New Forms by Reprazent Roni Size, released 6 December 2016, includes the following tracks: "New Forms", "Digital", "Mad Cat", "Share The Fall (Full Vocal Mix)" and more.
This version of New Forms comes as a 1xCD. -
"New Forms" is the groundbreaking debut album by Roni Size / Reprazent, released in 1997 on CD format by Talkin' Loud. This iconic record redefined drum and bass music, blending intricate breakbeats with jazz, soul, and hip-hop influences to create a fresh soundscape that captivated listeners worldwide. The album features standout tracks like "Brown Paper Bag," which became an anthem of the genre and showcased Roni Size's innovative production techniques. "New Forms" earned critical acclaim and won the prestigious Mercury Music Prize in 1997, cementing its place as a classic in electronic music history.
Roni Size / Reprazent are pioneers of the British drum and bass scene. Led by producer Roni Size from Bristol, this collective brought live instrumentation into electronic music performance?a rarity at the time?and pushed boundaries both sonically and culturally. Their energetic performances have graced major festivals around the globe.
Talkin' Loud is a renowned UK-based label founded by Gilles Peterson in 1990. Known for championing forward-thinking artists across genres such as acid jazz, nu-jazz, funk, soul, and electronica, Talkin' Loud has played a pivotal role in shaping modern urban sounds through releases from influential acts like Incognito and Omar alongside Roni Size / Reprazent.
If New Forms sounds dated on a listen some 13 years after its release (and it does), it’s no comment on the quality of the original album, which carve...
Karen Taggart - 05/Jun/2008
While no one can deny the power of the originals, these remixes don’t provide anything new or unusual
Roni Size is back with a remix of legendar...
