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Artist:	JAKES
Title:	Hench Mixtape Vol. 1
Label:	HENCH (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	HENCH 001CD

"Having masterfully mixed the Hench Mixtape Vol. 1, Jakes introduces several of his unreleased works into the label showcase. Featuring VIP's of many of his previously released tracks, the mix offers something new even for the hardiest of Hench fans. Providing a platform for both established artists as well as those who are less familiar amongst the scene's heads -- one of the mix's defining accomplishments is the uniformity in standard of production. Komonazmuk has also made a stunning tune to lend to the mix ('You Fo''). Giant's hugely successful 'Swoosh' and a VIP of 'Drumstick,' along with VIP's of Eddie K's debut 12" on the label also feature. Tracks from the unmistakable Chasing Shadows and Lost are dropped into the mix, which will only add to the splash that these young producers are currently creating in the music scene. Expect to take notice of Hench's signing, Mensah -- currently the talk of Bristol after having his production featured in TV series CSI, and having productions lined up for future releases on Jakes' label. Tek-One has also been making a big impact, and Hench were lucky to pick up 'Broken String' -- surely a future classic. Young-gun producer Minus adds flavour to the mix with his debut release, 'Nails.' Hench Mixtape Vol. 1 provides an accurate snapshot of the accomplishments of Jakes and his label to date. With such established and rising stars cued to make further releases on the label, Hench will continue to remain at the forefront of the boundary pushing dubstep scene."

Artist:	JAKES
Title:	3Kout/2 Steps Back
Label:	HENCH (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	HENCH 001EP

"Re-released due to demand. The first release on the now well-established Bristol dubstep label, Hench, it was fitting that the debut 12" came from Papa 'Ench himself, Jakes. Now known as the launch-pad for such artists as Komonazmuk & Chasing Shadows, the Hench label is strongly responsible for the rapid growth of the dubstep scene. And with genre-shaking releases like Jakes' Rock Tha Bells and Warface, there's no doubt that this label is going from strength to strength. Having already dropped a seriously well received remix of Martin Buttrich's 'Well Done' on 420 Recordings that went straight to Number One in the Dubstep Chart, Jakes followed up with two of his very own productions for Hench's debut release. '3Kout' is pure Bristolian dubstep with deep resonant subs alongside the unique bass sound now associated with Hench. This tune is instantly recognizable and quickly received support from Mary Ann Hobbs (Radio 1), Chef, Pinch, Oris Jay and Skream to name a few. According to N-Type ''3Kout' is one of the biggest tunes on road right now -- it mashes up any dance. It sounds like some mad generator starting up, moving into a full furious skank out!' '2 Steps Back' is another classic Jakes production. It's an extension of the sound that Jakes stumbled upon when making '3Kout.' You can hear Jakes' unique sound developing throughout the track. This tune is a tried and tested weapon to have the dancefloor nodding heads in time with those wonky bass rhythms."

Artist:	JAKES
Title:	Titan Dub/Warp 9
Label:	HENCH (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	HENCH 002EP

"Stepping up once more on his own Hench label comes Bristol's very own Godfather of dubstep, Jakes. Following the massive success of 3kout and 2 Steps Back, a release that was battered on road by everyone from Mary Anne Hobbs and Oris Jay to Chef and Skream! 'Titan Dub' is just that, a literal gargantuan of a track complete with massive slabs of distorted bass, spacious drum smacks and horror movie string samples that all intersperse and mingle perfectly to create a stunning sense of tension that will have the crowd bubbling on hits of pure paranoia. 'Warp 9' takes no prisoners either, blending warbling bass burps and select atmospheric touches that add to the anxious aesthetic of this release and proves once again that Jakes has what it takes to set the dancefloors of dubstep alight."

Artist:	JAKES
Title:	The Jakes Project: Vol. 2
Label:	HENCH (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	HENCH 007EP

"The second volume in The Jakes Project series, this 12" takes dubstep to a whole new level. Following the burgeoning success of the H.E.N.C.H imprint and widespread support from across the board, this is the label's 7th release so far, with more to follow from The Jakes Project as well as an album featuring exclusive bonus tracks and mixes. With ear-punishing bass lines, ridiculously heavy subs and his signature big, bouncy style, renowned for tearing dancefloors to pieces., Jakes is a man on a mission. If this is anything to go by then dubstep is set to take over the world! 'A.Rock Tha Bells': Taking the industry by storm, 'Rock Tha Bells' has already captured the imagination of Rusko, featuring on his Radio 1 Essential Mix and was championed by Skream on his infamous Stella Sessions. Kicking off one of the heaviest dubstep tunes ever produced with heavy rock-infused stabbing beats and a deep, dark bassline, this is a far cry from the minimalist dubstep movement, and is guaranteed to get your screwface on! With an intermittent threatening bell loop overlaid on a relentlessly stomping bassline, Jakes just keeps us guessing. Slamming tune, stunning production value -- it doesn't get much better than this! AA. 'Warface': Or does it? On the flip, Jakes whips out the big guns and the heavy artillery with a savage mastery, straight from the front lines! With the classic Kubrick war-movie sample, 'Sir, you gotta warface? Let me see your warface!,' this is destined to be one of 2009's hottest tunes. Guaranteed to go down a treat with the gun-fingered, dubstep-saluting brigade, the wobbly b-line, pummeling subs and iconic cries will massacre crowds all over the place. Let me see your gun fingers: dubstep soldiers unite! Again, widespread support from across the scene, with play outs from Benga, N-Type, Hatcha, Joker and anyone else who's managed to get their hands on a copy!"

Artist:	JAKES
Title:	The Jakes Project: Vol. 4
Label:	HENCH (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	HENCH 008EP

"The fourth volume in The Jakes Project series, this 12" is where it's at, with two almighty stormers, 'Custard Cream' and 'In Tha Place To Be'; these tunes are the kind of tunes that explain why dubstep's big -- join the revolution, and you won't look back! With plenty more in the pipeline for 2009, we can expect more great things from Jakes and his H.E.N.C.H crew in the future. A. 'Custard Cream' -- With a suitably wobbly b-line, pulsating drum loop and screeching synths, this has all the elements of a slamming dubstep tune. Warping into the drop with earth-shattering subs that will shake you right to the core, Jakes knows exactly what he's doing here. God knows why it's called 'Custard Cream.' But with a b-line that heavy, who cares?! This tune really takes the biscuit -- it's going to be BIG, and it's going to destroy rigs across the country with its subterranean levels of bass. Another piece of chunky badness you can really get your teeth into from Jakes -- heavy is just not the word! AA. 'In Tha Place To Be' -- Next up, with a heavy hip hop influence and vocal sampling from Run DMC -- '1,2, 3 in tha place to be' -- we begin another sonic journey into the depths of one of dubstep's finest new tunes. The echoey bad-boy lyrics are chopped up and flipped over on their head as they merge into a shuddering b-line and the reverberating dubstep mayhem continues. This tune will simply leave you calling out for a rewind! Coming to a soundsystem near you soon."

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