He is a legend in his own country, and now Rico Tubbs is definitely gathering a following in New England. The Finnish producer and DJ really started getting played here last summer/fall through the likes of Boston fave B.Rich and other acts from the Northeast (AC Slater, Udachi and crew). His work reflects his taste, with lots of 80's claps and break beat breaks. Most intriguing, though, are the NASTY bass lines that highlight nearly all of his tracks. Take a listen for yourselves:
Rico Tubbs - Boom Riddim
Rico Tubbs - Hip Rave Anthem (Original Mix)
Rico Tubbs - I Like It Raw
Tubbs, aka DJ Infekto, was voted Best Electronic Music DJ in Finland in 2006 and again in 2007, and has had a long history of music production going back to the early 90's on devices like the Amiga. His production skills continued to progress as he collaborated to create Finland's first hiphop record with the Skillsters, and was a part of the internationally reknowned Bomfunk MCs. In case you don't remember:
Bomfunk MCs - Freestyler
He continued producing under DJ Infekto (and still plans to release some more downtempo tracks under that Moniker), however his newest alias, Rico Tubbs, is beginning to take over. Keeping in constant production-contact with sweet popular acts like Hervé, Heavyfeet, the Trouble & Bass crew, Party Like Us, Tubbs is sure to keep killing the club floors and providing inspiration to other like-minded dance-floor-shaker-beat-makers!
Rico Tubbs - Born To Bounce (Supra1 Remix)
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rave city. reminds me of the old days, with modern wobble. nice post. check out zombie's where were u in '92 for similar stuff.
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