Description
Hard to pigeonhole and constantly fresh, the sound of Dego is as real as it gets… and once again he shows it on the new ‘The Negative Positive’ album!
Massive respect to Dego on this cut. In a time where some producers are only focussed on reworking classics of the past and selling them for stupid money, Dego flips it in his own unique way. Not only does this LP come in at a decent price it is also full of new musicianship and the kind of sonic futurism that will be fresh for years to come.
A balance between inspired head nod ballads like ‘Recovered Memories’ featuring 2000 Black’s new artist Samii and subtle instrumental pieces like ‘She Is Virgo’, classic 2000black business like ‘Is It the Whole Truth’, ‘The Negative Positive’ and ‘The Disclaimer’, or anthemic jams like ‘This Is A Message To You’ [this time featuring Nadine Charles], to futuristic opuses like ‘Stained With The Tears On Their Faces’ and ‘What’s An Inferiority Complex’ This is another step into authenticity in Dego’s constant quest for the future of Black Music.
Many adverse perceptions are envisioned when faced with a negative meaning popular opinion often thinks the worse.
The Negative Positive see’s the benefit of defeat, obstacles and a straight NO.
The Negative Positive grows stronger under detrimental circumstances.
The Negative Positive knows to truly live you must have felt pain.
Dego demonstrates all the above through techno, boogie, soul & jazz.
Credits:
This Is A Message To You’ vocals performed by Nadine Charles
‘Whats Good For You’ vocals written & performed by Obenewa
‘Recovered Memories’ vocals written and performed by Samii
all songs produced by dego
mixed by Matt Lord
rhodes, pianos, analogue synths & bass by dego
guitars and additional production by Matt Lord
cs50 on ‘The Whole Truth’ by Mr Mensah
flute on ‘She Is Virgo’ & bass on ‘This Is A Message To You’ by Kaidi Tatham
artwork by FWMJ
Tracklist:
A1 – Stained With The Tears On Their Faces (3:25)
A2 – Is It The Whole Truth (2:31)
A3 – This Is A MessageTo You (3:58)
A4 – The Negative Positive (3:17)
B1 – What’s Good For You (3:24)
B2 – Recovered Memories (2:59)
B3 – She Is Virgo (2:26)
B4 – What’s An Inferiority Complex (4:18)
B5 – The Disclaimer (2:00)
