Rinse FM have spoilled us by recording room 1 DJ sets from their massive Boxing Day Rave in Fabric, London. With a variety of sounds and scenes, every corner of bass music is covered from Skream, to Marcus Nasty, to Youngsta, To Zinc…..
Download sets from:
Youngsta & SP:MC
Zinc & Tippa
N-Type & Crazy D
Skream & Pokes
Boy Better Know
Plastician, P Money & Blacks
Uncle Dugs
Marcus Nasty & Shantie & Rankin
Oneman & Crazy D
Fonti & Bushkin
Roska & Jamie George
Spyro & Trim
Crises
Elijah & Skiliam
I’ve been hearing this track in a lot of sets recently and it gets me every time. Until now though I hadn’t a clue what it was called. Anyway, now I do, it’s Four Tet, on his own label, Text Records. The vinyl has already sold out. Someone decided to put it to this Dali/Disney acid trip video called Destino. The video was started by the two men in 1945, but was only released in 2003. The track is also featured in Four Tet’s mix for Fabriclive 59.
Tonight Fabric hosts one of the heaviest line-ups I’ve seen on a flyer for a very long time and we have a pair of tickets to giveaway. All you have to do is tell us which city Numbers was formed in and the tickets are yours. Competition closes at 5pm on the dot today! Comp closed, Well done to the winners, have a good one!
ROOM ONE: NUMBERS – FABRICLIVE 57: JACKMASTER LAUNCH…
Hudson Mohawke
SBTRKT (Live
Jackmaster
DJ Funk
Benji B
Spencer
Nelson
ROOM TWO: AUTONOMIC…
Martyn
Africa Hitech (LIVE)
dBridge
Instra:mental
Consequence
Hosted by SP:MC
ROOM THREE: STONES THROW…
J Rocc
James Pants
Alex Chase
Kutmah
For a taster of whats in store, you can stream Africa Hitech’s recently released album here and here is a mix from the main man himself, Jackmaster.
Really feeling this recent head-nodding mix by UK beatsmith Star Slinger(fans of Lunice, Baths, Gold Panda etc should definitely keep an eye on this guy)…Listen and download here:
Star Slinger – AITBF x fabric Mix
Tracklist:
1. Blank & Kytt “Sun Shy” w/ shout out from Donald Glover
2. R. Kelly ” R&B Thug”
3. Three 6 Mafia “Stay Fly”
4. Jamie XX x Gil Scot Heron “Running”
5. Gucci Mane “Party Animal” (Hudson Mohawke Remix)
6. Da Vinci & 2 Lettaz “Get Her High” (prod. by Lunice)
7. Tyler the Creator “Yonkers”
8. J Dilla “Waves”
9. The Neptunes “Light Your Ass On Fire” (feat. Busta Rhymes)
10. ODB “Shimmy Shimmy Ya”
11. Slum Village “What Its All About” (feat. Busta Rhymes)
12. Onra “High Hopes” (feat. Reggie B)
13. Gyptian “Hold Yuh”
14. Extra T’s “ET Boogie”
15. Advance “Take Me To The Top”
16. Beat Connection “Silver Screen” (Young Montana? Remix)
17. The Go! Team “Appollo Throwdown” (Star Slinger Remix)
18. Fonda Rae “Touch Me (All Night Long)”
19. Krystal Klear “Tried For Your Love” (Hudson Mohawke Remix)
20. Drake “Houstonatlantavegas”
I stumbled across this very talented photographer a few weeks back and in light of Georgina Cook and Ashes57 getting some hype recently for their insight into the UK’s underground music scene, it is yet another lady who is making waves, Nikanika. I had a chat with her via email and she is very humble, almost instantly agreeing to do an interview with us. NikA has shot some of the biggest names in the scene rangin form Ramadanman to Oneman, at venues like the Paradiso in Amsterdam to Fabric in London. She is also a graphic designer, check out her work here: http://www.nikanika.com. Enjoy her images and interview below.
GET SOME INTERVIEWS NIKANIKA
Who are you? Where are you from? What do you do? Hi there, my name is Rosa Maria Koolhoven, also known as Nika from Nikanika.com. I am from the Netherlands but moved to London in 2010 to follow a MA course in Image and Communication at Goldsmiths University of London. Next to that I am an (Dubstep) event photographer and graphic designer.
How did you end up in London? Since I got involved in the Dubstep scene back in 2006 the love for London got bigger and bigger every year. When I started taking pictures I traveled a lot back and forth from de UK to Holland. So when I planned to do a Master in another city/country the choice to go to London was made very quickly.
What was the first record you bought? Michael Jackson – Off The Wall. In terms of dubstep records I can’t really remember which was the first one, but Hijak – Tears is definitely my favorite.
What’s your favourite film, food and drink? The Other Guys / Sushi / Mojito (Cocktails in general!)
When did you first start taking pictures and how did you get involved in the London bass music scene? I started taking pictures because I met the talented Derek Djons, who was the first dubstep photographer in the Dutch scene. I am not sure why I wanted to start taking pictures, maybe because I got so inspired by the scene, the music, the people and Dereks pictures that I wanted to contribute something to.
After a while I got asked by Caspa to come to Fabric for his album launch to take pictures. That was the first time I went especially for a gig to the UK. After that more trips followed.
What/who inspires you? A lot of things inspire me. Music, graphic design, photography and illustration. Also people who work hard and follow their passion are a big inspiration and they keep me going.
What are you listening to right now? I’ve been hooked for a while now to Phaeleh. His tunes are just mind blowing. Also I discovered this new girl group Warpaint and their Billie Holiday track is so sweet. Their voices are really amazing.
Who should we be watching in 2011? Phaeleh, Pariah and everything from the labels Hemlock and Swamp81.
If money was no object, what would you do? Buy myself the perfect house somewhere in London with a fireplace, wooden floor, a room for my creative stuff, two cats, big piano and kitchen and invite all my family and friends over for an amazing dinner with lots of wine.
And finally, please complete the following sentence…
First up, this Friday Numbers celebrate their 7th birthday at Fabric with a stellar line up. Headlining is Baltimore legend Karizma, and playing alongside are some of the UKs finest: Roska, Ramadanman, Ben UFO, L-Vis 1990, Bok Bok and the resident Numbers DJs Jackmaster, Spencer, Nelson and Goodhand.
Here’s a link to Karizma’s fantastic 2hr set on (newly legal) Rinse FM
But that’s not all. New promoters Ballast put on their first night down at Plan B with appearances from Darkstar, Mosca, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Kavsrave and Young Montana?.
Young Montana? drops a guest mix for Ballast over on his SoundCloud.
Both nights are going to be brilliant – but which one to choose?
If you miss either of these on Friday make sure not to miss the ‘Save Area 10′ party on Saturday night down in Peckham’s Bussey Building. Alongside Young Montana? there will be sets from Girl Unit, Mr Charisma, Throwing Snow, Chairman Kato and loads more. Entry is FREE as long as you bring some sort of propaganda showing your support for the threatened Area 10 art space.
To celebrate the Apple Pips takeover of Room Three at FABRICLIVE on the 19th of February featuring Greena, Al Tourettes (live), Gatekeeper b2b Wedge, label boss Appleblim has put together this promo mix to mark the occasion.
Elevator Music launched at fabric earlier this month at the Numbers party. Their first compilation CD is released on the 8th February and features exclusive tracks from some of the most exiting players in the 140 bpm genre smashing bass music scene. I swear we should just call it 140 and be done with the whole ‘future tech-step psy-jungle funky wonk’ ridiculousness. Artists read like a who to watch for in 2010 list: Hot City, xxxy, Untold, Julio Bashmore and many, many more.
Yo yo, Matt here, newest recruit to the GET SOME camp. I’ve retired my blog REAL BAD and I’m taking up permanent residence here. Expect plenty of mixes, tracks and news as well as a few excluuusives here and there.
So, for my first post, here’s two mixes that have been in my headphones over the past couple of days.
Greena for XLR8R
Having headlined GET SOME 002, and providing a mix especially for us, Greena starts off 2010 with a mix for XLR8R. As ever, its a flawless blend of UKF, house, 2-step and everything in between. Plenty of exclusives and tracks from producers such as Geeneus, Terror Danjah, Omar S, Apple and Mosca. Don’t sleep on this one!
Kyle Hall for Fabric
If you don’t already know about Kyle Hall, then get to know! He might only just be out of highschool but already he’s wowed Detroit house fans the world over, not to mention heavyweight Omar S. His productions on his own label ‘Wild Oats‘ inhabit a grey area between house music and hip hop, and each one of his mixes is more accompished that the last. This mix for Fabric ahead of his first UK appearance on Saturday 23rd is an effortless showcase of the best that Detroit has to offer. Oh, and he recently remixed Darkstar’s ‘Aidy’s Girl Is A Computer’.
We hope you all partied hard over the festive period. It’s back to the grind for most of us. But fortunately it looks like this year is picking up exactly where the last one left off with amazing music and rocking parties.
On Friday the 8th of January Fabric hosts one of it’s most FWD thinking line-ups in a long time with Numbers hosting Room 1, and Elevator Music launching in Room 3. But don’t just take our word for it, check the flyer out for yourselves. Expect these artists to be doing a lot in 2010.
In preparation for their mix CD on 18th January, Elevator Music have done this mini-mix featuring cuts of tracks from producers like Martyn, Starkey and Untold.
Starkey continues his quest for 2010 domination by taking over Fabric’s Room 1 a week later on the 15th Januray. He plays alongside our friends Reagge Roast. Check out Starkey’s mix for 1xtra:
No, we don’t stop there. Also kicking off 2010 with two huge mixes of what’s in store for this year are Bok Bok, reppin’ his Night Slugs label with tracks from DVA, Beezy, Mosca and Terror Danjah…
…and Rinse FM badboy DJ’s Elijah & Skilliam with a 2010 Grime mix stacked full of upfront dubs which premiered on Blackdown’s show. Featuring Silencer, Rude Kid, Joker and Tempa T. Go cop that!
The perfect soundtrack for your Saturday – watch out for this guy in 2010.
Tracklist:
1. Four Tet – Love Cry (Joy Orbison Remix)
2. The XX – You Got The Love (Renaissance Man Remix)
3. DJ T. – Gorilla Hug
4. Voodeux – Just A Spoonful
5. Boris Dlugosch – Bangkok (Roska Remix)
6. Boris – Buzz In (Todd Edwards Remix)
7. Hot City – If That’s How I Feel
8. Headhunter – Prototype (Modeselektor Remix)
9. DJ Narrows – Hidden Heroes
10. Davinche – Phaze
11. Crookers feat Kelis – No Security (Zomby Remix)
12. Dexplicit – Shut It Down
13. DJ Narrows – Saved Soul
14. Fantastic Mr Fox – Sketches
15. Crystal Fighters – I Love London (Brackles Remix)
16. Jan Driver – Rat Alert
17. Mosca – Gold Bricks I See You
18. Starkey – Black Monolith
