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Presenting Magic Drum Orchestra’s limited edition double A-side 7� of “Original Nuttah feat. Bunty/Dread Nourishment�. Featuring a captivating rework of the ragga-jungle classic “Original Nuttah� alongside the dub-infused rhythms of “Dread Nourishment�, this release presents a glimpse into the genre-spanning array of influences on offer in this thrilling new project.
Following a three year break, founding Magic Drum Orchestra member Glyn “Bigga� Bush is back with a fresh take on MDO’s infectious attention-grabbing beats. Built around the rule that every note had to come from a percussion instrument, Glyn explores the core instrumental components of the Magic Drum Orchestra in a studio setting. The result is an instinctive, beat-laden album inspired by hip hop, grime, GQOM and R&B production and traditional samba rhythms and styles.
“Original Nuttah feat. Bunty� is an irresistible, dance-filled percussive cover that’s bound for the same success as MDO’s memorable hits like “Drop It Like It’s Hot� and “Sunshine of your Love�. Glyn finds innovative ways to give new life to Shy FX & UK Apachi’s ragga jungle classic; the high pitched drone of the original is re-created on a singing bowl; the iconic bass-line is transferred to Brazilian bass-drums called “surdos� and the jungle breaks are reproduced on live drums. Bunty’s playful vocals lighten and feminise the rude boy anthem, injecting what Glyn calls: “new life and vibes into a classic of the genre�.
Glyn’s back catalogue includes the notable house, dub and trip-hop band Rockers Hi-Fi who released albums on Island and Warner and gained a substantial following with fans including Kruder & Dorfmeister, Thievery Corporation and Jason Bentley (KCRW radio, LA). More recently, following Rockers Hi-Fi’s success, Glyn began concentrating on his own productions, remixing tracks for the likes of Swayzak, Mark Rae, Fat Freddy’s DJ Fitchie; collaborating with Fela Kuti’s drummer, the great Tony Allen to create the 2008 album ‘13 Faces of Lightning Head’.