"Broken Melancholy", the brand-new studio album by French touch legend DJ CAM, marks a powerful return to his roots. Designed as the long-awaited follow-up to his iconic album Substances, this record is a unique fusion of electronic beats and the legacy of Jamaican sound systems. As DJ CAM describes it, "Broken Melancholy is like my 'Blue Lines' by Massive Attack", a bold and uncompromising tribute.
This limited-edition picture disc is exclusively available at Diggers Factory and pressed in only 300 copies worldwide. A true collector’s item for vinyl lovers and long-time DJ CAM fans alike.
Reviews:
James Lavelle / Mo Wax: 4*
Coldcut / Jonathan Moore: 4*
Agoria: 4*
Satoshi Fumi: 5*
Groove Armada / Tom Findlay: 5*
Louise Chen: 4*
Om Unit: 4*
Horse Meat Disco: 4 Stars
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DJ CAM, de son vrai nom Laurent Daumail, est une figure emblématique de la scène musicale électronique et du trip-hop français. Actif depuis les années 1990, il s’est imposé comme un pionnier du genre en mélangeant des influences jazz, hip-hop, et électroniques pour créer un son atmosphérique et captivant. Ses albums, comme "Underground Vibes" ou "Soulshine", incarnent une esthétique unique, où des beats organiques rencontrent des mélodies nostalgiques et des samples soigneusement choisis. Artiste avant-gardiste, DJ CAM a marqué son époque tout en restant une source d'inspiration pour les générations suivantes.
DJ CAM, born Laurent Daumail, is a trailblazing figure in the French electronic and trip-hop scene. Active since the 1990s, he carved out a niche as a pioneer by blending jazz, hip-hop, and electronic influences into atmospheric and captivating sounds. His albums, such as "Underground Vibes" and "Soulshine", showcase a distinctive aesthetic where organic beats meet nostalgic melodies and meticulously chosen samples. As a forward-thinking artist, DJ CAM has left an indelible mark on his era while continuing to inspire future generations.