Album Review: Dangerous by D4MA – A High-Energy Blast from 2002
If you’re into electronic music with a punch, Dangerous by D4MA is one of those albums that grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. Released in 2002 under the Bit Music label in Spain, this record dives deep into the makina and hardcore styles, offering a raw, unfiltered energy that feels like it’s straight outta a neon-lit underground rave. Produced by Tony Costa and Jaime Panadero, the album delivers a mix of relentless beats and catchy hooks, making it a standout from its era.
Let’s talk tracks for a sec. “Dyspergator” is the kind of tune that gets stuck in your head—not because it’s overly melodic but because it’s got this driving rhythm that feels like it’s pushing you forward. The track builds tension with sharp synth stabs and pounding kicks, creating an almost hypnotic vibe. It’s not perfect—there are moments where the mix could’ve been cleaner—but that rough edge gives it character. You can tell these guys weren’t trying to smooth out every detail; they wanted something gritty and real.
Then there’s “Jumper Go!”—a banger if I’ve ever heard one. This track is pure adrenaline, designed to make people lose their minds on the dancefloor. The drop hits hard, and the repetitive vocal sample (“Jump! Jump!”) is cheesy as hell, but in the best way possible. It reminds me of those wild nights when everyone just lets loose and doesn’t care about anything except moving to the beat. Tracks like this don’t need complexity—they thrive on sheer energy, and “Jumper Go!” nails it.
The other tracks, like “Ok To Mix” and the title track “Dangerous,” hold their own too, but they don’t leave as lasting an impression. They’re solid, sure, but they lack the extra spark that makes “Dyspergator” and “Jumper Go!” so memorable.
What strikes me most about Dangerous is how unapologetically raw it feels. In today’s world of polished electronic music, where everything is perfectly quantized and auto-tuned, this album stands out as a reminder of what dance music used to be—messy, loud, and full of personality. It’s not gonna appeal to everyone, but for fans of makina and hardcore, it’s a gem worth revisiting.
And here’s the kicker—listening to this album now feels kinda nostalgic, even though I wasn’t around back then. It’s like stepping into a time capsule, except instead of dusty old artifacts, you find yourself smack dab in the middle of a sweaty club, surrounded by strangers who suddenly feel like friends. Weird, right? But maybe that’s the magic of music—it connects us across time and space, even when it’s screaming at 180 BPM.
