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Lotek - International Rudeboy - out on First Word Records

Posted on Monday 25 July 2011, 12:11 - updated on 25/07/11 - Music News - Permalink



Lotek International Rudeboy
Lotek - International Rudeboy
(CD/LP/Download) First Word Records FW60, 2011-07-25

The International Rudeboy is back! Since leaving home at the age of 15 to become a sound engineer, Wayne 'Lotek' Bennett has been on a quest to hone his interpretation of the sounds that he grew up with - a journey that has taken him to all corners of the globe. From festivals in Czech Republic to clubs in Japan and all points in between Lotek has forged his own path as a ska revivalist, culminating in his debut album on First Word, International Rudeboy. Whilst some may know Lotek from his early hip hop with Roots Manuva, (both as a producer and as musical director of his now legendary live show), his Lotek Hifi project on Big Dada or even his recent work as the creative force behind the acoustic soul of Speech Debelle's Mercury Prize winning album, it is reggae music that has always been the foundation of his sound.

Lotek International Rudeboy
Lotek - International Rudeboy
(CD/LP/Download) First Word Records FW60, 2011

International Rudeboy by L0TEK

International Rudeboy by Lotek

Tracklisting :
01. Dreader Than Dread feat. Jimy Screech
02. Rebel Hi Fi
03. The Rudest Dude
04. Still Splendid feat. Roots Manuva
05. The Hiatus
06. Mile High Dub
07. Sundance
08. Rude To Your Parents
09. Drink Triples, See Double, Act Single
10. Tip Toe Skank
11. Never Gonna Drink Again
12. Don't Want No
13. International Rudeboy

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LOTEK "The Rudest Dude" feat Bunny Lee & King Jammy

Press Release :
The International Rudeboy is back!

Since leaving home at the age of 15 to become a sound engineer, Wayne 'Lotek' Bennett has been on a quest to hone his interpretation of the sounds that he grew up with - a journey that has taken him to all corners of the globe. From festivals in Czech Republic to clubs in Japan and all points in between Lotek has forged his own path as a ska revivalist, culminating in his debut album on First Word, International Rudeboy.

Whilst some may know Lotek from his early hip hop with Roots Manuva, (both as a producer and as musical director of his now legendary live show), his Lotek Hifi project on Big Dada or even his recent work as the creative force behind the acoustic soul of Speech Debelle's Mercury Prize winning album, it is reggae music that has always been the foundation of his sound.

Right from the outset Lotek has pushed the boundaries and accepted norms of the music he has worked on. Adding a live string section and multiple backing singers to Roots Manuva's Run Come Save Me tour set the blueprint for modern live hip hop shows. What is now the norm was genuinely revolutionary a decade ago.

Fast-forward ten years and Lotek is still innovating his sound. Musically, the album explores the evolution of Hip Hop by way of reggae soundsystem culture. Eschewing samples for a largely live production palate he's added layers of instrumentation topped off with razor sharp horn lines and Lotek's inimitable gravelly vocals. With reference points ranging from classic Studio One productions to Specials style Ska and the future dub of Mungo's Hifi this is an album that is dripping with quality - and one that is set to be on continuous rotation at festivals and barbecues alike this summer!


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