KONGKAST number 121 has arrived! And this week, we got yet another serious mix for you!
DJ FU (FREERANGE, METROPOLIS  /UK) – one half of the live act “Jungle Drummer Vs DJ Fu”, DJ Fu is one of the most respected mixologist in the Drum and Bass scene.

No stranger to big stages and big raves, DJ Fu as well as Jungle Drummer having toured the USA and Europe, as well as playing prime time slots at Global Gathering after Andy C, Glastonbury, Warehouse Project, Gatecrasher and many more.

This Mixologist has also been recognised outside of drum and bass having been Rodney P’s tour DJas well as working in Barry Ashworth’s Dub Pistols as a scratch DJ further pushing Fu’s role as performer within live projects.

Many thanks, DJ Fu for this heavy weight Drum & Bass mix for KONGKAST – Asia’s drum n bass and dubstep podcast.

***HeadzUp***
If you’re in Hong Kong this Saturday, 7th August 2010 – Make sure you check out DJ Fu Live @ Hidden Agenda, presented by HEAVY HONG KONG, and supported by Kongkretebass’ DJ Wash.

Facebook Event – Heavy Presents: DJ FU (UK) @ Hidden Agenda

âžœ Download MP3 here or subscribe to KONGKAST in iTunes – it’s FREE!

TRACKLIST:
KONGKAST #121 – feat. DJ FU (FREERANGE, METROPOLIS  /UK)

(Artist – Track – Label)

1. Dark Days – Alix Perez ft. Foreign Beggars – Shogun Audio

2. Slow Motion – Enei – CIA

3. Legion – Total Science and SPY – Metalheadz

>>Gutter Mouth – Subterra – DUB Read more »

Posted: August 5th, 2010 under Drum & Bass, Tunes & Mixes.
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KONGKAST number 120 is here! And we couldn’t be happier to have this mix!

The unmistakable sound of TUNNIDGE (Deep Medi, Origin Audio, ChestPlate /UK).

Tunnidge has established him self as one of the heavyweight of the Dubstep scene. For those who knows, Geddeon/Face Melt remains a classic 12″ that will batter the best of sound systems and leave the dance floor well and truly slain.
With releases on Deep Medi Musik, Boka and forthcoming ChestPlate (7 Breaths b/w Fear), and one of Kongkretebass’ favorite release of “Lights/Ding Ding” produced alongside Cyrus on their Origin Audio imprint, Tunnidge has established him self as the purveyor of deep, dark, sub-driven beats.

Many thanks, Tunnidge for this awesome deep and heavy weight dubstep mix for KONGKAST – Asia’s drum n bass and dubstep podcast.

*** Please Note*** Due to the amount of Dubplates being dropped in the mix, we have had to go “advert-crazy” over some parts… we apologise for any inconvenience caused – we’re sure you’ll enjoy this mix none-the-less.

Now listen in and check out what’s new and wicked.

âžœ Download MP3 here or subscribe to KONGKAST in iTunes – it’s FREE!

TRACKLIST:
KONGKAST #120 – FEAT. Tunnidge (Deep Medi, Origin Audio, ChestPlate /UK)

(Artist – Track – Label)
1. Tunnidge “Geddeon” (Deep Medi)
2. Tunnidge and Distance “Blame”(Dub)
3. Deleted Scenes “Hysteria” (Dub) Read more »

Posted: July 29th, 2010 under Dubstep, News, Tunes & Mixes.
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KONGKAST number 119 has arrived. The drum and bass purists among you are guaranteed to love this one! We have Jerona Fruits in the mix with the latest sound from the UK scene, including a few dubs and forthcoming releases.

Jerona Fruits are Ashley and Simon Arnold and Barry Lundie, three lads from Mitcham/UK who run the successful drum & bass record label Jerona Fruits Recordings in the 8th year of it’s existence. Together they also Dj at big festivals, BBC Radio 1xtra shows and host their own label podcast.

Many thanks, Baz Jerona, for blending this beauty of a mix for KONGKAST – Asia’s drum n bass and dubstep podcast.

Now listen in and check out what’s new and wicked. Happy summer everyone!

âžœ Download MP3 here or subscribe to KONGKAST in iTunes – it’s FREE!

TRACKLIST:
KONGKAST #119 – FEAT. JERONA FRUITS (UK)

(Artist – Track – Label)
1. The Burbs- That sound (Jerona Digital forthcoming)
2. DJ Hazard- All I can say (Ganja) Read more »

Posted: July 19th, 2010 under Drum & Bass, News, Tunes & Mixes.
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Hong Kong based, San Franciscan DJ Enso has recently crafted a new mixtape, named ‘On some lifestyle shit’.

The 29 tracks long studio mix fuses UK bass vibes from Funky to Dubstep. It also features a few productions from cats in Asia – including Kongkretebass Elemiz + DJ Wash‘s ‘Outbreak‘, Macau Dubstepper N1D‘s ‘Future Cops’, Hong Kong rapper Masta Mic and Mc Kafe Hu from Chengdu/China.

INFECTIOUS – Get on it!

âžœ Download the mix ‘On Some Lifestyle Shit’ here. Or listen in the player below.

Posted: July 19th, 2010 under In the region, News, Tunes & Mixes.
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Yes yes – it’s finally here… Tropical summer and the long overdue Kongkast #118 featuring Kongkretebass’ other half – Electronic Mistress aka Elemiz!

Elemiz is the co-founder of Kongkretebass in Hong Kong and has been instrumental in nurturing the local scene with bass beats, since 2005. Whilst hosting club events presents the pleasure of meeting many inspiring artists, it was developing her own DJ skills that opened great opportunities for Elemiz. She’s been able to represent her own sound in clubs in China, Thailand and of course Hong Kong.

Getting technical has even tickled Elemiz’ interest in studio production, joining only a hand-ful of dubstep producers in the area. Her remix of Don Goliath’s track ‘Mrs U’ was released digitally in early 2009.

In March 2010, Elemiz started her latest project, the Sonic Step Sisters events, as a much-needed playground for herself and guest DJs to showcase a blend of future beats and urban sounds. In which her current tastes range from tropical percussive, Uk Funky influenced, 4/4 party tunes all the way to contemplative, sub-driven, glitched up dubstep… bare bass!

Hear for yourself – Elemiz in the mix exclusively for KONGKAST – Asia’s drum n bass and dubstep podcast.

Directly download enhanced m4a File (with track markers and pictures) – here
Directly download MP3 File – here
Subscribe to KONGKAST in iTunes – and receive all future and past KONGKAST mixes – it’s FREE!

TRACKLIST:
KONGKAST #118 – FEAT. ELEMIZ (Kongkretebass/ HK)

(Artist – Track – Label)
1. Vanatoski – The Accordeon – [Top Billin]
2. Inner City – Good Life (Geeneus and Katy B remix)
3. French Fries – Senta (Bok Bok remix) – [Youngunz]
4. Octa Push – Ai Nadia – [Steakhouse] Read more »

Posted: July 5th, 2010 under Dubstep, News, Other, Tunes & Mixes.
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After a (way too long) World Cup hiatus – the much loved “SONIC STEP SISTERS” events finally continue this July.

“SONIC STEP SISTERS” is a new breed of musical offering, with female resident DJs ELEMIZ, ASAYO and selektah VES and guests playing roots and future bass music to an open-minded crowd.

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DATES & DETAILS
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Friday, 16th July 2010 @ Otto Lounge
SONIC STEP SISTERS
–with DJs VES, ASAYO, ELEMIZ + special guest DJ ENSO

facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129113400462699&ref=ts

Friday, 30th July 2010 @ Otto Lounge
SONIC STEP SISTERS
–with DJs VES, ASAYO, ELEMIZ + special guest REBEARTH

facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110637572318332&ref=ts

Time: 9.30PM – 2.30AM (We start & finish early!)
Entry: FREE ENTRY

*** Specials ***
• Extended Happy Hour until 11PM
• Shisha (Hokkah) Pipes
• Large Outdoor balcony (rain-proof!) Read more »

Posted: June 28th, 2010 under Drum & Bass, Dubstep, Gigs in HK, News.
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KONGKAST number 117 proudly features Bristolian producer FORSAKEN, whose original productions span flavours from dubstep, garage and grime to house music.

Forsaken is Pete Thomas, label co-owner of Soul Motive and one of Bristols super creative breed of music makers. Obsessed with combining all his influences in his creations, he released on two of the most highly acclaimed Dubstep labels, Punch Drunk and Soul Motive, soon turning heads in the scene to critical acclaim. Though not hugely appealing to just any dance floor situation, Forsaken music is much more appreciated as a creatively sculpted intricate listening experience.

Isola Dusk is Forsaken’s latest musical project – a collaboration of 3 established artists (Forsaken himself, Ben Blackmore on guitars & a vocalist Alice Marie-Archer) weaving influences from broken beat, blues, folk, dubstep and house into a unique new sound.

With this week’s exclusive mix, take a peek at what currently inspires the Forsaken mind.

Many thanks, Pete, for sharing your selection on KONGKAST – Asia’s drum n bass and dubstep podcast.

Directly download enhanced m4a File (with track markers and pictures) – here
Directly download MP3 File – here
Subscribe to KONGKAST in iTunes – and receive all future and past KONGKAST mixes – it’s FREE!

TRACKLIST:
KONGKAST #117 – FEAT. FORSAKEN (Soul Motive/ Bristol, UK)

(Artist – Track)
1. Way Out West – Blue
2. Sound Stream – Live Goes On Read more »

Posted: June 24th, 2010 under Dubstep, Other, Tunes & Mixes.
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Every now and then we like to blow the horns about stuff that really excites us. Hong Kong headz vividly remember DJ/Producer Lynx’s innovative set of Drum & Bass that he surprised us with in January 2009. Since the release of his much talked about album “Lynx & Kemo – The Raw Truth”, Lynx has been working on creating his exciting new label DETAIL RECORDINGS.

“Detail Recordings is the new forward thinking Drum and Bass record label created by Lynx. Detail is set to release ground breaking eclectic music this year, and will focus on new methods of collaboration between Lynx and a range of artists.

Detail will oversee, encourage and inspire musicians to add their own touch to tracks uploaded. By utilizing modern and traditional recording and communication techniques, Detail will build works that have a story to tell, where the process is as interesting as the end result.” – Taken from Detail Recordings Website

For those who want to be in the know, Lynx has put together a couple of Mini Mixes on the Detail Recordings SoundCloud page. His music style really is some of the best stuff out there, and we are defo looking forward to some of the releases to come. Check out some of the remixes also available for purchase now at all good digital music stores. (Dubstep remixes has defo won us over and you can bet that you’ll be hearing this one out and about in Hong Kong.)

Check out the links below for the Mini Mixes and full track of the first release  – “Lynx & Kemo – Keep it Low [Detail001]” courtesy of Detail Recordings and SoundCloud.

Lynx & Kemo – Keep it Low [Detail001]

Detail Recordings Mini Mix pt. 1

While you’re there, go vote for your favorite remix of “Keep It Low” on – http://blog.detailrecordings.com

More about Lynx & Detail Recordings:
http://www.myspace.com/stevelynx
http://www.detailrecordings.com
http://soundcloud.com/detailrecordings
http://blog.detailrecordings.com/

Posted: June 2nd, 2010 under Drum & Bass, News.
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KONGKAST number 116 features a low frequency crew from Finland – The Concussion Crew (Finland).

Made up for three members (Elysion, M-za & Stinks), The Concussion Crew have done it all. From Radio/website host, to being in the finals of a top National DJ Championship “LazerPoint”, to hosting parties in different clubs and smashing it down “Finns” styles here in Hong Kong! (Yes Stinks is a stinker on the 1s&2s!) – This crew has only one thing in mind “Bassweighty Music”.

Kongkrete Bass have had the pleasure to meet one third of The Consussion Crew – Stinks – here in Hong Kong, we have been nothing but impressed with his taste in Dubstep music and we have been extremely keen to see what kinda flavors of Bass Music they’re into in Finland, and we were NOT disappointed! This Dancefloor concentrated mix of Drum and Bass & Dubstep is defo a good representation of what their definition of “BassWeighty”. BIG UPS!

Big Up to Elysion of the Concussion Crew for repping his crew with this exclusive mix on this week’s KONGKAST – Asia’s drum n bass and dubstep podcast.

Directly download enhanced m4a File (with track markers and pictures) – here
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TRACKLIST:
KONGKAST #116 – FEAT. CONCUSSION CREW (Finland)

(Artist – Track)
1. Drumsound and Bassline Smith – R U Ready
2. The 175 Crew – 175 Vol1 (Crystal Clear Remix)
3. Mutated Forms – Lucid Dreaming Read more »

Posted: May 27th, 2010 under Drum & Bass, Dubstep, Gigs out of town, Tunes & Mixes.
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KONGKAST number 115 returns with more exciting Asian flavours. This week’s Dj mix features the sound of South Korea’s favoured drum and bass soundbwoy, J-PATH.

J-Path is an ambassador of Seoul’s electronic music scene. Within the past 6 years, J-Path has been bringing his sought-after Drum and Bass sound to club nights as well as larger music festivals in South Korea, whilst some of his own tracks have earned air-time in the UK on Dj Flight’s BBC 1xtra show and Goldie’s Metalheadz podcast. Apart from mixing and producing drum and bass, he’s also got his hands in musical collaborations with local Korean artists of other genres.

J-Path’s mix for KONGKAST boasts a number of his latest quality productions – get to know!

Big Up to J-PATH for repping his sound exclusively on this week’s KONGKAST – Asia’s drum n bass and dubstep podcast.

Directly download enhanced m4a File (with track markers and pictures) – here
Directly download MP3 File – here
Subscribe to KONGKAST in iTunes – and receive all future and past KONGKAST mixes – it’s FREE!

TRACKLIST:
KONGKAST #115 – FEAT. J-PATH (Junglist/ Seoul, S. Korea)

(Artist – Track – Label)
1. J-Path – Lost Emotion (dub)
2. Kharm – Second Thought (Dispatch)
3. Spectrasoul – Guardian (Metalheadz) Read more »

Posted: May 16th, 2010 under Drum & Bass, Tunes & Mixes.
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