Spectrum Drum n Bass
Many massive names in the scene, local DJs and guests have passed through these doors to devastate the appreciative crowds. It’s always a good party.When the bank holidays come round it’s time for one thing, Croydon’s biggest and best Drum n Bass night, Spectrum. Created more than 10 years ago, it is the longest standing DnB event in the surrounding area. The main reason that the night has lasted so long is that it concentrates on the MUSIC. All attitude and egos are left outside.
Residents have been and gone, including members of DMZ, Mek, Krystal and Logik who contributed and supported the nights for many, many years. Everyone brought their own character and style to each event and their contribution over time is ingrained into the dance floor. Local guests have never let the side down, such as Wilsh, Madcap, Lab Creation, Probert and Smooth who have always shown off their skills and stand side by side with the main acts in the crowd’s reaction.
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The new batch of residents ain’t too shabby either:
Progressing into production after becoming hooked on Djing, the years of hard work are beginning to pay off. With collaborations with Mute, Survival, Break and Andy Skopes receiving regular rotation, and with high profile remixes by D Bridge, the future looks musical.
Andy Skopes:
The longest standing resident was passed the torch of helping to run the night with the Blacksheep. He has tried to get down some of the most interesting, diverse names and is always looking for the new breed.
He worked at the infamous Croydon record store Wax City back in the day, making lots of friends and contacts, while compiling an extensive record collection. During this time he started producing and had his first finished tune played by Bailey on BBC Radio 1xtra. From then on he was addicted.
Next step was signing his first tunes to local labels Jerona Fruits and Inperspective. From then on he gained support from big name DJ’s playing his music around the world and with his affiliation with these labels and reputation began DJing around the UK and Europe. To this date he has more than
These days he works very closely with Mr Joseph’s Fizzy Beats label and Mako’s Utopia Music, based in Bristol. He also has tunes coming out on the legendary Good Looking records, run by LTJ Bukem and Doc Scott’s 31 Records (the label that gave Pendulum their first big break). Watch this space.
Andy Skopes discography and link to purchasing (some of the) MP3’s can be found here:
New releases coming soon!
Mako:
Although being introduced to the genre quite late on in the 90’s when attending university in Bristol, Mako’s musical background enabled him to pick up Djing quickly. Earning his Djing stripes playing week in week out as a resident of renowned London night Spectrum, and Bristol based Intrigue and Dissident, he now sees himself sharing lineups with many of his peers in clubs across the UK and further afield. The label boss looks to use his varied and cultured sets to showcase the talent currently associated with Utopia as well as his own spinning skills.
Using his own label, Utopia Music, as a vehicle for musical expression, Mako wants to guide and nurture high quality, pioneering drum and bass.
Progressing into production after becoming hooked on Djing, the years of hard work are beginning to pay off. With collaborations with Mute, Survival, Break and Andy Skopes receiving regular rotation, and with high profile remixes by D Bridge, the future looks musical.
www.soundcloud.com/utopia-music
Mr Joseph:
Operating out of North West London, Mr Joseph has been a big follower and contributor in the drum and bass scene since the early 90’s, organizing raves and parties throughout the capital. Founder and resident DJ at Fizzy, the last 5 years have been very fruitful and productive. The night has grown in popularity with headline DJ’s on the bill each month. This fantastic energetic event has now spawned the birth of his own label Fizzy Beats. This new venture has also seen the launch of his production career.
His first release on Fizzy Beats entitled ‘Sexy Lady’ got massive support from from DJ’s such as Bailey, Fabio and Grooverider, Marcus Intalex and LTJ Bukem, Mr Joseph has forthcoming tracks signed to labels such as Good Looking, Ennex Records and Influence Records.
His 2nd release on Fizzy Beats entitled ‘So High’ carries a smooth, deep sub bass groove guaranteed to give your bassbins a good test drive. On the flip side ‘Beautiful Girl’ – a jazz-influenced roller by Paul T which promises to get all the girls bubbling down nicely
2009 saw Mr Joseph win the Sun and Bass DJ competition in Sardinia Italy and he also appeared on Drum and Bass Arena TV.
Mr Joseph is currently working on an album for Telluric records which is due out at the beginning of 2011 and recently appeared as a guest with Bailey on BBC Radio 1xtra showing his grown profile, it’s only a matter of time before he hits the big time.
Check out Mr Joseph’s releases: http://www.rolldabeats.com/artist/mr_joseph
Check out Fizzy Beats website: http://www.fizzyliquid.com/
Resident MC’s Blackeye, Goldenchild & Deefa
always keep the party going and host in true Blacksheep style. Though their combined talents and years of experience they know that it’s their job to compliment the music, not be the central attraction. All 3 MC’s have residencies at other clubs including events around the UK and Europe. Blackeye & Goldenchild work closely with Traffic, Inperspective and are part of the Lab Creation family. Deefa is one of the co- founders of Fizzy Liquid and does about 2 gigs a night, the man’s a machine!
Get ready for our next event on........it’s going to be the biggest yet! More details soon.
(Any up and coming local DJ’s & MC’s who think they have the varied diverse sound that the night is looking for, drop off a CD, with contact details @ The Blacksheep Bar. It will get a listen!)
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