Hamilton, Craig / Hot Box Sessions Vol.1
Album: Hot Box Sessions Vol.1   Collection:General
Artist:Hamilton, Craig   Added:Jun 2012
Label:Flatpack Traxx  

Album Review
Andrew Serna
Reviewed 2012-06-29

Craig Hamilton - Hot Box Sessions Vol.1
Craig is from the U.K. and runs a label called Flatpack Traxx. He traditionally makes funky/jackin Chicago House. As of late he has been making some slower tracks that been around the 110 BPM marker. Craig has visited the KZSU studios twice this past year and has been a guest on The Loop.
All tracks are good but try 1, 2, and 5

1. Down with it is a slow groover around 110 BPM. The track has a funky baseline and sparsed out hip hop samples.
2. More slowed up grooves around 110 BPMs or so. Nice chill track with old disco samples. Strings, funky baseline, and high hats for a hot summer day.
3. Let Go is a slow deep groove also around 110 BPMs.
4. Starts off with 4x4 house beat and a female vox sample saying, no matter how he looks baby, its the inside that counts. A synth comes in and gives it a deep feel. Sparsed out female vox samples come out throughout the track.
5. Pretty straight forward track. Has some pitched up vox samples that filter in and out of the track around a funky baseline.
6. More slowed up grooves around 110 BPMs or so. Nice chill track with old disco samples. Strings, funky baseline, and high hats for a hot summer day.

Track Listing
1. Down With It   4. The Inside
2. Talk To Me   5. Smokey In Here
3. Let Go   6. On The Job