What’s Happening is a musical excursion through different styles. Moving seamlessly though space-aged soul, hip-hop, funk and rock, this project is diverse. Katalyst is a hugely successful Australian artist, now signed to BBE for Rest of World; we will develop this success into more global recognition. On this album he collaborates with many talented and like-minded artists from US, UK and Australia. The album was started in 2006 and completed over the course of about a year. Some of the guests were recorded at Katalyst’s studio in Sydney Australia, while others were recorded in the US and the UK.This album makes comment on many issues facing us today. The title of the album,”What’s Happening” can be interpreted in several ways – be it what’s happening socially, politically, environmentally, economically or personally. The other take on the title is of course what’s happening musically.
The tracks were written with the respective vocalists in mind – once the vocals were recorded their was often additional production and arrangement done.
This record was produced and mixed at Katalyst’s M2 studios. The record was written using MPC4000, MPC60, computer, various outboard synths, keyboards and equipment. There were additional live elements recorded at various locations.
Be on the lookout for this album to drop on April 15, 2008. From the tracks I’ve heard so far, it’s pretty hot. Check the tracklist below and and preview of one of the songs.
- Introductions
- How Bout Us ft. Steve Spacek
- All You’ve Got feat. Ru C.L., Hau & Yungun
- Say What You Feel feat. Stephanie McKay
- Over and Over feat. Mat McHugh
- Dedicated feat. Diverse
- What Are We Talking About?
- Step Up (feat. Ru C.L)
- War
- Killing Ya Self feat. J-Live
- He Is Society
- Non-Stop feat. Supermatural
- May Have Been James Brown
- Loaded Gun feat. Joe Volk
How Bout Us ft. Steve Spacek
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nice post, the song you put up is really dope. i think i will pick this album up in April. Also, the artwork is very nice.