DJ Swagger - Chemistry Forever

Kommerz Records

£29.14

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: KOM012
Barcode: 4251804143875
Release Date: 22 Mar 2024
Genre: Alt-Pop/Electro/Neo-Soul

LP + double sided A3 poster.

After his first two one-off singles “Black Pegasus” and “Day Without You” introduced DJ Swagger’s massive songwriting abilities and love for recording instruments, his first album on Kommerz Records, “Chemistry Forever”, showcases his background in UK-leaning electronic music as well as new tendencies towards neo soul, indie pop and jazz.

The 25-year-old from West Germany’s Bielefeld is pretty much the archetype of a so-called Wunderkind. At his young age the producer, DJ, multi instrumentalist and songwriter released more than 40 vinyl records including two solo albums and endless rave tracks since turning 16. As of most recently and even though coming from an electronic music background DJ Swagger’s creative agenda ventured more and more into classic songwriting and taking over the role of lead vocalist of his one man-band. His third solo album “Chemistry Forever” show- cases this transformation from UK influenced electronica towards neo soul and indie without losing its listeners at any point. His subtle melancholic vocal performance and the just as subtle, yet constant pop appeal make this equation solve itself magically.

From electro, 2 step and breakbeat over hip-hop, indie and R&B to a final bebop (!) madness – “Chemistry Forever” is a trip for music lovers while each and every song has heavy potential to be listened to on repeat.

Besides his own vocal performances DJ Swagger also invited rappers TripSixVivo (London), Vitus04 (Bielefeld), Kaba (Paris) and poet Dainell Aiken (NYC) for mesmerizing guest perfomances. Additional production work came from Hamburg dance producer Speckman and jazz outfit Jonas Gersema Trio.

Tracklist: 1. Yo Swagger 00:09 2. Munchies 03:03 3. Off the Dime 04:44 4. Beep Me 03:02 5. But the World Won’t Break Me (ft. TripSixVivo) 04:00 6. Yawn!! 03:25 7. Fat Ketchup (ft. Speckman) 03:28 8. Kein Problem (ft. Vitus04 & Kaba) 02:44 9. Bottom Line 02:58 10. The Techno DJ Superstar Conspiracy (Skit) 00:20 11. Poster Man 02:37 12. Continuity 03:25 13. Speith Keith (ft. Dainell Aiken & Jonas Gersema Trio) 04:00 14. Eyo Swagger 00:10