 Another player on the scene having a solid musical education behind him. Derek Howell just as his colleague Matthew Dekay – persistently incorporates live instruments and crude sounds into electronic convention. Both guys’ productions have something in common – they are based on organic, instrumental embryo on which the dance shell evolves. “Funk It” is a prime example - as heavily-funky guitar is the main driving force behind the tune. I recall same kind of approach imposed by Dekay on one of his works – “Time to Think”. Although the latter one was a pinch better, the described track is a high-quality reflection of mood that was upon Howell when he was writing it. And really – it is a disobliging, optimistic and a rather light composition. Not ravishing, but totally positive. On our breakbeat menu we can identify some of the finest influences, which the genre has yet seen. Not surprisingly, cause Derek is propagating this style in his sets ever since. The result of original’s ennoblement strikes the brains in a manner parallel to Scrambler’s (Lo-step edit). Unconventional ideas were swiftly converted into practical solutions in a masters-worthy manner, making a compact and boredom-free piece of music. Although the reviewed 12” is incapable of surpassing the splendid EP "Might As Well Have a Gasoline Fight" in any way – it still strengthens Derek’s position as one of the most novel and inspiring producers at the present time. It’s just a matter of time until he cuts in with some new sumptuous material – and I really look forward to that.
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Review: Derek Howell - Funk It
