Black Grass - Three

Criminally underrated Brighton-based DJ/producer Mex claims this third release to be his 'Return of the Jedi’, and what a cheeky, irrepressible Ewok of an album it is too. Featuring an orchestra-worth of funk horns, flute loops and noodling organ melodies, every hairy inch of sound is full of positive energy. It’s a testimony to Mex’s skills that even the age-old ingredients of samples, scratches and loops sound fresh and lively. Standout tracks include the summery, brassy Splash the Cash featuring Brighton’s Koaste, and the mariachi-flavoured Queztacoatl Returns. Other contributions include flawless soul vocals from Dionne Charles and reggae representation from Jah Marnyah and Rider Shafique.