The first track here refers to "slow motion terrorism" and is a reminder of Armando Ianucci's line about smokers being like slow suicide bombers. 'Slow Motion' has an air of menace, but Zephaniah doesn't get lyrically specific until the next track, 'Rong Radio'. "I'm sure there's a continent called the Middle East and I think I can bomb my way to peace". Rodney P provides a stripped-down, thumping funk backing, reminiscent of The Roots 'The Tipping Point' album.
After the high of 'Rong Radio', 'Uptown' is a disappointment, "If you're not happy over there, you've got to come around here". Very close to the 'Forward, not backward', meaningless New Labour cliche. 'Superstar' is a humuorous smack-down for superstars complaining 'Life is hard'. Coincidentally, that other Brummie turned Londoner, Mike Skinner is soon to release his 'Life is hard' album, if rumours are to be believed. Fans of The Streets would appreciate Zephaniah's wit on this EP.
After the high of 'Rong Radio', 'Uptown' is a disappointment, "If you're not happy over there, you've got to come around here". Very close to the 'Forward, not backward', meaningless New Labour cliche. 'Superstar' is a humuorous smack-down for superstars complaining 'Life is hard'. Coincidentally, that other Brummie turned Londoner, Mike Skinner is soon to release his 'Life is hard' album, if rumours are to be believed. Fans of The Streets would appreciate Zephaniah's wit on this EP.
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