Mystery Tiime
Mystery Tiime
Hailing from Guilford, Ayman Rostom has been making abstract hip-hop as Dr. Zygote since the late ‘90s. During the mid 2010’s he ventured into house music as The Maghreban; like his hip-hop productions, his version of house played with the conventions of the genre, adopting a rough lo-fi aesthetic, employing cheap Casio keyboards, wobbly drums & spacey noises. His music reflects the influence of his Northern African heritage as well as tinges of jazz and disco. His latest musical project is Mystery Tiime featuring Rostom singing for the very first time. His debut LP ‘Maudlin Tales of Grief & Love’ explores personal and introspective themes in a post punk style, accompanied by his raw, emotive vocals. It is a unique and uncompromising record.
Hi Fi Choice:
“It’s funny, moody, engaging and deeply original. Don’t be surprised if you go back in for more.”
The Arts Desk:
“It’s beautiful. I mean, it’s not, it’s ugly as sin. But the reality of it, the sense of feeling and sound so perfectly in sync is astounding. It’s a painful, difficult listen that doesn’t offer a lot of respite, but yes, it is beautiful.”
Test Pressing:
“This is brave stuff, a rejection of perfection. Following his post-punk influences' footsteps, Mystery Tiime sticks a finger up to virtuosity and embraces untrained immediacy and truth. It is a baring and acceptance of the spiritual and musical soul. All this, of course, is partially Ayman's dry wit and self-deprecation. By anyone's standards, he's disgustingly talented. The music is stellar, and his voice, whilst not classically trained, sounds fantastic.”
