DJ RAY
DAREDEVIL CARTWHEEL - LP

Conceptualizing an album is a high risk-high reward endeavor. The boon of having a cohesive story-driven vision is fraught with the danger of missing the intended target. For DJ Ray and his new album Daredevil Cartwheel, the producer/DJ hits his target spot on. The project is inspired by the Wild West, set in our modern times. Gone are the synth heavy excursions that were explored on ‘Virgo’, the excellent album of yesteryear. This time there is a focus on a more natural sound, as shown by the sample choices and Ray’s own instrumentation.

The journey over the 12 tracks is soundtracked by heavy drums throughout, with a looming and intense use of minimal sound to highlight the feeling of pushing forward. The infectious title track ‘Daredevil Cartwheel GTS’ is one of the best showcases of this sound. ‘Out for that’ features an explosive set of verses from U’nik Flow, chronicles the ups and downs of the MCs own progress across our current frontier.

With features from SideNote, 6 Cardinal, StereoLoud, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon and more, DJ Ray’s ‘Daredevil Cartwheel’ is a testament to grinding through the obstacles in life, and creating something beautiful as a result. *Forward by: Simon SMTHNG*