Do not adjust your screens, or in Richard's case stop peering into the easy Internet cafe. (It's only a 20p an hour so get your backside in front a PC now!) "Why?" You may ask, well the first reason is that Mr Exclusive is talking and when he talks you listen. Second, this of course can mean only one thing, yeah you guessed it. One big time exclusive. The album of the year so far, along with what will arguably be da track of the summer is here!

As always, we here @ desitunes4u always like to innovate when bringing you the low down on the latest desitunes. So when the debut album "Culture Shock", by Jinx (DJ Jogi and DJ Dubz a.k.a Asian Flavas) arrived 9am on Monday morning at the brand new Desitunes4u head quarters in Bolton just as we were moving in, there was only one thing I could possibly do. Never one for moving Plasma screens and Furniture, I jumped straight back in the rented Ford transit T280 Turbo and went for a spring drive.

On to the country lanes of Cheshire I finally turn up the volume and give the British Countryside a Desi spring clean. This is DJ Jogi and DJ Dubz 's a.k.a 'Asian Flavas' first foray into the world of production and at first glimpses from the videos I have seen Manchester's new favourite sons seem to be on a fast track to great things just like RDB and Punjabi Hit Squad before them.

Now when I first heard that these guys were DJ's turned producers, initially a deep sigh was followed by nauseas flashbacks to the awful days of Ominous DJ's. It seems of late any old Desi DJ's are having a go at production, and to RDB and PHS 's credit they are the only ones to have made the grade. That is until now of course.

As I press play on the CD player, (yes the 2005 Transit has a CD player!) I am pleasantly surprised not to hear 16 year old with an ASBO ranting on like rabies infested rottweiler about "haters" and how its "all about power, money and respect" you know, the usual gratuitous bull sh*t that we have come to loathe from some of "our friends in the north."

Track one is a cover of the Great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's "Akhiyan Udeekdian". Now I have lived my life on the principal that hell is reserved for 3 types of people. Sinners, those who put M badges on standard 3 Series BMW's, and those who remix Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan songs badly. Alas the highway to hell (The A89 savaged by the usual road works) soon became the stairway to heaven. A great qawali track has been masterminded into what I firmly will be the track of summer.

The dhol immediately kicks in on intro, aided and abetted by what seems like cocktail of Funky House/Hip Hop with a touch of Gidda, this track just wants me to just get up and dance. As I traverse through the country lanes I find my self nodding my head and bouncing up and down on the seat, this track is really is that good, shame about the Transit's suspension though! Although singer Sohail Salamat is not on the same page as the Great Pakistani Maestro Nusrat, he certainly holds his own. His softer vocals give slight a watered down Punjabi pop feel to the track but in this case it works just fine. The best way for me to describe the production here is to compare Jinx's production skills to someone like Rishi Rich. Where as Rishi would carefully cut and slice a track with precision like a surgeon with a scalpel, Jinx take a sledge hammer to the desi music scene as we know it and simply smash it in the face, this track will just blow you away.

After having track 1 one replay for at least 5 re runs, I ignore Irfan's missed calls and move on to track two. Now just as the diversion signs on the M6 take me further away from HQ, track two takes the album in a totally different direction. "Show You" by the sexy sounding Sofia Hayat is a smooth RnB track, with hardly any desi influences. Don't be deterred by the fact there are no desi lyrics on this track. Sofia's seductive vocals are intricately woven into a mosaic of Indian flutes with a mellow RnB beat. Taking nothing away from Jinx or Sofia, the sound is rather reminiscent of Zeus and Sugar Jones' rendition of "Days Like That." A track you could definitely grow to love, and after a night on the town on a cool summer night, what better way to chill out?

As the traffic begins to flow on the Toll road I am joined by once more by Sohail Salamat for Nachley. A funky Bhangra pop tune echoes in the empty van as I find myself moving my shoulders like Gurdas Mann, however the bloke driving the Eddie Stobart Lorry thinks I'm a right loon as the van veers across the middle lane to accommodate my extravagant movement. As I concentrate once more I feel that Sohail's vocal and range is rather in the Harbhajan Mann mould of singers which gives the track that Indo-pop feel. Where as the music gives us a feel of the Daler Mehndi days, the chorus sample from the film song "Jumma, Chumma Dhe Dhe" fits the track like a diamond encrusted white glove fits Michael Jackson's hand. Very well done indeed, one for the wedding dance floor for sure.

Track four is the brilliant 'Yaad' sung by Billa Sahota and its apt for this track that at as we roll into the home the UK Desi music scene, Brumistan (Birmingham for all you coconuts) of course, me and the quite pleasant to drive Transit are greeted by grey clouds and rainfall. Yaad once more takes the album in another direction. Much more of a slower track, Yaad sees Billa reminiscing his love, and the touching words "Teri yaad jadon ve andiyea, akhiyan vich neendar na aveh" which basically means "whenever I think of you I just can't sleep". Billa's powerful vocals gently flow with a much more mellow sound as the boys showcase the very best of their diversity as producers. As I drive around the ring road in the pouring rain I feel this is one of those tracks you just have to put on whilst remembering "your first love", a bottle of whisky and a dark room is all you need. Hai, woa Lambhe, woa baatein…anyways enough of my love disasters.

Back onto the M6 and suddenly just the sun comes out I'm joined by Track number 5, Mitra De sung by Billa Sahota along with Don Dee. Now anybody in the know knows Mr Dee got married last year and if you see any of his more recent videos, you'll realise Mrs Dee has been taking good care of him, making sure he doesn't go without his ration of Gulaab Jamans. The Don has been quiet since his last outing with M2K with Phenomenon. It has been well documented that Don seems to have left the 'Doh point Nau' chums Rishi Rich and Veronica, we'll have more on that soon. Back to the track, and the funky beat of the track kicks in and as I begin to bounce after the initial, and unnecessary interruption of the self proclaimed "Don." Billa again shows his great vocal range, reminiscent of Amar Arshi with a track that just makes you wana dance. I have to say the diversity of this album just after the half way point has really impressed me and this is a classic Gidda track which I honestly hope gets a lot of air play on the radio and clubs. The only downside of the track unfortunately is the absolutely awful showing of Don Dee. After showing amazing promise in 1997 on the Voices album by VR1, Don Dee sounds like a cross between someone doing a Father Christmas impression with his "ho ho ho's" and a scalded dog with his howling, part of me just wanted to forward the track when he came on but the beat and Punjabi vocals are so good my fingers remain firmly on the steering wheel as I joyfully allow the Transit's turbo to kick as I fly up the M6 in the early afternoon sun. It's another good track.

As I realise I better get back to Bolton, track six, Shisha Da Lenga (glass dress) soon distracts me once more. It's a much more of a traditional Boliyan style track, which is sung by Billa Sahota yet again. Typical Dhols, Harmoniums and Tumbi's work harmoniously with Billa's old skool sound. Even though I am not a great fan of more traditional vocals and sound this song does cater for those who love a bit of old skool and as catchy as the tune is, and impressive production to boot, this one isn't for the masses but a fair track to say the least, you'd have to have a few pints in you before you get up and go to this one, then again the old skool crowd will probably greet this one with cheers. A get up go track for some, not all though.

Irfan calls again and funnily enough Track 7 is Gal Sun, still enjoying the weather and drive, Irfan's "Gal" is far from my mind but Sohail's and Bitti's very much is (No Little Britain jokes please). The mellow Spanish Guitar kicks and is soon joined by the RnB base. Bitti's humming is simply elegant, this track just gives you that "Pyar Ka Mausum" feel. You can't describe how this Pakistani-Pop styled song makes you just wanna lie in the sun and chill. Bitti takes centre stage as her voice is up there with Shazia Manzoors of this world as this tale of love is expressed through Sohail and Bitti. A slight downer to the track is sounds like we've been here before with the Love 2 Love days. Sohail, although brilliant through out the album, to be honest should have stayed in the bathroom for this one, he just about saves his face but his quality here must be questioned. Along way to go for him before he becomes a great but I am sure he will with time. A great track to wind down to: any time of the day.

As I turn onto St Helens Road and get close to the Desitunes4u.com shop, the final track is Rang. Don Dee returns for a finally soiree. This times my thoughts of "oh god this guys should have an ASBO" are quickly removed as he finally comes good with Billa. Don Dee's style is much more suited to this bouncy track with a slight Reggae feel. Billa and Don Dee traverse through the steel drums and guitars with the elegance of an S class Merc. Don is much more suited to this style of music and if he stuck to what he does best he would be much more well regarded. Billa's vocals are an absolute delight through the album. This is one of those tracks that if you don't dance your mates just grab you and force you to; then again this track is so good you wouldn't have to ask most people once let alone twice. A great track to end the album and my journey with!

I must say this is the first time in very long time that I am very impressed with an entire album. Jinx first foray in production has been a very successful one in my eyes. The boys show great diversity with incredible dance tracks like Akhiyan Udeekdiyan and Rang, whilst tracks like Tere Yaad and Gal Sun are just a delight to hear. I know I love my clichés; you simply can't ignore what a good album this is. Each song is so diverse that there is something for everyone but at the same time the quality is so evident through out I refuse to believe any who has bought this album and not liked almost every track. What makes this album stand out even more for the others are two great videos currently playing on the hundreds on free music channels we seem to have on sky TV these days. The excuse of producers having low budgets has just been thrown out of the window as the Jinx crew show it's how you use your resources, which counts, not how many resources you have. A professional CD cover with the bonus enhanced CD video makes this an absolute must for all music lovers. You certainly get your money's worth with this one and all what left to do is go out and buy it! A resounding 8.4 out of 10 for the debut of Jinx.