inventory find, still sealed –Dabrye, the hip-hop alias of Ann Arbors Tadd Mullinix, returns after a quiet year, save the odd remix (such as T. Raumschmieres Monstertruckdriver for Novamute) and his extensive touring (US, Japan, Europe, Australia, etc.). Dabrye has patiently been building a hip-hop monster.
Dabrye’s first two releases, One/Three (on Ghostly) and Instrmntl (on Eastern Developments, owned by Scott Herren AKA Prefuse 73) were focused on the wordless beatscape as a mutable object. But Game Over, the first single from the forthcoming Two/Three, is straightforward street hip-hop. The cut features a guest appearance by Detroits Jay Dee, Slum Village veteran and producer for artists such as Busta Rhymes, De La Soul, Common, and A Tribe Called Quest. Also featured is Detroit MC Phat Kat who tears right trough the track.
The 12 features another new song, Magic Says, a deep dub burner that nods to Mullinixs love of dancehall and ragga jungle. Dabrye is back with his unique interpretation of raw hip-hopa refreshing new look at a long dormant style.
A1 Game Over (Street) 3:41
A2 Game Over (Instrumental) 3:43
B1 Game Over (Radio) 3:41
B2 Magic Says 3:38
B3 Game Over (Acapella) 3:20
