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Nightmares On Wax
Nightmares on Wax started in Leeds in 1990, with George Evelyn and Kevin Harper bringing together hip-hop, jazz, and dub reggae. Their early work like the...
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Nightmares on Wax started in Leeds in 1990, with George Evelyn and Kevin Harper bringing together hip-hop, jazz, and dub reggae. Their early work like the 'Smokers Delight' EP from 1991 had a loose, atmospheric quality that felt different from much of the electronic music around at the time.
They kept building on that foundation, adding live horns and other instruments to give their tracks more warmth. Albums like 'Carboot Soul' and the full-length 'Smokers Delight' from the mid-90s became touchstones for a certain kind of downtempo, head-nodding sound. A song like '70s 80s' from 2006 shows how they could channel vintage soul and funk into their own relaxed, sample-heavy style.
Their music has always had a steady, groove-oriented pulse, whether it's the laid-back drift of 'Give Thx' or the tougher, more driving rhythm of 'Black Leather'. It's less about dramatic shifts and more about settling into a particular mood and letting it unfold.
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