Rusko.. You hate to see that happen.

All right, well, it's about time I actually comment on this, as it's something I've been thinking about for quite some time. Everyone knows Rusko, the international dub-super-producer, who's recent rise to fame has him collaborating with stars in the US such as Gucci Mane, even Britney Spears.

However, it isn't his fame that interests me. It's the direction he's gone. Perhaps "interest" isn't the correct term. I believe "disappointment" is more fitting.



Everyone knows that around a year ago, Rusko was the biggest name in dubstep. There's no denying that (having said that, I never believed he was the best, mind you). With killer tunes like "Woo Boost" and "Jahova" out, his popularity absolutely skyrocketed, bringing him to the United States. Everyone waited on the release of his highly-anticipated "OMG" record, even here in the states. To be perfectly honest, I was expecting a high quality, head banging, jump up dub record with no shortage of quality tracks. Oh how I was wrong.

I'll be honest and say that "OMG" was probably one of the worst dub records I've ever heard. I don't know if it was the exposure to American culture that changed him, or if he just simply lost touch, but Woo Boost was the only good tune on that record in my opinion. His track with Gucci Mane was an utter annoyance, and the rest completely fell short of any expectation I had of that album. I get the whole attempt to make dubstep commercial and marketable to a higher degree, but at what cost do producers have to pay in order to get fucking radio play over here? It's ridiculous! I believe that dubstep should be taken as is in it's effort to become commercial.

Now don't get me wrong... I'm not another Rusko hater who bases his opinions strictly on the fact that his dub is becoming "commercial". Commercial is not always a bad thing! I also get that Rusko has always been on the poppy side of dubstep, never FULLY venturing into any other sub-category (I've heard his tunes, spare me the history lesson). However, I am a Rusko fan who has been disappointed to the highest degree. He could have done loads better on that record, and in my opinion, failed miserably.

In the event Rusko ever comes across this, I have this to say: "Embrace your roots, don't change your style to accompany the needs of an extremely materialistic market, and make some fuckin' dubstep." And that's all it comes down to. And to those reading from overseas, not everyone here is a Rusko fanatic. He's had some great tunes, but the majority of those who actually KNOW and UNDERSTAND dubstep, know that he's taken a massive turn for the worse. I for one, seriously hope his next record is up to par, because if he releases another like that, I may stop listening. I'm pullin' for you Rusko! But I'm afraid that's a battle you have to fight with yourself.

And another thing, if you (Rusko) ever got in a fight with Deadmau5, afraid I'd be standing sidelines on that one. Sure you'd win the fight, but Deadmau5 is Demi-God status. Sorry mate.

-Skuzzy
soundcloud.com/damdubstep

Twitter blackout, Interview, Radio play etc.

Twitter is ill. I am upset. That's all I have to say about it. Unfortunate.

However! Last night we completed our first little interview with miss Lara Crofton (@laracrofton) for her blog based out of London! Questions were straightforward and to the point, and will produce a fantastic result once published. I'll state again, I'll be posting the links once the actual post is published!

Another thing goin on, our buddy from across the pond Emmet Walker of Dublin, Ireland (@Mofo_Hobo) played out our Pursuit of Happiness remix this morning (early evening there) on his weekly show he hosts on PlayFMDublin. Emmet has helped us out a lot up until this point, and we have mad gratitude and respect for him because of it. Big up mate, appreciate all the help!

Also I must add, thanks going out again to the massive amounts of feedback we've received over the last few days. To everyone who's taken the time, thank you. I've always attempted to have a strong connection with each and every person who listens, and enjoys listening to our music, and I will continue to keep that connection both through here, or on Twitter. Thank you guys so so much for all the kind words!

In case you're finding it out here first, Tyler (P!NQu3) has finished up his FL3MBOT remix, and posted this absolutely MASSIVE tune called "Left Coast Zombie" literally, today. Both tunes are guaranteed to get your head noddin, and your body movin. As you may or may not have noticed, I always post the link to our soundcloud at the end of my posts, so if you have yet to hear these tunes, you know where to go!

Thank every one so much!

Massive ups to all you fans out there helping us out and jammin our tunes!

-Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep

Funtcase - Fuuuuk!

Two Funtcase tunes in one day? Absolutely. This tune speaks for itself. Complete anarchy on this haha.

-Skuzzysoundcloud.com/damdubstep

Funtcase - So Vexed

Another banger from Funtcase... Absolute destruction in this tune! The sub is out of control, the wobbles are filthy, an absolute MUST for any grime DJ. MASSIVE.

-Skuzzysoundcloud.com/damdubstep

Tomba - No Rest For The Wicked

HO...LY...SHIT. Tomba is a straight maniac. He's blown up quite quickly... And for good reason. Grab hold of your pants for this one lol.

-Skuzzy

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Flux Pavillion - Got 2 Know

Ah yes, another banger from Flux Pav. Idk what this kid is on, but I'll have what he's having. Absolutely MASSIVE tune. The synths are beautiful, the sub is pristine, the vocals are perfect... Perfect for a live mix. And for blowing subwoofers.

-Skuzzy

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Modestep - Boogey Wonderland

At first when I was on Filth.FM I was think "What the Hell is this funky greatness?" Beat dropped, and my head exploded. Modestep created something beautiful with this one haha. Absolute BANGER. BIGGUP!!!!

-Skuzzy

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Skream - Lets Go Fucking Mental

Anyone who knows me knows, I believe everything Skream has made has been golden. This tune is no different. Very hyphy, very upbeat, and dutty. Cant resist the urge to dance, strange as it's nearly midnight. Class tune.

-Skuzzy

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Caspa - Cockney Violin

Just posted this in case someone reading is new to dub... This thoroughly proves you cant beat a classic. Caspa is the shit. And thats all I have to say.

-Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep

So, DAM hits facebook... REAL ORIGINAL

And the skuzzy said he was:

-Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep

PS: Sorry for not staying up to date. The plate is full, and so is my lap.

Be back to normal soon!

Caspa ft. Mr. Hudson - Love Never Dies

Three words. I. Love. Caspa. This tune is an absolute vibe tune. Very poppy, very happy, subtle wobbles, etc. Great tune.

-Skuzzy

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Emalkay - Explicit

I dunno what it is about the classics that have me vibing so hard this week... But this tune seriously gets me every time. I've always known Emalkay for his innovative, and massively different style, and this tune perfectly embodies that difference. The tones are sick, the synth line is massive, the bass is phat... Killer tune. Plus, the vocal sample? Dope.

-Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep

Flux Pavillion - Excuse Me

Get your skank shoes on. Flux has created another banger. The initial reggae vibes, along with the implementation of Flux's massive tone style, make this song both ORIGINAL, and impressive. This tune deffo had my head boppin through the headphones. Can't wait to hear more from this guy.

- Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep

People Watching, Social Networks, etc.

So today, I noticed a few things about the world, that had of course entered my mind previous, but I had failed to express my knowledge of. So, I'm in class today, which is practically filled with adult's who had tried school prior, and had decided to come back and try once more. Now, I have NO PROBLEM with anyone returning to pursue their education.. As a matter of fact I fully support anyone without a degree, to return to school and achieve it. Now that being said, there is a woman in my class, who will remain unnamed as I haven't had the lovely pleasure of acquiring it. Well, mid lecture, the woman decided to strike up a conversation with the person sitting next to her, who sits directly behind me. Normally, this issue is something I take with a grain of salt, ignore it, and move on. However I'm not positive if it was the rain or what, but I took an extreme level of annoyance with this woman as she begins to describe last night's Ke$ha show as "Faaaaabulous", a word she used at every opportunity. She then begins to go into how she stays up till five in the morning, every morning, because she's always out drinking at the bar, or at a club, etc. Now this is what sparks my interest. Has this woman no responsibility at all? No sense of judgement? No musical taste?

From that moment on I had an epiphany, and I know the majority of people reading have had this at one point or another... Be yourself. Simply put. If you are a woman, obviously going BACK to school (as this woman was nearing her thirties), at some point you have to realize that there are things more important than getting canned every night and going to Ke$ha concerts (and in regards to the latter, MANY more). This all of course, is in assumption that she wasn't lying, which is very possible, but the point remains the same. You're near 30 years old and you have to lie to make yourself acceptable to someone more youthful than yourself? Seems a tad backwards doesn't it?

Granted it isn't my place to judge, but as an American I'm allowed to have an opinion, and I stand by that right.

On the topic of social networks, I have to say, I enjoy them. Just from an artist-to-fanbase standpoint. I love the fact that listeners of your music are just a click away, and are always willing to provide with comments, and feedback. I love it. So to anyone who has ever told me,"I enjoy your music...", "I despise your music...", or anything of that sort, I thank you. Thank you for taking the time to voice your opinion!

Big up massive,

-Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep

PS: Chick failed her exam. I got a 95.

Sub Scape - Nothing's Wrong

Old tune. But PHENOMINAL. I love this tune in every aspect. The production value, brilliant. Bassline, brilliant. Vocal sample? Bloody Brilliant! I seriously could listen to this all day... deffo a vibe out and chill tune. No recollection where I first heard this tune, but I know wherever it was, I was dancin. Big up Sub Scape. Big up Dub Police for finding this guy.

-Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep

Doctor P - Sick Tonight Remix

Heard this at my local barber's over the radio... One of the sickest tunes I've heard in a long while. Definitely one of my favourites. Doctor P absolutely killed this song. You expect its going one way and he COMPLETELY switches gears and chops the beat at about 1/3 original tempo. Naaaaasty. Enjoy this one. I absolutely adore it, in the manliest way possible.

-Skuzzy

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Datsik - Firepower (Mykies McFilthy Remix)

It's really rare that I like a remix more that the original... But the initial drop is what gets me. Not to mention it actually has a synth section where Datsik lacks in his version. Once again a relatively unknown tune, so big up to you Mykie! We heard you in Houston... haha

-Skuzzy

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KiD CuDi - Pursuit of Happiness (DAM Remix)

One of our more popular tunes... Big up to our favourite Irish dub DJ MofoHobo for getting this one on the Dublin airwaves! Follow him @Mofo_Hobo.

-Skuzzy

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Wobble Bass Ruining Dubstep? Hardly...

Obviously I've been extremely active in my blogging today, but I've discovered something I can't pass up. So allegedly, all these forums and dub blogs etc. are claiming that wobble bass is ruining dubstep, as it ruined DnB. If you ask me, completely false. I personally enjoy the wobble aspect to MODERN dubstep, and how different it is to any other genre, with the exception of DnB. As everyone knows, dub evolved from UK Garage, Jungle, DnB, Reggae, HipHop, you name it. Modern dubstep has stemmed from all these genres in one way or another. Because of this, you're going to have a massive difference in sounds. There is still dub out there without wobble bass, as everyone knows and understands, including many of it's Jungle roots, just with a heavy sub bass. I don't fully understand how an implementation of a new sound, or new style, can ruin a genre. It isn't as if Soulja Boy decided to start producing...

Simply put, if you believe that wobble bass is ruining dubstep, you're wrong. In all actuality, it is HELPING BRING fans to dubstep. I couldn't even tell you how many people I know here in the states who love dubstep simply because of that aspect. And to those who don't want dubstep to go commercial, you're also wrong. It's only a matter of time. And once dub becomes commercial, your favourite dub artists can quit their day jobs and actually focus on TUNES PRIMARILY for once, furthering dub evolution. Which I personally don't stand against.

Well, that's all. Spoke my peace.

Big up readers,

-Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep

PS: Saw this on one of the forums in question, and yes, it's meant sarcastically.

Dayn - Stomp

This is definitely for the grime lovers. I actually heard this tune when Diesel dropped it on a Chronos Records live webcast. The song itself is still relatively unknown, but that surely doesn't take away from the impressive nature of this tune. Grime, bass, noise. Listen, and watch your face hit the floor. This one is sure to become a staple tune for Grime DJ's across the land. Big up.

-Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep