Don't Let Get You Down (Double LP)

Wajatta (pronounced wa-HA-ta) - the musical duo of Reggie Watts and John Tejada - return with their second album, Don't Let Get You Down, on Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder.

Coming from different worlds, but sharing a passion for the rich history of electronic music, beatboxer/comedian/musician Watts and DJ/electronic music artist/producer Tejada bring out the best in each other's formidable skill sets. Exploring the intersection between influences and innovation, the two describe Wajatta's music as "electronic dance music with its roots in '70s funk, Chicago house, Detroit techno and New York hip hop".

Where the duo's debut album hinted at the broad stylistic possibilities inherent in the marriage of Tejada's layered, melodically inventive productions and Watts' elastic, soul-stirring vocals, Don't Let Get You Down makes good on that promise.

It's a sound that is both familiar and wholly original - and, like all great dance music, ultimately life-affirming. As a result, the 11 tracks on Don't Let Get You Down crackle with the energy of fresh ideas captured at the moment of inspiration. It's electronic music made organically, from two masters at the top of their respective games.