EMBASSY

Artist MOLDY Ft Preston Murphy

Catalogue EMB005

Release Date November 30th, 2010

Distributed by ST Holdings, LTD.

Mastered by Dave Sharma

Words by Shortstack

Embassy Recordings returns with a two track release from one of the originators of stateside dubstep in Portland, Maine’s Moldy.  The release shows us two deep cuts which clearly establish the legitimacy of his Heavy Pressure concept.

A. Embrace the Filth ft. Preston Murphy employs the use of an upright that graced the hands of legendary jazz bassist Charles Mingus.  The track teases a jazzy ambience with an electric keyboard over fierce stepper-oriented beats.  The tune drops hard with a pulsating bass indicative of the unpredictable temperament of Mingus himself.  The tune is carried by militant marching snares and angrily plucked basslines before dropping sharply back into a subdued dark funk.

B. On No Means To Smoke It Moldy offers us his trademark sound.  Starting with an appropriate vocal sample and dubbed-out melody, however does not waste time before exposing itself as one of the deepest grooves of the year.  Sparse percussion sits atop a rolling bassline in a call-and-response framework creating a hollow oscillation that pushes the track forward beside reggae tinged piano.

Artist: Juakali

Title: Smoke Clears EP

Label: Foreign Familiar

Catalog: FF04

Digital Release: October 29, 2010

File Under: Dubstep, Reggae, Tropical

Track Listing:

1. Smoke Clears
2. Smoke Clears (Moldy Remix)
3. Smoke Clears (Breed Remix)
4. Bodega/ Real Ting

Press Contact: info [at] foreignfamiliar.com

Juakali’s Smoke Clears EP is the 4th release on Foreign Familiar featuring two original songs and two remixes within the dubstep genre. The title track is a dub-centric roller produced by Los Angeles’ SMOG affiliates Kelly Dean & Steady that boasts the two remixes one by skillful producer/DJ from India known as Breed, the other by Maine’s Heavy Pressure commandant Selector Moldy. The Breed remix maintains dub elements captured in the original, married with sub-stutter popular in current dubstep releases. Moldy’s remix harks to a well-honed sub pressure context that nods toward rebellion. Juakali’s vocal is commanding on all versions. His lyrics are considerably noteworthy for topical debates. A gem of a tune called Bodega is the ‘b-side’ of this release. Produced by San Francisco’s Jus Wan warranting Jua’s playful yet heart-felt approach in performance. Multiple playbacks is encouraged. There is really nothing quite like this release in the market.

Artist Short Bios:

• Reflecting an unchallenged edge to his performance style and lyrical content garnered from spotlight tours in Europe, India and America, Juakali is recognized as one of the few American Dub, Dubstep, Reggae recording artists at the forefront of the burgeoning global electronic music scene. www.juakalimusic.com

• Kelly Dean & Steady are the SMOG crew’s newest resident badboys. Their music collaborations have been gaining notoriety amongst their peers earning them a coveted spot on the SMOG Scion CD Sampler V.30 released by Scion A/V. http://www.myspace.com/Kelly_D http://www.myspace.com/steadydnb

• The “New England sub assassin” and “New York City dubstep pioneer” is known far and wide for his mind-bending DJ sets and deep, dark, thoughtful bass music productions. Moldy has been at the forefront of the US dubstep movement since its inception. www.selectormoldy.com

• As the two-time DMC Champion of India, B.R.E.E.D (aka DJ Nasha) uses the art of turntablism, controllers, FX processors, samplers, and alternative production concepts to misalign dance floors around the globe. www.breedbass.com

• Jus Wan’s productions have been released on labels like Apple Pips and Tempa. His DJ sets contain everything from uptempo technoid flavors to glitched out low end frequencies with an emphasis on quality production and tight mixing. http://blog.juswansf.net

An hour of exclusive Moldy productions that hit frequencies which are sure to tickle your nether regions. The Portland, Maine resident and founder of Heavy Pressure Recordings has been quietly leading the charge of US dubstep producers from day one. In a club setting, his melodies insinuate themselves into your subconscious and his oozing sub-bass frequencies are known to unsettle even the most hardened raver. A first rate set of all original material by one of the most consistently under-recognized talents in dubstep.

Duration:
01:01:56

Tracklist:
01. Through the Rain
02. Authenticate
03. Regenerate (Death of Brostep)
04. Bad Habits (Brixton VIP)
05. Barleycorn (VIP)
06. Cod & Chips (2010 Mix)
07. All I Want
08. Witness
09. Way Of The Road
10. Hymn Of The Plants
11. Badman
12. No Means To Smoke It
13. Pegasus
14. We Move Together
15. Back It Up

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Dub War Podcast 12 – Moldy by Moldy