"UNDERGROUND CONNECTION SCENE 2" Mixed by DJ U-CAN
『音に導かれ自由に旅したDJ U-CANによる壮大な世界観あふれる一枚』 (by DJ ARCHITECT / 土俵ORIZIN)
"UNDERGROUND CONNECTION" (UC RECORDS/2006)では、韓国随一のリリシストであるSuperman IVY a.k.a. GAKNAKUNAEを始め、自身の活動拠点であったアジア各国のアーティストのフリースタイルを取り入れ、確かなつながりを意識したムーヴメントによって国内外で反響を巻き起こしたDJ U-CANがMIX CD第2弾をリリース。本作”UNDERGROUND CONNECTION Scene 2”においても、本シリーズの最大のコンセプトでもある「つながりの連鎖反応」により、前作に共鳴したアーティスト達が欧米各国からゲスト参加。近年、確固たるDIY精神を持つレーベルとして数々の伝説的な作品をドロップしているBotanica del Jibaroから世界的な評価を獲得しているリリシストSeven Starや、世界中のあらゆるジャンルの音楽愛好家からの熱烈な支持を受けているインディペンデント・レーベルSTONES THROWから首領PEANUT BUTTER WOLFとALOE BLACC等がシャウト出演している。狂都CRISIS (SAND 2nd ALBUM release party)やBLOCK PARTY (WESTERN EDITION film premiere)等、多岐に渡るグラウンドにおいて活動する自由なスタイルがDJプレイにも現れており、前作同様、活動そのものを表す作品となっている。
01. Seven Star / Shout from Botanica del Jibaro 02. Chuck Miller / Appeal 03. Inner Science / Bright Note 04. John Robinson aka Lil Sci / Shout from US (W: Dday One / One Big Step) 05. REHASH / Drone by Default 06. Jonas Bering / Behind the Silence 07. THE CORONA / Tantanto Koukou (CALM Remix) 08. Blackconductor & Under Kick Tank / To the Music 09. Felix Laband / Miss Teardrop 10. Album Leaf / Shine 11. Alias & Ehren / Netting Applause 12. J Dilla / So Far to Go 13. Nu-mark & Pomo / Imagine 14. Wyclef Jean / President (Remix) 15. Bob Marley / No Woman No Cry (Remix) 16. Blue Sky / Days Are Years 17. PABLIE / Blissful Relapses 18. Anomaly / Carve 19. The Cinematic Orchestra / Familiar Ground feat. Fontella Bass 20. Supersci, Louis Logic, Ghost, Sivion / Shout from Europe & US (W: Nino Moschella / Holding On) 21. Aloe Blacc & Peanut Butter Wolf / Shout from STONES THROW
“He made a journey freely lead by the guidance of music. This MIX fully depicts his grand overflowing view on the world.” (by DJ ARCHITECT / DO-HYO ORIZIN)
“UNDERGROUND CONNECTION” (UC RECORDS/2006) did create an echo all over the world considering the movement with definite connection, including the greatest lyricist in Korea Superman IVY a.k.a. GAKNAKUNAE, taking the free-style of artists in each country of Asia which was his own activity base. As also in this work “UNDERGROUND CONNECTION Scene 2”, artists from each country of Europe and America participates who resonated to the greatest concept of the series “Chain reaction of connection”. Shout out performances was done by several artists. From Botanica del Jibaro, label with a firm DIY spirit dropping countless legendary works, lyricist Seven Star obtaining worldwide evaluation. And from Independent Label STONES THROW, label supported by passionate music lovers all over the world, Chief PEANUT BUTTER WOLF and ALOE BLACC also participates. DJ U-CAN acts in various grounds such as "KYOTO CRISIS" (SAND 2nd ALBUM release party) and BLOCK PARTY (WESTERN EDITION film premiere). His independent and liberal style also appears in his DJ play, and as similar to former work, this album represents his activity it self.
Featuring Artists...
-FROM US- Aloe Black & Peanut Butter Wolf (STONES THROW) Lil Sci (Shaman Work Recordings) Louis Logic (Fat Beats) Seven Star (Botanica del Jibaro) Sivion (Deepspace 5)
-FROM EUROPE- Arka & Noun (Flyphonic) Ghost (Breakin Bread)