C-Jay--Scheurbrie

The newest release on Babylon Records comes from the Dutch artist C-Jay. The multi-talented DJ has been involved in music since age 11, taking influences from the likes of Jean Michel Jarre, Vangelis and Tangerine Dream. He owns his own record store, owns his own record label, DJs, produces, and runs his own underground dance nights (called The Sessions). His first release came in 2004 with Dutch engineer BlueSparkle, and since then has signed multiple record deals and traveled all across Europe. Schreurbrie is his latest release.

The original track is extremely busy. A quicker-than-normal bass-pace plows the ear along through effects raining down like a snowstorm on the dancefloor. The 8 minute track rolls up and down, containing its overwhelmingly powerful moments and subtlety touching slices. A good track for any club, Schreurbrie contains just enough rave and pop to keep things interesting without derailing.

The Roger Martinez Dirty Dub Mix dices up the driving bass beat found in C-Jay’s original, adding a slew of fuzz and sliced up tidbits. A touch longer than the original as well, the remix sounds very similar to its namesake—with the difference of busier effects. Gone are a few quiet moments, as many sonic sidesteps and alleyways rush by the listener without pause.

A decent entrance into Babylon Records, C-Jay proves himself to be a favorable artist making some darn good music. Not anything to blow your mind over, but definitely a worthy soundtrack for your evening.

(Published at 365Mag.com)