MH-006 Neutrino - Quest Neutrino is the Tokyo based jazzy groove duo of Atsuhiro Murakami and DJ Kuro. Their Mush debut, Quest showcases the phat and minimal sound influenced by Shadow, Krush, and Vadim. The four track EP collects an assortment of tripped out hip-hop beats, melancholy piano chords, and floating vocal samples to create a groove that is both stark and fluid. The title track's infectious vocal sample burrs deep into the brain on first listen. "I Think Both Understood," with its mesmerizing female vocal hook, has been licensed for the Rhythmlove compilation Turntables on the Hudson Vol. 1. Quest is instrumental hip-hop in its most natural, unforced state.

Tracklist 01. Quest 02. Breath 03. I Think Both Understood 04. Ordinary Life

Release Details Release Date: 02/22/2000   Running Time: 22:08   Download/Available/$3.00 1XEP/Out Of Print Territory: World

Reviews Summary

Great blunted beats textured with a nice variety of sounds - BPM

Reviews

BPM / Urb / XLR8R /

Japanese producers Atsuhiro Murakami and DJ Kuro are behind these four thoughtful beat excursions that should satisfy any abstract audience. The pair seems to like using minor keys in their compositions, adding a deep, melancholic touch to the flow. They also keep the songs straightforward, eliminating unnecessary distractions in favor of simple elegant arrangements. The standout is "I Think Both Understood", a blazed out hip-hop groove where a female speaking the title phrase phases in and out of the mix. - Urb