Beats People Movement

View the full album here. Thanks to Charlie Kim @ Snapstar.

Beats People Movement* in association with Sick Disco! and Dubstep Alliance Aotearoa are proud to bring international guest RAMADANMAN aka Pearson Sound to Auckland for a special Dubstyle Sessions presentation..

RAMADANMAN (UK)

DUBSTEP ALLSTARS VOL. 7

REPRESENTING:

HESSLE AUDIO | SWAMP 81 | TEMPA | APPLE PIPS | SOUL JAZZ | 2ND DROP | HEMLOCK | SUB FM

Its four years since dubstep passed its tipping point and went from tight knit London community to global scene. It is now as accepted by LA ravers as London jazz heads, vocalled by pop stars as diverse as La Roux and Snoop Dogg. And if the first wave of dubsteppers (El-B, Zed Bias, Horsepower) took the swing of garage and made it darker and the second (Hatcha, Skream, Benga, Digital Mystikz & Loefah) re-engineered its DNA into a genre with its own identity, then in many ways Ramadanman is representative of many key ‘third wave’ players.

Brought up in the rural south west of England, far from dubstep’s south London birthplace, he learnt to mix at 13 but first encountered dubstep when his grime-inspired productions were compared online to a genre he’d yet to hear of. After investigating, he attended dubstep’s foundational club, Forward>>, and had, as many people do, a life-changing experience. “I first went in April 2006 when Mala was playing alongside N Type and maybe Geeneus I think. Definitely changed my life!” he enthuses. “Really exciting vibe, the heaviest soundsystem I had ever heard and just really changed my outlook on music. I don’t think I realised sub bass existed before then.”

True to the community spirit of the genre, he left Forward>> not just with a new found musical direction but people to share the enthusiasm for it with: when he subsequently arrived at Leeds University to study languages, he found some of those friends he’d made in the cold, east London queue were also there too. It would be from Leeds University that he and his friends, Ben UFO and Pangaea, would begin a label (Hessle Audio) that would see them take their sound all over the globe.

“Hessle is becoming more and more a group of mates really,” says Ramadanman. “We’ve all known each other a good few years now… We all play a part in choosing tunes and discussing release plans. Sometimes one of us can become excited about a particular tune, and then the other two hear it and are like ‘nah this isn’t actually very good’ which keeps us all in check I feel. Quite a democratic approach really. We played in Berlin last week, all of us, and it was just really nice having a laugh with mates.”

Ramadanman represents the maturing dubstep sound emotionally contained and controlled, the diametric opposite of the explosive adolescent wobble tantrums that now dominate parts of the scene. As the distance from drop-culture widens you can see how its global appeal has expanded beyond the genre, as it cosies up to groove-lead scenes like techno and house. “I think there’s a danger of some technoey dubstep stuff just sounding like techno at 140bpm and not really differentiating itself from the years of techno that have preceded it. I’m not so much influenced by techno these days really,” he admits. Yet you can’t help but feel that, perhaps, it has left part of its DNA behind.

Rama has racked up scene defining releases on labels including Soul Jazz, Tempa, Aus, Critical Music and Hessle Audio, the imprint he co-runs with Pangaea and Ben UFO, as well as remixing the likes of Ragga Twins, Scuba and many more. He is also heavily involved in organizing the Leeds night Ruffage as well as co-hosting the now infamous Ruffage Sessions weekly internet radio show on Sub FM.

With fans spanning the dance music divide – including Ricardo Villalobos, Skream, Francois K, Kode9, Bok Bok, Gilles Peterson and Rob da Bank – Ramadanman’s bright future is all but assured.

Rama’s latest release ‘Fall Short / Work Them’ is out this week on Swamp 81.

Ramadanman links:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ramadanman/6050069126
http://www.myspace.com/ramadanman
http://www.myspace.com/hessleaudio
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Ramadanman

Ramadanman Bestiblog Mix:

Tracklist:

01. kim english - nite life (remix) [nervous]
02. altered natives - crop duster [3024]
03. ramadanman - grab somebody [white]
04. unknown - untitled [unreleased]
05. martyn - miniluv [osgut ton]
06. distance - feel me [chestplate]
07. ramadanman - mir [white]
08. menta - snake charmer [road]
09. ramadanman - fall short [swamp 81]
10. distal - apple bottom [unreleased]
11. unknown - untitled [unreleased]
12. loefah - goat stare [dmz]
13. peverelist - better ways of living [punch drunk]
14. blawan - potchla vee [unreleased]
15. instramental - rift zone [unreleased]
16. ludacris vs joe - how low claptrap (dj orgasmic bootleg) [unreleased]
17. sx - wooo remix [digital]
18. addison groove - this girl [unreleased]
19. benga - one on one [big apple]
20. pariah - crossed out [forthcoming r&s]
21. sigha - light swells (in a distant space) [hotflush]

http://www.bestiblog.net/2010/06/bestimix-23-ramadanman.html

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Beats People Movement* and Cassette Number Nine are proud to present..

DUBSTYLE SESSIONS

Bringing you the freshest sounds from the UK and beyond covering the bass heavy sounds of Dubstep, UK Funky, 130 bpm and select Party Beats all on a premium Funktion One soundsystem. Running on the first Thursday of the month August thru November to make room for our special international promotions. This month we have special UK guest Ghos…t back in town as well as first time Dubstyle players Lowquid and Reach.

FREE ENTRY

With DJs

GHOST
(RDU FM / MUSICFORHEADS / UK / CHCH)

Ghost made his debut on wax in late 2003 with the ‘Ghost Stories‘ EP. The musical journey since has seen Ghost navigate three albums, a mix CD, numerous vinyl releases and remix credits for the likes of The Heavy, Coldcut and Jehst to name a few. Ghost has received strong support from the likes of Zane Lowe, Mr. Scruff, Gilles Peterson, Sarah Love and a host of DJ’s around the globe. Ghost music has been played on Radio 1, BBC 6, 1Xtra and more. Ghost has played across the UK and Europe including Glastonbury, Hip Hop Kemp, The Big Chill, Bestival and infamous London hotspot The Jazz Cafe. Since moving to NZ in 2009 Ghost has settled in as Program Director at RDU in Christchurch where he hosts the Friday Drive show, bringing seven years radio experience to the airwaves. A Ghost DJ set showcases a love of electronic music with nods to Dubstep, Future Beats, Electronic and Hip Hop.

Ghost’s latest album ‘Postcards From The Edge’ will be released on August 2nd, 2010.

http://musicbyghost.com/

LOWQUID
(K FM)

Lowquid specialises in playing a variety of bass music sounds and its this approach that has seen him support a boatload of international Dubstep acts such as Silkie, Kode9, Cotti, Jakes, LD, Antiserum and Harmonic 313 as well as being frequent guest at the long running Wheel parties. He currently holds down a weekly residency at The Crib in Ponsonby, and a weekly radio show on KFm with Seeka (Saturday 6-8pm). His recent mixtape “CONNECT THE DOTS” is available for download via the Soundcloud link below, this best captures the variety of style and tempo that may feature among his sets.
http://soundcloud.com/lowquid/connect-the-dots-mixed-by-lowquid-192

AMIGA5HNDRD
BEATS PEOPLE MOVEMENT* | DUBSTYLE SESSIONS

Dubstyle Sessions resident AMIGA5HNDRD or Amiga 500 is a fastidious vinyl collector who aims to build well considered DJ sets that keep things innovative while remaining true to the bass music cause. Selection-wise he has a disposition towards tough House and Techno rhythms, swinging Garage arrangements and pitch-shifted vocals. Not to be missed!

http://amigafivehundred.blogspot.com/

SAM NOON
BEATS PEOPLE MOVEMENT* | DUBSTYLE SESSIONS

Dubstyle Sessions resident Sam Noon has a clear focus on representing what’s good in underground bass music, this translates to a ever changing mix of Funky, House, and Dubstep influenced sounds from the scenes top labels. Playing an almost 100% vinyl selection is a rare thing these days but quality is something Sam feels passionately about. Put simply there’s never a dull moment when this girls behind the decks!

DAPHT ONE
BEATS PEOPLE MOVEMENT* | DUBSTEP ALLIANCE | DUBSTYLE SESSIONS | STEPPAS UNITE!

Specialist host MC based in Auckland. Known for his freestyle delivery, has a reputation throughout NZ for his minimal, progressive style. Has performed alongside a raft of top Dubstep players including Mala, N-Type, Benga, Loefah, Scuba, Coki, Kryptic Minds, Cotti, DJ Pinch, Truth and more besides. Performed at the Phat10, Phat06, i-Nation and Gibzone festivals. Founder and promoter of Dubstep Alliance Aotearoa. Co-founder of the Beats People Movement DJ supply store and promotion brand. Resident Dubstyle Sessions and Steppas Unite! DJ/MC. Regular host MC with the Subtle Sound System.

http://twitter.com/dapht1
http://beatspeoplemovement.com/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10576221414

FREE ENTRY

$10 CUBA LIBRE TEAPOTS / $5 CUBA LIBRE DRINKS / $7 BACARDI GOLD & GINGER BEER - THANKS BACARDI!

JOIN THE DUBSTYLE SESSIONS GROUP HERE:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=107099805975059

SEE YOU THERE!

View the full album here. Thanks to Charlie Kim @ Snapstar.

Beats People Movement* and Dubstep Alliance Aotearoa are proud to bring international guest and Dubstep original don Paul Rose aka SCUBA to Auckland for a special Steppas Unite! Dubstep Wednesdays presentation..

SCUBA (UK)

RESIDENT ADVISOR TOP 100 DJ 2009

REPRESENTING:

HOTFLUSH | NINJA TUNE | SOUL JAZZ | BREAKBEAT SCIENCE | OFFSHORE | NAKED LUNCH

Scuba is the production and DJ alias of Paul Rose, curator of Hotflush Recordings, one of the original Dubstep labels which released some of the most important tracks of the genre’s formative period and continues to be a source of constant originality to date. Originally from London, Scuba relocated to Berlin in 2007, a move which (according to some) influenced his critically acclaimed debut album, A Mutual Antipathy (2008). The stylistic synergy of the album cemented his position as one of the most forward-thinking Dubstep producers. The project was subsequently completed with a series of remixes by Surgeon, Substance, Jamie Vex’d, Martyn, Marcel Dettmann and the artist himself under his House / Techno-centred SCB guise. His second album, Triangulation, is slated for release on Hotflush in March 2010. More recently he has been busy remixing artists including Fever Ray and Red Snapper, releasing fresh material including the highly-acclaimed Aesaunic EP on Hotflush and Speak/Negative on Naked Lunch. He has also developed the SCB project with a seminal mix for the MNML SSGS blog and a first proper 12”. In addition to label and production duties, he also runs the massively successful SUB:STANCE night at Berlin’s Techno Mecca, Berghain, the sound of which he committed to plastic in a DJ mix released on Ostgut Ton in January 2010. From playing a part in the formative years of the sound on the pirate airwaves in London, to working dancefloors across the globe, to a swathe of excellent releases on Hotflush and the high profile Soul Jazz imprint, Scuba brings his own unique musicality to the Dubstep sound. Always fresh and innovative, Scuba’s recent output is at once melodic and musical and devastatingly heavy. The Hotflush label has been a creative incubator for some of the most original and foward-thinking producers in dubstep including the likes of Distance, Joy orbison, Mount Kimbie, Pangea, Loefah, Toasty, Slaughter Mob, Vaccine, Gravious, Marlow, Boxcutter and Jazzsteppa. Hotflush along with Paul Rose’s other imprints - Abucs, Scuba and HF2 - can always be relied on to push the Dubstep sound in new and exciting directions. With his new full length artist album “Triangulation”, topping charts all over the world, and already being hailed as a masterwork - Scuba’s record bag will be bursting with exclusive dubs of uncompromising calibre.

http://www.hotflushrecordings.com/
http://www.myspace.com/paulhotflush

SCUBA voted no. 60 in RA poll of top 100 DJs of 2009 (above Martyn + 2562!)
http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1119

Hotflush voted no. 4 in RA top 20 labels of 2009 (above Warp, Kompakt + DFA)
http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1123

Read the insightful interview on FACT here
http://www.factmag.com/2010/01/27/interview-scuba/1/

And here for XLR8R
http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2010/01/inbox-scuba

Support:

DAPHT ONE
BEATS PEOPLE MOVEMENT* | DUBSTEP ALLIANCE | DUBSTYLE SESSIONS | STEPPAS UNITE!

Specialist host MC based in Auckland. Known for his freestyle delivery, has a reputation throughout NZ for his minimal, progressive style. Has performed alongside a raft of top Dubstep players including Mala, N-Type, Benga, Loefah, Scuba, Coki, Kryptic Minds, Cotti, DJ Pinch, Truth and more besides. Performed at the Phat10, Phat06, i-Nation and Gibzone festivals. Founder and promoter of Dubstep Alliance Aotearoa. Co-founder of the Beats People Movement DJ supply store and promotion brand. Resident Dubstyle Sessions and Steppas Unite! DJ/MC. Regular host MC with the Subtle Sound System.

http://twitter.com/dapht1
http://www.facebook.com/dapht1
http://beatspeoplemovement.com/

JASON HOWSON

NZ’S NUMBER ONE DUBSTEP DJ (HIGHLIFE MAGAZINE, 2009)

BEAT MERCHANTS | EACH & EVERY RECORDS | WHEEL | SILK CUTS ON GEORGE FM

From mtv.co.nz:

Jason is an award-winning DJ. A fully-fledged vinyl junkie, Howson has recently mixed the first definitive New Zealand Dubstep compilation Every Day Dubs. The compilation features some of the country’s foremost Dubstep producers and DJs such as Truth, Optimus Gryme, P-Vans and Future One. Jason Howson can be heard on his weekly radio show ‘Silk Cuts In Session’ on George FM with co-host Sean Lyons, where the pair bust sub bass monsters from the musical worlds of UK Garage, 2 Step, Hip Hop, Drum and Bass and Dubstep.

http://www.facebook.com/jason.howson
http://myspace.com/j_howson
http://www.myspace.com/eachandeveryrecords
http://silkcuts.podomatic.com/

ILL FIGZ
SUBTLE SOUND SYSTEM | DUBBERS ANONOMOUS ON RDU FM | CHRISTCHURCH

As head honcho of the Subtle Sound System Ill Figz has supported and hosted many a top UK player including Mala Digital Mystiks, Kode9, N-Type, Loefah, Coki Digital Mystiks, Kryptic Minds, Headhunter, The Bug & Warrior Queen, Cotti, Tes La Rok, DJ Chef, Seven, Emalkay, The Others, Giant, Excision and more. Figz has his roots in the Jungle scene and this comes through in his heavyweight selections. Has played the Phat and Matakana music festivals and is a Salmonella Dub tour DJ. First played for Dubstep Alliance in 2008.

http://www.subtlepromotions.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SUBTLE-SOUND-SYSTEM/28160985613
http://www.myspace.com/subtleprmtns_illfiga

AMIGA5HNDRD & SAM NOON
BEATS PEOPLE MOVEMENT* | DUBSTYLE SESSIONS | STEPPAS UNITE!

Not much is known about this mysterious duo except that they are Dubstyle Sessions residents and have an ear for exceptionally crafted bass music across the 120-140 bpm spectrum. That means Dubstep, Detroit influenced Dub Techno, UK Funky and wonky Future Beats all get a look in. Not to be missed!

http://amigafivehundred.blogspot.com/

ADAM THE VILLAIN
DUB | STEPPAS UNITE!

Adam S aka Adam The Villain is fast becoming a regular fixture on Dubstep lineups around the city at venues like Be, Cassette Nine Fu and Juice Bar. Known for his darker, minimal styles and upfront selections, check the recent mix below for a taste of what to expect.

http://schematics.reaction.net.nz/adam/ADAMTHEVILLAINDUBSTEPMIX.mp3

OLLIE SHUTTA
SUB HEAVY UK | DUBSTEP ALLIANCE | DISCONNECTED VIBES ON BASE FM

Born and raised in the UK, Ollie was a key player for the South West’s Subheavy Soundsystem before relocating to NZ in 2008. Having his roots in Drum n Bass / Jungle he got hooked on the rougher side of UK Garage and it was through this avenue he found Dubstep. Some online research into possible working holiday destinations with good surf and a healthy Dubstep scene saw him find the Dubstep Alliance club night where upon arriving and checking out he soon sent for his records and became a resident DJ. Check Ollie on Base Fm Thursdays 10pm - 12am.

TRAVIS INFAMY
THE SHANTYTOWN SOUND SYSTEM ON BOOSH FM | STEPPAS UNITE!

Infamy runs the Shantytown Sound System every week on Boosh Fm. First played for Dubstep Alliance in 2008.

http://boosh.fm/

More Info on Facebook Event Page:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130646333620802

View the full album here. Thanks to Charlie Kim @ Snapstar.

Beats People Movement* and Cassette Number Nine are proud to present..

DUBSTYLE SESSIONS

Bringing you the freshest sounds from the UK and beyond covering the bass heavy sounds of Dubstep, UK Funky and select Party Beats all on a premium Funktion One soundsystem..

With DJs

TOMMY FLOWERS

No stranger to a pair of turntables, Tommy Flowers is a London ex-pat who now dwells on Auckland’s West Coast. He keeps up to the minute with all the latest goings on in UK and Jamaican influenced music - as with his Friday Drive show selections on Base Fm expect to hear anything from Dubstep to UK Funky, Tropical to Dancehall and Jungle mixed in a rudeboy style.

TROPICAL KID

The multi dimensional Tropical Kid (aka Frosty Boy) will be bringing his eclectic mix of UK Funky, Tropical and Dubstep styles including his own productions all mixed up using Ableton Live for something truly unique. Check his forthcoming self released EP on Hoiho Recordings.

PIXELL

Playing what he calls Future Bass music, a mash up of 80, 130 and 140 bpm riddims. Recently supported Freestylers & Foreign Beggars as well as Noah D & Trolley Snatcha at the Easter Weekender. Off to the UK on an OE soon where he plans to up his production game and with a forthcoming EP to be released Pixell is def one to watch.

AMIGA5HNDRD & SAM NOON

Not much is known about this mysterious duo except that they are Dubstyle Sessions residents and have an ear for exceptionally crafted bass music across the 120-140 bpm spectrum. That means Dubstep, Detroit influenced Dub Techno, UK Funky and wonky Future Beats all get a look in.

DAPHT ONE

Dubstyle’s resident host MC Dapht One will also be DJing on the night. Expect to hear heavyweight Dubstep tunes mixed up with reggae influenced skankers, Grime and UK Funky riddims.

Free Entry

$10 Cuba Libre Teapots, $5 Cuba Libre Drinks

Facebook event page here.

View the full album here. Thanks to Charlie Kim @ Snapstar.

The track above Squark is taken from Roska’s forthcoming self-titled album on the Rinse label. Due out April 5th 2010.

Re: the animation Roska says:

For more information on videos like this hit up my boy @ www.youtube.com/swampmonsta1

Another sample video I Need Love from the album can be found here.

Roska January 2010 podcast for XLR8R:

http://www.xlr8r.com/podcast/2009/09/roska

Roska says of this podcast:

Stop moaning about this whole funkstep thing. Believe me, your crying over nothing its only music and furthermore my music is so cross-genre it can fit anywhere you or i like it. for the love of the music! Enjoy the mix!!!!

Catch Roska every Tuesday 11am - 1pm GMT on www.rinse.fm

Roska Facebook group here.

Beats People Movement* and Cassette Number Nine are proud to present..

DUBSTYLE SESSIONS

Cassette’s newest resident clubnight.. Bringing you the freshest sounds from the UK and beyond covering the bass heavy sounds of Dubstep, UK Funky and select Party Beats all on a premium Funktion One soundsystem..

With DJs

TOMMY FLOWERS

No stranger to a pair of turntables, Tommy Flowers is a London ex-pat who now dwells on Auckland’s West Coast. He keeps up to the minute with all the latest goings on in UK and Jamaican influenced music - as with his Friday Drive show selections on Base Fm expect to hear anything from Dubstep to UK Funky, Tropical to Dancehall and Jungle mixed in a rudeboy style.

VJ3000 Vs. ADAM

Stretching the ‘Up and Comer’ label just a little these guys have been stepping up to club systems for a wee while now. Playing nights like the Wheel, Low Rollers and Rise on the regular and with VJ recently blazing fire at Up Fm’s recent Solar Series event at Tahaki Reserve. These two mix mix top notch Dubstep selections that show an undeniable appreciation for good music. Check them out on Up Fm Thursdays 12 till 2pm.

TROPICAL KID

The multi dimensional Tropical Kid (aka Frosty Boy) will be bringing his eclectic mix of UK Funky, Tropical and Dubstep styles including his own productions all mixed up using Ableton Live for something truly unique.

AMIGA 500 Vs. NOON

Not much is known about this mysterious duo except they have an ear for exceptionally crafted bass music across the 120-140 bpm spectrum. That means Dubstep, Detroit influenced Dub Techno, UK Funky and wonky Future Beats all get a look in. For more of an insight check Boosh Fm on 4 till 6pm on Sundays.

DAPHT ONE

Dubstyle’s resident host MC Dapht One will be warming things up from 9pm. Expect to hear heavyweight Dubstep tunes mixed up with reggae influenced skankers, Grime and UK Funky riddims. Dapht hosts Dubstyle Radio every Tuesday 2 till 4pm on K Fm.

Free Entry / 9pm til 4am

$10 Cuba Libre Teapots, $5 Cuba Libre Drinks

Facebook event page here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=344204488657

See you there!