Dubstep / Grime / Garage / Reggae / Dancehall / Dub & So much more!
The Sureskank Convention originally began on the 20th of September 2006, shaking the walls of Cosies and ramming out the venue from the go.
Through the years, it has grown to throw some awesome parties, debuting many DJ's in not only it's home city of Bristol, but also showcasing the home sound of Bristol in Brighton. Not only has it pushed a new sound that has grown to become something that it is heard all over world now, but it has pushed it's own residents to become aspiring artists in their given musical diversities.
Below are some quick bio's on the individual artists, so you can get to know them a little better. I will keep this page up to date with current information of the people who have created what Sureskank is.
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Name:
GEMMY
Labels / Affiliates:
Planet Mu / Punch Drunk / ISP / Sureskank
More info:
http://www.myspace.com/djgemmy
Bio:
Joining Sureskank in 2007, Gemmy has by far been the star of the Sureskank Convention. Below is his official bio.
They don’t call Bristol the “second city of dubstep” for nothing. Its wealth of talented producers are currently pushing the boundaries of a genre that is rapidly developing in all sorts of directions, with Gemmel “Gemmy” Phillips leading the front line of its latest wave. Alongside his purple compadres Joker and Guido, the three are pushing a majestically colourful take on the sub-heavy sound of today, sculpting their own unique sound that marks them out from pretty much anyone in the scene.
Gemmy’s musical journey started with his love of hip-hop, before being taken aback by the inventiveness and pure dancefloor power of grime, UK garage and drum’n’bass. After picking up turntables and getting to grips with the kaleidoscope of sound being thrust onto his ears, Gemmy took the next natural step and started to create his own beats, refusing to be tied to any genre. Determined to carve out his own sonic niche, Gemmy began to mesh together the two great loves of his childhood—the swaggering G-funk beats of Dr. Dre, and the clean and colourful melodies of 16-bit console classics like Sonic The Hedgehog—with some additional low-end histrionics for maximum dance floor impact.
The burgeoning dubstep scene in his home city certainly had its influence, and keen to get his sound out to a wider audience, he began to give his tracks out to respected artists and DJs in the local community. The strength of his material certainly stood out, with dubplates of his tracks flying out of the local cutting emporium by eager DJs looking to destroy Bristol’s dance floors with his undeniably infectious and rabble rousing compositions. With its screeching lead synth and undulating bass riff, "Bk 2 The Future" emerged as both a crowd and selectors' favourite, showing a producer who possessed the uncommon trait of knowing how to wobble with measure and restraint. After hearing the sub-low churn of his "Bass Transmitter" track, Punch Drunk boss Peverelist felt determined to sign both tracks to his label, with the 12-inch making a real splash on the international scene.
The success of the Punch Drunk release meant that Gemmy was quickly snatched up by Planet Mu boss Mike Paradinas to join the new wave of dubstep-related artists that have become the vanguard of the label, with the “Supligen” and “Johnny 5” releases continuing Gemmy’s rich run of form. Radio 1’s dubstep doyenne Mary Anne Hobbs has also taken the producer under her wing, signing up the delightfully wonky “Rainbow Road” to her Wild Angels compilation, further bolstering his already highly regarded position in the international bass music community. Gemmy is currently working on his debut album for Planet Mu, with plans for a release in the next few months.
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Name:
Superisk
Labels/ Affiliate:
Central Spillz / Sureskank
More info:
http://www.myspace.com/superiskninthentity
Bio:
If you are from Bristol you will have seen Superisk playing. This boy has been smashing up parties for years, and intends to keep doing so!
Part of the ever famous sensation Central Spillz, which he not only co-dj's along side Interface, he is also behind a large majority of their production. Superisk always plays for crowd with his own twist of tune selections and will get everyone bouncing.
Known throughout the Bristol Dubstep scene through building up residencies at many established nights he is know holding the show by headlining nights in and out of Bristol, and is seen playing constantly every week.
With work in progress on an album, he is one you want have a choice but to watch out for!
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Name:
Kähn
Labels/ Affiliate:
Screwloose / Shakoom / Sureskank
More info:
http://www.myspace.com/kahnbristol
Bio:
From the darkness a light emerges. A strange boy in a waistcoat with an afro is behind it. What you are witnessing is madness, that is Kähn!
Kähn is making some big moves for 2010 with his first release "Stalker" due out on Screwloose records, and more releases due to be announced later in the year. With his strong Eastern influences he is making music like no one else at the moment, and holds a key distinctive sound. Known for his deep ambient music he also knows how to go "Boy off the ting'" and dig for the grime to get the club going crazy. With a huge selection of music ranging from Dubstep & Grime to Garage and Wonky he is sure to put any crowd in their place and make his presence known!
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Name:
B-Lam
Labels/ Affiliate:
Ruff / Sureskank
More info:
http://www.myspace.com/blamstep
Bio:
With his first release on Ruff with "Traitor" and "Mongrel" B-Lam brings in the sound of grime to get you bouncing about the dance floor. With his distinctive synthy sounds and hard hitting hats, he's a real shoulder shaker. Recently following suit of Sureskank resident Neek, he has moved to Brighton. Still producing, with fresh sound inspired by living down by "London on sea" it will be interesting to see where his music goes, he has already created some great tracks this year such as "Circles" so definitely one to watch this year.
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Name:
Neek
Labels/ Affiliate:
Sureskank
More info: Coming soon
Bio:
Neek is probably one of the most enthusiastic DJ's you will see playing in a club, and his vibe certainly rubs off on the crowd, sending them in a frenzy of shapes on the dance floor. It is guaranteed that when Neek is on the decks the dance floor will fill out to the edges with people skanking from his selection of Dubstep, Grime and old school garage!
Recently residing in Brighton for the last 3 years, representing the Sureskank sound there, he is now back to his hometown of Bristol and people are starting to noticed what they have been missing. Without fail he will get the party wild!
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Name:
Gorgan Sound
Labels/ Affiliate:
Sureskank
More info:
Coming Soon
Bio:
You probally won't have heard of Gorgan Sound as they have kept themselves very underground, but have had big names such as RSD (Rob Smith) playing their music for a few years now. Known best for their tune "Cod Liver Inna Chalwa" which has been played globally for over the last year, yet it still unreleased. A true dubplate tune. Recently hitting the speakers with "Lego Natty Dead" their roots style dub music is punishing the dubstep communities ears into submission. These will be ones to watch out for when they are tearing up the club with their dub style vibes.
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Name:
Tokin' Mandem
Labels/ Affiliate:
Sureskank
More info:
http://www.tokinmandem.com/
Bio:
Dub? Reggae? Dancehall? Roots... the list goes on! Tokin' Mandem are the trio taking the dub scene by storm! With their back to back to back selecta from their endless selection of dub these guys are really making a name for themselves keeping the reggae scene alive! Strictly party vibes is the way they go, and if you're not skankin', you're not sure!
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Name:
Beavis
Labels/ Affiliate:
Ruffnek Diskotek / Roots Radical / Sureskank
More info:
http://www.myspace.com/djbeavis
Bio:
Ledgend. Easiest way to sum up Beavis. Known in his earlier days for his participants in his roots radical sound system Beavis is a true Dub Warrior. With strong residences in Bristol such as Ruffnek Diskotek, if you know about reggae, you know about Beavis. His collection of dub is, literally ENDLESS. You will be blown away by his selection and will be guaranteed to be dancing about putting your skankin' feet to good use!
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Name:
Sparkerboi
Labels/ Affiliate:
Sureskank
More info:
http://www.myspace.com/sparkerboi
Bio:
IT'S TIME TO GET DOWN! Sparkerboi is the new kid on the block! Not only can this guy host he can mix like no other! With recent work with 16bit and hosting nights across Bristol he is a name you will no doubt of seen about Bristol, and he will be making a noise about if you havn't until you have! Keep you're eyes locked on this one, he's here to stay!
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