Bonobo

ELECTRONIC, DOWNBEAT, BREAKBEAT, AMBIENT
ARTIST: Bonobo
ALBUM: Black Sand
TRACKS: "Kiara,” "1009"
STREET DATE: 4/6/10
LABEL: Ninja Tune

I have to admit, I love the Ninja Tune label. It's one of those labels that no matter what music they put out I am always interested in hearing it....hell, I'm EXCITED to hear it. Especially with such great artists like Amon Tobin, Daedelus, Kid Koala, and Mr Scruff just to name a few. So as soon as I heard that there was going to be a new Bonobo album and a HUGE tour I was pumped.

Bonobo is the moniker used by British artist Simon Green. He is a multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer who recorded with Tru Thoughts, a label run by Robert Luis and Paul Jonas. He jumped aboard with Ninja Tune in 2001 and he is still grooving with the label with his latest "Black Sand." A massive, earthy, and sensational new album to sink your body into.

Bonobo creates down-beat grooves with flourishes of atmospheric textures. Enjoyable at a late night into early morning party or an all night grooveathon in the clubs. His style is extremely organic and at times it feels like he is gently painting a picture of beauty. Gorgeous strokes of musical color, almost like watching a rainbow slowly come to life right in front of your eyes. He is one of Ninja Tune's biggest artists and in April and May of this year he will be heading out on tour with his live band. How invigorating is that? Get on out there and check this cat out LIVE!