RUSKO
AMBAR THURSDAY 5 FEB
$20+BF
9PM TILL LATE
LADY ERICA (uk via oz)
REKAB
BEN TAAFFE vs BEN ELLIOT
ENYGMA GENERATION REUNION JUNGLE BANGER SET
(Tek b2b Rekab b2b Owen G b2b Sammy T feat MC AD/TENACITY MC)
Hosted by TENACITY
After boasting that 2009 is going to be big for Dubstep in Perth we backup our claim with the king of the wobble step, the one and only RUSKO!
Christopher Mercer, 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.
DJ LADY ERICA
Having pioneered two underground sounds in the southern hemisphere – Jungle and UK Garage. She was one of the first DJs, alongside Greg Packer to play Jungle/Drum & Bass in Western Australia.
However it was the UK Garage sound that brought success and recognition in 1998. Dubbed ‘Lady’ by UK Garage legend MJ Cole for her impeccable taste, the Australian music industry has acknowledged her as their greatest proponent of UK Garage, “as she has the knowledge, clout and talent…and brings unique and underground dance music to our audiences.”
Lady Erica is an experienced DJ who has performed alongside legendary producers like MJ Cole, Roots Manuva, Stanton Warriors and Freq Nasty. She established, promoted and DJ-ed at one of the longest running UK Garage nights in the world – the legendary Double O and hosted the most successful and longest running dance music radio show ‘Underground Flavas’ on Australia’s oldest independent station 3RRR FM – www.rrr.org.au
A true pioneer, Lady Erica has premiered most UKG producers and tunes in Australasia, she was the first to broadcast on radio and in clubs, players like Dizzee Rascal, MJ Cole, Mr Rumble, Jeremy Sylvester, Digital Mystikz - the list is endless...
Erica will be playing an ukg vs grime set specially for this night! boh!
Supported by Rekab, Ben Taaffe Vs Ben Elliot,and
a special ENYGMA GENERATION reunion jungle banger set
Hosted by Mc Tenacity
AMBAR NITECLUB
FEB 5 2009.
Tickets avail from tomorrow ...
ONLY $20+BF from Planet Video Mt Lawley, Mills Records Freo and Next Level Records Perth
Special Industry $15 tickets available from Highs and Lows Claremont.. be quick they wont last
http://www.myspace.com/ruskonfire
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