Cage Hell's Winter 12" Cage the former Smut Peddler is now a Def Jukie. Take that as you will, but this first single from his forthcoming ‘Hell’s Winter’ full length is really quite tasty. Still sporting his trademark rugged flow that makes him sound like he’s been on a week long binge, Cage drops some dark lyrics over a banger of a track produced by El-P, a man who seemingly still has many a trick up his sleeve. The beat, a heavy roller with deep bass and a rock feel to it that works surprisingly well, is as dark as the lyrics. Take the first part of the chorus as example: ‘I’m trying to pick up the pieces / keep cutting my hands / when I put it back together / it’s faeces’. Definitely a strong debut for Cage at his new home and one that should make for perfect music when the summer fades away and cloud and rain gather once more. Oh and it comes in a lovely limited edition 10” red vinyl… which should please the hordes of Def Jux fans. Don’t sleep. A strong debut for Cage at his new home - Kper  Related Links: Definitive Jux © ukhh.com 1999 - 2005