Well, due to financial worries there aint much new vinyl in the gaff this May, so Ive got the baby wipes out and dusted down some of the old vinyl for this compilation.
This mix spans '98 - 06 ( apart from track 12, a recent remix ),and is largely focused on the transitions from UK Garage forward into Grime and Dubstep, before the lurching half step became ubiquitous. Some real favourites of mine here, mixed shoddily as ever and with level jumps all over the place, its best appreciated in the sunshine and with a few scoops down yer neck. Enjoy the vibe. Thanks to Grizzle for Tracks 18 and 22, ruffness....
Some solo sounds now from Wiggle's Prof. Ruff Chuff, aka Corkman Toby Eaton. This tune, 'Fly Away' features the vocal talents of Galway born/Cork based skankers Intinn's Cian Finn. Niceness.
Check the good Professor's Myspace where he very generously has tunes available for download. Meanwhile, check / download this one above...and keep on chuffin'
Well, here's a session I missed because I was busy down in Galway that weekend, but thankfully Safetyboy was on the case, and recorded Benga's DJ set at the Sibín Festival. Next best thing to being there....below
Brixton's Cotti, one half of -30 Records, DJ, and producer of classic white labels like 'Dont Give A Dub', has teamed up with MCs D Double E and Footsie of Newham Generals on this tale of life in the big smoke 'cross the pond.
Newham Generals
Us lucky paddies will finally catch a set from the man himself this coming August at weekend mudbath Mantua. More details to follow, meanwhile download this one and bubble along, its a catchy one....
Last month saw the return to the stage of MC Bionic at Oxjam across the water. Its a very short clip, but one I've found myself watching repeatedly since I was alerted to it by DJ Mek.
For those that dont know, ex-London Posse founder member and the man who deserves the credit for giving the UK its own unique MC style in a time of fake american twangs, Bionic is a sometimes unsung hero. Uwot, who posted this video, has more footage to upload, and will do so if you leave a comment on this one. Off you go....
Bristolian Grime / Dubstep Producer Gemmy is one to watch in the near future. This track, 'Supligen' was recorded from the Terrorhythm show on Rinse. Good to hear someone ploughing their own furrow as they say. Check below.
Here's some good exclusives from a DJ/Producer whose style I'm personally very fond of, SUB FM's own Whistla. Never keeping the sound far from its roots, he drops a load of his own specials too on this show from last week. It kicks off with a Disco Classic too..... Download and enjoy....
Tracklist:
Carol Williams - Love Is You XR2 - Let's Give It A Try (Dub Mix) Mr Pud & Soul Nana - Love Is A Miracle Whistla - Needle Danny Dubz - Selfish Whistla - Steelface MC 2 Ton - Back in Time (Chuwy Beats Remix) Whistla - Indiana Ramadanman - Offal Whistla - Jack-Ups Mr Pud - Far Away Modular - Living In A Basement Illmana - 4 Minutes M2J - Voltage VIP Whistla - Why Don't Ya El-B - Beautiful Sound Whistla - My Father & I (Remix) Whistla - Riot Squad Untold - Purify Whistla - Step Out Whistla - Bob Whistla - N35 Whistla - Larry Custard - Club Tropicana Ayklogic - Shine Whistla - 420 Lockdown Whistla - 3D Whistla - Organik M2J - Odd Socks Whistla - What You Want Whistla - Heaven TRG - Feel For You Whistla - Sway
Back to 2002 now with a slice of Belfast's finest, Berlin resident and Equilibrium Recordings head man Troubled Soul. If you missed his excellent recent collab with Junkfood, 'Algorithm Of Shadows', grab it HERE.
Here's another one-I-made-earlier scenario for download, a track I made in early 2007 called 'The Warning'. Stephen of Get Low requested this one so its all his fault. By the way, all audio is downloadable in this blog, just click where it says 'divshare' on the player and you'll be whisked away to a magical place. Hmmm.
Well, the summer feels like its finally arrived this week, the weekend was the business at Get Low in Galway city, with the sounds provided by the lads themselves, plus a deadly set by local bwai Kanobi, myself on the turntables, and the man like Milanese threw down a live set of grimy bashment.
Milanese vs Galway Duck
The crowd were shocking out and didnt want to leave the floor at closing time...Galway crowds know how to enjoy themselves.
Shiny Happy Galway Punters
With that in mind, the 31st of May sees the Irish debut of none other than Rusko, bringing his high octane sound to Galway City. Any Dublin based wierdos who dont want to miss this one giz a shout and we'll organise sumfink. If you are unfamiliar with the Rusko lad, here's his 'Cockney Knees Up' mix to educate ya...
Tracklist
01 -Dkay – Fire (Rusko's Electro Remix) 02 Rusko – Period 03 Rusko – Breezeblock Ravers 04 Unitz – The Drop 05 Benga – Benga's off his Head 06 Rusko – Get Ya Cockout (Princess VIP) 07 Rusko – Mr Muscle 08 Rusko – Moanerz 09 Rusko – Mo Go Gadget Rusko 10 Caspa – Marmite 11 Rusko – Jahova 12 Marcus Visionary – Flying dubs 13 Rusko & Buraka – Jumpup 14 Skream – Murderer (instrumental) 15 Rusko – Mr Chips 16 Rusko & Lutan Fyah – Soundguy Ss My Target 17 Rusko – SoundGuy Special
