Lexis, the project of Rob Solomon, represents a pivotal bridge between the early jazz-influenced jungle scene and the more refined 'intelligent' drum and bass movement of the late 1990s. Emerging from a background in live jazz-funk performance in East Anglia, Solomon transitioned to electronic production after the dissolution of his band Choice.
His early career was defined by a close creative partnership with Rupert Parkes (Photek), with whom he founded Rude Boy Records. This period established his signature approach: a fusion of complex, almost mathematical breakbeat programming with rich, harmonic textures. As his career progressed, Solomon became a mainstay on prestigious imprints such as Certificate 18 and Moving Shadow, moving away from the 'twisted jazz' of his youth toward a more cinematic, atmospheric sound. His work is characterized by high production values, a focus on deep sub-bass melody, and the use of recurring string motifs. Critically, he is viewed as a master of the 'Certificate 18 sound,' which favored intellectual depth and urban atmosphere over dancefloor anthems.
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