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Oscar G Uses Underground House to Tell a Story |
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Written by MARIO R. MARTIN
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Wednesday, 09 April 2008 |
It may be rather ballsy to name one’s record “Innov8,” but in Oscar G’s case, it’s spot on. Known for his brand of underground house music, G is 50% of the Miami-based duo, Murk. Together, the pair keep dance floors occupied in South Beach, but alone, G is a wrecking ball of beats, loops, samples and hi-hats ready to split apart woofers and tweeters from coast to coast.
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Oscar G
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“Innov8”
(Nervous Records)
Released April 22, 2008
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Looking a lot like the Che Guevara of house music, Oscar G’s “Innov8” is a mover. But the true difference between good and bad house is that G’s collection of original material accomplishes the sublime, it tells a story. As anyone who’s ever taken a creative writing class, a good story has to set a back ground (“Angel” and “Pimp”) where it basically lays the groundwork for the rest of the story (or record). The rising action (“Danceflow” and “You”) characteristically showcase the prowess of the writer (or DJ) in preparation for the climax (“Miami” and “Chunky”) where the killer is revealed. The falling action (“Lookin’” and “Crunchy Haze”) wraps up the events of the climax and prepares the reader (or listeners/dancers) for the summary or ending (“Anxious”) which can either give you a chill, or excite you to the point of wanting more.
Despite what a sweaty Miami club-goer may know about constructing a story, or moreover, digesting it, the author (DJ) is the evil genius who premeditated it all; every beat, every break, every peak. “Innov8” succeeds where other house or jungle records fail, it completed the full rotation, from the build when you get to the club, dance, and put the record back on when you leave, bobbing your head in awe of the power of the beat. Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
