(dub / progressive electronic / African rhythms) CHLLNGR - Datter [EP] - 2012, MP3, 128-320 kbps

CHLLNGR is a producer from Denmark pushing some of the most original beats I have heard in a long time. His new EP, “Datter”, released February 7, 2012 by Time No Place records, combines elements of R&B, dub, ambiance and drone all atop of hauntingly eerie soundscapes. The music is really hard to pin down to one particular genre. I have a strong urge to call the music minimalist, but I know that although the music sounds simplethere are actually many layers of samples, each composing a small segment of the eerie soundscapes heard throughout the record. The album, overall, feels really relaxed and is quite soothing to listen to. The vocal tracks are no different, they fit perfectly with the rest of the samples and create a seamless final package that will leave any listener jaw-dropped.