I absolutely adore AFTA-1's intergalactic songwriting, DJ Mitsu the Beats's soulfulness and unpredictability of Flying Lotus, so when a guy like Brown Calvin comes along, creatively and effortlessly blending those influences into a beatmaking coctail made of spaced out keys, wild drum patterns and jazzy swag, you have to pay attention. Back in 2008 Japanese cult label Circulation dropped a genre-defining compilation called "New Worlds", followed up by a series of 5 incredible 7" singles from the likes of Ras G, Mono/Poly and Super Smoky Soul - both perfectly summed up everything that was happening on the international beats stage at the time, and helped to define an era. After spending numerous nights listening to "Dimension // Perspective" LP, I can totally imagine Brown Calvin would have a safe spot on this compilation, his arrangements and finesse presented here are marvelous. Dusty grooves, abstract beats, smoky atmospheres, and the Rhodes... If you like Brainfeeder, Jazzy Sport, All City or Leaving Records - it's a must. Future classic.
The album can be purchased from bandcamp here. Stream below.