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Wretch 32 - Unorthodox
Producer: Future Cut
Album: TBD
Label: Levels Recordings/Ministry Of Sound
With the skyrocketing stateside popularity of Pass Out emcee Tinie Tempah, could Caribbean-informed jams from across the pond be headed for Next Big Thing status? Perhaps so; even if there is a movement brewing, though, Booth newcomer Wretch 32 refuses to be thought of as simply pursuing a popular sound – as he explains on his first feature, it’s the sound that follows him. New single Unorthodox is something of a musical mission statement, with beatsmith Future Cut cooking up an infectiously upbeat, reggae-accented groove as the rapper fills us in on his M.O. Contrary to what you might expect from a dude with “Wretch“ in his name, he keeps it positive, admitting that he’s given up the rest of his life pursuits to devote himself to the music game but assuring us that he couldn’t be happier with his decision. Singer/emcee Example, a fellow UK mainstay, handles guest duties, topping it all off with a melodic hook that’ll be running through listeners’ heads long after the cut is over. Digging this bouncy ode to nonconformity? Then keep it locked for the latest, and be sure to cop Unorthodox when it drops as a promo single April 17.
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Our readers are usually very anti UK rappers, but we came across Wretch 32 last week and couldn't resist giving him a feature. Real nice "feel good" vibe and the track moves from start to finish.
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| Posted on Feb 22, 2011 |
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Wretch has been a dope grime MC for a long time, as has Tinie. So is Example (his dance track singles, however, are still pretty awesome). I'm kinda surprised at the skill and dope flows of many of these grime MCs actually. Their flows are dope.
His first single: 'Traktor' is absolutely banging too. |
| Posted on Feb 22, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 22, 2011 |
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Nice
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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not as good as traktor..but still cool
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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I am from the UK my self, and Wretch has not made a major impact over here, however he has a bit of talent that should seem him good with some good production work. One to watch out for.
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2480 |
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Unorthodox is right. It's frankly going to take me a few more listens to really get into this, but it's always great to hear someone truly making original music.
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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This is not the best from wretchro. Traktor was such a big hit and I can’t see this doing the same.
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2011 |
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