TAG: Cooly G

Apr25

Kode9: Memories Past, Present And Future

An exclusive interview with Hyperdub's leading visionary about his sophomore album, influences and the progression of the label. 


The Hyperdub brand is synonymous with all things intriguing; since the mid-2000s, the label has put out some of the most evocative, melancholic and perhaps the most important records relevant to dubstep history and beyond. Throughout that catalog, there are only a few full-length albums, two of which are courtesy of label owner Steve Goodman, a.k.a. Kode9, and frequent collaborator The Spaceape. Black Sun, the twosome’s newest record, is an enchanting, ecliptic ride that journeys between light and dark in a multi-purpose format, supplied by eerily soothing vocals by new collaborator Cha Cha. Kode9 chats with URB about the journey he took into making this new album, its differences from its predecessor, and of course, Hyperdub itself.

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Sep01

Brackles “Songs For Endless Cities Volume 1″ (Review)

Brackles

Songs For Endless Cities

Released by K7


Brackles mixes up the whole world of Bass Music into a propulsive, exciting Mix CD.
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Jul23

Ill Blu Exclusive Q/A + Minimix (via KCRW) (MP3)

A surprisingly expansive mix from an up-and-coming funky production powerhouse. 

All of you on the internets know that URB loves Hyperdub big-time. So when beloved and relatively underground funky production duo Ill Blu got signed to the label, it was an exciting thing to hear about. Then hearing their debut 12″ for the label (Bellion/Dragon Pop, OUT NOW) was just colossal in terms of greatness and dancefloor variety. The duo of Def1 and Jreel talk to URB for a bit about their world cup sound preferences, their introductions into making tunes and how they got signed to Hyperdub. Also coming with this is an exclusive 20 minute mix they did for Mathieu Schreyer’s show on KCRW (big-ups to them). Mix and Q/A after the jump.

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Jun30

Kode9 – DJ-Kicks (Review)

Kode9

DJ-Kicks

Released by !K7


Steve Goodman, dubstep guru better known as Kode9 and label boss of London's innovative Hyperdub, contributes a mix to the legendary 15-years of DJ-Kicks. This is not a typical dubstep mix, and it’s not a snapshot of what’s hot right now, instead it takes you on a journey from the early 2000s through dubsteb, township funk, UK funky, dancehall, dub, futuristic soul, broken beat, digital r&b, jungle and full circle back to UK garage, grime and dubstep. Featuring mostly Brittish artists, it’s a surprise to hear L.A.’s sexy sirens ...

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Feb24

Sonic Router: Suburban Sine Wave Surfing (Video)

Long Playing Version of Upcoming Dubstep, Grime and UK Funky Releases 

Whilst February brings the shortest month, along with my personal annual growth and much merriment for me, it also breaks the omnipresent lull in the release schedule over Christmas and New Year’s. This coming year appears to be no exception with the simply astounding selection of full length projects and announcements starting to form like Dr Manhattan did, out of human tissue, thin air and matter.

As I’ve previously mentioned in earlier installments of this column, both Starkey and Scuba have long players ready for consumption, competently and simultaneously representing both ends of the dubstep spectrum. Scuba’s Triangulation positively floats in places, combating skeletal 85bpm tempos as much as the house tempo; whilst Starkey’s Ear Drums & Black Holes connects the dots between Philly swagger, his own deft compositional ear, and UK grime music featuring vocal appearances from P Money, Cerebral Vortex …

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