C.O.C.O. [KLP118]

Rhythm: a regular recurrence of stress. This could be the subtext of C.O.C.O. and their implied mission statement. Olympia’s newest dance minimalists celebrate musical blueprints, foundations, and sonic architecture via drum ‘n’ bass in its’ original, organic, and blissfully booty-shaking form. C.O.C.O. is a duo comprised of Olivia Ness on bass and vocals, and Chris Sutton ( Hornet Leg, Dub Narcotic Sound System) laying down the drums and additional vocals. Olivia’s voice is soulful yet understated, sultry and steady, a highly melodic component which color her fat ‘n’ funky bass pulses. Chris gets busy on the traps with a highly percussive approach; nailing the beat straight into the floor, he’s prone to sail into polyrhythmic flights of fancy with his entire kit utilized. His vocal interplay, often spoken, cleverly balances the tunes with an excellent subtle contrast. Minimalist in construct and approach, the emphasis lies on the heady grooves being laid down, augmented by sexy soul s