Quinton Harris | Fairbanks, AK United States | 08/20/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This CD, this genre is fantastic. With this CD I hear my first taste of 2-step, and I am totally hooked. The production on these tracks is fantastic, the beats are so flashy. They're kinda twitchy too, like 16-note "bump-bumps" on the bass beats. Most of these tracks are groovy as hell. As much as I love jungle/drumnbass, its a bit tired right now, and 2-step is the perfect distraction... If you dig both drumnbass and house, you will love this stuff... if you love one or the other, I'm sure you can find a compromise. 4 stars because there is some melodic stuff I don't agree with (that piano thing ~track 12)"
An excellent compilation
Quinton Harris | 08/04/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Not much two-step is available in the States these days, though much is on the way. But this compilation is an excellent introduction to the style. More sophisticated than House, more emotional than Techno, but not tech-house. I like it!"
2Step
gemini_j | Canada | 07/06/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Vital 2Step combines soulful R&B vocals, driving beats of Drum & Bass and the seductive swing of house. The first US Release mixed by DJ Lee of London's Black Market Records. There is no other cd like this one, its one of a kind. If you really like Drum & Bass and R&B, you will love this cd. Its a nice combination with captivating and intoxicating beats that will keep you mesmerized and dancing! The 15 tracks are a compilation of tracks by Artful Dodger, DJ Zinc, Wookie, Richie Dan, Resevoir Dogs Inc, Y Tribe, Groove Chronicles, Colour girl, Master Stepz, Bini & Martini, Second Portocal, Nadine, T-Tree and Captain T. This is a must have!"
For the Newcomers
spindysfunqtion | Atlanta, Ga USA | 04/23/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This album is a great peek into the strange world of UK Garage. Part R&B and part Techno Break Beat. Fans of producers like Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, and the Neptunes may be interested to find out where that 'hiccuppy' style of beatmaking originated. Doesn't matter if they won't admit it, one listen at this genre or even it's history will tell the truth.This album starts off with the 'flagship' stars of 2-step himself, Mr. Craig David and Artful Dodger's "Re-Rewind". It then journeys into more obscure classics. Definitely alot more interesting than those two step albums where all the tracks are just two-step remixes of American Music.The mixing could be tighter but all in all this album is fun and entertaining. If you like this then I strongly reccomend music by So Solid, Craig David and Artful Dodger."
2 Step - EXCELLENT
richard brent | Boston, MA | 05/22/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first compliation of it's kind in the US! 2 thumbs up! Artful Dodger track is excellent and the rest of the CD is mixed really well. For anyone who doesn't know.. 2 Step is Dance music at it's best - a mix of vocal house and drum and bass. Get this CD and be in the KNOW!"