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A8016/CD Juba Dance Orange 2007 $10 Juba Dance is spaced-out electro, hip hop and funk rooted in the rich traditions of blues and jazz with influences of Brazilian, Jamaican and Afro-Cuban rhythms. This eclectic project is headed by Ben Lamar with producer Polyphonic the Verbose (aka Will Freyman) and a rotating cast of accomplices. Throughout the album's progression, Lamar's prodigous compositions, in which he both sings and plays horn, are further realized via Freyman's programming, synths and overall studio mayhem. Lamar grew up on the south side of Chicago but resides in Rio de Janeiro; on Orange you can hear Chicago's blues, jazz and hip-hop pulsing with Brazilian rhythms. The clever syncopations, rich harmonies and detailed production create a cohesive backdrop for Lamar's gorgeous song writing and composition skills. #4 Most Added on the New World CMJ Radio Chart! :::: Reviews Okayplayer "Orange is beautiful, like plugging headphones into a blender full of back issues of Wax Poetics." read more Okayplayer (2nd review) "Juba Dance is that rare sort of act that demonstrates what the so-called "Hip-Hop generation" has taken from other forms of music, as well as what we've given back, and how modern music in general can be something new and exciting while paying respect to what's come before." read more Metropolis (Japan) "an otherworldly amalgamation of jazz, blues and hip-hop with Brazilian rhythms and abstract downtempo electronica ... mesmerizing" read more Toronto Star's Eye weekly Best of 2007 "a brilliantly kaleidoscopic soul sound ..." read more Tiny Mix Tapes "Orange is a compelling and painstakingly crafted release ... a breath of fresh air ... Lamar has achieved a chameleon-like ability to alternate between a diversity of vocal stylings, but throughout the album he maintains a confidence that shines through" read more Cyclic Defrost Magazine (Australia) "Orange is a tapestry of colour, rhythm and texture .... tantemount to genius" read more Exclaim! (Canada) "from fragile samba to booty bass to the Art Ensemble of Chicago ... Blending spacey, late ’60s Chess string passages with Donny Hathaway’s social consciousness" read more The Beat Surrender (UK) "Blending old school rhymes and electro beats through jazz, blues and Afro-Cuban rhythms, so many different styles and influences shouldn’t really work but hats off to these guys and their rotating cast of accomplices who pull it off with seriously good results." read more Foxy Digitalis "an extremely groovy record ... the heavy mix of instruments, styles, and rhythms is downright exciting." read more Bulgarian Underground Society "some of the freshest and most musically accomplished "hip-hop" you will hear ... I simply can't remember one to match its full scope of diversity" read more IMAGEYENATION.COM "stupid-fresh" read more Left Hip Magazine "I am actually astounded by the amount of diversity and soul that has been put into this music." read more Mish Mash "a collage of sound that revels in defying your expectations. Sure to bring hours of listening bliss." read more Two Way Monologues "sounds like a party ... all horns and fun noises in the background and grooviness." read more Celebrity Cafe "a parade of electronica funk and big band orchestra sounds, for an eclectic blend that will get your body moving." read more :::: Track Listing 1 tomorrow 2 union hall 3 double dutch hymns 4 fisherman’s jig 5 favorite words 6 cachaca 7 willow blues 8 hecky naw 9 angela jeanette 10 message from cham 11 adams & wabash 12 orange 13 momma holds child