Lenkemz – Can’t See U EP
The opener of this EP starts out as a fairly standard grime affair, with some decent bars from Brummie rapper Slick Don over the top of a pounding bass rhythm, though it’s the next part of the tune where we really see Lenkemz productions step up a notch, signified by Slicks appropriate “Yo Lenkemz, run that”. Closer Came Here 2 Beat is our other favourite track, a rolling bassline number, making this a solid release overall. Out now and topping the Juno Charts!
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K-Orse & Bass Hound – Shady Bench EP
Moving to Sheffield seems to have had a positive effect on K-Orse & Bass Hound, as they’ve really stepped up their game for this EP, with tracks like Steel City & Gully Get Mad paying direct homage to that influence. Mainly full of whistling synths and niche influenced beats, though I think our favourite track has to be Spookerstar, with it’s cheesy Halloween pop intro giving way to an absolute bassline monster! This EP is definitely full of win.
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Petey Clicks – Creature
Krissi B ft Laura Lou – I Want U
Being a small independent record label and releasing vinyl isn’t easy (we should know) and that’s why we have maximum respect for Kiosk Records, and rightly so as their latest release is a banger. Featuring the vocal talents of Laura Lou, a long term collaborator with Krissi, we can’t deny the vocal hook is catchy. The original version rolls along nicely but really comes into it’s own on both Krissi B‘s 2step Mix, a skippy affair with some lovely steel drums and also the EJ remix, who takes the original and cuts the vocals up as well as introducing a seriously gritty bassline. Available from all good (and evil) record shops.
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Audiogutter – Derail EP
Audiogutter comes in with both barrels blazing for this latest release on Mutant Bass Records. Opener Skeleton Tribe is an excellent blend of hard electro house, midrange dubstep basslines and techno. One of the best things about this EP is how every track is different yet retains Audiogutters unique sound, and he isn’t afraid to experiment as on his collab with Paperchase, a twisted take on the grime instrumental. Out now for pennies, pounds or free.
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