Skream - Where You Should Be

Been posting a whole lot of grime tunes lately, but I figured this tune is perfect to change the pace. You can clearly tell that Olly put a whole lot of work into this one. The progression is brilliant and the synth line in the hook is unmatched. Class class tune. I fell in love with it immediately.

-Skuzzy
soundcloud.com/damdubstep

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

Excision & Liquid Stranger - One

Vocal sample, huge. Bassline, huge. Overall, absolutely huge.

-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

Been slackin'

Sorry for the slackin' in blog posts, but I've been a tad busy with both class, promo, and the other assorted activities I find myself doing on a daily basis. But, DAM got a little interview tomorrow with a dub blog out of London called Make It Good. I'll post the link at the close of this. BUT, we've received a massive influx of feedback in the last few days and to everyone that took the time to voice their opinion, I thank you. Seriously, without you guys, we wouldn't be making dub in the first place. Thank you, thank you, a million times thank you.

Side note: Shark Week.

Big up,

-Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep

PS: Blog link:

http://makeitgood.tumblr.com/

Follow the girl on Twitter!

@laracrofton

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

soundcloud.com/damdubstep

The blog to end all blogs...

All right. Get comfy. I have loads to talk about here. Sports, life, tunes, people, experiences, laughs etc. Prob gonna be one of my longer posts, so I'll post something for you to listen to whilst you read.

PS: That's a little collaborative remix my boy P!NQu3 and I recently completed.

So last night, after much anticipation, anxiety, deliberation and near failure, I attended my first Manchester United match. For those who don't know, deffo my favourite athletic club. As in over every other team, in every sport in the world. Game went quite well, Manchester winning 5-2, as well as Giggsie, my favourite PLAYER of all time, getting to hoist up the MLS All-Star award at the closing. So, that was class. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and if my career or tunes bring me to the UK anytime in the future, I'll be attending another (at Old Trafford, rather than Reliant). The funny part about it being that my mate I was attending the match with had drank a bit before my arrival, and walking 10 blocks to the train station in 95 degree temperatures, then loading onto a completely crowded train didnt exactly agree with him. We were a bit late, but we made it.

Now, to the next topic I've got swimmin around the voids in my mind... This may build upon a Blog I posted earlier this week (regular reader hint!). I fully understand immaturity in youth. I really do. My younger brother, at the age of 7, is immature, but thats EXPECTED of him as he's only a boy. Now, dear late-teenage-early-twenties-fellow-classmates of mine... Immaturity, is not expected from you. As a matter of fact, it's discouraged. Your 10 year old sister is NOT a "complete bitch", nobody cares how hard you think it is to quit smoking, nor does anyone care about your high school, and what teachers you loved and hated. You're in college. Your ten year old sister is a typical ten year old girl, smoking isn't hard to quit, especially at your young age unless you've been smoking since age 12 or so, and you've graduated high school! Your past teachers are (or should be) completely out of your mind at this point! Another thing to add, if you have something in your brain you know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about, do NOT go spouting off random factoids about how much you know... People like me could be in the room. People with a small amount of knowledge that realize your little schpiel(sp?) you just went on was complete bullshit. Once again, be yourself, and be real. Real recognizes real (in more ways than one).

In the tunes department, P!NQu3 is currently working on a remix to my title track of the upcoming EP entitled FLEMBOT, and from what I've heard, all you grime fans will be into this one. And I heard it without bass... Impressive without bass. I said it.

I'm going to try to wrap this one up as I have things to plan, people to call, feats to accomplish, tunes to attend to etc... But I only have a few things left to say. To all my Twitter followers that provide me with feedback, THANK YOU! I love Twitter for that reason, that I can connect and speak to fans (or just listeners) worldwide! Feels good to know people out there are listening in to what we have working. To SoundCloud, fix your damn website please.

I may be becoming a regular on a work-in-progress podcast, on which I'll be providing music, and humour. So be on the watch for that, and I'll be updating on that soon.

Thanks for readin'!

-Skuzzy

soundcloud.com/damdubstep