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From 1997 to this 2004, more or less all I did
was releasing single tracks. In 2004 I actually
released a mini album called "Hardcore Dub
Sessions" in which I already did a few
things that I have done in this project in a much
bigger way. Then in 2005 I went back to releasing
single tracks. And when I had enough, I made an
album out of them.
But for this new album I had to choose a
different way. I couldn't just grab and pick a few
tunes and give them to Star Recordings in order to
have them burn it on CD.
So I had to create new music. And not just one
track, no, a complete album. And since an
album is about 70 minutes, you could say that you
need at least 15 tracks, preferably more. But
since I wanted to make a Showcase album (footnote),
it had to be around that number of tracks.
So then, does it really have to take a whole
year in order to create 15 or 16 riddims?
Of course not.
But it does take a year to create about 50
riddims, add vocals to them, and mix them.
50?
Yes.
For it is definitely not enough to create as
much music as you want to have on CD.
One reason for that is, that of course not all
the riddims one creates have a similar quality. One
day you have a better feeling than the other day,
and so there are a lot of circumstances which
really define just what kind of riddim you're
going to make.
Another reason is that you really want some
kind of variety in the music on the album, too. I
have periods in which I only make Steppers, for
example. And then after a while, I feel more like
doing a little Rub a Dub style, where on other
periods I prefer One Drops.
So if I had to produce let's say 15 riddims, I
should at least produce triple that amount. And I
should go through different periods in order to
create different styles. It gives me a big
catalogue to choose from, and I need that choice
to make a better album.
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