Red, White & Zero is a unique take on grime, taking the sound back to its steely roots, whilst injecting outside influences of other music genres such as dancehall, drum and bass and techno. It’s inspired by the relationship between the mixed, working class cultures that are living in and around London and the lyrics used reflect that. This is an album that anyone who enjoys grime or dance/electronic music will enjoy.
Whilst researching for the album, Hart struck up a friendship with academic and theorist Paul Gilroy who ended up writing the introduction to the album that provides a good overview on the themes involved.
Released: February 2018
Cat: ZIQ395
Label: Planet Mu
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Tracklist
A:01 East Man - East Man Theme
02 East Man & Saint P - Can’t Tell Me Bout Nothing
03 East Man & Darkos Strife - Cruisin’
04 East Man & Killa P – Mission
05 East Man – Stratfor
06 East Man & Irah – War
B:
01 East Man – Drapesing
02 East Man & Eklipse – Safe
03 East Man & Lyrical Strally – Mmm
04 East Man & Kwam - Tear Down
05 East Man & Darkos Strife - Look & Liste
06 East Man - And What? (Blood Klaat Version)