‘Funky Steppa' combines a cinematic expansiveness with enough gnarly bass and crunchy beats to energise anyone with a pulse. Plenty of dramatic switch-ups make this a great one to double-drop in the mix; it's no mere DJ tool, though, but a finely-crafted tune that stands strong in its own right. Descending piano triplets setup the mood, and a melody line emphasising the down-beat carries the tune from a hulking halfstep to the driving rhythm that provides the core of this track.
credits
from Funky Steppa EP,
track released March 16, 2012
Produced by Cato. Mastered by Shane at Finyl Tweek. Copyright Inna Riddim 2011.
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