TAG: DVA

Aug26

LV feat. Okmalumkoolkat – Boomslang (Video)

Prepare for one of the most massive releases ever from Hyperdub. 

Hyperdub is going on a serious roll at the moment; with the announcement of the long-awaited Darkstar LP finally coming in October as well as upcoming singles from King Midas Sound and (Scratcha) DVA, there’s one more massive bit that’s about to be unleashed:  LV’s upcoming ode to Kwaito (South African house), “Boomslang”. While it may be a different sort of release for LV, who’s known for evocative and intricate rhythms around the 140 BPM range, he steps up massively here not only with a banging beat but with the vocal wisdom of Okmalumkoolkat (try saying that ten times fast). Along with that, this video should whet the appetite of anyone who’s ready to take over the dancefloor. This could very well be one of the best tunes of the year. Video for “Boomslang” after the jump…

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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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Mar30

URB Presents Terror Danjah – Q&A and Exclusive Mix (MP3)

A massive mix from a grime king/dubstep don. 

Grime master and ever-evolving producer Terror Danjah has done the rounds of Planet Mu and Hyperdub lately, putting out danceable tunes with a brain and soul. With the release of Acid / ProPlus on Hyperdub and rumors of an upcoming album, Danjah gives an insight on this meaty mix of bass insanity as well as his roots. …MORE

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Jan13

URB Presents DVA: Makin’ It Funky for the Yanks (Podcast)

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The U.S. has seen its share of house producers that go between deep, tech, minimal and micro; but not too many have gone the funky route lately. Aside from Marlon D and some of the Dirtybird crew in San Francisco, funky …

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Jan04

Bok Bok – January 2010 Mixtape (MP3)

Something funky this way comes... 

Night Slugs co-chairman and blog-runner Bok Bok has released a fantastic mix as a preview of what’s to come in 2010. What’s in this mix is nothing short of brilliant, with tracks from a bevy of labels that we love (Blunted Robots, Hyperdub, Numbers, Fool’s Gold) and artists that bring the biggest and baddest sounds out there. (Untold, Terror Danjah, 2562) This is truly a treat for the bass-loving faithful and you should cop it IMMEDIATELY. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

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