DUBSTEP ALLIANCE presents.. RUSKO (UK Direct / Exclusive NZ Show)
WEDNESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY
4:20, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, AUCKLAND, 1010
Rusko Bio:
Christopher Mercer, aka Rusko was born in Leeds in 1985 to a musical family. From day dot Rusko was surrounded by music whether it be his families piano’s, guitars, banjo’s and saxophones…or in his later years the heavy reggae and dub sound systems of Leeds, music has always been an integral part of Rusko’s life.
After graduating from Leeds university with a degree in musical performance, Rusko discovered the world of dubstep through SUB DUB and a debut appearance from the “Digital Mystikz”, having spent the past 10 years making future dub alongside Leeds very own Iration Steppas, Rusko connected with the sound and moved down to London to further advance his musical opportunities with Sub Soldiers label mate Caspa.
Veering away from the dark, serious side of the sound Rusko bought a highly driven energy and fun approach to the dubstep massive and quickly coined his own take on the genre and turned the scene upside down. His sound appealed to many people outside of the dubstep world as his productions became more adventurous in formula, sound and energy. His huge hit “Cockney Thug” has been played by everyone from Pete Tong, Switch, Diplo and Santogold. And has been remixed by Buraka Som Sistema, Diplo, Drop the Lime and the Scratch Perverts.
His sound continues to develop with different BPM’s that lean to jungle, house, hip hop or electro, either way, whatever BPM or tempo…you can immediately tell a Rusko track.
At 23 Rusko is only in 1st gear, with collaborations on the table with the likes of Switch, Diplo , Yo Majesty and Wiley the future sure is looking bright. Already setting the radio airwaves alight with his own productions and remixes of artists such as Adele, A-Trak featuring Kid Sister, Leon Jean-Marie Rusko is only going in one direction. Onwards, upwards and far beyond any producer could dream of. Rusko is like Dr Dre, Timbaland and Switch all rolled into one with a serious overdose of bass.
Rusko Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/ruskonfire
Support from:
ILL FIGZ
(Subtle Soundsystem / Christchurch)
SILVERBEAT
(Back from London / exclusive DJ set)
OOGUN
(Dubstep Alliance / Drunk Elephant Sound / Base Fm)
SEEKA
(Dubstep Alliance / K Fm)
Hosted by DAPHT ONE (Dubstep Alliance / Base Fm)
9pm - 4am (Rusko on at Midnight)
Presales $30+b/f from Beat Merchants and Conch. $40 on the door.
R18 - Please remember your ID or you may miss out on getting in!
Rusko - Cockney Knees Up Mix
Tracklist:
Dkay - Fire (Rusko electro mix)
Rusko - Period
Rusko - Breezeblock Ravers
Unitz - The Drop
Benga - Bengas OH his Head
Rusko - Get Ya Cockout (Princess VIP)
Rusko - Mr Muscle
Rusko - Moanerz
Rusko - Mo Go Gadget Rusko
Caspa - Marmite
Rusko - Jahova
Marcus Visionary - Flying dubs
Buraka and Rusko - Jumpup
Skream - Murderer instrumental
Rusko - Mr Chips
Lutan Fyah and Rusko - Soundguy is my Target
Rusko - Soundguy special
(Right Click, Save As)
http://www.rusko.dubster.co.uk/RUSKO-COCKNEY-KNEES-UP-MIX.mp3
Rusko Essential Mix - December 2008:
http://www.newmixes.com/rusko-essential_mix-sat-12-13-2008.html
