DJDS
“Stand Up and Speak”
Stand Up and Speak (out 01.29 on Body High)
Samo Sound Boy is already responsible for one of the best dance albums of this year, and it looks like he has his eyes set on making one of the best of next year, as well. Along with bandmate, Jerome LOL, DJDS might have a monster on their hands, judging from its three exquisite pre-release singles. The most recent, “Stand Up and Speak,” matches soulful vocals with the group’s signature rolling percussion and spiraling songwriting. Unlike much of their sample-heavy back catalog, TheFader reports that the Angelinos employed a variety of live vocalists this time around. That shift is apparent here, and regardless of whether it is a sample, the vocals have a vitality that is a welcome addition to their always potent sonic stew.
