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Reginald Omas Mamode IV 'Reginald Omas Mamode IV' (Five Easy Pieces)
Along with his actual brothers Mo Kolours and Jean Bassa, plus associates Henry Wu and Al Dobson Jr, Reginald Omas Mamode IV is at the heart of a bristling Peckham beat scene. Stolen samples, knackered drums, finger clicks and hand claps all make their brand of scruffy music irresistibly real. It’s music to jerk your body to, often imbued with subtle social messages. This is Reginald’s second LP in 12 months and, across 15 sketch-like tracks, it touches on stoner beats, lazy funk and Afro drumming. It’s dynamic but loose-limbed, and reveals more with each new listen. If you don’t know this crew yet, this is a great place to start.
8/10
