I’ve been waiting for this one to surface since I first listened to the Major Lazer Essential Mix back in July 2009. The catchy hook sung by Collie Buddz has been ringing in my head on repeat for way too long. Toronto can get ready for the return of MAY-JAH LAY-ZAH on Saturday April 24th as Embrace continues to set the pace with another huge party at Sound Academy which also features Drop The Lime.
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Hailing from South London, Distance is widely regarded as one of the early pioneers in the Dubstep movement. He has a very distinct sound that has helped shape the genre into what it is today. Back in 2007 his album “My Demons” (released on Planet Mu) had a huge impact on myself and opened my eyes to this exciting new music genre that was bubbling up. Since then I’ve been excited to hear each and every release from this versatile producer. After having a quick glance at his myspace page, it appears Distance is going to be playing in Toronto on Friday April 16th!!!! (Which just so happens to be the same night as the Excision party being thrown by Embrace…hmmmm SICK!).
Check out his new track “Menace” released on his very own label “Chestplate”.
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This tune almost made my top 10 of 2009 and has really grown on me over time. You need some nice subs to really roll this out one properly.
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Back in 2007, Distance showed his versatility with his “My Demons” album on Planet Mu. This mellow and ambient track really caught my attention:
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Long time PnT pal and fellow Torontonian Dirtyred just passed along this nasty new mix of deep and bouncy tech tunes that he recently put together. Well dug and tightly laced, these are 91 minutes of knock you do not want miss. I’d never heard that Bamboo by Rainer Weichhold and was damn near knocked out of my seat when it came in. TAKE HOLD, he also damn near tore the roof of Augusta House at this past February’s Major Rager and is on point running the full house gamut with this mix as well.
When I first heard this tune on a Skream Stella Sesh about 8 months ago I was feeling it instantly. Then when I heard it dropped at the Skream n Benga show @ Wrongbar in Toronto (June 2009) I freaked the fuck out. After waiting impatiently for way too long, it finally got a digital release this month on Prolific Recordings. The original is a well known UK Garage classic so there are going to be enough pissed off punters who feel this should have never been remixed but you know how it goes; haters gonna hate. I think its another awesome remix from Nero who we finally get to see coming to Toronto on March 20th as part of the massive Embrace party “Digital Future”.
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Hot off the press, some sick new shit from the Toronto based duo The Killabits. These guys are charging out of the gate so far in 2010 and their ‘Drop A Gem On Em’ remix is getting mad love around the local Toronto dubstep circuit. A month ago we dropped a few of their tunes and the post absolutely exploded in popularity. Sam (one half of Killabits) was telling me they have been on the grind, logging some serious hours in the studio. He also mentioned they have a bunch of original tracks on the way which I’m excited to check out. Check out their popular bi-weekly Bassmentality which they organize alongside their buddies Zeds Dead. These insane parties go down every other Wednesday at The Basement (751 Queen St. W).
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Tonight the Plugged Not Thugged crew will be invading The Social along with Zeds Dead, Bourgeois Bass and LRG for a very special Valentine’s Day bash!!! Check this for the full rundown. Five $ before 11, Ten $ after or enter here to try and win two free passes courtesy of Salacious Sound.
One Off, Archi-textures and Dubslingers presents Synkro live @ Nocturne this Friday Feb.5th featuring 2 rooms of bass for that face. Check the link below for more information.
The Elusive DJ of Toronto’s Audio Creeps crew just gave us the go ahead to share this smooth techified rework of Superchumbo’s 2003 classic progressive house number This Beat Is. If you’re feeling it be sure check out more from this camp on Don’t Look Productions and stay tuned for more PnT exclusives!!!
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BONUS
A late night snake charmer from Volta and Salvatore Freda that also makes excellent use of the ‘chumbo sample, this time under some sort of weird flute. Availabale from Area Remotehere.
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“Only once the drugs are done. I feel like dying.” Such an eerie and bone chilling sample which is originally part of a Lil’ Wayne tune. With this new Dubstep re-work, Jesse Fex manages to heighten the dark and emotional undertones of the sample and wraps it all up with an infectious bassline. A local Toronto producer and DJ for many years, the last year or so has seen Jesse getting much more diverse with his production. With the creation of Normand Wellsley there has definitely been a strong focus on the Dubstep side of things. Check out the Jesse Fex Soundcloud page for more beats!
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Warning: Very addictive and can cause slight neck discomfort from extended periods of head nodding.
The Killabits are a Toronto based production duo consisting of HUNGR! and DONT PANIC. These guys have been producing for many years but have just recently started to crank out some serious dubstep tunes. Fresh off their first release on Dangerbox Recordings, these cats will be making big moves in 2010! You can catch them at their weekly party BASSMENTALITY which goes down every Wednesday night at 751 Queen St W . They are also playing this Sat. Jan. 23rd: FAKTORY SATURDAYS @ The Social. Also you can check their Facebook Fan Page and become a fan. Check out these fresh remixes they sent us awhile back:
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