"Giving you 100% Drum and Bass Dedication" [HOME] May 2001 News: In Association With: [Send us your News Items] Skibadee's Newest Project Skibadee's Platinum Performers project is well and truly up and running right about now, with two tracks ('Junglist' and 'Platinum Anthem') available for free download from www.peoplesound.com plus a seven track promo CD featuring highlights of the project so far. The first single from the project will be 'Deal with the Matter!' and will be in your shops in the not too distant future, with an album possibly at the end of the 2001 which will feature guest appearances from Shy FX & Breakbeat Garage giants, Dee Kline. Future PP projects may include collaborations with other top D&B MC's including Shabba, Fearless & Det.. News Item Supplied by: Drum and Bass Arena Technique Update Technique Recordings: Simon Bassline Smith & Drumsound look in good form at the moment. Currently in the shops is Technique 009 Mudslide / Matchstick that has been doing damage all over and next up is the first part of Tech 010 - 'The X Project'. This is to celebrate the release of the labels tenth release and includes a remix of Distortion by Aquasky. Following that in the autumn will be the second part of 'The X Project' with a remix of Beeswax by the highly talented Teebee. To coincide with the tenth release the Technique crew will be going on an extensive UK, European & American tour. DJs available include Bassline, Drumsound, Digital, SS, Aquasky and L Double, check www.techniquerecordings.co.uk for more details. Also watch out for Derby's premier drum'n'bass sessions located at the student union building. Exit runs on 16th June and then the second Saturday of the month. In June there is Bad Company, Bassline, Barrington, Drumsound with MC's 5-Alive & NME. July sees Bryan Gee and TC One join the residents. News Item Supplied by: Drum and Bass Arena Subscope Web Update The Subscope Kru would like you to know they have updated their sounds section, with the Metroplex EP, 4 tracks from Random Soundz, Chris.su and from the Nightshift, coming out on Penny Black records (PBR024). Also 2 other tracks from the MFRP007, from Anorganik and Nightshift. coming out on Music4Ever/Subscope records. To Check em out visit: www.subscoperecordings.com News Item Supplied by: Subscope Kru Chihuahua Recordings Chihuahua Recordings is designed as a channel for all the Latin-influenced material John B has been working on over the last year – following on from the naughty Salsa! recorded for Formation Records’ World of Drum & Bass LP. The first release is “Ay Caramba! / Tequila Slammer” by Juan B with the second single, by Nu Tone, will be “Espresso / Suck My Samples” – both are expected to be coming out around July followed by a full length album around October. News Item Supplied by: Vinyl Net Nerve 001 release Nerve Recordings gets ready for it's first release. A premliminary date has been set, "Tension" produced by the labels first artist "Pyro" (Checkout our interview with Pyro & Reset for more info) will be released on 11th June. Limited promo's are floating around at the moment and a few can be caught at Red Eye Records, so get ya self down there! Please not however, that the 11th June is only a premliminary date. News Item Supplied by: Paul Reset @ Nerve Recs. Intercom Newest Releases East Anglian based Intercom Recordings now have their internet services at full power. You can now purchase Intercom merchandise such as promos, releases (all back cat is available) and t-shirts from the website www.intercomrecordings.com . You can also catch up on the new releases they have in store such as Tommy Knocker's 'Let Me Tell You/Startime', this will be followed by 60 Minute Man "Mystery/Electric Emotion" promos available very soon. Intercom have also signed Sketch and Code for their first release on the label. News Item Supplied by: Drum and Bass Arena JL News NYC producer JL, who recently released Talib Kweli and Hi Tek's "Move Somethin'" remix on Rawkuts, has several more tracks coming out in the next couple of months. Look out for his fourth Orgone release entitled "Dust", which also includes a Total Science remix on the flip. Another Orgone 12" "Step" / "This Day", will follow with a DJ Dara "This Day" remix in the works. Also look out for the Abstract Rude/ Aceyalone "We like Breakbeats" (JL remix) to be released on Vortex records some time soon. News Item Supplied by: Drum and Bass Arena Cybotron Update After what seems like an eternity of waiting, the long player from the mighty Dillinja is virtually upon us! Dillinja presents Cybotron is unleashed to the world at the end of May through London Records. Trust me when I say there are no fillers. Recent Hiroshima bombs like 'Valve Sound', 'All Aboard', 'I Told You How To Rock (ft MC Fats)', 'Human Bebop', 'Go Dillinja', 'What's The Deal', 'Why', 'Cybotron', 'Together', 'Blaze It Down' etc, phew, make up this 5 piece vinyl, most of the aforementioned tracks have been hurting audiences for some time now. There are 4 extra tracks on the CD including the already-released 'I Wanna Know' and 'Nasty Ways' plus two vocally laced numbers in the shape of 'Never' and 'Funky Flow'. If you know this mans sound and the history you'll know this is not an album to be taken lightly. Unfortunately the promised monthly Valve night at Fabric has been put on ice full stop. Fabric appears to have been too small to house this mighty monthly, the guys will be looking to house the night elsewhere in London. Saying that though, we did manage to reach the opening of the system at Fabric last Friday, and all i can say is this system is deadly. Other Valve dates to look out for include nights at Creation in Bristol and Event Horizon in Leeds. Be afraid, very afraid!!! You can also check the official Dillinja microsite at the start of next week on the Drum&Bass Arena, where you will be able to tuck into polls, ringtones, and all the information on the bass destoyers that you could possibly want. I don't care what you say to me, Valve Sound, Valve Sound... News Item Supplied by: Drum and Bass Arena Ram News As ever, the Ram crew have got their lasers set to kill! A barrage of products is on the way over the coming months. First up on 18th June is BC's mix of 'Atlantis' b/w Moving Fusion's 'Survival'. Two weeks later see's the triple CD 'Ram Raiders in the Mix' mixed by the Executioner himself, Andy C. The Raiders series will also be re-released on this day. 30th July and itšs time for one of my current faves to drop Shimon & Andy C's 'Body Rock' b/w 'Orient Express'. Following this is a first-time collaboration for Red One & Ant Miles on 'Musica'. In the pipeline you can expect a Marcus Intalex & ST Files mix of 'Evolution', a Dillinja mix of 'Truly One' plus possible Ed Rush & Optical and DJ Die remixes of other Ram smashers. Also look out for Ram merchandise, including Slipmatts, T-Shirts and possibly more. Ram's Red One has also got his 4th release together for his 'Ratio' imprint, 'Side Step/Dreams'. News Item Supplied by: Drum and Bass Arena MC Rage News MC Rage is one of a number of top name D&B MC's spreading their wings and getting involved in other projects. With Shabba's punk rock band, Skibadeešs Platinum Performers project and Det's major involvement with Jazz fusion act, Red Snapper it's good to see their talents being recognised elsewere. Rage has got together with two of his musically talented friends, and they have put together several tracks under the name 'Catalyst'. Rage will be rappin' and the production is down to Gareth Dolan, who has a strong musical background and a young vocalist named Charlie Faux, the project is looking very promising. Rage describes the bands sound as 'A fusion of different forms of music we've grown up on and loved'. There is a lot of interest from Major labels but nothing has been signed as yet. Watch this space for more news. News Item Supplied by: Drum and Bass Arena Fabs and Groovy Live in Leeds Don't forget to tune in to Fabio and Grooverider on the 25th May, as they broadcast live from the "Warehouse" in Leeds, as part of radio one's ONE LIVE. Rememeber Leeds won the Bombsounds top area for clubbing last year, so that should be a night not to be missed! News Item Supplied by: Radio One Team Skunkrock Website Update Skunkrock Kru would like to let you all know that the website has been updated as follows: -> 1) RELEASES - upcoming: 009 promos soon ready -> 2) BOOKINGS - confirmed: we had quite a few changes in the booking diary. -> 3) BOOKING REPORT - Part 1 of Alley Cat's report from her recent tour to Germany, Toronto and the USA. -> 4) REAL AUDIO - SRP 009 tracks 'captive' and 'Free!' have been uploaded as well as a fresh mix by Alley Cat complete with track listing. -> 5) SURVEY / PRIZE DRAW - The three winners of our merchandise survey are announced in the guest book. Their mix-cds will be mailed out today. News Item Supplied by: Alley Cat @ Skunkrock DJ Steppa Update Our old friend Steppa, is finally getting "Voodoo Magik" b/w "Breaking Down" After a year from being signed. (first 'production' collaboration between Steppa and good friends of his 'Restricted Mind') It will finally hit the shops for general release before the end of May with which Steppa is pleased to announce "Voodoo Magik" is to appear on 'The Ministry of Sound' and will feature on their forthcoming CD compilation "Decadance of Drum and Bass" alongside artists such as Andy C, Bad Company, ED Rush and Optical, J Majik etc. Steppa and Restricted Mind will be recollaborating and the hitting the studio again over the summer period as soon as their college and university commitments are over, stay tuned! News Item Supplied by: DJ Steppa Our Knowledge is about to get bigger! As of September Knowledge moves in with the big boys, to be distributed by Comag who currently distribute Ministry and DJ. Their clout with magazine wholesalers will see Knowledge more widely available in many more outlets UK & world wide. For more information on advertising in Knowledge contact rachel@knowledge mag.co.uk +44 (0)117 9143306 +44(0)7976 823379. News Item Supplied by: Alex @ Knowledge Mag Paradox Productions News The hardest working man in show business, Dev Panya, continues with his own label topening with "Aries Maze / Drum Sessions" from the man himself (due in June) currently being cut to be followed by twelves from an undercover Swedish producer, Eniac, Sonar Circle, Hidden Agenda and Danny Breaks. Also stepping to the label in the future - Klute, Pilote, Icarus, Nucleus, Volcov and DJ Trax. The next LIVE show is in TORONTO - CANADA on June 29th to be followed by performances in FLORIDA, USA on July 13th, the SCOPE magazine tour ACROSS EUROPEN in June and July, the SOMA festival in COLOGNE, GERMANY on August 10th. For more information check the website Paradox Productions. News Item Supplied by: Vinyl Net Streetbeats EP SB22 is confirmed as a three track EP from Z-No "Stitch / Lalo / Strength (Blue Remix)." Meanwhile z-no are currently finalising a remix album to zno(morph) which is titled zno(whore) to be released through z-no.co.uk in a couple of weeks.. The official website at http://www.z-no.co.uk is online now with full details of members Blue, Jay, Louie G, Scope, Unsane and Meta all from the Streetbeats stable. ZNo has already completed its first album and is already working on the second, along with the multimedia experience - Z-no(TV) - VN has seen a preview of this and it is VERY exciting. News Item Supplied by: Vinyl Net Hidden Rooms 3 Work has started on the Hidden Rooms III compilation, with Klute to contribute "Lost." Meanwhile Polar's album "Tonetrapped" has been scheduled for a June release on C18. Watch out for the a "Chicks Doc Scott Mix / We r the Ones Klute Remix" available soon. Album activity continues at the label with Lexis and Hi Ryze all working on new longplayers while Teebee is working on new tracks for both twelves and his seond LP for Certificate 18.. News Item Supplied by: Vinyl Net T.O.V Update. The Wandsworth based giant that is TOV have the next few months neatly mapped out. Major efforts are currently being put into the Champion Sounds project (check for some snippets from the album on the cover CD with the forthcoming ATM Issue 52). To preceed the album there will be a 12" sampler with Supply & Demand's 'Oh Yes' and Sonic & Silver's '21 Gun'. This will be followed by the main course, 'Champion Sounds' - the long player. This will be dropping in May with an 8 track 4 piece vinyl or a 25 track mix CD - expect plenty of goodies on the latter. The vinyl will comprise of tracks from Future Cut & Kontrol, Usual Suspects & Friction, Sonic & Silver, Supply & Demand, Alpha Omega, DJ Red, Damage and an Undiluted (Brockie, Kane & Ed Solo) remix of Psychosis' 'Freefall' - phew!! That little project will be dropping in May with a full UK tour to support, including the launch, this Sunday at London's prestigious Scala. Onto the massive Renegade Hardware and Friction is about to make his debut on 'Lunacy' which will feature on Usual Suspects forthcoming EP of the same name, you can also peep the robocop-sampled 'ED 209', 'Therapy' and the C4C remix of 'Bodycount'. Following this comes the Future Cut EP, trust me when I say these guys are set for big tings this year. The 'Ghetto Style EP' will feature the title track, plus Dillinja's mix of 'Dominator' and two more fresh biscuits. To complete the treble is the 'Aftermath remixes' with a 4 Horsemen mix of 'Rocksteady', Digital & Spirit mix of 'Ice Age', Future Cut mix of 'Spasm' and a Dylan mix of 'Horns 2001'. On a more funkier note Renegade Recordings are about to embark on a new project, being the 'Future Funk L.P', this will feature artists including Accidental Heroes, Total Science, John B, Tronik 500, Tee Bee, Calibre & Ju Ju and Future Cut. With more artists to be confirmed and some killer tracks already completed 'Future Funk' promises to be an exciting package from Renegade Recordings in the near future. The Future's Funk'. . News Item Supplied by: Drum and Bass Arena Intalex Starts Label Intalex is spreading his wings even further, and starting his own label, Soul;r. The label is mainly going to be an outlet for his own material but is also sure to see stuff by affiliates such as Total Science and Future Cut. Look out for the first release, a double pack EP which will include 4 tracks from the man himself - 'Revolution', 'Play on Me', 'Warp 1' and a Total Science mix of 'Warp 2'. Intalex fans should also look out for the long awaited 'Universe' out soon (fingers crossed!) on Metalheadz. News Item Supplied by: Drum and Bass Arena Bluez Newest Signing Phuturistic Bluez are proud to present their newest signing for this year. The Seventh Wonder Chris J.! He has been getting a big buzz in the US scene for the last couple of years with his keen sense of detail and production techniques. He already has tracks signed to established labels in the House and Drum + Bass areas. We couldn't resist so we had no choice,but to release an EP featuring 2 tightly woven D+B(supported by LTJ Bukem on his current Progression Sessions tour) tunes and a sexy Deep House(supported by Francois K. )cut for those who are down with diversity. News Item Supplied by: Phuturistic Bluez Š Copyright 2001. 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