Continuing on the ragga tip, check this sweet Heatwave refix of DJ Q's bassline remix of the Tony Matterhorn tune Dutty Wine. Rubi Dan features on the vocals, and he makes this tune sick. Bassline producers take note - why ruin a tune with some crappy cheesy lyrics when you can lay some badboy ragga vocals like these over the top? DJ Q - Walk and Wine (Rubi Dan Heatwave Mix)
The Heatwave have done loads of jokes ragga refixes. Check em here
I'm not quite sure where I stand with Drum n Bass at the moment. I used to love jump-up, but now certain high-profile producers seem to churn out wave upon wave of terrible terrible stuff, and the raves are full of wankers. On the other hand, certain heads are pulling out some nice, dark numbers. One thing's for certain though - mcs can do one! I'm loving this jokes tune by Noisia at the moment. Check it.
I've only recently got into techno, and to be honest don't know much about it. One thing I do know however, is that the production duo Format:B are sick. Of the tunes I've got, theirs are the ones which seem to stick out. Here's one my favourites. Banging.
This Jack Beats remix is probably my favourite tune of 2008. Since it's creation, every DJ dropped it in every set ever. Why? Because it's FUCKING SICK! It's got a sick old school ravey build-up, a fully badboy drop, and best of all, despite being rinsed to fuck I still fucking love it! Amazing. AC Slater - Jack Got Jacked (Jack Beats Remix)
By the way, the creator of the original, AC Slater, is like, totally awesome. Watch this space for a post dedicated to his genius.
Finally, check out this killer 30 minute mix from Urban Nerds and LoveShy resident Klose One. It's got some BIG tunes and the mixing is jokes.
1. Proxy - The Raven (Krazey & Bulldog remix) 2. Coki - Spongebob 3. Zinc ft Nolay - Killa Sound 4. BALLE! SHAVA! - Tigerstyle (Sinden v Dirty Canvas Mix ft P Money) 5. Antill Mob - Burnin 6. Cotti ft Doctor - Rise The Temperature 7. Orien - Smoke 8. 501 - Dub You 9. Armand Van Helden - You Dont Know Me (David Guetta Edit) 10. Poxymusic ft Gina Mitchell - War Paint (Claude Von Stroke remix) 11. Skream - Filth 12. Chase & Status - Bits 13. Rusko - Mr. Chips 14. Agent X - Decoy 15. Mr V - Hypnotiq 16. NumberNin6 - Breath Remix
mp3: Skreams 'Unofficial' Remix of DJ Mujava - Township Funk
LoveThatTune has had a few versions of Township Funk pokin about. This one is just a little bit dirtier, little bit grimier. In fact put perfectly by a fellow Skream has turned this years most famous dance track into "a wobbly, bass-driven, grime monster!!".
To get you through the darkest winter month Deviate are throwing a massive Christmas dance featuring a selection of the biggest artists from the UK Reggae and dubstep scenes.
In the main hall The mighty IRATION STEPPAS will be kicking off the proceedings with there chest rattling sound system, followed by an exclusive live PA from veteran roots/dubstep singer BROTHER CULTURE, followed by arguably two of the biggest names in dubstep, CASPA & RUSKO.
ROOM 2 Sees Reggae connoisseurs SOUL JAZZ RECORDS SOUND SYSTEM alongside EXTRA STOUT will be warming things up nicely before EXEL & SANDMAN bring a slightly more electronic edge to the proceedings in preparation for the queen of bass, Radio 1's vixen MARY ANNE HOBBS.
ROOM 3 is dedicated to Deviate residents with an emphasis on the eclectic. Expect everything from drum&bass, hip-hop, techno and 2-step.
This night represents the true force of the UK roots reggae & dubstep scenes, featuring some of the most exciting and cutting edge artists alongside original pioneers in British bass culture. All of this takes place in one of London's best music venues in the heart of the city.
Cutting-edge British electronic music festival Bloc Weekend has a distinctly dubstep flavour this year. Dubstep kings Skream and Benga (check out Benga’s excellent ‘Diary of an Afro Warrior’ in the player) have just been announced as headliners and will play back to back at Bloc, which takes place from 13th - 15th March 2009 at Butlins Holiday Camp in Minehead, Somerset. Tickets and info here: http://www.blocweekend.com/home.html
Dub Police lynchpin Rusko’s digi- dub melodic basslines have received international acclaim over the past two years. With his Fabric Live mix CD and recent worldwide tours his is a name known even by your grandma.
LOGAN D and MC SHABBA D
Logan's papa Mickey Finn schooled him well, and beginnings on Kool FM led to quickly establishing himself as a prolific jungle/dnb DJ in his own right. His is placed alongside MC Shabba the Lyrical Dappa now a veteran of the jungle and d&b circuit with a career spanning over a decade- admittedly he did start at the tender age of fourteen.
DJ NONAMES and ORIFICE VULGATRON
The back bones of Foreign Beggars and founders of the esteemed Dented Records. Orifice with an insurmountably versatile flow continues to be one of the best rappers on wax and on stage and Nonames icy cuts have laced tracks for artists all over the shop. Expect a brand new grime, hip hop, dubstep mash up. Strictly Grizzness
Room 2 - Electro/Minimal Tech
Hosted by SOLARITY
In just a few months since their formation, Solarity’s productions and DJ sets have caused a worldwide seismic ripple in the tech and progressive scenes. Their bashyness knows no bounds… Just ask Tiesto, Ferry Corsten and Jody Wisternoff who have been caning their tunes to crowds of thousands. TRUST. Love These Guys!
Huge FUNKTION ONE sound system inside the venue. Get In!
Dubstep has been one of the most exciting musical melting pots over the last few years. From the techno-tinged outings of 2562 to the deep percussive onslaughts of Shackleton, from Burial’s enigmatic and haunting garage and early rave days nostalgia to the genre-bending works of people like Scuba, Mala, Martyn or T++, dubstep has always kept the pace, exploring new sonic territories.
Finally the brooding dubstep scene becomes its first documentary. It’s been about time that a someone takes on the task of filming a documentary on dubstep. Now it’s arrived and it is called ‘Dubfiles’.
Apparently the DVD features interviews with top producers like Skream, Benga, Pinch, Hatcha, Caspar and many more, taking the time to look behind the scenes, discussing personal and musical backgrounds, art, politics, food and a whole lot more.
There is also a CD compilation to accompany the DVD, which features tracks from most of the interviewed artists like ‘Big Headed Slags’ by Caspa, to Rusko’s ‘Get Ya Cock out’, D1’s ‘Dubstep Warz’ and Pinch’s ‘Airlock’, alongside recent winners from Benga, Skream and N-Type.
‘Dubfiles’ should be available in all good independent music stores, or you can order it at boomkat.com.
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