PJam – Flipside (BeatCamp)(Preview)

One of grime’s breakthrough acts of 2013, PJam, continues in his rich vein of form after recent outings on Night Slugs White Label series and Terror Danjah‘s Hardrive imprint have given him a platform to show just why he has been regarded as one of genres most promising acts by his peers. He now focuses his attentions on his burgeoning BeatCamp imprint for the label’s second release and the man comes correct once again with three essential cuts of pure, mind-bending grime.

Front runner ‘Flipside’ will please lovers of his highly sought after ‘Arizona Skyz’ effort from earlier on in the year with the track being propelled by an equally brutal breakbeat drum pattern and sub bass that is destined to earn a reload or two over the summer festival season. ‘Intel’ is a an unpredictable number that builds to a climax with spaced synths and exceptionally crisp drums and closer ‘Meditation’, the most restrained of all three jams, is a six minute bliss-inducing symphony that is as emotive as they come.

Artist: PJam

 Title: Flipside

 Label: BeatCamp

 Format: Digital

 Cat No: BCR002

 Release Date: 21.06.13

 Tracklist: 

 1. Flipside

 2. Intel

 3. Meditation

 

Terror Danjah Presents Hardwired (Stream )

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Terror Danjah Presents Hardwired (Preview)

Following on from the release of his much-lauded sophomore album, Dark Crawler on Hyperdub last September, Grime lynchpin Terror Danjah returns to the fold with a brand new label compilation from his own Hardrive Records imprint, entitled Hardwired. Featuring label highlights from Joker, Champion, Bok Bok and Royal-T alongside previously unreleased original material and remixes from Kode 9,Falty DL,  Zed Bias, Swindle, D.O.K and PJam amongst others - Hardwired is an audio scrapbook of some of Terror Danjah’s favourite producers and peers all on one record.

Those familiar with the labels output thus far will be glad to see the inclusion Joker & Terror Danjah’s Gully Goon Estate (a collaborative take on the formers’ 2008 hit Gully Brook Lane), Champion’s ubiquitous UK Funky roller Lose Control and Bok Bok’s 80′s Electro meets Grime remix of Mz Bratt’s Selecta on the compilation.

One of the standout new tracks on Hardwired comes from resurgent Grime producer PJam, whose much sought after Arizona Skyz VIP progresses from Grime into Jungle territory in an epic 8-minute journey - the juxtaposition of rough drum breaks with melancholic harped synths shows just why he’s been talked up by the likes of Night Slugs and Butterz as one of the Grime scenes ones-to-watch for 2013.

Weighing in with fresh productions for the album are fellow Butterz brethren Swindle on the P-Funk infused Funktion, frequent Terror Danjah collaborator D.O.K with his ode to UK Garage Cardio and a dream collaboration between Zed Bias and Terror Danjah with a meeting of the musical minds on downtempo affair Iceberg History. 

Hyperdub boss Kode 9 also gets in the action too with the distorted and trippy Ice whilst NYC’s Falty DL chimes in with a colourful re-rub of one of Terror Danjah’s most notable instrumentals, Zumpi Huntah to round off an action packed array of tracks that more than make up for a quiet 2012 for the Hardrive label.

Artist: Various Artists

Title: Hardwired

Label: Hardrive

Format: CD + Digital

Cat No: HDRCD001

Release Date: 25.03.13

Tracklisting:

1. Terror Danjah – Full Attention (Royal-T Remix) [Previously Released HDR006]

2. Joker & Terror Danjah – Gully Goon Estate [Previously Released HDR002]

3. Champion – Lose Control [Previously Released HDR003]

4. PJam – Arizona Skyz VIP

5. Swindle – Funktion

6. D.O.K – Cardio

7. Teddy Music – Sambucca

8. D.O.K – Sidedok

9. Zed Bias & Terror Danjah – Iceberg History

10. Kode 9 – Ice

11. Champion – Yardman

12. PJam – Insomnia

13. Mz Bratt – Selecta (Bok Bok Remix)  [Previously Released HDR005]

14. D.O.K – Golden Eye

15. Swifta Beater – Move

16. D.O.K – Tomorrow Never Dies

17. Lex Envy – Hard Candy

18. Terror Danjah – Zumpi Huntah (Falty DL Refunk)

Taz & Akka ‘Synergy EP’ (Rwina Records)

Release date: 1st April 2013

Format: 12” / Digital

Rwina Records kick off 2013 with the ‘Synergy’ EP, a collaborative release from Taz & Akka. Glasgow’s Taz makes his fourth appearance on the label, while Akka (aka label head and mastermind Akkachar) finally steps over to the artist side. The pair have been collaborating for three years, with this first release compiling four tracks from the extensive amount of material the two have accumulated in that time.

‘Illusory’ combines euphoric synths, a flair for hooks and hands in the air escapism. ‘Mobius’ takes its inspiration from video games, grime, cartoons and hip hop, throwing everything into a blender and pouring the results all over the dancefloor. ‘Paul Is Dead’ switches up the tempo for a deeper take on the footwork sound, with a vocal snippet name checking one of the most famous “Paul”s in history and ‘Trapped In ’82′ closes proceedings by taking things back to the duo’s youth, unashamedly celebrating the musical excesses of the 80s.

Rwina has a strong back catalogue from artists such as Starkey, EPROM, Terror Danjah, Swindle and support from DJ Shadow, SBTRKT, Flying Lotus, Diplo, Mary Anne Hobbs, Skream, Oneman, Ben UFO, Machinedrum and many more.

Tracklisting:

1. Illusory

2. Mobius

3. Paul Is Dead

4. Trapped In ’82

Web:
facebook.com/tazandakka
facebook.com/rwinarecords

PJam Feat. Big Narstie – Gas – BeatCamp(Stream)

Artist: PJam Feat. Big Narstie

 Title: Gas

 Label: BeatCamp

 Release Date: 20.08.12

 Format: Digital

After last years re-release of grime anthem Anger Management (which is lauded as a definitive Grime classic partly due to the D Double Evocal) on Terror Danjah’s Hardrive label, PJam (pronounced pee-jam) has been on a steady ascent back to the forefront of the UK’s Grime scene. After a short stint away from music production, his newly-inked BeatCamp label has already seen him collaborate with the likes of Shystie and the imprint continues to act as a vessel to release his much sought-after productions.

The North London-based producer now presents a new single with long-time collaborator Big Narstie (the pair previously worked on various projects under the Dice Recordings stable) who provides a colourful lyrical approach to the haunted PJam production. The beat itself exemplifies what makes PJam stand out as a seasoned producer – low-end bass frequencies combined with ominous synths lines and crisp 808-drum work that allow Big Narstie to spew verses of unabashed street tales with the sinister production fuelling his fire.

Big Narstie has come on leaps and bounds over the last two years as an MC and character within the Grime scene with his humorous slogans ‘Pain’ and ‘Gas’. After his infamous 100 Bars of Pain freestyle on SB.TV, he has become somewhat of a cult hero with everyone from Ed Sheeran to Jamal Edwards (founder of SB.TV) reciting his verses.

With more releases on BeatCamp and Hardrive scheduled for the coming months, ‘Gas’ is only a taster of what’s to come from PJam’s multi-faceted production arsenal and his return adds another element of excitement to the resurgence of Grime producers into the wider electronic music scene.

PJam on Twitter - 
https://twitter.com/Pjam100

Big Narstie on Twitter - 
https://twitter.com/bignarstie

BeatCamp on Twitter - 
https://twitter.com/BeatCampDaLabel

Download:Rude Kid – Get Busy ft. Skepta (Jamie Grind Remix)

Rude Kid’s diverse production styles and burgeoning back catalogue of underground anthems have seen him rise through grime’s ranks without looking back. His unique brand of ‘Alien Music’ has led to him working with the likes of Wiley, Skepta, Kano, JME and Ghetto, making him the go to producer for the top artists and becoming a staple in the record boxes of Joker, Plastician, Terror Danjah and Oneman to name a few.

Rude Kid – Get Busy ft. Skepta
(Relentless)

Release Date: 29th July 2012

1. Get Busy ft. Skepta
2. Get Busy ft. Skepta (Kat Krazy Remix)
3. Get Busy ft. Skepta (Matrix & Futurebound Remix)
4. Get Busy ft. Skepta (Jamie Grind Remix)
5. Get Busy ft. Skepta (Funkystepz Remix)

 

Free 30min Rude Kid mix: Here

Rude Kid – Get Busy (Trailer) ft. Skepta: 

Champion Ft. Princess Nyah – Crazy (w/Terror Danjah & D.O.K Remix) – Formula Records(Stream)

Once again UK Funky wunderkind Champion serves up another sultry vocal cut – this time enlisting the services of songstress Princess Nyah. ‘Crazy’ begins with a cluster of bongo drums and and colourful funk synths that escalate into a flurry of bassline stabs and groove-laden percussion.

Princesss Nyah’s vocals sit comfortably on this production but still work well with the rugged drum programming that Champion has mastered since his ‘Motherboard’ debut in 2011. As Princess Nyah vents her frustration at a disloyal member of the opposite sex, the low end basslines become more intense and boisterous and this only adds to the smooth but gritty nature of the track.

On the flipside Hardrive head honcho Terror Danjah teams up with D.O.K for a haunted re-rub that still retains the danceable element of the original, but comes with the signature Terror Danjah cackle and gremlins soundbytes. The pair do their best to increase the tracks intensity with 16-bar beat pattern switch ups and haunting chords throughout which gives the track a unexpected but welcomed Grime makeover.

Having been a staple in sets from the likes of Scratcha, Roska, Dusk & Blackdown and Target towards the end of 2011, ‘Crazy’ has picked up where Champion left off with ‘Sensitivity’ and shows just why his work with vocals has been so highly revered as of late.

Artist: Champion Feat. Princess Nyah
Title: Crazy
Label: Formula Records
Release Date: 05/03/12
Format: 12” Vinyl & Digital
Catalogue No: FRM003

Tracklisting
1. Crazy
2. Crazy (Terror Danjah & D.O.K Remix)
3. Pepper Pot (Crazy Instrumental)

Butterz 2012 Free Zip/Best Of 2011 Mix/2nd Birthday + more

Download 50 tracks… compiling some of the best of previous zips and lots of good new ones from Terror Danjah, D.O.K, Mr Mitch, Royal-T and more HERE(via megaupload)

Download:The ‘Best of Elijah & Skilliam 2011′ is a short mix that highlights some of the MC guests on our Rinse FM show.

To Listen go Here and don’t forget Rinse FM every Thursday 1-3am

Royal-T has also done a mix celebrating a massive 2011 with most of his remixes and a couple fresh bits.

Download HERE


Swindle & Silkie – In the mix for Mixmag – Download Here

Swindle & Silkie MOTW Tracklist:

Swindle & Silkie – Unlimited
Silkie – New York City
Swindle – Pineapple
Emile Sande – Heaven (Silkie remix)
Swindle & Stinkahbell – Out of the Blue
Silkie – Hold Your Head Up High
Swindle – Ringworm
Silkie & Distal & Mite – There’s Something About Daisy
Swindle – Do the Jazz
Silkie – Untitled
Swindle – 1028
Silkie – Untitled
Swindle – Belfast
Silkie – Grudge
Swindle – Ignition feat. Footsie & Nadia Suliman
Silkie – Underground
Swindle – Moodswings vs Jodeci – Freakin You
Silkie – Birth
Swindle – Forest Funk
Silkie – Maybe Baby
Swindle – Guitar Hero
Herbie Handcock – Just Around the Corner

Watch out for the first track landing soon on Butterz – Unlimited

Butterz will be celebrating the 2nd Birthday of the label at Cable on 24th March. Full line-up TBA, but it will be special, so put it in your diaries now!

Champion – Sensitivity (Formula Records)

Artist: Champion

Title: Sensitivity

Label: Formula Records

Release Date: 21.11.11

Format: 12″ Vinyl & Digital

Catalogue Number: FRM002

Trackisting

1. Sensitivity (Feat. Ruby Lee Ryder)

2.Tun Up Di Bass

3. Sensitivity Acapella (Digital Only)

After releasing two highly sought-after EP’s this year in the shape of Motherboard and Lighter, one of UK funky’s most prolific producers wastes no time and strikes again with Sensitivity - something a little less aggressive than usual that still maintains the danceable groove that Champion is renown for.

Off the back of her summer collaboration, Full Attention with Terror Danjah, Ruby Lee Ryder lends her vocals to this silky Champion production. With her delicate vocal harmonies she sings in a lullaby like fashion which compliments the subtle synth stabs and refined chopped up bassline.

Champion’s signature raw drum programming is still on show here, only less prominent than on his previous efforts, which gives the track plenty of natural rhythm and also compliments its sultry nature. Sensitivity has gained early support from Mistajam, Marcus Nasty and Cameo as well as featuring on Ben UFO’s current Rinse 16 compliation.

The B-side sees Champion in more familiar dancefloor territory with the unrelenting Tun Up Di Bass bound to please fans of 130 BPM bass music from the likes of Redlight and Roska.

For more Champion :
www.formularecords.com

Champion – Lighter EP- Formula Records – FRM001

Artist: Champion
Title: Lighter EP
Label: Formula Records
Release Date: 5th September (Vinyl) & 12th September (Digital)
Catalogue Number: FRM001

Tracklisting

1. Lighter
2. Lighter VIP
3. Bongoshot

After much anticipation one of UK funky’s brightest stars, Champion, finally drops his deadly Lighter EP as the inaugural release on his new imprint, Formula Records.

Sitting somewhere in between Lil’ Silva, Roska and Cooly G Champion has got the undiluted UK Funky sound down to perfection. He’s already been marked as one to watch by Fact Magazine and Champion is growing as a producer with each release. The Lighter EP exemplifies the style and sound that has got him the admiration and plaudits from DJ’s across the board – raw, rugged and rhythmic in abundance.

Lead single Lighter showcases his seductive percussion techniques with stripped back drums setting the stage early on and an audacious bass melody that is aggressive but playful at the same time.

Bongoshot sees Champions play with more futuristic synths but the syncopated drum pattern and arpeggiated bass that accompanies it brings it right up to the present day sound of the UK underground.

Off the back of the infectious Motherboard EP on Terror Danjah’s Hardrive label earlier this year the Lighter EP has proven longevity given the fact that it has been played constantly by the likes of Kode 9, Benji B, Bok Bok, Roska and Oneman for the past 18 months yet its release is still highly sought after.

To get a taster of the Champion sound in a club then look no further than the audio from the recent Butterz & Hardrive extravaganza at Cable from a few weeks back which contains a barrage of his productions both old and new.

www.formularecords.com