNX & KEMO – “The Raw Truth”
01. Camera
02. Apocalypse - Ft Bango Collective + Dennis Jones
03. Committing Love – Ft. Kate Whitmarsh + Mika Doo
04. Tribes – Ft. Malibu Rhodes
05. Global Enemies
06. Semitones
07. Glass Jaw
08. All you Own – Ft. Spoonface
09. One Love
10. Broken Glass – Ft. Alix Perez + DRS
11. Deez Breakz – Ft. Henree
12. Dangerous – Ft. Alix Perez
13. Raw Truth
14. The Real Thing – Ft. Tali + Vaceo
15. Hotriders – Ft. Master X + Simon Wiggins
LYNX & KEMO – The Raw Truth (sneak peak MP3) – DOWNLOAD
