Until recently Flip Kowlier's career ran along two lines: rapping in 't Hof Van Commerce and singing under his own name. His greatest charm was that he did both in his own West Flemish dialect. With Otoradio, Kowlier is now adding something new to his career. His latest songs contain wonderfully running bass lines, offbeat accents on guitar and organ and a let-it-blow mentality. Besides hip-hop and
… listening songs, Kowlier also appears to be able to make reggae. Everything sounds so wonderfully authentic that you almost believe that West Flemish is also spoken in Jamaica. The singer himself sees his fourth record more as a Kowlier album with reggae influences than a reggae record by Flip Kowlier. A difference that may seem too subtle to name, but is still correct: the Fleming has completely mastered this style of music. (JE)more
