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Produced In Norway

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A selection of beats from four contemporary forces working on the Norwegian scene – J-Ramm, Kolon Productions, Clark F, and The Nutsons! The last are the only ones here we've heard before – from a great single we used to stock many years ago – and each artist has a different approach to their work. J-Ramm mixes laidback beats with a more pronounced hip hop style – especially on tracks that feature work from Frank N Dank, Shawn Jackson, or Illa J. Kolon Productions are heavy on hip hop too – but also have a pretty great ear for unusual sounds – staying straight on tunes with work by Baatin or Super Smash Brothers, then hitting mellower, almost soundtracky modes on instrumental cuts. The Nutsons are a bit more beat heavy than we remember, but have also lost none of their sense of whimsy either – especially in the playful turntable work that really makes their tunes bristle. Clark F's another newcomer to our ears – and his work here features guest contributions from Loys Doy, Onkl P, and Toby Tones. 32 tracks in all – and a great way to sample a heck of a lot of beats from overseas!  © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc.