Overcome

Realistic Crew

Kitty-Yo

2008-02-25

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Soothing electronic music is on the menu from Realistic Crew, an act which has opened for respected artists in their field such as Amon Tobin and has just increased in size. Founded in 2001 by Chabz and Krizo, who both began their musical careers in alternative rock bands before making the transition to electronica at around the same time, they have worked with the cream of Hungary’s underground musicians and vocalists. Now signed to Kitty Yo, their first release for the label, Overcome, is bolstered by five new band members. Dodi Karpati (trumpet), Albert Markos (cello), David Hegyi (piano), Dalma Berger (vocals) and Zeek (MC) have produced a testament to hip hop which is perfect for a lounge environment but a little too chilled for its own good.

Overcome will inevitably be compared to Herbaliser’s brand of layering various sounds to form deep melodic grooves. The diverse talents of the band shine through with the subtleties of their sounds as a piano creeps in or cello reverberates unexpectedly. The majority of tracks are intricately put together instrumentals but on occasion the Realistic Crew add a rap or female vocal to spice things up. However, Overcome drifts by sweetly in its own bubble which proves to be enjoyable to enter and absorb, but also hard to recall when you have left it. Perfect for a late night listen or post-club sit down, although unlikely to be top of the playlist.