Magnetic Man

Recording information: EMI Music Publishing Studios; Miloco Studios; MSR Studios, New York, NY; Sofa Sound Studio; Treyhayl Studios, Rock, Cornwall, England; Zinc's Studio.
The self-titled album from the pop-oriented dubstep production trio of Skream, Benga, and Artwork features the energetic singles "I Need Air" (featuring Angela Hunte), "Perfect Stranger" (featuring Katy B), and "Getting Nowhere" (featuring John Legend). Ms. Dynamite and Sam Franke are also involved with vocal contributions, as the three producers put some polish -- occasionally to sterile effect -- on an otherwise underground dance subgenre. At its best, the album is bracing, capable of winning over the cynics who are not particularly open-minded about crossover dance music. ~ Andy Kellman