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MARCH 2010 |
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2010 is getting off to a good start! Dance music is still topping the charts all over the world, and in the underground things are looking healthier than ever. Parties have been rolling non-stop since New Year's Eve, and the Unique artists have been rocking crowds from London to Tokyo. Lots of really exciting projects on the horizon, and to keep you up to date we've got our podcast, this month courtesy of the mighty Prolix!
IN THIS ISSUE:
SIGMA / PROLIX PODCAST / BLOKHE4D IN HOSPITAL / OPTICAL / THE UPBEATS ON TOUR / CABIE CAUSING POLLUTION / DIESELBOY IN THE UK / BAD TASTE TOUR / TOP TENS / CONTACT |
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SIGMA FULL OF LIFE IN 2010 |
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2009 was a big year for Sigma, and 2010 has kicked off looking like there's no signs of stopping. Their remix of the Adam F & Redman track out has just been released on Breakbeat Kaos. and has been sitting at number 1 in most charts for the past month or so.
Over on their Life imprint Original Sin has remixed the second release "Front To Back", and it's currently getting road tested (and has been murdering the floor!). They also have a bunch of other tracks ready to go and are lining up the next two Life 12"s as we speak. Check out their Top 10 below for more info on what's in their box.
Their collaboration with Fresh on Breakbeat Kaos is nearly finished with Cylon already getting massive support from the Lucky few that have a copy!
And finally the latest edition to their podcast is out now featuring a guest mix & soundclash with Crystal Clear - check it out! |
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» SIgma on Unique'
» Sigma / Life Recordings website
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PROLIX PODCAST |
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» Subscribe to the Unique Podcast
» More about Prolix on Unique
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Prolix has been smashing up dancefloors over the past few years with a series of deadly releases on DJ Hype's Ganja-Tek, as well as some guest appearances on Bad Taste Recordings, Renegade Hardware and more.
2010 is shaping up to be a very big year for this UK based producer and with an EP in the pipeline on Ganja-Tek as well tracks forthcoming on the mighty Virus.
As well as being one of the dirtiest producers the UK has to offer, Prolix has also been known the smash up the occasional dancefloor with his DJ sets. If you want a little teaser of what he can do check out this month's Podcast. Tracks from himself, Blokhe4d, EBK, Gridlok Spor and many more are served up a treat in this firing hour long mix- get downloading! |
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BLOKHE4D IN HOSPITAL |
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With the official announcement of this new collective still working its way around the internet the deadly trio of Maldini, Uman and Vegas drop their first bomb - their debut solo single is forthcoming on the mighty Hospital Records! Full Circle b/w Skyline has just landed on promo and has been getting plays across the board! Check it out at Hospital Records website online.
The trio also recently popped into Radio 1 to catch up with the mighty Grooverider. They talked, Bad Taste III, Dubstep. plans for the year and did their Simon Cowell impression on the Random Selector feature. - have a listen over at the Bad Taste Recordings website.
More news on what's in store for you Blokfans next month! |
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» Check out blokhe4d.com
» More about Blokhe4d at Bad Taste |
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OPTICAL |
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After three huge singles at the end of 2009, the Virus imprint shows no signs of stopping in 2010. With another three singles and an album already planned, this is shaping up to be a big year for the label.
- Ed Rush & Optical - Get Ill (Prolix remix) b/w 40 Channels Of Funk - BTK & Presence Known
- Ed Rush - Book Of Sight b/w Arcadia
- Mindscape - Hypnotize b/w Bubblegun
As well as this they have also just confirmed they have two albums in the pipeline - one from Audio, as well as a new project from Ed Rush & Optical.
Watch this space....
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THE UPBEATS ON TOUR |
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With the release of their recent second album The Upbeats have further established themselves as pioneers of the tech sound of drum and bass. Their ability to produce everything from sublime dancefloor rollers to hard hitting club bangers has won them fans across the world.
The Upbeats unique 21st century urban pub rock breakbeat fuelled sound injects just the right dose of fluro, sweatbands, mullets and midi-triggered live reese basslines into d&b’s often formulaic, faceless nature.
They are hitting Europe for a series of dates in April and May, and there are still dates available - if you are a promoter and interested in getting involved in this tour please get in touch as soon as possible, as these dates won't be around for long!
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CABBIE CAUSING POLLUTION |
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Cabbie has been a busy man recently. Not content with just starting his own label he’s also been popping up on some of the biggest labels going and teaming up with some big producers in the scene. Recent excursions with Vegas (Bad Company UK) on Bad Taste Volume III, and Crystal Clear on DJ Hypes Frontline have shown that Cabbie can turn his hand to many different styles.
The second release on his own label Pollution Recordings is just about to drop (Cyclons b/w Dropped In It), and has been doing damage on dubplate. As well as this he's got tracks forthcoming on Technique alongside Tantrum Desire and you can catch him DJ'ing all over Europe!!
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DIESELBOY - UK TOUR DATES |
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Dieselboy is the best-selling American drum and bass artist of all time. As head honcho of the Human Imprint and SubHuman imprints and also part of the legendary Planet of the Drums, it is easy to see why and is considered by many to be the number one drum and bass DJ in North America.
Now in 2010 Dieselboy is making a rare trip to the UK to showcase his skills. Selected dates are still available and so any promoters interested in making an enquiry please contact us.
Dates still available are:
27th, 28th, 29th, 30th April, 1st, 2nd May
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» Check out Dieselboy on Unique
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BAD TASTE TOUR NIGHTS |
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Calling all promoters...
2010 and Maldini & Vegas are back with Bad Taste Volume III, a blistering collection of deep, dark and deadly dancefloor D&B, all sprinkled with that all important touch of future funk.
Released on 8th February 2010 we are now able to offer you Bad Taste tour nights. DJs included in the package are Blokhe4d, Prolix, Cabbie, Maldini, Vegas, Uman and many more!
Here's what the DJs have to say about it:
Friction - Super dark, super dirty, what did you expect!
Dieselboy - Been caning this for a while now - so many great tracks!
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TOP TENS |
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SIGMA |
CABBIE |
OPTICAL |
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Sigma & Fresh
Cyclon
Breakbeat Kaos |
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Cabbie and Crystal Clear
Itzalot
Frontline Records |
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Audio
Collision
Virus |
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Sigma
Front to Back (Original Sin rmx)
Life |
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Cabbie
Cyclons
Pollution Recordings |
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Ed Rush & Optical
Get Ill (Prolix remix)
Virus |
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Fresh
River
Breakbeat Kaos |
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NW2
Like My Skillz
G Shock Recordings |
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Ed Rush
Book of Sight
Virus |
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Dillinja
Back to Detroit
Valve |
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Cabbie and Crystal Clear
Extra Large
Dubplate |
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Optical
Time War
Virus |
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Sigma
Purpose
Dubplate |
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Tantrum Desire and Cabbie
21st Century
Technique Recordings |
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Mindscape
Hypnotize
Virus |
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Sigma
The Jungle
Life |
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Vegas and Cabbie
Arkline
Bad Taste Recordings |
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Ed Rush & Optical
Crackball
Chemical Records |
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Serum
Souped Up
Co-Lab |
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Cabbie and Ludegoo
Aint Heard this Before
Sudden Death Records |
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Audio
Genesis Device
Virus |
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Sigma
Baltimore
Life |
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Majistrate
Stand Up
Dubplate |
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Blokhe4d
Pill Party
Bad Taste Recordings |
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Xample
Remember
Ram |
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Cabbie
Can't Dance
Dubplate |
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Muffler
Mindgames (Dabs remix)
Dubplate |
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Original Sin
R-Bass
Playaz |
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Cabbie
What Boots
Dubplate |
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Noisia
Machine Gune (Spor remix)
Vision |
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UNIQUE REPRESENTS |
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DJs Bad Company UK / Blokhe4d / Cabbie / Cause4Concern / Empress / Dieselboy / J. Majik / Jumpin Jack Frost / Optical / Pascal / Prolix / Sigma / Trace / Uman / Wickaman
MC Ryme Tyme
If you are a promoter and interested in booking any of the above artists for your events please get in touch using the contact details below. |
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