Emynd the Club Champ

I was just one click away to press the "unfollow"-button on Emynd last weekend, every single of his tweets was just complaint after complaint on how unsatisfactory Paris was. The beer size was too small, the youngsters were too drunk, they played boring music, wore outdated caps and so on. But today I'm glad that I'm still following cuz Emynd is back in good old Philly, in a better mood and has a new digital release out called "The Club Champ EP" filled with exclusive Club and Dance anthems of Hip-Hop, House, Baltimore Club, and New Orleans Bounce.

On the title track 'The Club Champ' Emynd digs deep into his Hip Hop breakbeat background, producing an energetic B-more influenced banger that thumps with heavy organs and smashing kick drums. While Scott Matelic’s remix of the track adds various twists and turns that recontextualize the vibe effortlessly.

'Hold it Down 2009' is Emynd’s updated re-work of the classic 2 Bad Mice song 'Hold It Down'. Speaking of Emynd for that matter, that reminds me that I still haven't written about the third and final (and probably the strongest EP so far) episode in the 'Tales' saga that has been a long time coming from the Top Billin camp, now available on 12" & digital.

Emynd's 'What About Tomorrow' builds on a timeless 80’s classic, starting off with club style chops and soon progressing into housier territory. This one’s for the ladies, no doubt.

Another great track from "Tales From Top Billin vol. 3" (aside from Scottie B and King Tutt's 'African Chant' and DJ J-Laini & P-Man - 'After Laughter' (Player-Coach Juke Mix)) is 'Money To Burn' by DJ Anonymous & Top Billin that builds on the massive 2001 dancehall riddim 'Buy Out'. The track has been their secret weapon for a year now and after constant requests it’s finally time to release it to the public.

	Emynd - 'Club Champ' (Scott Matelic’s "Slam" Remix) YSI | zShare | Buy this EP
	Emynd - 'Hold It Down 2009' YSI | zShare | Buy this EP/Tracks
	Emynd - 'What About Tomorrow' YSI | zShare

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