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Artist:
XI
Title:
000/Slippin
Label:
IMMERSE RECORDS (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
IME 015EP
"Toronto-based XI makes his Immerse debut having caught the eye with his recent release on OffRoad. '000,' with its quirky, hypnotic vocal alongside the relentless sub, dares people not to get lost within its enveloping warmth. On the flip, 'Slippin' is another militant sub work out, but with a gradual build into a twinkling electro soundscape, with some rather rude bass stab action to reward the long play listener."
Artist:
XI
Title:
G Funk-3000/Lucky
Label:
LODUBS
Format:
12"
Price:
$7.50
Catalog #:
LODUBS 8007EP
"XI (sometimes known in collab with Loetech, aka Matt Carl/Bombaman), is yet another bright light shining forth from the dubstep rich epicenter of Northeastern Canada, Toronto. A measured producer, full of forethought both in his productions and his mixes on Streamizm, these 2 tracks mark his first appearance as solo producer, but both tunes have already demonstrated an ability to blow minds, being unfurled momentarily on select occasions by both himself and Joe Nice at Dubwar in NYC and internationally. The reason for the 'WTF was that' that tends to emanate from the crowd, following exposure, is as much related to the materials immediacy as to the fact that it symbolizes the dubstep sound once again turning a corner into unknown, exciting territory. This is particularly striking with 'G Funk 3000,' but is no less true with 'Lucky.' As for the former, it is in its simplest sense a jazzy number, with a distinctive bassline coming from a distinctive Rhodes-like tone that surges with the intensity of a low octave piano key being somehow organically overdriven, while a doubletime rhythm of muted midrange percussion practically forces energy. As for the latter, 'Lucky' is a sparse, steppy piece, that seems somehow to have a 4/4 drum pattern hinted at solely through the careful manipulation of bass velocity and swing."
Artist:
XI
Title:
Smoke Signal/Strategy
Label:
OFF ROAD (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$12.00
Catalog #:
OFFROAD 003EP
"After an aural assault from DZ on OFF001, and Twisted's low-slung grimey offering on OFF002, Toronto's Christian Andersen aka XI has delivered something special for number three. First up is 'Smoke Signal,' and right from the off, you know it's a no-nonsense affair with militant marching drums and livid swells of buzzing static. This tune's all about the drop though, and what a drop it is! The unadulterated bass-bin mayhem is unleashed with little more than a muttered warning, with pounding 808 subs worrying your speakers while the paranoiac FX set your nerves jangling. On the flip, 'Strategy' takes a cue from rising dubstep star Martyn, mixing tight post-UKG beats with thick textured pads and deep, bluesy sax licks. As the tune progresses, XI drops in a non-stop bouncer of a bass line, resonant squarewaves bulging out beneath the urgent offbeat stabs and layered atmospherics. Supporting DJs include: Joe Nice (Dubwar USA), RSD (Tectonic), Komonazmuk (H.E.N.C.H.), Ramadanman (Hessle Audio), Headhunter (Tempa), Rossi B (A.R. M.Y./BBC 1Xtra), Markle (2nd Drop), Tayo (Cool & Deadly) and many more."
Artist:
XI
Title:
The Ghost
Label:
ORCA RECORDINGS (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$12.00
Catalog #:
ORCA 001EP
The first release from the Orca label comes from
XI
, whose track "The Ghost" captures the exact sentiment and ethos of Orca. XI creates an instant vibe with a short and energetic intro before the simple drum pattern and tough sub workout release this track's potential.
Headhunter
's remix possesses an unequalled sense of paranoia that makes it perfect for both club and headphone listening. Strong DJ support already from
Loefah
,
Appleblim
,
Pinch
,
Martyn
,
Ramadanman
,
Peverelist
, and many more.v
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