- When I think about Kris Wadsworth, I think about his killer DJing and sleazy sense of humour more than I do his productions. Both qualities shine through on the first release for his new label, Breed, which presents two grubby collaborations from lesser-knowns in Wadsworth's hometown of Detroit. Though neither is particularly mind-blowing, both have a satisfying crunch to them, like they crawled out of a sewer and couldn't shake the muck off.
"Re-wet" comes from The Friend (who helps run How To Kill and Local Heat) with some help from young producer Shady P. It's the more energetic of the two, with a taut strut and handclaps that land like slaps in the face. Most of the melody comes from basslines that shudder and growle. Add in some unintelligible, pitched-down voices and it sounds as if it can barely stay together. Shady P takes charge on the flipside for "Detroit Girls," slowing the pace to a creepy stalk. His cut is funkier and a bit more confident, but a bit leery, too—with insistent baritones that sound like slurred come-ons from some drunken punter, you could see how it would be fine fodder for a Wadsworth set.
Tracklist01. Wet feat. Shady P
02. Detroit Girls feat. The Friend