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  • The Hybridz

    The Hybridz

    Label boss ‘Forge’ and production partner ‘Integration Now’ step up for the labels 24th release. Using their newly founded ‘The Hybridz‘ project the duo follow up from a massive dubstep/garage release on sister label ‘Solace Records’. This time turning the tempo up to 168bpm and above, the duo give us four straight up drum n bass tracks.

    The Hybridz – Anogrmas E.P (Preview)

    Using their emotive and forward thinking production skills the title track ‘Anograms‘ is laced with tight drum percussion’s and pounding snares. Warm analog bass soothes the track and makes way for the switch up. This track treads a little deeper and is definitely one for the sub heads!

    ‘Heavy Class’ does as the name suggests. Heavy midrange bass stabs drift over an off beat rhythm coupled with a haunting pitched vocal sample.
    One of the more dancefloor vibes on the E.P this track does serious damage on the floor.

    The 3rd track ‘Begin’ is the mellowest of the E.P. Shimmering chords wave over delicate pads and atmospheres, glitchy drums and jungle edits work in with the main groove to give it a minimal/jungle feel. Don’t worry this track still carries the trademark sub work out.

    ‘Hot Spot’ is a straight up dnb roller. No messing around here, quick
    arrangement turns us straight into the drop after a few bars. With distorted square waves, filtered beats and nasty FX all working in conjunction with the melodic vocal sample that drifts in and out of the track. A perfect tune for the quick mixing DJ.

  • Furi Anga

    Furi Anga

    Silk Recordings is very proud to announce the L.P sampler from minimal master – Furi Anga.

    After 4 years of work his L.P is finally ready! Packed full of amazing emotions, dark atmospheres and complex beats, this is Silk’s debut L.P and something Furi and the crew here at Silk are extremely proud of.

    Furi Anga – Until My Fears Reappear

    ‘Until My Fears Reappear’ is full of warm music, futuristic beats and vocals that really hit the spot. Showing of his production skills and musicality this tune is perfect for the late night journey home from the club or the perfect intro or outro track.

    Furi Anga – Her Fingers Like Lotus Flowers

    The other side to the release is our personal favorite. Again, lashings of soothing vocals, layers of glitchy, minimal beats and lush pads coupled with a superior vibe. A firm favorite amongst some of the scene’s biggest DJ’s.

  • The Hybridz

    The Hybridz

    The duo entitled “The Hybridz” was formed in early Jan 2011 and encompasses two simplistic minds from the furthermost corners of the earth – Australia & Brazil. Having only recently meet through, Jefferson’s (Integration Now) release on Jamie’s (Forge) label – Silk Recordings, the pair had very similar tastes in music and the direction they each wanted to take there own sound in. Before the name was even created they had already made their first batch of tunes. “Roots Of Resistance” (forth on Silk Rec) was finished in late December 2010 and would serve as the starting point for the duos first collab and set the standard for the influx of high quality tracks that were soon to follow.

    Not sticking to one tempo and experimenting with all types of time signatures and beat patterns “The Hybridz” stands for deep experimentation and a simple but melancholic and bass driven sound with no boundaries. Building on this concept and keeping to their own musical tastes and roots, the duo are set to take this project in any direction they wish by both drawing on their musical and cultural influences, which at this point are as diverse as the music they make.

    The duo’s first release on Solace was also the labels debut digital release in the form of a 4 track digital E.P.

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  • Congi

    Congi

    Gary Frost and Andy Tulip aka – Congi are one of the U.K’s leading up and coming bass music producers. Having only been working together for just over a year the duo have managed to rack up and impressive list of releases numerous labels and have recently released there first 12″.

    The boys from Nottingham have stepped up for remix duties on Solace and have graced us with huge debut effort for the label. An absolute smasher of a tune, the lads are really finding there feet and if this is anything to go by expect to hear more from the duo very soon!

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    FullCasual & Brais Larkin Ft. Kooka – Feel

    FullCasual & Brais Larkin Ft. Kooka – Feel (Congi Remix)

  • eleven8

    eleven8

    Edd Legg, aka eleven8 is a young producer hailing from East Grinstead. A keen musician from an early age, Edd picked up several instruments – more notably the drums. After several years of playing in Punk and Post Rock bands, he decided to transfer his skills as a drummer to electronic music – which has influenced his productions heavily. His sound is now often known for his distinctive percussion and acoustic samples. With a precise blend of industrial, warped sound effects and melodic snapshots of real, organic samples, his productions are beginning to make waves.

    Showing his versatility, ‘eleven8’ shows off his production skills in this release which incorporates elements of guitars, synths, dirty bass and clean crisp drums to show off what a seismic style this young producer has.
    Alone’ is the title track and has ‘eleven8’s’ signature sound strewn all over it. Tight razor sharp drums over a skippy time signature and brooding subs make this one a heavy affair.  A very catchy vocal riff and driving atmosphere round off this intricate track.

    The aptly titled track “Remember Me’ is a tribute to a friend of ‘eleven8’s’ that sadly passed away. On first listen you can hear the meaningful melodies of the guitars and the emotion ‘eleven8’ really has passed into this track. A very soft track with deep meaning but don’t be fooled; the baseline is still perfect for rattling any club sound system.

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