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BLACKBOX 031EP
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"The Life You Chose" was the darkside highlight of DJ Madd's album from early 2012, with heavy support on dubplate making it one of his most in-demand tunes. Of the notable DJs giving it regular airtime, Distance liked the track so much, he offered to give it the remix treatment. Finally available on wax, the full glory of Madd's horror-laden, Hellraiser-sampling smasher can now be properly appreciated, coupled with Distance's rock-hard rework on the flip for maximum effect.
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BLACKBOX 021EP
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"Deeply" sees DJ Madd team up with Baltimore resident Heidi Thomas aka Lady Maroo to create his best vocal track to date -- low-slung humming bass and sparkling arpeggios framing the lush vox. "Riginal" on the flip is classic Madd ruffness; offbeat bongoes, haunting pads and hard-smacking halfstep drums swallowed by the pitch-black bass chasm.
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BLACKBOX 014EP
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DJ Madd's "Blank Space" has been a permanent fixture on DJ Youngsta's weekly Rinse FM show with halfstep drums, subterranean bass and sci-fi synth-work. "Pitfall" takes things deeper still, as Madd teases the most basic elements out into a hypnotic dub version. "Murder 96" taps into the possibilities of 140bpm jungle to create a surefire dancefloor weapon while Madd teams up with Phaeleh for "Ritual," filled with lush string arrangements and vocal snippets matched by growling subs, hard-smacking snares and searing mids.
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BLACKBOX 008EP
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DJ Madd is fast becoming one of dubstep's stars, receiving DJ support from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Rinse FM's DJ Youngsta, and more. "Dub Marine" became something of an anthem when it was released in early 2010 with its rolling drums and raw, junglist bass, but has been revised by Kryptic Minds into a dubby killer with stripped-back percussion, tense atmospherics and slabs of pure sub pressure. "Good Old Days" showcases his style perfectly -- minimal yet funky.
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BLACKBOX 013CD
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In just over 18 months, Black Box has gone from being a totally new imprint to one of the most recognizable and reliable brands in dubstep. Under the careful guidance of scene veteran DJ Thinking, the label has nurtured a tight roster of names both new and old, giving a home to upcoming artists such as DJ Madd, Seven and Lurka, while also drawing in content from dubstep royalty including the likes of N-Type, Hatcha, Kryptic Minds and Breakage. Heavy live and radio support from A-list DJs, coupled with crisp artwork and the unmistakable Black Box insignia, has quickly imprinted the label onto the public's collective psyche as a trusted outlet for UK bass music. DJ Madd has followed a similar trajectory to his home-label Black Box, with his support list reading like a who's who of dubstep. 2011 has seen Madd cement his position in the higher echelons of the scene, with releases on N-Type's Wheel & Deal and Kryptic Minds' Osiris Music, weekly plays on Rinse FM, Kiss FM and BBC Radio 1, and an ever-growing schedule of gigs across Europe and beyond. Following the recent success of the Kryptic Minds album Can't Sleep on Black Box, and with increased interest in the label, it seemed an appropriate time to ask DJ Madd to compile a studio mix of new, old and unreleased tracks from the label, and to package this mix as a low-cost product to appeal to casual shoppers and would-be listeners. Madd's mix takes in many past highlights of the label as well as fresh material and dubplates, giving a fantastic overview of the depth and quality of the label's music direction. Other artists include: TMSV, Cyrus, Benton, Lost, Youngsta, Commodo, Chris Su and Phaeleh.
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BLACKBOX 006EP
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"DJ Madd's stock continues to rise with his latest excursion on Black Box. 'On Top' has become a dubplate anthem with consistent rewinds across Rinse FM's A-list shows. Catchy vocal hooks, emotive horns and solid song structure propel this high above the standard dubstep bangers. 'Need It' continues the A-grade production quality with an all round more glitch affair. Uplifting synth-lines punctuate a tidal bass surge and snappy vocal snatches keep fingers skyward. The DJ Madd global take over continues. Support: Skream, Youngsta, N-Type, Walsh, Benga."
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TUBE10 006EP
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On translucent blue-colored vinyl. "DJ Madd finally sees his debut on Tube10 and what a debut this is. His tune 'Why' shows exactly Why! His addictive hi hats and full on chest rattling bass lines flex tremendously, while the groove is so on point you can't sit still on this. A perfect tune to introduce Madd to the Tube10 camp! Flip it over for more subloaded action as Madd teams up with fellow Hungarian Matt-U to show what they can do. Well, if you're on a big rig you'd better watch out; this will rattle everything from your shorts to your girl's bra. 'It Sounded like a bomb was going off.'"
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BOK 022EP
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"Big tune alert! Boka Records hire the services of in-demand producer Akira Kiteshi to remix the recent DJ Madd hit entitled 'Better With You,' the original having been supported by the likes of 16BIT, Ikonika, Alexander Nut and Akira Kiteshi themselves. This remix is causing quite a stir on the dubstep circuit with support from N-Type, Bunzer0, Truth, and Bobby & Nihal (Radio1) who continue to support the Akira sound! 'I Know It's You' on the flip sees Madd on a low-key Burial tip, soulful sounds, cut up grainy samples and a mysterious melancholic vibe, further proof that DJ Madd can adapt to any style and always produces quality beats. Support already from Radio 1's Rob Da Bank, Bunzer0 and Tempa's TRG."
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