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(Om Records) Versatile beats skillfully weaved throughout this funky debut provide great background music for any occasion. Instrumental variety puts a worldly spin on the already experimental rhythm. Justin Boland, a.k.a. J. Boogie’s Dubtronic Science, unveils a wide range and high standard of expressive abilities. J. Boogie features an array of artists; most notably L.A. based People Under the Stairs. “Movin’ to My Beat” easily tops the roster, providing a refreshingly upbeat, hip-hop rooted vibe. Seductive female vocals from Goapele and Gina Rene stay consistent, and definitely make up for the weak male showing (big surprise there, ladies). The chilled-out union of fresh tunes is a perfect excuse to rip the bong, whip out the vibrator, and experience real pleasure. So to all you boys in the house who think you actually know how to get us off ....
On his latest album, Bound to Be, released at the end of 2020, Townsend tackles a new set of weighty topics. I m musing about missed opportunities, lingering potential and appreciating what s always been right in front of me, he wrote in an email. The focus of Bound to Be is different from that of its predecessor, but the final product is just as powerful. Townsend s specialty as a composer is creating a slow burn. On the album s title track, he chooses to build atmosphere piece by piece rather than start with a bang. Gently picked acoustic guitar notes usher in Townsend s soft vocals; then come light percussion, bass, electric guitar and musical saw. The gradual addition of instruments pushes the song to an elegant peak that packs emotional punch. Think of it as an exercise in delayed gratification. ....