Let The Beat Drop

DJ iShine recently released his mainly instrumental debut album “Suite 11” after much anticipation and I’m here to tell you it was definitely worth the wait. Known around the campus of Ohio University as a producer of beats and founder of his own record label, 1Side Music, iShine has been gaining recognition and respect while turning out hits for his artists for a little while now, finally releasing some of his own personal work. A mainly instrumental album can be a hard sell. It has to be done just right to be able to reach a nice-sized audience and not just a select few. The album is a perfect blend of iShine’s crafted beats mixed in with guest vocals on a few select tracks from artists on his label. The tracks have a great flow to them that allow for the album to move well from track to track. The beats are interesting and set a mood, not just acting as elevator-type music or background music. The songs with vocals are well placed within the album structure to help break up the songs that are straight beats. The featured artists really impressed me as well with their added talents to the already good album. The opening track “Evening Hour” features rapper DC da King of Hearts who helps set the tone and get the listener pumped for the rest of the album. Natalie Chapman’s vocals on “All 4 You” sound crystal clear and flawless and Ethan White brings the hint of mystery needed to “Schizophrenia.” It is truly a hot album to play at parties or social gatherings. It’s an album you can have fun with or just chill and enjoy on your own. It is definitely an instrumental album done right, meant to be shared with the masses and played in the clubs.

To download Suite 11 for free straight from DJ iShine himself:
http://www.myspace.com/djishine