“Break The Stereo brings together the talents of Minneapolis MC Muja and New York City beatmaker Dub Sonata on a boisterous project that showcases the lyricist’s straight-talking style.” (The Best Hip-Hop on Bandcamp, June 2024)
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“Nights In Cuba is an album that's as relevant politically as it is musically.”
“Dub Sonata's mastery in blending diverse musical elements shines through in Nights In Cuba Revisited.”
“Dub Sonata sounds like he's been schooled by both DJ Premier and Three 6 — soul samples on one track, stomping drums and alarms on the next.” (URB NEXT 1000)
“One of rap's most prolific and overlooked beat crafters.”
“Clearly inspired by the DJ Cam/DJ KRUSH/Wax Tailor playbook, Dub Sonata delivers a sampledelic, stellar example of chilled out turntablism with a Cuban Swing.”
“An orgy of genre and influence that Lee "Scratch" Perry would revel in.”
“Standout track Lord Knows What is a lighthearted narrative about being one step behind where you think you should be in life.”
“Pick up [On The Arm] if you have recently complained about the death of Hip Hop; you'll feel the presence.”
“A collection of records that embrace sounds from a multitude of genres.”
“New York natives Double A.B. & Dub Sonata sound in sync throughout an album that taps into tales of the block (Street Survival), alcohol abuse (DWI) and existential metaphors (Time Is Elastic) that will give fans a medley of material to sift through…Media Shower is essentially Double A.B. and Dub Sonata's finest work.”
“Neck-breaking drums laid down by Dub Sonata...Muja has mastered the art of using your voice as an instrument. Reminiscent of classic Wu-Tang...Put It Inna Book is an anthem waiting to be discovered. ”
“Dub Sonata's the new kid on the production block, and he's holding it down nicely.”
“Media Shower, and Double A.B. & Dub Sonata with it, harkens back to an earlier era of soulful chops and concentrated lyricism.”
“While there's certainly a robust sense of groove throughout however, Nights In Cuba manages to live up to its title, coming across perhaps best as a smooth and smoky after-hours listen.”
“Nights In Cuba…a wonderful blend of old "New World" music with modern sensibilities — vital and refreshing.”
“Atmospheric samples blended with piano, guitar, flute, sax, trumpet, bass, percussion and scratches, complemented by a booklet of striking photos.”
“A producing wunderkind who made one of 2010's most intriguing albums — Nights In Cuba.”
“Every now and then a music reviewer gets a CD that they will actually continue to listen to after they've finished the write up. Nights In Cuba is that album.”
“A must-have for those who cherish the roots of rap and appreciate the art of storytelling in music.”
“Dub Sonata outdid himself...a concept album in its truest sense. You have to listen with all the elements at play and in mind to truly appreciate what is being accomplished.”
“It's nice to have an album that's so fearless in its arrangement.”
“Audio euphoria for the underground.”
“Skillfully crafted production...the lyricism hits profoundly.”
“Nights in Cuba Revisited is a fun and exciting release from Dub Sonata. He’s injected new life into an already great release...It’s the rare instrumental project that makes you want to turn up the stereo and get your feet moving.”
“Redbone Blues is a glorious critique...a tribute to the industry while offering a valid review of its current state. It's the kind of conscious awareness familiar to Slug of Atmosphere, who's featured alongside Muja and Dub Sonata on this new industry anthem.”
“Media Shower is a collaboration that stands head and shoulders above most in the genre. Dub Sonata's symphony of cinematic and vintage samples blend together near seamlessly...the music leaves the listener spellbound.”
“Traditional Cuban music, mixed with an organic, NYC Hip-Hop sensibility.”
“[Media Shower] never goes into autopilot mode...each track feels like a new adventure.”
“Tranquilizer Dart is ironically titled...the hardcore raps within are anything except tranquil.”
“Dub Sonata's debut album On The Arm manages to erase the line between mainstream and underground Hip Hop.”
“Nights In Cuba is about tapping into Cuba's musical soul, an experience that Dub Sonata successfully conveys within the first minute of the album.”
“Evening Elevator's latest single Higher is a slow-burning yet cinematic track...hypnotic and expansive in a way that would draw comparisons to Bonobo.”
“Muja and Dub Sonata explore the intersection of boom-bap nostalgia and contemporary lyricism, delivering a sound that is as refreshing as it is nostalgic.”
“Backed by a consortium of able producers — all overseen by executive producer Dub Sonata — the Aztext’s nuanced riffs on getting older bump and sizzle with vitality and signature wit.”
“On the Insecure Season 4 soundtrack, Jidenna offers a a chakra-realigning Afrobeat-infused track that finds us bouncing over production by Steve Rhythm, Dub Sonata, Maitré D and Nana.”
“The [Redbone Blues] beat is crazy and the subject matter is deep. It reminds me of the days when Hip Hop artists made songs warning us about getting caught up in the game. THIS IS HIP HOP!”
“Inspired by the disconnected nature of the quarantine era, Evening Elevator just dropped their second single, aptly titled Let's Get Connected.”
“Raw diatribes with stern drums and ominous instrumentation.”
“Tim Segreto and Dub Sonata are eclectic electronica duo Evening Elevator…a mixture of dream pop, singer-songwriter vocals and Hip Hop tendencies thrown in for good measure.”
“2020 has left us all adrift in quarantine lockdown, only now emerging to fight police injustice before that second wave hits. So Let’s Get Connected, as electronic duo Evening Elevator ask on their second single.”
“Casting a fitting mood as the leaves change colors, “Sweet September” is a warming track from Evening Elevator. Tim Segreto and Dub Sonata show a stirring sound with this project, emphasizing orchestral components and ardent lyrics within a soothing array of instrumentation.”
“I fell in love with Sweet September from the onset. There is something about those keys that sort of clamor along with the upfront guitar strumming...enhanced by meandering and tortured piano, violins burning, and bass and drums dancing together dramatically.”
“Very few Americans get the opportunity to head over to Cuba, let alone go diggin’ in the crates over there.”
