Browse by Label: CONTAGIOUS (UK)

Artist:	VA
Title:	Kryptonite
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CON 007EP

"Contagious is proud to present the next installment of dark dubstep beats, this time with a 4 track EP from BBC Radio 1's, The Plastician, Virus Syndicate's MRK1, and the new boy to the scene Chimpo. 'Kryptonite' is a track from Manchester new boy Chimpo. The track mixes a blend of deep sub bass with a minimal beat comprising of smashing glass and snare making good use of a crunk style vocal which is destined to damage speakers. 'Unhappy Shopper' has been around on dubplate now for some time and has been caned by everyone in the dubstep and grime scene, including Slimzee, Geenius, MRK1, The Plastician, Kode 9, N Type, Skream, Hatcha, Bossman etc. Doomed by MRK1, formally Mark One has also received heavy dubplate play on the dubstep and grime scene and has a feel of 'Plodder' to it. Deep bass, eerie chords and heavy beats make this one for the dance floor."

Artist:	MRK1
Title:	Never Warned
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CON 008EP

"Contagious returns with another 3-track EP, this time featuring MRK1 and Skream. Track 1 - MRK1 - 'Never Warned' -- A deep sub bass heavy monster that has been doing damage on dancefloors across the globe, with the likes of The Plastician, Hatcha, Kode 9, Skream, Pinch, Geenius to name a few playing it, every time getting a reaction. A tune that has to be heard out loud to understand its full capabilities. Track 2 - Skream - 'Plodder Remix' -- the man of the moment comes up with a huge remix to one of the biggest tunes of last year by MRK1. Currently being caned by all the top boys in the dubstep scene, this one reaches out across genres with its industrial bassline vibe. One not to be missed!!! Track 3 - MRK1 - 'Eye Of Ming' -- MRK1 comes with another Oriental dubstep track. Simple beats and massive basslines make this a tune that is capable of blowing your bassbins away. Another tune receiving a lot of play by the heads of the scene."

Artist:	VIRUS SYNDICATE
Title:	Contagious Vol. 1
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	CON 009CD

"Manchester's latest musical prodigies Virus Syndicate present some of the UK's finest vocal talents on MRK1's sub rocking imprint Contagious. For all those ignorant of the lyrical revolution occurring in Manchester, Contagious Vol 1 offers a refreshing insight into this somewhat London centric hype ridden scene. The vocal talents and production qualities of Manchester's finest, the Virus syndicate have been receiving acclaim from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs, Liam Howlett, Freq Nasty, Rob da Bank, Ras Kwame and Semtex to name a few and are carried through with this fine album. From satire to irony, humor to sincere, gangsta to socialist. Contagious Vol 1 offers a different view of today's youth and the skills and intelligence they possess. Tracks such as 'Politics' and 'Hunger' are a true sign of the times touching upon illegal wars, politics, poverty and the hierarchical system... disputes aside the album also delivers wonderfully crafted stories such as 'Man Who Would Be King' detailing a man's demise after selling his soul to the devil. Then there's the up front testosterone fueled tracks such as Plastician's 'Happy Shopper' which is a whooping swooping bass-driven speed train with a high speed vocal rinse out from Manchester's finest. With established artists such as Jammer, Ears and B Live new talent is also bought through such as the lyrically amazing Skittles, another Manchester starlet to watch out for. Contagious Rhymin Vol 1 is a definitive album of the new musical movement evolving from the UK be it grime, hip hop or dubstep, and is one album that will solidify Manchester's position (yet again) as one of the greatest musical hot pots in the world."

Artist:	TES LA ROK
Title:	Lick Shot
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CON 011EP

"Contagious returns with another bass-heavy 12" vinyl, this time seeing Finland's number one Tes La Rok on the buttons. 'Roll Out' as featured on Dubstep Allstars 5 has been battered all over by the likes of N Type, Hatcha, The Plastician, MRK1 etc and has seen crowds screaming for the reload all over the world. One of the biggest tracks out in the clubs at the moment it is a sure fire way to set the dancefloor alight. 'Lick Shot' as also featured on Dubstep Allstars 5, is another bass-heavy jump up dubstep track that needs no introduction. Play both these tracks through some big speakers and feel bass!!!"

Artist:	CHIMPO
Title:	Lockoff/Ruffest Tuffest
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CON 012EP

"Supported on dub by Skream, N-Type & Hatcha, Chimpo's double header is yet another killer release from MRK1's Contagious imprint. Johnny Chimpo is a big man producer and DJ from the beautiful city of Manchester. He is the man behind Big Chimp productions and a member of Whatevers Clever Sound. He is well-known locally for his drinking abilities and his monstrous productions featuring the likes of Gudz, Broke'n'English and JSD of Virus Syndicate. After a couple of years in the wilderness following a life-threatening addiction to meat and potato pasties, Chimpo has returned stronger than ever and ready to take over the world."

Artist:	SKITTLES
Title:	2 Pints of Brandy & A Packet of Skittles
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	CON 013CD

"Contagious returns with another CD album, this time enter Skittles with his debut album 2 Pints of Brandy & A Packet of Skittles. Skittles, originally hailing from Manchester, has claimed the Manchester scene and is now ready to take on the world. His eclectic sound and poetic lyrics have been dubbed as 'the next Mike Skinner.' The album itself is a portrayal of life and inspirations that surround him on a day-to-day basis and is a realistic snap shot of the trials and tribulations that surround the youth today. The album features productions by MRK1, Chimpo, Sam Skitt and Skittles himself. There are also a number of guest appearances from Virus Syndicate on the album."

Artist:	MRK1
Title:	Electronik/Counteraction
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	CON 017EP

"Contagious, now in its 5th year of business, has seen releases from many of the dubstep scene's major players as well as pioneering some of the best new beats. Contagious comes with its 17th release, this time from label boss MRK1 (Mark One). 'Electronik' is a high energy bass line track that has received power plays from Skream, Rusco, Plastician, Virus Syndicate, N Type, Chase and Status and Sinden, to name just a few. It is guaranteed to have the crowd bawling for the rewind and screaming for more! 'Counteraction' is another big bass line track this time with a half-time beat. Featured on Plastician's and MRK1 summer mixes, this track is one to shake your subs out of our speakers. This track has also been doing the rounds on the dubplate scene and now it sees its full release on this power-packed vinyl."

Artist:	VIRUS SYNDICATE
Title:	For The Music
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	CON 018EP

"Virus Syndicate have long held down the grime scene north of Watford Gap, and often run further afield with forays into vocalizing dubstep and UKHH. Here, they team up with David Lewis on Contagious, the label owned by MRK1 who also provides the beats. As the title suggests, 'For The Music' is a conscious piece from David Lewis, his sweet reggae vocal in the chorus propping up some standard but well-delivered vocals from Virus Syndicate, and he also features on the AA-side instrumental."

Artist:	MRK1
Title:	Dubelek/Borderline
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CON 020EP

"Manchester's biggest dubstep export marks the twentieth instalment of his Contagious Music with this pair of tough dancefloor rinsers. 'Dubelek' wastes no time, a basic intro of woozy detuned and choice ethnic vocals getting wound up tight before the heavy drop -- big fat halfstepping drums and pinpoint percussion propping up a monster stabbing bassline that filters and mutates as the tune goes on. 'Borderline' complements the A-side nicely, with more lively swinging drums driven onwards by a sick selection of evil wobble bass." -- IDJ Magazine

Artist:	CHIMPO
Title:	Lock Off VIP/Like No Other
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CON 024EP

"Chimpo has been DJing since he was a young chimp. He was a bad boy jungle DJ at 13 even though he was on a pair of soundlab belt drives that were falling apart. Since he was the age of 16, he's been knocking out killer hip hop, jungle, garage, grime and soul. He has recently been working closely with Zed Bias and MRK1 and has a forthcoming track on both of their labels. This is the Vip Version Skream has been playing -- proper bouncer bucket load of weightyyyy!"

Artist:	MRK1
Title:	The Electrician/Move Your Soul
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CON 027EP

" Smothered in trademark atmospheric stealth and slither, 'Move Your Soul' has MRK1 making fanfares for imperial squadrons, and intercepting vintage female dance vocals in a hostage situation as he darts in and out of another of his chrome mazes. Remember when Peter Griffin from Family Guy is granted the wish of having his own theme music wherever he goes? MRK1 can conceivably pop round the newsagents to the sound of ominous intergalactic friction. Taken from the potential lipsmacker Sound Of Contagious album, it stands in the gap between dubstep and electronica at its surliest, moving to an easy-to-follow path so that the mass of the situation becomes hard to take on the chin. In other words, it may move freely, but it still casts a serious shadow. Another album preview is 'The Electrician,' which takes the rewiring of plugs to industrially Draconian lengths. Synths are programmed to kick you both in the guts and your fillings as MRK1 walks the plank of spinning blades with a crystal finish, operated by a black-hearted Speak n Spell. Dubstep's jackhammer blur of beats are dodged for a firm putting down of his foot while making the traditional aspect of dub stand out. It's the sound of an extreme version of LaserQuest: complete with pinging crossfire across the bass wastelands, the power-packs are taking the weight of a real ready-to-go arsenal."

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Artist:	SIZZLA FEAT. VIRUS SYNDICATE
Title:	I Got Too
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CON 006EP

Artist:	MRK1/CHIMPO
Title:	Realmatize/Dead
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CON 010EP

Artist:	JACK SPARROW
Title:	I And I/Preditor
Label:	CONTAGIOUS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	CON 016EP