TZU have once again smashed the pre-conceptions of what hip-hop can sound like with their third album ‘Computer Love’. TZU tackle serious subject matter such as domestic violence, work place psychosis, first time love and the relationship between linguistics and reality as well as serving up a solid dose of their trademark good time party raps referencing such things as man boobs, Ned Kelly and space travel. As rappers, Joelistics and Count Bounce manage to pack the freshest of flows with social conscience and a sense of humor. The production is tighter than ever and draws influences from such diverse sources as old Stax records and Motown to the future rhythms of the late great J Dilla. They have also explored the dirtier sound of 80’s electro infusing their beats with crunchy old analog synths and giant 808 bass drums.
Meanwhile, they enlisted the help of Tony Espie (The Avalanches /Cut Copy) to mix the album to get the tunes right in the bass bottom end for dance floors and collaborated with a number of female singers, most notably the great Renee Geyer, who adds a touch of class and soul to the new record.
Style: HIPHOP
