Teck-Zilla - Summer Zilla II (Instrumental Album)

UK-based Nigerian Producer/DJ Teck-Zilla presents "Summer Zilla II," the sequel to his 2018 summer-themed instrumental project of the same name. Inspired by his birth month which falls in the warmest season of the year, nostalgic memories of the 90s as a kid and crates of weird and somewhat recognizable sample flips, Summer Zilla II, continues where the first edition left off some 6 years ago. The 10-track body of work is a masterclass in lo-fi sampling techniques, engaging storytelling, culminating in the element of surprise as it progresses. Much like its predecessor, Summer Zilla II, is anchored on genre-bending layered sample chops and dynamic arrangement threaded by the element of nostalgia and warmth.

Starting with the anthemic “RETURN TO SUMMER (SUMMER MADNESS)” with its enthralling vocal samples and pulsating drums which help usher us back into the world of Summer Zilla to the solemnity of “SUMMERZILLA II” or the breezy sunny day vibes of “SUMMER SOCIETY THEME”, listeners get a heightened sense of comfort as the project moves along. As a call back to Summer Zilla, Teck-Zilla also brought back the voice of Summer, the French-speaking narrator who appears throughout the project but this time it’s voiced by Nigerian rapper/fashion stylist Yemoja whose sultry vocals draw audiences into the surreal, summery world of "Summer Zilla II."

Teck-Zilla - Summer Zilla II (Instrumental Album) Teck-Zilla - Summer Zilla II (Instrumental Album) Reviewed by Michael on 8/01/2024 Rating: 5