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Artist:	SOUTH3RN
Title:	Luddite's Dub
Label:	CLANDESTINE CULTIVATIONS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	CLDUB 007EP

"Brighton's Clandestine Cultivations strike once again with their seventh release, this time capturing the services of the underrated badman South3rn from Texas, USA. Focusing on the deeper side of the 'step, South3rn incorporates mysterious Eastern soundscapes with hip-hop style glitch and a pummelling grasp of bass weight. Highly recommended release and yet another artist cleverly pushing the boundaries and broadening our horizons."

Artist:	SOUTH3RN
Title:	Mangione Tribe Dub
Label:	LODUBS
Format:	12"
Price:	$7.50
Catalog #:	LODUBS 7003EP

"We've been wanting to work with the mighty South3rn since practically prior to the label's inception, but as it is our policy not to bite off more than we could chew, we just kept the lips sealed. We waited for the right time and tunes, knowing there was genius down the chronological path a piece. 'La Rana' is the aesthetic antithesis of the 'Mangione Tribe Dub' which instead of the former's groundbreaking tribal affair is an otherwise unpredictable yet catchy number, laden with soulful Tubby-esque horns, very slight ska rhythm stabs, and a thick, articulate bass line that weaves the other elements into a bright, energetic work of soundsystem bliss."

Artist:	SOUTH3RN
Title:	Fully Loaded/Muslim Dub
Label:	LODUBS
Format:	12"
Price:	$7.50
Catalog #:	LODUBS 8006EP

"This record is HAUNTED. Not really in that poltergeist way, though. More in the Harbinger of Doom way, at least as far as record labels go. From what we have been informed, two different record labels have penciled it in for release, and both, due to a variety of reasons all their own, have ceased to exist. We here at Lo Dubs are not afraid of ghosts though, and even if the earth does swallow us up for releasing 'Fully Loaded,' it would be a fitting end. Ultimately, 'Fully Loaded' could be described as a bit spooky, but in that upsetter vs. the vampire way, with its reverb-drenched, echo-heavy skank. We were actually looking at these tracks before the ones that ended up being the first South3rn record on Lo Dubs, the much-touted Mangione Tribe Dub, But as stated before, the ultimate outcome was far from clear at that point. The two releases almost seem like a tome now, as 'Fully Loaded' is about as epic as roots-centric dubstep may ever get. Add to that the B-side, entitled 'Muslim Dub,' which is pure spring steppiness, with a lush, clean amplified riffing and lyrical toasting that evoke the feel of a soundclash dub, circa 2047. Lo Dubs is very pleased to present Fully Loaded/Muslim Dub, from the southwest masters of the dub, South3rn. As with all previous releases, this 12" comes mastered by Transition, and packaged in a hand-stamped, Kraft jacket."

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