Browse by Label: HESSLE AUDIO (UK)

Artist:	TRG
Title:	Put You Down
Label:	HESSLE AUDIO (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	HES 001EP

"The excitement surrounding Bucharest-based TRG has been steadily growing with the likes of Radio One's Mary Anne Hobbs championing 'Put You Down' as one of her dubplates of the week, and DJs Pinch, Distance, Blackdown (Martin Clark) and Jamie Vex'd providing support. Needless to say, we have big hopes for TRG to put Bucharest on the map! Already adept as a DJ, supporting the likes of D-Bridge, Goldie, DJ Vadim and DJ Suv, he has been producing drum and bass and hip-hop since 2002. Here, the Romanian demonstrates his versatility as a producer, delivering two superb dark, grinding 2 step riddims, which rebel against the half-step template that has dominated dubstep for the past year. 'Put You Down' is a proper roller, enhanced by simple keys and a haunting r n'b-sampled vocal. 'Broken Heart' again uses simple key stabs and choruses, delivering a rumbling bassline that begs to be heard loud. Based in Leeds, the label is run by Ramadanman, Ben UFO & Pangaea, three burgeoning talents on the dubstep scene."

Artist:	TRG
Title:	Broken Heart (Martyn's DCM Remix)
Label:	HESSLE AUDIO (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	HES 004EP

"Hessle Audio present two remixes of tracks by Romanian producer TRG. The originals were released on Hessle Audio 001. Martyn made his dubstep debut early last year with a 12" on Marcus Intalex's Revolve:R label. The Eindhoven-born, Washington DC resident producer/DJ has given 'Broken Heart' a complete reworking in his own inimitable style by infusing deep Detroit house vibes with mighty sub-bass pressure -- and to startling effect! This remix has received wide acclaim in the dubstep scene and beyond, with extensive support on BBC Radio 1 and at seminal dubstep events such as FWD and DMZ. On the flip, Ramadanman's long awaited reworking of 'Put You Down' sees the light of day. Retaining the 2-step vibe, the original is stripped down to its bare essentials -- yet the remix manages to create a sense of both space and presence in equal measure."

Artist:	RAMADANMAN
Title:	Blimey
Label:	HESSLE AUDIO (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	HES 005EP

"Celebrating its fifth release, Hessle Audio co-owner Ramadanman delivers his first EP on the label, fresh from the success of his remix of TRG's 'Put You Down' and a 12" single on Soul Jazz Records. The A-side is occupied by 'Blimey' -- skeletal drums act as both the driving force behind the tune and the framework around which the merest hint of melody is assembled. A subtly melancholic, minimal floor shaker. On the B-side, the energy levels are raised while the tempo is lowered on 'Drowning (Version).' It's a tune which harks back to the glory days of dark two-step, reminiscent of El-B at his most brooding. Fractured and stripped-down 808 sub-bass underpin shimmering melodies, which provide rich textural warmth for the track. Closing the EP is 'Tak.' Scattered, clipped electro drums mutate around growling, punctured bass in a tune which will appeal to both dubstep purists and fans of minimal dance music in all its forms.Support from: Appleblim (Skull Disco/Tempa), Distance (Rinse FM/Planet Mu), DQ (Dubwar, NYC)."

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