Hope you had a nice winter. Here's a little update on R8 Records, Sheffield's genuine Artic Monkeys. Our digital label has been launched, the first vinyl release has been confirmed and we have a mix from Alex Deadman & Rogue State to download.
R8 Digital - The first two releases, exclusively available as digital downloads.
R8DIGI001 - Rogue State - Champion Sound b/w Lion's Paw
R8DIGI002 - End Level Bosses (Rogue State & Hoodsey) - Continue b/w 8Bit Ocean
These tunes have all done the circuit so no need to go on, if you want a listen or to buy one check the link. I don't want to tug the heartstrings on this but Rogue is really hoping to get off the dole this year so please give us a little pay-pal love!
Click here for the Label Page.
R8 Records - 1st Vinyl Release Confirmed
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A.Rogue State & The Lone Ranger - Root Of All Evil
B.Rogue State - Big Up From Sheff
B2.Rogue State - Soul Music
We have confirmed a vinyl release with ST Holdings, date to be announced soon. ‘Root of all Evil’ features Jamaican veteran deejay, The Lone Ranger who voiced the tune exclusively. It’s a big tune which has had support on Radio 1 from MaryAnn Hobbs. ‘Big Up From’ Sheff is a massive bassline wobbla with vocals sampled direct from the streets of Sheffield. Destroys the dancefloor. ‘Soul Music’ is Rogue’s 4/4 style deep roller. Kode-9 is feeling this one which has a reminiscent housy feel and features a little vocal, not from a soul diva but from Rogue himself.
R8 Records Mix hosted for Unlimited Download
We recently recorded a mix for the 'Dutty Dubz' show on Borg Radio (http://www.borgradio.de/). Big up to all involved on that one
If you missed the show or didn't record it, our friends at The Tuesday Club have hosted the mix on their site. No need to worry about the link expiring on this.
Scroll down and follow the instructions. The Tuesday Club are pushing the sound, last Tuesdays event included the full Virus Syndicate & Mary Ann Hobbs as well as Rogue State & Alex Deadman reppin R8.
Click here for the Download
Future
Rogue's been in the studio with Daddy Freddy, Bongo Chilli & D Bo General so expect some sickness to come from that! Distinction's up for a collab in the studio and once the first release date is finalised, an R8 tour will be announced. We also have 3 more releases (6 tunes) scheduled for release on R8 Digital all before the end of March.
Laterz
R8 Records Link Rogue State link Alex Deadman link
E: r8records@hotmail.co.uk
big up!!!
