Ill Blu – Meltdown EP

Ill Blu have come a long way since their take on Shystie’s Pull Up became a UK funky anthem back in 2009. The real talent however was to be found on their double A-side Dragon Pop/Bellion for the enigmatic Hyperdub.  

Their next crusade the Meltdown EP will be dropping on Numbers this month, three tracks exploring a more melodic based grime soundscape, aiming to continue blurring the lines between the Detroit of yesterday and London of today. Overdose in particular is the big winner of this mixed encounter, with its bouncing sub lines and rolling percussion.

Closer, Chelt, opts for a more conventional approach, shaping the mood with greater emphasis on cascading synths and punchy drums. The plot thickens. [Lee Smart]