2nd Nature

Responsible for some of Kingsize's best output, DMC beatsmith Steven Hunt returns, after the success of his sophomore LP Different Worlds, to further explore the world of laid-back, instrumental hip-hop beats. A DJ by both name and trade--he cut his teeth as part of the live Dub Pistols set up--Stix uses 2nd Nature as a means of displaying not only his selection of breaks but also his cutting and scratching skills. Check the patterns of "2 Turntables" and "Shit Kickers (part 2)" for examples of his style. Although tapping briefly into the more uptempo, elements of hip-hop with cuts like "Weapons and Rivalry" and "Electric Blues", the overall pace remains slow. With the ultra relaxed Greek meandering of "Mary Jane Fonda" and the gentle piano of "Higher Level" providing evidence of the slower stumbling theme. Although Stix may not deliver his beats with the same invention or panache as DJ Cam, Kushti or Nightmares On Wax, he still manages to hold his own within the crowded and competitive downtempo field. --Found Sounds

Label: Unknown
Studio: Kingsize
Released: 2000-04-10
Format: Audio CD