This week, we bring you one of the fast rising stars of the Tokyo Drum & Bass scene -Â HEAVY1 (Demand Record, Samurai Music, HE:Digital / Japan)
Heavily Influenced by techno, minimal house , hip hop, Rock, Dub. The Japanese Producer have had releases on Presha’s Samurai Music , Makoto’s ‘HE:-Digital ’ , Vampire Records , Rubik Records, Demand Records, Fokuz Recording to name a few. Gaining support from names such as DJ Bailey , DJ Marky , Doc Scott , Loxy , London Elektricity , Icicle , Alix Perez to name a few, as well as getting  on the UK airwaves including BBC Radio1, BBC 1xtra, Rinse FM.
Many thanks to HEAVY1 for this exclusive mix for us at Kongkretebass!
01. LSB – Subdued (Demand )
02. Heavy1 feat. Iriann Joyce – The Light Upon My Road_Inst (Forthcoming on Heavy1’s Album)
03. Tokyo Prose – Dash (Dub)
04. Calible – Hummer (Samurai )
05. Need For Mirros and Zero T -Vanity (True Playaz)
06. Command Strange – Destruction (Citrus) Read more »
This week, we’re showcasing one of Beijing’s Dubstep + Drum & Bass producers – HARIKIRI (Basskake / Beijing, China). HARIKIRI (Basskake / Beijing, China) a Beijing / London based DJ/producer began his career in electronic music at age 15 developing his skills, Initially focused on dark, technical forms of drum & bass, his focus has ventured into the 140BPM realm and other more exquisite forms of audio engineering.
IN the short time since his DJ career began, he has already been seen playing alongside a diverse array of DJs such asFat Boy Slim, Joker, Chase & Status,Icicle, Instra:mental, and Oxide & Neutrino, at a range of venues across the world including London’s highly acclaimed Fabric and Ministry of Sound nightclubs, and even in Beijing on the Great Wall of China.
Check out his HARIKIRI‘s own production included within this mix.
We’re BACK!
The Fifth exclusive mix for our FIVE Year Anniversary is here! This week, we’re bring you top Producers from Cagliari, Sardinia (Italy) – ARPXP (Critical, IM:Ltd, Influenza Minus / ITALY)!Â
Since having been introduced the ARPXP sound by Elemiz, we have been following closely to Arpxp and his release schedules. With music release on labels such as Critical, IM:Ltd, Influenza Minus, ArpXp is known for this deep basses on both Drum & Bass and Dubstep front.
Arpxp is a dj, producer and graphic designer based in Cagliari, Sardinia (Italy). He began his career producing as a part of the SMOKE crew and after a couple of 12″ on Formation, Reformed and Signal he started his solo project releasing drum and bass. His music has been supported by djs like Sabre, A Sides, Flight, Alix Perez, Nymfo, Von D, Dj Wonder, Need for Mirrors, Triad, Stunna to name a few. He’s working on his debut album for the french label IM:Ltd.
Many thanks to Arpxp for this exclusive mix for this very special month for us at Kongkretebass!
You can find full details, track list and d/l link for this Kongkast episode below…
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1. Need For Mirrors – Skip Rope (Symmetry)
2. Flame & Displaced Paranormal – Resistance ~ Subterra & Dekko Remix (Modulate)
3. Amit – 9 Times (Commercial Suicide)
4. Maurs – Down (Modulate)
5. Icicle feat. Robert Owens – Redemption ~ Alix Perez Remix (Shogun Audio)
6. Jubei – Gateway (AEI)
7. Arpxp – Something Wrong (IM:Ltd)
8. Dabs & Mayhem – Blackmore (Full Force)
9. Ebk, Octane, Dlr feat. Gusto – Mainframe (Renegade Hardware)
10. Dj Shadow – Def surrounds us ~ Rockwell Remix (Universal)
11. Arpxp – Feat of Dirt (IM:Ltd)
12. Btk – Things i Do ~ Spectrasoul Remix (Demand Records)
13. Arpxp – Uneasy (IM:Ltd – taken from the forthcoming Closer LP)
14. D-Bridge – True Romance (Metalheadz)
15. Atom – Analog Books (IM:Ltd)
16. Arpxp – Shine (Influenza Minus)
17. Sbtrkt – Right thing to do (Young Turks)
18. Arpxp – Curiouser (IM:Ltd – taken from the forthcoming Closer LP)
19. Addison Groove – Minutes of Funk (3024)
20. Instra:Mental – Voyeur (Disfigured Dubz)
21. Arpxp – Maybe Tomorrow (IM:Ltd – taken from the forthcoming Closer LP)
22. Mount Kimbie – Carbonated (Hotflush)
About ARPXP:
Arpxp is a dj, producer and graphic designer based in Cagliari, Sardinia (Italy). He began his career producing as a part of the SMOKE crew and after a couple of 12″ on Formation, Reformed and Signal he started his solo project releasing drumnbass tunes on Critical, IM:Ltd, Influenza Minus, Modulate, Absys, Tough Express and dubstep on Elastica, Essence of Dub, DBox and more. He remixed famous italian pop bands like Subsonica, Casino Royale and dub legends Zion Train.
His tunes are played and supported by djs like Sabre, A Sides, Flight, Alix Perez, Nymfo, Von D, Dj Wonder, Need for Mirrors, Triad, Stunna to name a few. He’s working on his debut album for the french label IM:Ltd. He’s resident dj of Sunandbass Festival and in his career he played alongside djs like Nosaj Thing, Ellen Allien, Roni Size, Martyn, Scuba, Skream, Instra:mental, Flight, D-Bridge, Bailey, State of Mind, Data, Phace, Chase & Status, Alix Perez, Shy Fx, Sabre, Grooverider, Hype and many more.
Now he’s working on his first solo LP effort : ‘Closer’ a subtle blend of drum & bass anthems, future garage breaks and deep dubstep tunes widely covering the modern bass music spectrum in its most cutting edge aspects. The album tracklist is being completed as we speak and some heavy remix works are getting done by top artists such as Survival, Data and
 Stunna amongst others.
Here is it! The Fourth exclusive mix for our FIVE Year Anniversary is here! This week, we hope to get you jumping off your seats with this very special Dubstep mix featuring – SEED (DETAIL Recordings, Ministry of Sound / UK)!!!
The high profile Dubstep duo Luke Holden & Terry Jennings aka Seed both hail from the south coast of England. Between them they have years of experience in production/djing and have played in some of the U.K’s largest clubs. Releasing on major labels such as Universal (UK & USA), Ministry Of Sounds as well as one of Kongkretebass’ favorite labels – Detail Recordings.
Since having heard their highly acclaimed remix of Lynx feat Kemo - Keep It Low, Kongkretebass have become huge fans of their music and productions. Detail Recordings invited Seed to remix another release (Lynx feat Sense – Rebels) that ended up as the B-side to the original and got rated 4/5 in ATM Magazine and was also used as the backing track for Relentless’ U.K BMX champion and friend Mark Webb.
Many thanks to SEED [Luke and Terry] for this exclusive mix for this very special month for us at Kongkretebass!
You can find full details, track list and d/l link for this Kongkast episode below…
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1.SEED’s KongKrete Bass intro
2. Breakage – Together
3.Joker – The vision ft Jessie Ware
4. 16 Bit – FRZR9000
5. Subscape – Screw up
6. Emalkay – Fabrication
7. Benny Page and Zero G – Trigger Finger
8. Benga – Smack your Bitch up
9. The Off Key Hats – Lairy Junky (SEED Remix)
10. Feed Me – Cloud Burn
11. Lynx ft Kemo – Keep it Low (SEED Remix)
12. Rusko – Lick the Lizard
13. Eddie K – Serial Killer
14. Instra:Mental and Skream – No Future
15. Drumsound and Bassline Smith – Fu Manchu
16. Dreadzone – Gangster (Trolley Snatcha)
17. Trolley Snatcha – Rocco’s Revenge
18. Funtcase – 50 Caliber
19. The Wideboys ft Clare Evers – Find the Power (SEED Remix)
20. 12th Planet and Juakali – Reasons (Doctor P remix)
21. RackNRuin – Dazed and Confused (Skism Remix)
22. Camo and Krooked ft Shaz Sparks -All Fall Down
23. Xilent – Choose Me
24. Feed Me – Blood Red
25. Skrillex – Scary Monsters and nice Sprites (Noisia Remix)
26. Skrillex Stadium Dubplate Mashup
About SEED:
Dubstep duo Luke Holden & Terry Jennings aka Seed both hail from the south coast of England. Between them they have years of experience in production/djing and have played in some of the U.K’s largest clubs.
Luke is known for his part as a UK urban outfit Dubwise and also many other releases and remixes within the urban scene for major labels such as Universal (UK & USA) and Atlantic. In 2008, Luke received his first gold disc for his work on a Taio Cruz project and is behind the creation of many of the top selling music production sample packs, some of which are still used today even by a wide range of producers all over the world including Skrillex. Terry has previously studied music technology and honed his skills at Airtight Studios, Chichester (UK) as a trainee sound engineer where he first met Luke. In late 2009 they both decided to get in the studio to collaborate and with completely different ways of producing, the formula seemed to work and Seed was born.
Their first release was a remix on the groundbreaking Drum & Bass label Detail Recordings of Lynx feat Kemo - Keep It Low that received 9.5 out of 10 in DJ Mag and has an amazing music video that still gets regular airplay on SKY Channel U/AKA. Happy with the success of the track, Detail Recordings invited Seed to remix another release (Lynx feat Sense – Rebels) that ended up as the B-side to the original and got rated 4/5 in ATM Magazine and was also used as the backing track for Relentless’ U.K BMX champion and friend Mark Webb.
Not resting on their laurels, their latest outing came via the duo getting huge props from The Wideboys and quickly resulted in them being asked to remix their track Find The Power feat Clare Evers. The result was a track that has destroyed dance floors all over the world, recently appearing on the hugely successful Ministry Of Sound compilation ‘Addicted to Bass’.
Stepping away from the mixing desk for a hot minute, Seed were approached by Panda Amsterdam to do an exclusive guest mix that has been voted the best ever Dubstep mix in their channels history with more than 350,000+ views. Seed are currently working on numerous projects with the likes of MC Fats, Double S, J2K and DJ Lynx including work to be featured on Lynx’s album set to drop in the coming months. With such an array of music waiting to be unleashed, 2011 is set to be a huge year for SEED.
Welcome back to KONGKAST! Here’s the third of our Special Five Mixes in Five Weeks series for our Fifth Birthday!
This week, we bring you the soulful jazzy sounds of an ex-Singaporean – DJ CLARTÂ (Fokus, Strictly Digital, IM.LTD / UK).
Hailing from the sunny shores of Singapore, Clart started Dj’ing, in Guildford when he was in university, with FD, Subterra and Tasha, then known as the Presha collective. Since going back to Singapore, he joined crews like InnerNation and SETUP. Hosting and supported the likes of DJ SS, Influx Datum, Lenzman, Evol Intent etc. Clart is also seen Dj’ing in London, New York, Poland, China and Malaysia. And currently hosts Nookie’s Atmosphere Radio Show on Lifefm.co.uk.
On the production front, Clart has many labels under his belt. Initially signed to Nookie’s the legendary Strictly-Digital Label as well as Including Digital Blus (Blu Saphir off shoot), Sole Recordings, Golden Orb Recordings and Liquid Brilliants, Fokuz, and not to mention Singapore’s very own QILIN Recordings.
Many thanks to CLART for this exclusive mix for this very special month for us at Kongkretebass!
You can find full details, track list and d/l link for this Kongkast episode below…
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1. Dave owen + Glen Eston – ??? [???]
2. Kjell – Grand Groove [???]
3. Enea – Take it Away [Liquid brilliants]
4. Msdos – ???
5. Dj Clart – Illusions [ldnb dub]
6. Cj styles – Phase Shift [ldnb dub]
7. Flaco and Glen Eston and Dave owen – Get on the floor [???]
8. Bmk – Jazz tone (qumulus roll a phat one remix) [ldnb dub]
9. Dj Clart + msdos – disco inferno [nexgen dub]
10. Soul Connection – Just be Yourself [???]
11. Dj Clart – One Night Affair [Influenza minus dub]
12. Miusha Out of Mind – Implex + Spherique remix [???]
11. Blue Motion – Only Words (Triad remix) [Inflenza media]
12. Mortem – Stratos [im.ltd]
13. Joe Syntax – Signal Drop [Med school]
14. Jaybee – Wassup Now [???]
15. Dj clart – Rigel 6 [im.ltd dub]
16. Abstract Elements – Elements of Time [exit]
17. Seba – Vanity [warm communications]
18. C4C – Makes me Wonder [shady brain]
About CLART:
Hailing from the sunny shores of Singapore, Clart started Dj’ing, in Guildford when he was in university, with FD, Subterra and Tasha, then known as the Presha collective. Coming back to Singapore, he joined the InnerNation and SETUP crew and ran 2 monthly Drum n’ bass nights, at Home club and the now defunct Coco Latte and Bar Baa Black Chic. Overseas guests for these nights, include the likes of DJ SS, Influx Datum, Lenzman, Evol Intent etc. Apart from Dj’ing in London and Singapore, Clart has spun in New York, Poland, China and Malaysia. Currently, he helps host Nookie’s Atmosphere Radio Show on Lifefm.co.uk.
Apart from Dj’ing, Clart also dabbles in production and has a few releases. Initially signed to Nookie’s the legendary Strictly-Digital Label, Clart has gone on to sign his techy/liquid/dubby hybrid sound to other reputable labels of that time. Including Digital Blus (Blu Saphir off shoot), Sole Recordings, Golden Orb Recordings and Liquid Brilliants. Shortly after that, He gained some exposure for his remix of Lupe Fiasco’s Paris Tokyo which was played on Fabio’s BBC Radio 1 show, and also a dubbed out version of “What you won’t do” which was rinsed on 1xtra and Mista Jam’s BBC radio 1 show. A collab with the mightly lenzman was also floating around on dub notably supported by LTJ Bukem.
Hot on this minor success, Clart signed and put out a 4 track EP on Peer Pressure Recordings in the US. He secured a release with Primo on Fokuz and his first vinyl release with Paul SG on Jazzsticks. Another 12″ followed later with MSDOS on Have a-Break recordings. Look out for more forthcoming 12″ and mp3s on Nexgen, Influenza Media, IM.LTD, QILIN, Vampire and Phuzion.
Yes Yes! The second exclusive mix for our FIVE Year Anniversary is here! And we are very happy to being you two of the raising stars of the Dubstep scene – SLEEPER & DISTRICT (Chestplate / UK).
Since having heard their tunes such as “Dungeon Styles” and “Terraformed” on the widely respected Youngsta show on RINSE FM, Kongkretebass has been following the two producers closely.
Sleeper and District began working collaboratively in 2010, coming together to focus on creating their take on the deep and darker side of Dubstep. Now part of the Chestplate Records family, Sleeper and District join the ranks of scene originators Cyrus, Tunnidge and Label owner, Distance.
Get ready for a deep dark dungeon styles of Sleeper & District!
Many thanks to SLEEPER & DISTRICT for this exclusive mix for this very special month for us at Kongkretebass!
You can find full details, track list and d/l link for this Kongkast episode below…
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TRACKLIST//
KONGKAST #145 – feat. SLEEPER & DISTRICT (ChestPlate / UK)
(artist – title – label)
1. J:Kenzo – Protected (Tempa)
>>> Biome – Quest (Dub)
2. Sleeper – Scanners (Dub)
3. District – 3.5G (Forthcoming Chestplate)
4. DJ Madd – Good Old Days VIP (Dub)
5. Biome – Minus (Dub)
6. Sleeper – GTFO (Dub)
7. Sleeper and District – LV426 (Dub)
8. District – Haymaker (Forthcoming Chestplate)
9. Sleeper – Zombies (Dub)
10. Biome – Tension (Dub)
11. Sleeper and District – Terraformed (Dub)
12. Distance – New Outlook (Dub)
13. Distance – Mind Control (Dub)
14. Sleeper and District – Colony (Dub)
About SLEEPER & DISTRICT:
Sleeper and District began working collaboratively in 2010, coming together to focus on creating their take on the deep and darker side of dubstep. By the end of 2010, the pair had already gained support and radio play from the likes of Distance and Youngsta with tracks such as ‘Angry Birds’, ‘Dungeon Style’, ‘3.5 Grams’ and ‘GTFO’.
The pair kicked off 2011 with a guest mix on Distance’s Rinse.FM show and shortly after, a debut appearance on Get Darker TV. Sharing influences from Drum and Bass and the early sounds of Dubstep, the duo’s take on minimal, sub frequency heavy rollers show no sign of slowing down.
Currently, Sleeper and District are focusing on developing their sound even further, aiming to adapt and build on the sounds that gained them support in the first place. Now part of the Chestplate Records family, Sleeper and District join the ranks of scene originators Cyrus, Tunnidge and Label owner, Distance. The first release from the two, comes in the form of a solo 12″ from District, featuring the tracks 3.5 grams and Haymaker. Both already having received support from the likes of J:Kenzo, Tunnidge and Jack Sparrow.
For bookings contact either district2019@gmail.com or sleeperdubs[at]gmail.com
Since July 2006, Kongkretebass KONGKAST – Hong Kong’s DnB + Dubstep Podcast has been bringing you DJ mixes from around the Globe – tirelessly and unconditionally. From deejays/ producers in our Asia region, such as DRAGON (Bangkok), KIAT (Singapore), DRUNK MONK & CHA CHA (Shanghai) to some of the biggest names in the Drum and Bass/Dubstep scene, such as SPECTRASOUL (UK), JADE (HU), ILLSKILLZ (Austria), CAMO & KROOKED (Austria), BLU MAR TEN (UK), KODE9 (UK), CYRUS (UK) and TUNNIDGE (UK), each and every Kongkast episode has been special.
This coming July, we are celebrating ourFIVE-YEARS-Anniversary with FIVE super hot mixes in FIVE WEEKS! As always, these will be quality exclusive mixes from across the spectrum. Expect a mixture of goodness from far and beyond. Keep your ears peeled and your mind open!
We take this opportunity to say THANK YOU & MUCH RESPECT to all of the deejays and producers who have become part of the KONGKAST family over the last five years.
NOW! For the first of the FIVE mixes this month, we have an exclusive mixes all the way from SPAIN – Kongkast # 144 – feat. DUB ELEMENTS (ALGORYTHM, HABIT, BIG RIDDIM / SPAIN)!
Dub Elements have been considered as one of the most successful and most versatile Spanish drum & bass producers from that they create the formation in 2007.
Their distinctive style has quickly established Dub Elements as a emergent figure in DJing, with extensive experience all over Spain and a lot of gigs for Europe under their belt.
Some of their works have the support of big names such as Spor, Counterstrike, Chris Renegade, Panacea, Audio, BSE … They have signed tracks on labels like Prspct, Algorythm, Habit, Big Riddim … just name a few.
Many thanks to DUB ELEMENTS for this exclusive mix for this very special month for us at Kongkretebass!
You can find full details, track list and d/l link for this Kongkast episode below…
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TRACKLIST//
KONGKAST #144 – feat. DUB ELEMENTS (ALGORYTHM, HABIT, BIG RIDDIM / SPAIN)
(artist – title – label)
01.Fourward – Low Blow
02.Dub Elements – The Resistance
03.Noisia – Regurgitate
04.Virus Syndicate – Talk To Frank (J.Rabbit Remix)
05.Dub Elements and Forbidden Society – Ambush Read more »
This week on Kongkast, an exclusive mix by Singapore’s very own CHERRY CHAN (SYNDICATE / SINGAPORE).
A Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London attendee, Cherry has been making waves through Singapore and beyond.
Since picking up her music ears at the age of 19 in Melbourne, Australia, Cherry returned to Singapore with a bagful of tunes and pioneered the city’s first all-girl DJ night, PopMyCherry.
Since then she has played alongside leading electronica artists such as Four Tet, Moderat, Hudson Mohawke, Flying Lotus, StrangeLoop, Tokimonsta. Her debut track with Kiat – “Samurai Waltz†was selected for a music showcase program on BBC Worldwide during the RBMA stint.
Also known as the co-founder of Syndicate, the first audio-visual super collective in Singapore out to deconstruct and reassemble sound concepts & visual ideas with live performances & installations set in various spaces & contexts.
In 2011, Cherry will be performing at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Festival in Sete, France within the Syndicate Live showcase.
Many thanks to CHERRY for this exclusive mix, exclusive to Kongkretebass Kongkast!
You can find full details, track list and d/l link for this Kongkast episode below…
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➜ Download M4a HERE(Track Listing and Album Cover included)
1. Koreless – Up Down Up Down [Pictures Music]
2. Emalkay – Crunk In Space [Boka]
3. Akira Kiteshi – Ion Bru [Special Branch]
4. Arkitech – Primal Dreams [Qilin Dub]
5. Royal T – Mega (J Beatz Remix) [No Hats No Hoods]
6. Soom T – Puff That Weed [Jahtari] Read more »
 
