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ENTER vs DRUMFUNK @ The Old Fire Station |
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Enter @ Old Fire Station, Bournemouth (6/02/10)
DJ’s:
Scratch Perverts
DJ Hype
Netsky
KG
Judda
Subterra
Audio Sleaze
MC’s:
IC3
Fearless
Skydro
Felon
Bournemouth is rapidly becoming one of the hotspots for Drum & Bass in the UK. With promoters like this it’s no wonder. This was a passionate affair, and every tiny detail had been attended to. On entry I was greeted by a dark, rave-like venue, hosting an attractive stage, consisting of projected visuals in the background, a huge Funktion-One sound system, including eight bass-bins, and some very well-programmed lighting. This provided a very old-skool atmosphere, exactly how a Drum & Bass event should be!
Bournemouth’s own up-and-coming producer, Judda got the night underway with his unique style of rolling breaks and sub-low bass. Already the dance-floor was packed, and the atmosphere was steadily rising, as Dubstep DJ Audio Sleaze joined Judda on the decks for the second hour. The knowledgeable crowd fed off of current anthems played at just the right time. ‘Enter’ resident MC Skydro added his lyrical content to liven-up the atmosphere very professionally.
As midnight struck Drum & Bass veteran, DJ Hype shifted the tempo once again. A long, atmospheric intro built the tension before the drop led to a set full of the latest jump-up anthems mixed with an array of Hype’s usual selections. Benny Page’s ‘Turn Down The Lights’ double dropped with Original Sin’s ‘Therapy VIP’ received probably the biggest reaction of the night, as IC3 signalled the reload to answer the screams from the mosh-pit that had broken out.
A second DJ set-up was prepared for the turntable wizardry of the Scratch Perverts. The trio began with a rapid selection of Dubstep anthems, before smoothly switching to Fidget House. Making the most of the technology at their hands, creative mixing techniques kept the set rolling, even as they increased the tempo to over 170BPM towards the end, playing a very student-aimed selection.
DJ KG then treated the crowd to some dirty, techy beats, occasionally venturing across the jump-up border, alongside an excitable MC Fearless. The energy was still there even after the onslaught of audio destruction the night had already seen, as the atmosphere continued to build ready for Netsky. KG was partly responsible for bringing Netsky through on the UK Drum & Bass circuit, as being one of the first to sign him, offering the Belgian producer a release of his track ‘Lost In This World’ on his label ‘Talkin Beatz’. KG made way for the ladies’ favourite to show exactly what he’s all about. His collection of beautifully composed melodies and well-sampled vocal lines had the crowd indulged in the music. He most definitely proved himself to be the next in the new wave of artists that have crept onto the scene. With his debut album on Hospital Records dropping this summer, he could just be the next High Contrast.
The last hour saw DJ Subterra spin an hour of dark, tearing basslines over heavy, thumping beats. He kept the crowd on their toes dropping Ram anthems ‘Aiplane’ and Noisia’s ‘Deception’. The dance-floor didn’t clear till the very end, and MC Felon hosted for everyone who had the stamina.
Tune of the night: Doctor P – Sweet Shop (Out now on Circus Records)
Venue: 5/5
Sound System: 5/5
Music: 4/5
Atmosphere: 5/5
Review by Ryan Bassoo of Underground-Music
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Comment by GUEST on 2010-02-15 19:30:02
Wicked night, Bournemouth is goin up in the drum n bass world
Big up Whitey |
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