Articles Tagged: DnB

Hippo and Estefex’s first cd release

October 11th, 2012 | By Angela

2004 was a big year for the duo Hippo & Estefex. It was the year that the weekly @ Clarks “Turn It Up” was started by the duo and their first of many mix cd’s to be released. After a request by a friend was made of where he could find this first mix cd, I decided to go through my old computer and pull the file off for him. I figured this was the appropriate forum to place the mix for many to enjoy. Hope you all like. This one is for you Jeff!

$100 BullShit

Future Soul Presents Calculon 4.28.2012

April 27th, 2012 | By Angela

Future Soul hosts one of the best in US Drum and Bass this April! Come through as we welcome San Diego’s Calculon, head of Rubik Records. A veteran DJ/Producer, his label has released the likes of Random Movement, June Miller, and Command Strange, to name a few. We also p…lay host to one of the valley’s most skilled new talents: Sophine. Future Soul music at it’s finest!

**We feature a patio with plenty of seating and a full bar with $2 PBR’s and $5 Skyy Vodka drinks available all night**

11:30-1:00 Calculon
(Rubik Records, Good Looking, SMOG) http://www.soundcloud.com/calculon
Born and raised in California, but having lived in Europe and immersed in Drum and Bass culture for well over a decade, Calculon always knows exactly what the audience wants to hear. As label owner of Rubik Records and an internationally recognized producer, his finger is constantly on the pulse of Drum and Bass, having DJed everywhere from Hawaii to Amsterdam. With releases on labels such as Rubik, Fokuz, Human Elements, Big Riddim, Think Deep, and forthcoming tunes coming out on Good Looking, Smog, Vibration, and Influenza LTD, his productions, spanning styles from melodic rollers to dancefloor workouts, are impossible to ignore. Calculon’s tunes are supported by a host of DJs at the top of their game, including Digital, Dara, Bailey, AK1200, Crissy Crissy, A Sides, Survival, LTJ Bukem, Icicle, Loxy, Sinistarr, The Insiders, James Zabiela, Random Movement, and Stunna. Whether you hear his tunes on BBC 1xtra, Bassdrive, or in the club, you will be certain to hear what makes Calculon one of the leaders of the new school of Drum and Bass in America.

10:30-11:30 Sophine
(Jump Down Music)
Every so often a newcomer rolls onto the scene with undeniable skills beyond their years. Sophine is just one of those DJs. She rocks the crowd with an ear for all styles of Drum and Bass, blended up on all vinyl with quick mixes and sick double-drops. In a few short years, she’s managed to land bookings alongside the likes of the legendary DJ SS and Random Movement. We see a really bright future for Sophine out here, and once you hear her, you’ll know exactly why. Don’t miss out on a night of great music brought to you by veterans and talented newcomers alike!

Future Soul Residents:
9-10:30pm Estefex & dLo tag set
1:00-2am Jonboy

Red Owl
2155 East University Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85281
(480) 258-2733

21+
Cover: $5
9pm-2am

Sub:Con Wednesday 3.28.2012

March 26th, 2012 | By Angela

 

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The Downtown Phoenix Drum & Bass / Jungle Night – Every Wednesday!DOWNSTAIRS:
Our special guest this week is Quentin Hiatus! Come through and check
out this man’s selection of the hot new shit… Supporting will be
Deepfreq and Estefex!

UPSTAIRS:
The Scenario keeps things bumpin’ upstairs with Global Bass,
Moombahton, Juke and UK Funky. Featuring residents Ellery, Hartbreaks
and Mendez with Amani Jae on the Mic.

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☺ $1 PBR’s before 11pm, $2 DOMESTICS & $3 WELLS til Midnight. ☺

Doors open at 9pm ► FREE before 10pm! ◄ $5 after 10. Automatically
get on the $3 cover list just by “Joining” this Facebook event!

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Future Soul 3.31.2012

March 25th, 2012 | By Angela

Future Soul — Saturday, March 31st:

Join us as we spotlight up and coming local DJ/producer S33D, pushing a futuristic yet fundamental sound all his own, backed up by veteran Phoenix jungle ambassador Dehga. This show is not to be missed!

12:15-1:15
S33D
S33D is a longtime aficionado of both live music and electronic music out here in the valley, experiences that show through in his approach to DJing and music production. His sets feature the freshest sounds in DnB, all mixed with an ear for uplifting vibes, tight mixing, and a presence that moves the crowd. Recent studio sessions have seen him called up to release Drum and Bass creations on imprints in Phoenix and beyond. Keep an eye out for S33D- big things are sure to come. Join us as we play host to another rising star of Drum and Bass in the valley!

11:15-12:15
Dehga (Sub:Conscious)
In Phoenix Drum and Bass circles, Dehga needs no introduction. A longtime resident of the Sub:Conscious crew, Dehga is one of the original selectors that helped to shape the valley’s Drum and Bass scene from as early as 1999. His infectious stage presence, slick mixing, and ability to blend old school and new school sounds with equal ease continue to make him one of the valley’s most exciting Jungle DJs and a longstanding icon of Drum and Bass in the valley at large.

Future Soul Residents:
9-10:15 Estefex
10:15-11:15 Jonboy
1:15-2am dLo

Red Owl
2155 East University Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85281
(480) 258-2733

21+
Cover: $5
9pm-2am

World Of DnB Phoenix 3.29.2012

March 18th, 2012 | By Angela

The UK Thursdays team brings the return of DJ SS and BBC Radio 1’s Crissy Criss for World of Drum and Bass Arizona!

Along with reps from AZDnB, Sub Con, M.I.A., & Hipstep, both rooms will be open for this night of DnB chaos!

Main room:
dLo & Estefex
Deepfreq & Degha
Crissy Criss
DJ SS

Rockin the lounge:
DJ Bass
Babel & Type-R

Pre-sales soon available online at: Wantickets.com

A-Sides & MC Tali Presented by Future Soul & Sub:Conscious

March 16th, 2012 | By Angela

 

  • Friday, March 16th Future Soul and Sub:Conscious Present: A Sides and MC TaliJoin us for a special collaboration of AZ DnB crews to bring you two of the biggest international heavyweights of Drum and Bass!

    A Sides:
    http://www.facebook.com/djasides
    DJ, Producer and Engineer, Jason Cambridge (aka A Sides) has been producing music since 1990 and has released well over 500 tracks to date across many of the scene’s biggest labels. With tracks released on labels such as Metalheadz, Valve, True Playaz, Bingo, Innerground, Violence, Hardleaders, Allsorts, Grid, Reinforced, Advanced, Strictly Underground, Advanced, Just Another Label, Reel 2 Reel, Liq-weed Ganja, Clear Skyz, Spearhead, Human Elements, and Hospital to name but a few, A Sides has a discography of truly epic proportions. Over the course of his extensive DJ career A Sides has never limited himself to a single style and has proved to be a highly capable selector across multiple genres spanning from the most upfront Drum & Bass to Old School, Funk, Hip Hop and Soul to name a few. He has a reputation for sets that are tight and technical as well diverse. His career as a DJ has taken him worldwide, Playing in over 200 cities in over 40 different countries and every continent the world has to offer he is truly a Worldwide ambassador for Drum & Bass.

    MC Tali:
    http://www.facebook.com/mctali
    Tali is accredited with being the most successful female MC of all time in Drum N Bass. With three DnB Awards, a solo album, numerous singles and guest vocals under her belt, Tali has MC’d all around the world with many of the scenes heavyweights. Renowned for her unique ability to sing and freestyle, Tali’s reputation has grown due to her versatility, soaring voice and the positive connection she makes with the crowd. While Tali is able to hold her own next to any MC in the scene and rock the mic over any kind of Drum N Bass, Tali mostly prefers her deep liquid rollers, citing Calibre, S.P.Y. Marcus Intalex, Lenzman and Commix as some of her more personal favourite DJ’s to MC to!

    Local support from:
    Sub D
    Sebastian
    Estefex

    Where is it:
    Red Owl
    2155 East University Drive
    Tempe, Arizona 85281
    (480) 258-2733

    21+
    Cover: $10
    9pm-2am

    http://www.facebook.com/SubConsciousDNB
    http://www.facebook.com/FutureSoulDNB

FUTURE SOUL OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY

January 31st, 2012 | By Angela

** Saturday, February 25th 2012 ***

Welcome AZ! We’re pleased to announce the launch of one of the valley’s first weekend monthly Drum and Bass events in a long time! On Saturday, February 25th, get ready for FUTURE SOUL — Our goal is simple: To bring you the very best in DnB with a nod to soulful, feel-good vibes, presented by the best in local, national, and international talent, at a great venue with cheap drinks and a great weekend vibe! Don’t know about DnB? Have friends that don’t? No problem- ALL are welcome, so feel free to invite all your friends. This is a 21+ night, and is intended to cater to a variety of tastes, with emphasis on the smoother sounds of the genre to bring a vibe that everyone can enjoy. Join us at our official launch party Feb 25th featuring:

Non Compliance
12-1am
(Lifestyle Recordings, Jump Down Music)
Non-Compliance is a throwback and a look to the future of DJ culture all at the same time. In recent years, he’s established himself as one of AZ’s best Drum and Bass DJs through sheer skill on the decks and wicked selection, rocking crowds alongside the likes of Dj Hype, Crissy Criss, Unknown Error, 16-Bit, and Gridlok at big nights from Arizona’s UK Thursdays to San Diego’s Organized Grime. He stands out as one of the youngest DJs in AZ still throwing down all-vinyl sets. Don’t let his youth fool you, though. Over the past few years, Non-Compliance has seen his focus grow into producing music of his own, and has already been involved in creating forward-thinking releases that have appeared on upstart labels Lifestyle Recordings and Free Love Digi. Join us as we launch the night with one of AZ’s premier up and coming talents.

Iron Giant
1-2am
A true connoisseur of the soulful side of DnB, Iron Giant crafts his sets with smooth mixing skills and eclectic taste spanning a library of quality tunes, new and old. Be on the lookout for this talented young DJ at a venue near you with crowd-rocking selection and soulful sensibilities.

9pm-12 Future Soul Residents dLo, Estefex, and Jonboy
All three residents bring quality mixing and deep crates to keep you vibing all night.

This is a 21+ Event
Cover: $5 all night

Location:
Red Owl
2155 East University Drive #112
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 258-2733
(University and the 101)

Drink specials TBA
For all other info and to stay in the loop, LIKE our page: http://www.facebook.com/FutureSoulDNB

AZDNB.COM Presents Original Sin (True Playaz)

October 14th, 2010 | By Angela

Original Sin

While some of you may not be 100% familiar with the name Original Sin, all will become clear when you realize that this is the new production alias of none other than Adam Tindall, one half of the undisputed kings of dancefloor drum & bass, G Dub.

Born and bred in Newcastle, Adam was initially drawn to D&B by albums such as the incredible ‘Platinum Breakz’ compilation from the Metalheadz camp, and Grooverider’s legendary ‘Prototype Years’. His love for the music grew and grew until the desire to become more actively involved in the scene took hold and he took up DJing shortly before enrolling himself at Music College.

It was at college that Adam met Jake Carter and the infamous Generation Dub was forged. However, it wasn’t long before the Adam realized that Music College was a pointless pursuit and he decided to quit in order to concentrate fully on making music at home. It wasn’t long before drum & bass legend DJ SS snapped up two of G Dub’s early productions for his Reformed imprint.

The successive deal with DJ Hype & Pascal’s Ganja imprint proved to be the making of the G Dub franchise, as Adam and Jake’s studio let off more anthems than an Olympic Games opening ceremony and tracks such as ‘Tink Ya Bad?’, ‘Warp Speed’ ‘Forever’ and ‘Beast City’ collectively smashed up more dancefloors than a specialist nightclub demolition team.

In early 2008 Adam and Jake parted company and Adam decided to pursue solo avenues under the name Original Sin. The ridiculously heavy ‘Don’t Be Silly’, ‘Cheater Cheater’, ‘D For Danger’ and his remixes of Shy FX’s classic Ebony Dubsters track ‘Rah’ and Rufige Kru’s ‘Monkey Boy’ have gone a long way to stamping his individual mark on the Drum & Bass scene.

Original Sin shows no signs of slowing down, though, as Adam prepares to drop the huge ‘Dr Feels Good’ EP on Playaz, showcasing a completely refined and mature sound which is as deadly on the dancefloor as it is on the radio.

UK Thursdays Presents LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad

October 1st, 2010 | By Angela

This Thursday, October 14th we bring you Drum and Bass legends: LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad!

Arguably the prime innovator in the development of jungle from its early status as an offshoot of hardcore techno into the respected, stylistic genre it became by the end of the 1990s,
LTJ Bukem gained fame as an auteur in all fields of the drum’n’bass movement: as a top-flight breakbeat DJ, owner and label head of the Good Looking/Looking Good stable of labels and, of course, for his recordings — inspired by the lush strings and natural ambience of ’70s jazz fusion masters like Lonnie Liston Smith and Chick Corea as well as elegiac Chicago house and moody Detroit techno. Allied with the early-’90s rave and hardcore scene, Bukem began working on production near the end of the 1980s; though his light, airy sound made little sense to his contemporaries, Bukem’s style was emulated much more as the jungle scene gained momentum during the mid-’90s. While such producers as Roni Size and Goldie gained the limelight for their solo work, Bukem purposely downplayed his own artistic career in favor of mix albums and label-spanning retrospectives that highlighted dozens of artists from his labels.

Born in London in 1967, Danny Williamson was adopted and raised in Watford by strict Baptist parents, earning his nickname from the TV series Hawaii Five-O (“book ’em, Danno”). He took trumpet lessons as a child; played piano and drums in various school bands; and began listening to a wide range of music, including jazz, soul, and fusion plus hip-hop and electro. After being expelled from school at the age of 16, Bukem made the natural move to DJ status later in the ’80s; inspired by rare groove DJs like Tim Westwood and Gilles Peterson, Bukem and several friends set up the Sunshine sound system and played out the latest hip-hop and electro tracks at DJ battles around his Luton base.

When the acid house explosion hit Britain near the turn of the decade, Bukem gradually stopped going to sound system battles and began attending the ever-growing raves dotting England’s countryside. He began mixing at them as well, and produced his first track, “Logical Progression,” in 1990. Bukem soon grew frustrated with a lack of control over his own recordings, however, and in 1991 decided to form his own label, Good Looking Records. Bukem’s production style was a continuing anachronism on the rave/breakbeat scene; early Good Looking tracks like “Demons Theme,” “Atlantis,” and “Music” provided a soulful, melodic alternative to the prevailing hardcore tracks then in vogue.

By 1994, LTJ Bukem had formed his second label (Looking Good Records) and begun the formation of an artist collective — Peshay, Aquarius (aka Photek), PFM, ILS & Solo, Blame, Nookie, Seba & Lo-Tec, Tayla, Funky Technicians — similarly inclined toward melodicism and epic expanses of sound. In October of that same year, he began the club night Speed at the Mars Bar in order to spread the Good Looking/Looking Good approach to sound. With Bukem and jungle pioneer Fabio spinning breakbeat records while MC Conrad added verbal gymnastics over the top, it soon became one of the most popular clubs in London. Appropriately, Bukem’s first full-length was a mix album, Mixmag Live!, Vol. 3, which confirmed his status as one of the top breakbeat DJs in the drum’n’bass scene.

The jungle phenomenon had begun to crest as a commercial force in 1994, and the appearance of Goldie’s Timeless one year later signaled the dawn of widespread critical respect for drum’n’bass. Though Bukem signed a major deal as well (through London), he debuted in true label-head fashion, releasing the Good Looking/Looking Good compilation Logical Progression instead of a proper solo LP. Bukem did contribute several productions (and mixed tracks for the second disc of the set), but the album definitely portrayed an artist committed to the jungle community more than his own career.

After a subsequent DJ tour of America (his first), Bukem showcased a new direction in late 1996 with Earth, Vol. 1. Another compilation (this time spanning his catchall subsidiary Earth Records), it concentrated on midtempo tracks inspired by hip-hop, soul-jazz, and funk — again featuring very few tracks actually by Bukem. The sequel to Logical Progression continued the same share-the-wealth strategy — it was helmed and mixed by Good Looking right-hand man Blame. Besides inaugurating yet another mix album series (Progression Sessions) in 1998, Bukem released several additional volumes in both the Logical Progression and Earth series. Journey Inwards, his first full-fledged solo album, followed in the spring of 2000. Producer 01 was issued a year later. Good Looking’s release schedule hasn’t waned in the years since, with Bukem remaining as active as ever.

UK Thursdays is always striving striving to bring you ear candy of the UK born music genres including DnB, dubstep, glitch, jungle, breaks, garage, grime and more! Every Thursday we bring you some of the greatest locals and well as International artists.

Past headliners have included: Reid Speed, Emu, Pawn, The Gaslamp Killer, 16bit, Excision, CamoUFO’s, Vaski, Dieselboy, Datisk, Mary Anne Hobbs, DZ, B.Rich, Borgore, Rusko, Break…age, BARE, Unknown Error, Lazer Sword, Lea Luna, Liquid Stranger, and more!

Support for the night including: Estefex, dLo, Wix + Coda, and Paul the Junglist!