The new single set to become the summer anthem of 2010 sees acclaimed Manchester DJs HeavyFeet team up with Bubbz, an innovative lyrical talent who has been making waves in the urban music scene, dramatically labelled by NME as the UK’s answer to Kanye West. 

The track itself, ‘Young and Dumb’, distinctly shows the contribution of both artists, successfully weaving together a tune that breathes summer; a delightful rolling bass line combined with the casual lyrical delivery of Bubbz that allows for comfortable listening in any environment.

 Bubbz describes himself as “a hybrid kind of guy, only striving for the best”, illustrating his worthy goal of not confining himself to a specific genre, shown in his previous work with his band ‘The Black Notez’ by incorporating Dub, Electro, Afro Beat and Hip Hop and performing with Scratch Perverts, Sway and Mark Ronson to create a flexible style that allows the rising star room to manoeuvre. 

Similar artists can be likened to Bubbz in following this trend, UK rappers such as Dizzee Rascal and Wiley, who have emerged from the Grime scene to begin placing their lyrics over wobbly bass lines and heavy synths, a move that has afforded them much success. 

However, unlike listening to Dizzee’s and Wiley’s tracks which feel systematic, progressively regurgitated and lacking in imagination, Bubbz provides a warmth to his musical endeavours that allows you to appreciate his versatility as you find yourself smiling throughout the experience, not least at his unwavering and refreshing spirit to say what he wants - ‘Now you may think you know it all, but in truth son, you don’t know shit’.  

As for HeavyFeet, an already established duo in the fidget electro/house scene, Young and Dumb provides the key to open the door to fans of many different genres of dance music. 

The open and unthreatening beat of Young and Dumb allows for fans from Electro to Hip Hop to sit down, or indeed stand up, and enjoy this summer time tune; expect to see it all over the forums in the immediate future. 

For the more hardened House fans, HeavyFeet have treated us to a Club Dub Remix of Young and Dumb, and it does what it says on the tin; having removed the vocals the duo strip bare the enthusiastic beat of the original and provide us with a summery but minimalist style House track for those of us who like to sweat it out until the end of a night out.

The Club Dub unfortunately loses the charm of the original, something which Nick Thayer manages to maintain in his remix of the track, whilst simultaneously forcing a filthy bass line into our ears.  DJ Yoda says he can “always rely on Nick for the serious club bangers”, and his remix of Young and Dumb is no exception,

it successfully keeps intact the appeal of the original mix and allows Thayer to stamp his authority all over it, a definite track on repeat for the electro clubs this summer. 

The Young and Dumb collection successfully caters for all preferences; it is certainly a track to keep your ears open for in the coming months.       

HEAVYFEET SOUNDCLOUD