The Prolific PJ Far-West-Selecta drops a new one, “ Spicy Disaster,” a funky reggae track that blends a plethora of sounds and cultures with a humorous, relatable narrative. This song welcomes you into a casual, feel-good space of humor and groove: What food lover hasn’t had a spicy food misadventure? “Spicy Disaster” is a gleeful ode to cross-cultural collaboration and musical friendship. It’s a frothy reggae gem that illustrates that sometimes the best stories are the ones we can laugh about together, particularly if they come with a killer beat.
Embedded in this track is the Jamaican “Sledge,” a daytime teacher and a catchy crooner by night. His vocals are warm and playful, and they pretty well sum up the comic struggle against spicy Mexican grub that gave the song its amusing title. It’s impossible not to smile along hearing Sledge's voice cut across the rhythm, narrating a story that at once is of specific origin and universally humorous.
Working in the wings is PJ Far-West Selecta Present Bart, who the project boasts has more than 40 years of experience in music and covers a range of styles. Rooted in influences ranging from reggae and dub to funk, soukous et al., Bart’s talents as a multi-instrumentalist and producer are clear through the densely textured layers of the song. Recorded primarily in his home studio, “Spicy Disaster” speaks as much to his passion for mixing sounds from around the world and his collaborative nature, pulling in talent from Jamaica, Argentina, and Nigeria.
Contributing to the track’s irresistible feel is Dubmanian, an Argentinian drummer whose handcrafted beats keep the track at a determined, head-nodding pace and that anchor the song in its reggae and dub influences. That subtle “war dub” sounds permeate the album and hold the textured terrain found on the album, creating sets of smoke and mirrors both immersive and untrusting; the audience is brought in immediately and kept until the end.
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