The prestigious London label turns five! As a treat, Hyperdub released "5: Five Years Of Hyperdub" end of last month, a 2-Disc Compilation of their finest bits. With it, Hyperdub takes a look back at the past years in which they have largely contributed to shaping the dubstep scene, while giving a glimpse of the future, where the label will undoubtedly increase their influence on the genre. Disc 1 compiles exclusive, unreleased tracks by Burial, Kode 9 and Zomby among others. Five of these tracks are said to be released as singles. Disc 2 is a bundle of Hyperdub's most popular releases. Online record stores like Boomkat can't keep up with the sales and are out of stock. I've listened to it and am impressed by the wide range and unique vibe. It's packed with all the big names and many big tunes of the label and genre, so there's no way of going wrong. Burial delivers strong as usual with a new and exclusive track "Fostercare" as well as two - "South London Boroughs" and "Distant Lights" - re-mastered. I won't say I looooove all songs on the record, but I can't remember a handful of albums where that was ever the case. 7.5/10 from me.
Talented UK DJ Oneman supplied XLR8R with a crispy crafted mix best described in its name. Summer's coming to an end, the frequency of festivals and outdoor parties is slowly going down. Enjoy what's left of it, wrap up and then go inside cuz that's where it's happening now. This chill mix is for those that really still want to sit outside when the party is over or someplace else. Features fresh tracks by some of the UK's most sought after artists, including Skream, Zomby, Mala, Scuba, D1 and others.
Saturday, September 19th Trouble & Bass 3rd Anniversary Show BENGA & SKREAM and the TROUBLE & BASS CREW (DROP THE LIME, AC SLATER, STAR EYES, THE CAPTAIN) @ Le Poisson Rouge, $12
Monday, September 28 Deep Space NYC DJ FRANCOIS K., MALA (of Digital Mystikz) @ Cielo
Saturday, October 10th HARD NYC CROOKERS, MAJOR LAZER, RUSKO, JACK BEATS, DESTRUCTO @ Terminal 5, $30
If anyone else knows of some do-not-miss shows, NYC or Boston, please add comment below
To celebrate, they're releasing '5 Years of Low End Contagion,' a double CD containing unreleased tracks one one CD and highlights from the previous 5 years on the other. Or if you're the vinyl type, the previously unreleased tunes will be issued on vinyl EPs in special sleeves once a week (starting Aug 31st) until the October release of the CDs and digital tracks. You can preorder everything over at BLEEP.
When the CDs hit, the unreleased CD will contain all the tracks released on vinyl as well as a few more previously unreleased tracks from the likes of Kode9, Flying Lotus, Martyn, Joker, Zomby, Mala and others.
At this point if you're not already planning on snapping up this mega-comp, then peep this tracklist for the 5 vinyl EPs:
Hyperdub 5.1 EP - 12"Vinyl (HDB023) Released: 31/08/09 Kode9 & The Spaceape ft. ChaCha - ‘Time Patrol’ Black Chow – ‘Purple Smoke’ Flying Lotus – ‘Disco Balls’
Hyperdub 5.5 EP - 12"Vinyl (HDB027) Released: 28/09/09 Mala – ‘Level Nine’ Cooly G – ‘Weekend Fly’
5 Years Of Hyperdub - 2x CD Compilation CD#1 - A CD compilation including all the tracks featured on the 5 EP's. Plus several additional previously unreleased tracks. CD#2 - A 16 track compilation of older hyperdub music, much of which has never been released on cd before.
(courtesy of Bleep and Resident Advisor)
This looks to be one of the best compilations I've ever seen - I highly recommend getting on top of this because production is probably limited and it will definitely sell out. DON'T SLEEP!
Ramadanman will be in Boston in 2 days! Bassic booked him at Good Life down in da Chinatownz, and it couldn't be better timing. Not only is it FINALLY a weekend night show for some excellent dubstep, but Good Life has just recently renovated their space. I can't wait to see the new layout - I'm sure it will be magical. Ramadanman comes from North London, and has just finished up university in Leeds. After seeing Mala (of Digital Mystikz fame) at London's #1 Dubstep night FWD>> (at Plastic People) in April 2006, he whipped up a few tracks, got them mastered at Transition and released them himself online. Since then a slew of labels have smartly released his always proper tunes, including legendary SoulJazz, Tempa, Fabric, 2ndDrop, BareDubs, ApplePips and his own label started in 2007 with college buddies Pangaea & BenUFO, Hessle Audio.
Here's a vid from his April 2009 release of Humber (Apple Pips #5):
Here's some promo mixes that you should snag as well. Chock full of amazing tunes - most of them unreleased - these mixes will definitely stand the test of time.
The prestigious London label turns five! As a treat, Hyperdub released "5: Five Years Of Hyperdub" end of last month, a 2-Disc Compilation of their finest bits. With it, Hyperdub takes a look back at the past years in which they have largely contributed to shaping the dubstep scene, while giving a glimpse of the future, where the label will undoubtedly increase their influence on the genre.
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