D-Code (From The Others) [Dub Police/Tempa./Boka/Veri Lo] - UK
D-Code and DeXterous, hailing from North West and West London respectively, met at the world famous Vestax DJ Academy at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, where they instantly clicked due to their musical tastes. D-Code came from a Dark Garage, Jungle and Drum & Bass background whilst DeXterous followed Dubstep from its roots of UK Garage.
After getting in the studio to produce their first track together (Killer Bees, October 2005), it was later picked up by DJ Wonder who gave it huge support on London’s leading pirate radio station Rinse FM and at events such as the legendary FWD. After the success of their first track they decided to pursue their productions together and made some more material, which started to attract notice from some of the scenes most respected artists as they started to shape and mould their own unique sound.
In July 2006 The Others were approached by Boka Records and were signed up for their first release: ‘Hear Dis Style’ and ‘Underworld’ – which received glowing reviews in various publications with DJ mag calling The Others “Burgeoning beat masters for sure, raw!”
After more work in the studio with tracks championed by the likes of N-Type, Caspa, Joe Nice (USA) and Rusko, on radio stations such as Kiss 100, BBC 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Sub FM and at events such as FWD in Shorditch, Sub Dub in Leeds and the mighty DMZ in Brixton. They were then signed up to Dub Police with a 3 track EP: Africa, Flapjack Dub & Bushido – released in March 2007, which was highly successful and extended their fan base.
After hearing Caspa playing ‘Freakshow’ at FWD, Youngsta then contacted The Others to sign it to the legendary Tempa, sharing wax with the likes of Benga, Rusko & Martyn to make up Vol.4 of the Tempa Allstars series.
Fast forward to 2008 with a string of successful releases (including fan favourite ‘Funhouse’ on Dub Police) and appearances on popular mix compilations ‘Dubstep Allstars Vol.5’ mixed by N-type and ‘Fabric Live 37” mixed by Caspa & Rusko also forthcoming releases on Dub Police, Boka, Veri Lo and other highly respected dubstep labels, aswell as appearances at events across the globe and guest appreances on BBC Radio 1 – The Others show no signs of slowing down!
Local Support From:
Jeekoos - [Dubfront, Part Time Suckers, WNUR, Dubstep.FM : www.Jeekoos.com ]
Jeekoos (the English spelling of the Polish word Dzikus, loosely translated as "a feral woodsman") crept into the Chicago music scene playing bass in punk bands and producing four-track hiphop and breakbeat-type madness. Always a seeker of fresh musical experiences, Jeekoos found himself at a party near the end of the century. It was there that Jeekoos encountered jungle music. Soon after, he discovered Part Time Sucker Radio – a consistent source of jungle, breakbeats and DnB. Impressed by the show's selections of styles and sounds, Jeekoos became a regular listener, then a contributor, then a freekin' resident dj. When Jeekoos ran up on Dubstep, with its intensity, gnarly basslines and attention to detail, he naturally incorporated it into his sets and production style. He crafts tunes and mixes that are nothing short of block-rocking. Jeekoos also props up Chicago's low-down sounds with sick event flyers and web design and is the man behind the MidwestDubstep.com forum. Respect to tha Wubmaster!
Chris Widman - [Abstract Science / WLUW 88.7FM]
Chris Widman is a DJ that defies easy classification. Host of the weekly radio program Abstract Science (on WLUW 88.7fm) since it's inception in 1997 and a DJ since 1995, his cohesive sets intertwine records from across the electronic music spectrum and beyond. Widman's comprehensive approach has led to billing with underground luminaries Amon Tobin, Apparat, Cinematic Orchestra, Daedelus, Deadbeat, Diz, Dosh, Isotope 217, Jaga Jazzist, Jan Jelinek, John Tejada, Lady Sovereign, M83, M.Doughty (of Soul Coughing), Manual, Mark Rae, Matthew Dear, Meat Beat Manifesto, Monolake, Mr. Scruff, Phon.o, The Orb, Scanner, Sleeparchive, UNKLE, Telefon Tel Aviv and Ulrich Schnauss, not to mention appearances at Resfest, the Chicago World Music Festival, Chicago's Museum of Contempory Art, Chicago Cultural Center, the Rhinocererous Theatre Festival, LA's dublab.com, Germany's Club Bogaloo, and many of Chicago's choice venues (including Metro, Empty Bottle, Abbey Pub, Double Door and residencies at Smartbar and Sonotheque.)
Phaded - [Dubfix / Kursed Recordings / Dented Sessions / Dubstep.fm]
Chicago Dubslinger, Phaded has been blazing the Midwest Dubstep scene constantly for the last several years. El Phado is one of the pioneer DJ's on Dubstep.fm with a loyal following for his Sunday broadcast- The Dented Sessions Live From Chicago. He's also a part-founder of the Dubfix franchise, responsible for some of the biggest names and some of the freshest shows in the Midwest Dubstep scene. Phaded has played along side the likes of Hatcha, Chef, Kode 9, DZ, Joe Nice, edIT of The Glitch Mob, Moldy and Bass Science just to name a few. Get ready for bass weight with Phaded in the place- guaranteed heaviness!'
Slevin - [Dubfix / virb.com/pinkushin]
Selecta7, aka Pinkushin (born Samuel Agesilas, in Puerto Rico) is a dubstep producer based in Chicago. Sam, began remixing at the age of 17 with a simple combination of software programs but after obtaining his first synthesizer he started focusing more on productions ranging from Ambient Electronica, Trip Hop, House, Hip Hop and Drum & Bass.
After hearing a dubstep mix a that friend sent, he instantly became submerged in the vast intensity of dubstep's massive bass weight. As a resident at Dubfix ( a Chicago dubstep night ), Selecta7 remains committed to mixing the hottest dubstep tunes for the crowd. Sam has also performed guest spots on the highly acclaimed Dented Sessions with Phaded on dubstep.fm. Selecta7 is currently working on a series of releases for 2008 on Dubfix and the famed Kursed Recordings.
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