Natty / Ganja

Rinse FM’s breakfast show host, DVA is a producer with a unique take on the UK Funky bug, blending the stiff 8-bar funk of grime with a super-supple rhythmic sensibility, sewing neon colours with a laid back precision into his tracks. 'Natty' is a prime example; drums stagger like they’re about to topple over, squelchy bass synths lock together a tough tribal drum pattern, liquid metal trickles around in the mix, and these contrasting elements react with explosive results on the dancefloor. On 'Ganja', a cartoonish ring-tone-friendly synth melody worms its way around tight socaesque drums and housey organ stabs. Factor in the depth-charge 808 subs, steel drumsand sparingly used ragga chat and you've got a technicolour Hyperdub debut fresh for 2010.