Mungo’s Hi-Fi do things proper. Sculptors of the best sound-systems in the UK, hardened touring DJs, veteran Scottish promoters and fine chefs, their collective is as talented as it is deliciously stoned. ‘Forward Ever’ again reinforces their old-fashioned Jamaican values as they collaborate with the best toasters at their Caledonian clubnight before taking the most electric moments into the studio to hone that magic. You can dissect their global reputation by the quality of MCs bobbing over their dark, rootsie wobble as Sugar Minott, Kenny Knots and the lively Soom T all happily swoop in with their lyrical skills. The Mungo’s legend is already strong and can only mature.
8/10
Words by MATTHEW BENNETT
