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Tapes
Photos Of My Frog
Jahtari - Cat No: JTR21
- updated:2025-12-02
TAPES VS JAHTARI! Tapes—aka the great Jackson Bailey, a familiar face from EM releases—makes his comeback on Jahtari. The release features four hot digital dancehall tracks plus two 8-bit versions tailored for sound systems. It’s a delightful release that skillfully incorporates the label’s penchant for dub and chiptune.
Track List
Four digital dancehall scorchers with two accompanying 8-bit versions meticulously crafted with the soundsystem session in mind!
Tapes has been spreading wonky saturated riddim goodness since his ground breaking “Hissing Theatricals” EP in 2009. Now, after a brief hibernation in the northern spawning pools, he’s spinning up his reels once again to present a new killer set of amphibian friendly, nintendo-fied sound system depth charges!
The “Photos of My Frog EP” is croaking off with its oddly addictive namesake: a surefire pond party starter – Ribbit! Hopping along, the adorable but tuff “Cleat Skank” and its gameboy driven pollywog follow, swinging their 8bit melody lasso till the cows come home. Yeehaw!
“Ramp Up” on B is a dense and raw FM synth digi banger, sure to fry any nearby circuits, so best beware! “Back Cramp Riddim” then turns up the low end even more and swirls its drums and synths into the next delay vortex, warping into a pixelated 8bit conclusion.
Whatever your taste in insects there’s something on this record for any lover of vintage dancehall and amphibious wild life alike!
Tapes has been spreading wonky saturated riddim goodness since his ground breaking “Hissing Theatricals” EP in 2009. Now, after a brief hibernation in the northern spawning pools, he’s spinning up his reels once again to present a new killer set of amphibian friendly, nintendo-fied sound system depth charges!
The “Photos of My Frog EP” is croaking off with its oddly addictive namesake: a surefire pond party starter – Ribbit! Hopping along, the adorable but tuff “Cleat Skank” and its gameboy driven pollywog follow, swinging their 8bit melody lasso till the cows come home. Yeehaw!
“Ramp Up” on B is a dense and raw FM synth digi banger, sure to fry any nearby circuits, so best beware! “Back Cramp Riddim” then turns up the low end even more and swirls its drums and synths into the next delay vortex, warping into a pixelated 8bit conclusion.
Whatever your taste in insects there’s something on this record for any lover of vintage dancehall and amphibious wild life alike!
From cute yet tough tracks sprinkled with sounds like camera shutters and frog croaks, to digital bangers that make full use of FM synths, to convulsive steppers blending whistles and amphibian sounds, and even a fully pixelated version. An addictive, unique sound that breathes life into Tapes’ sonic ecosystem by blending game music and dancehall. Highly recommended. The label’s JAHTARI 20TH ANNIVERSARY Japan Tour is set to begin soon. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)