Bem II

Description

Juga-Naut, cultural renaissance man and master of art, is at it again. From the depths of Nottingham caves, in discombobulating stereo and mesmerising technicolour, he presents... Bem II.A continuation of 2020’s Bem, whilst challenging the received wisdom that a sequel never surpasses its predecessor, this album is an absolute Hellfire, with ascending lyrics, euphoric sonics, genre defiance, igniting and inflaming. Built on the foundations of Juga-Naut’s inimitable production, ironic, street and learned poetry, with choruses so catchy they become unmanageable, Bem II offers listeners more funk, more soul, more groove, more breaks, and more grit than ever before. Featuring incredible artists and collaborators from both sides of the Atlantic including Crimeapple, Vandal Savage and Yumah.Inspired by legendary cinema, each track is a feature film in itself, a twelve-song compendium of powerful and timeless songs that together represent over a million bland viral videos. Played in the presence of the planet's greatest enemies, in a darkened room on a moonless night, Bem II has the power to unite even the most bitter foes.This album is best listened to right before asking Jugz, in 2024, after over ten years of releases, if he’s “still making music”.All tracks written, performed, produced, recorded, arranged, mixed and mastered by Juga-Naut. Featuring Crimeapple, Vandal Savage and Yumah.Recorded at The Lodge Studios.Artwork and layout by Juga-Naut, 2024.