Daydreaming is the debut album from Paris-based artist Von D. This album sees Von D collaboration with the internationally renowned Foreign Beggars, Phephe, David Boomah (Shy FX Murderation) and Riya & Mr Lager.

How diverse his this album? Incredibly so, is my simple answer. Von D seems to have encapsulated so many genres here and then added his own twist. So we have the jazz vibe of tracks like 'Liquid'; the ragga based 'Maximum Boost' and the soulful sound of 'Push It', 'Sight' and 'Set Me Free'.

In fact soul-based tracks seem to be the main inspiration here, but Von D never shies away from experimentation, and it's this drive that will ensure that he stays at the forefront of the genre.

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Nick Smithson