When i first received a message from Dotz asking me if id like to review his latest project i understandably couldn't of said yes quick enough. Id not long learnt of his new project, a duo consisting of him and fellow artist Peterz going under the moniker of "Filthy Funk" and producing some fresh sounding music for all you audio sluts out there.
Dotz has been a problem from way back when with his aggressive, super lyrical style and larger than life personality and whether its his studio music or his battle rapping he never ceases to entertain me. The idea of starting a new project with a lesser known artist is one that most established artists in the current uk scene would never even consider let alone have the bollocks to go ahead and put time into but Dotz has put it all on the line and rightly so as Peterz proves more than his worth on this album and has gained new fans and support in us and our brand.
*WARNING: This next statement may fire shots at other blogs but not a single fuck was given, just call it competitive criticism*
A fair handful of the blogs that were asked to review this project seemed to feel the need to rush their reviews and get them published as soon as possible, a sin that we too from time to time may be guilty of. The thing that stopped me rushing this review is the genius of the release itself. "Funkin Hell" is not an album that you can listen to once and turn off, the best way i can describe it is like a slow creeping addiction.
Upon first listen the album draws you in, leading you through a twisting maze of lyricism, the brains of these two artists providing the storyline in the best film youve never seen. This album pushes many boundaries i feel for both of these artists as throughout the album you can tell just how comfortable these two have become when writing with each other.
Another notable part of this album is special moments like the track "Stampede" on which Dotz shows that he really is a reasonable force upon a grime instrumental. I wasnt aware (Until Dotz hit me with his first few releases - big up!) that Dotz was so comfortable on a quicker tempo and as he went on to explain to me had started off for a good few years doing grime.
One of the best things that ive personally gained from this release is the discovery of Peterz. Its no easy task to write, record and release an album with someone as good and as adored as Dotz is and still come out as a recognisable talent yourself but i feel on this release he manages that perfectly. Although the die hard fans out there will grab this release purely of the back of the reputation or fan group that Dotz brings to the table, i urge you to not underestimate the abilities and talent that Peterz holds within his cranium.
Over all this album is a work of pure genius and caters for more than your average uk hip hop release which its classy yet rough and rugged approach. I severely doubt that anyone will grab this release and be left disappointed so make sure your not the left out and grab it when it becomes available on March 22nd!
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