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Alreet tiddlypeeps I've used this thread to communicate all the info about R8 Records. We've been busy getting everything ready over the last few weeks and i'm proud to announce the fruits of our labour. To anyone still curious
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R8 Records Update

R8 Records is now firmly established and the rest of 2007 is mapped out. Last weeks flooding left us unperturbed despite having to perform at a few ‘silty’ raves!
Here’s the news, check the end for free downloads and a competition.

Events
Bass Bar continues every Thursday @ DQ Bar, Sheffield. Residents include all the R8 DJs (Rogue State, Alex Deadman & Hoodsey) as well as the full Junglist Alliance posse. August 16th will be a special event to mark the release of R8-001 with Daddy Freddy, Dubcentral, Sequoia and Junglist Alliance joining the R8 crew.
Bass Bar is also expanding to north London in September. The events will be held in conjunction with Westminster University at their Student Union in Harrow. The first date on Sat 22nd September will feature Nicky Blackmarket, the R8 Records crew and the Junglist Alliance. This event will also mark the release of R8-002.

On Sat August 11th the mighty ‘Best of British’ event is ressurected at the Canvas club (aka Bagleys) in London. The event features 4 rooms of the finest underground music in the UK including dubstep from Alex Deadman, Rogue State & Hoodsey. This fantastic event will also be the London release party for R8-001.

On top of all this the lads are now all residents at Dubcentral. A monthly dub, reggae, jungle and dubstep night held in Club Shhhh and The Everyone Centre, Sheffield.

Releases
R8-001 - ‘Root of all Evil’ EP by Rogue State is available in the shops on August 13th and marks the first vinyl release for R8. The EP has 3 very distinct tracks, proving Rogue’s versatility as a producer. ‘Root Of All Evil’ is a rootsy number featuring the dancehall legend Lone Ranger. On the flip side ‘Big Up From Sheff’ is a raspy, warbling stormer, paying homage to its Sheffield origin, and ‘Soul Music’ is a chilled, yet dancefloor friendly fusion of Detroit style deep house and dubstep.

The second vinyl also produced by Rogue State (R8-002), will be out around mid September. The a-side is ‘Very Dangerous’ featuring record braking (world fastest rapper) veteran Daddy Freddy, this track is a quirky, but still very dark. On t’other side is ‘Wiked ‘N’ Bad’, a grimey one with a unique vocal hook provided by 14 year old Sheffield MC, Road Runner. Also on the second side is ‘Bouncestep’. Perhaps Rogue’s daftest tune to date which compels ravers to dance like chickens, nuff said.

On the digital front, we now have 10 tracks available spread over 4 releases. The newest additions are the forthcoming vinyl release (Root of all Evil EP) and ‘Big Bwaddy / Subterranean / Soaring Eagle’ from Rogue State. All digital releases can be found at boomkat.com and addictech.com.

For the future watch out for the groundbreaking ‘Nichestep’. This track fuses dubstep and grime styles with the bassline house so prevalent in Sheffield’s 7 hills. Already causing a stir with the various crews in Sheff and featuring a cameo appearance from Daddy Freddy and his daughter Jaisha, this could well be release number 3.

Audio
Check this Youngsta mix on Rinse FM with Deadman as guest host.
http://rinsefm.blogspot.com/2007/07/you ... -july.html

Contact
r8records@hotmail.co.uk
www.myspace.com/r8records
www.myspace.com/ukroguestate

Here is the press sheet for the first release

With the official release of R8-001 finally upon us. We've got together with some of our pals to provide the best possible launch party. If your out of Sheff, this one's well worth the travel!

Thursday August 16th @ DQ Bar, Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield

R8 Records 001 'Root of all Evil' Launch Party
Already floating about on white label, R8-001 is out officially on Thurs August 13th. To celebrate the release the whole R8 crew are performing at this event.

Daddy Freddy & DJ Fyber
3 time Guinness World Record breaking speed rapper Daddy Freddy is known for his electrifying performances both on reggae and jungle. Expect plenty of both as Fred is joined by personal selector and long-time Nottingham DnB stalawat, DJ Fyber.

Junglist Alliance
Hosts of the procedings and Sheffield veterans are going from strength to strength at the moment. Expect big tunes in all directions from the local lads

Dubcentral
Celebrating their 8th birthday this month Dubcentral have cosistently brought the best UK dub has to offer to Sheffield including Iration Steppas, Blood & Fire, Jah Tubby and even Desmond Dekker. They’re repped on the night by Legaliz, Fatta Sound, Meerkat and maybe even a guest appearance from Papa Al.

Sequoia Soundsystem
The freshest crew to impact on the northern reggae scene. These guys are 24/7. Having blown Sheffield away by providing sound and music at large-scale parties they have also progressed into running a weekly session at The Red House

Flyer time - hope you like the style's



Back of

And finally for now.
The flyers from the London Launch of R8-001



Back of!

big up lads!

Large up R8.

Rogue State kills it.

Sorry for horrendous ammounts of spam guys,
I will limit anything other than 1 off event promos to this thread.

big up rogue state, makin moves

large and large. good to see daddy freddy getting involved

Freddy is our spiritual leader!

yes yes , joggin over to boomkat , big up the r8 massive , big things innit

Heavy like a Sheffield Forgemasters Iraqi Supergun!

TimofDeath wrote:Heavy like a Sheffield Forgemasters Iraqi Supergun!

Tim,
I thought we promised not to talk about that.

Oppressive Bassweight.

That's better

big up! good to see the imminent release

Alex Deadman wrote:That's better

Hahahahaha Deadman, that time my dictator reference was too subtle!

@ Tim, I still don't get it.

Meanwhile, getting back on topic. I would like to announce where the remaining White Labels of R8-001 are.

Boomkat - 5 Copies
BM Soho - 10 Copies
PM me for 1 of the few remainng copies.