MATHMAN - SK83 ‘The Prequel’ - 2LP - Transparent Vinyl [JUN 21]

2LP - Limited Edition Transparent Vinyl. MathMan Presents - SK83 ‘The Prequel’.  

Dublin Producer MathMan set to release highly anticipated debut solo project ‘SK83 – The Prequel’ – A sonic coming of age tale through Dublin life and the city’s rave culture.

Dublin City, 1998 - Prepare to be transported back in time to the vivid streets of Dublin; a city in social, economic and artistic transition, as acclaimed Irish producer MathMan gears up for the release of his eagerly awaited solo album, ‘SK83 – The Prequel’. Set against an evocative sonic backdrop of jungle, drum and bass, and breakbeat, ‘SK83’ weaves an elaborative narrative that captures the essence of adolescent life in Dublin in the late 1990’s. This captivating sonic journey delves deep into the bevy of emotions that color a Dublin teenagers journey to adulthood - from love and loss, first-time experiences, the pitfalls of peer pressure and the unmistakable pull of the city’s intoxicating rave culture.

Drawing from a rich and diverse musical palette, ‘SK83’ pays homage to the rave culture and the sonic aesthetic that underscored much of Ireland and the UK in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. The album’s dynamic interludes: incorporating live and found sounds, continue the album’s subtle narrative, adding layers of depth and nostalgia to the story telling experience.

MathMan’s innovative and unique approach to production sees him deftly fuse rave influences with contemporary production, creating a soundscape that not only evokes nostalgia, but pushes boundaries simultaneously, reflecting his deep understanding of the pulse of Irish culture and the genres he brings to life.

With ‘SK83’ MathMan has crafted a vivid tapestry and emotional landscape that reaches beyond the compelling coming-of-age narrative, that makes this album equal parts listening experience and all-out club weapon.

''My ambition for SK83 was to create an immersive musical and visual universe that brings the listener on a journey that captures the essence of adolescence. I wanted to reflect and re-live my own teenage experiences, and bring to life what is a shared universal experience for us all - but in this instance is told thru the lens of a young man in Dublin in the late 1990’s.'' — MathMan

Tracklist: 

1. Intro
2. Show Me
3. Young Hearts
4. Late Nights (Interlude)
5. Hold Me
6. Alive
7. Extra Curricular (Interlude)
8. D22
9. Run These Streets Ft. Blak Diamon
10. No Answer (Interlude)
11. View Point
12. Friends At First
13. Say It Ft. Enrosa
14. Full Throttle
15. Home Ft Ayah Marar
16. Clear Eyes Ft. Eden