Anyone else out there heard a promo of the soon-to-be-released full-length album by Mr. De, DJ Assault's former collaborator?
It's a pretty interesting listen. I was expecting more "Ass n Titties"-style booty, but there is little of that to be found here. It's mostly a bunch of synth-driven funk tracks that sound more like "Erotic City" by Prince (or maybe even late Parliament) than anything techno-related. Sure, there are a few instrumental electro tracks and a handful of porno 2 Live Crew-style tracks, but this album is all over the place. Initially, I was a bit disappointed by the lack of ghettotech material (I confess my perverse attraction to this stuff). After a complete listen, I then began to accept the fact that Mr. De is flexing his production muscle. Seems like he doesn't want to pigeonholed as a booty producer. Anyone looking for intelligent or progressive sounds should probably look elsewhere. I'm just wondering if anyone has heard this stuff. I'm still a little unsure what to think about it. It's unlike anything current that I've heard. Actually seems more retro than anything. JsB
