Any DnB heads feeling dubstep at all?

[whighzeguy]

I recently have caught a serious case of dubstep fever, I'm just curious as to how many other people are feeling it. I've been stockpiling mp3's and mixing it up lately and should have a mix done soon.
Are there any strictly dubstep parties in Bmore, or DC?
That might have to get done.

[EmmaK]

:werd:

Agreed...well, except on the mixing part, since I don't spin. I'm sure there will be a few people ready to jump on this thread with the knowledge.

[Wicked Sway]

L0VE it. Starting a Flatline Audio sublabel offshoot thingy for Dubstep here soon. Also a dubstep party is in the works.

[decoy]

Are there any strictly dubstep parties in Bmore, or DC?
That might have to get done.

you NEED to make it up to new york for DubFWD. Hatcha, Youngsta and Scuba! not to mention Joe Nice and Dave Q. It's gonna be huge huge huge! Massive tunes all night long. it's on saturday 9/30.

new york is a bit far away, but that's the biggest lineup you are likely to find on this coast.


in fact... I hardly ever listen to dnb anymore, it's not nearly as exciting.

:wall:

[Wicked Sway]

I think DNB is equally as exciting as the Dubstep. Both musically do eet for me.

[Wicked Sway]

~And if you dont feel like driving to New York go to Drum Ritual in Baltimore and check out Signal drop his Dubstep set on the 30th of September.:neener:

[decoy]

I think DNB is equally as exciting as the Dubstep. Both musically do eet for me.

oh no doubt, I was just talking about myself. I still like it, just not as much as I used to.

[Neptune]

ive been feelin some dubstep fro a while now, but listening to mixes isnt as awesome as hearing live over the bass heavy system, which is why there needs to be more Dubstep at parties... I know it would make Joe Nice a happy person for b-more/DC to understand how big it is....

Dubstep is gonna blow up! watch out!

[EmmaK]

ive been feelin some dubstep fro a while now, but listening to mixes isnt as awesome as hearing live over the bass heavy system, which is why there needs to be more Dubstep at parties... I know it would make Joe Nice a happy person for b-more/DC to understand how big it is....

Dubstep is gonna blow up! watch out!
I haven't been to a party with it (er...that I remember, at least) and would really like to, for that very reason.
That'd be solid gold if it took off in DC :yes:

[RenderOne]

Hell yeah meng :)
DR2 will be my first time hearing it played out in a proper venue.
Well excited!

[decoy]

I haven't been to a party with it (er...that I remember, at least) and would really like to, for that very reason.
That'd be solid gold if it took off in DC :yes:

I honestly don't see it "taking off", which makes me frown. DC is haterville usa.

:wall:

[decoy]

actually, if the 5dnb sessions booked a dubstep headliner and a dnb headliner instead of two dnb headliners, then everyone would be happy. that sound system is the tits.

variety is a good thing.

[EmmaK]

actually, if the 5dnb sessions booked a dubstep headliner and a dnb headliner instead of two dnb headliners, then everyone would be happy. that sound system is the tits.

variety is a good thing.
I dunno if everyone would be happy. But a small subset of people would get pretty stoked, yeah, haha.

[decoy]

yeah, but all the cool people are in that subset, why do you think everyone wants to be in it?


wow, I'm really being an eliteist douchebag here, I'm just gonna turn that down a notch.

[EmmaK]

yeah, but all the cool people are in that subset, why do you think everyone wants to be in it?


wow, I'm really being an eliteist douchebag here, I'm just gonna turn that down a notch.
:sok: It's okay. You wear velour. That makes everything better.

[decoy]

lol I think I'm gonna change my user title now.

[EmmaK]

lol I think I'm gonna change my user title now.
:woot:

As it should be. DecoyMike + velour = winning combination.

[decoy]

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<----I like this one better.


but that's way :offtopic:, sorry.

[EmmaK]

Yes yes, back to dubstep. Where is Joe? The ambassador needs to fill up this thread with some knowledge.

[decoy]

:elad:

hold on, let me try something...

JoeNiceJoeNiceJoeNice!




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ok, so he doesn't work on the same set of rules at beetlejuice. we know that now.

[decoy]

here are some videos...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHaCSMJfGUA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8qlRMA6q98

[MattSound]

Greg's given me no choice but to get introduced to Dubstep. I've never been a big fan of garage, and the dubstep that produced on that tip really isn't my cup of Brandy. I am, however, really feelign the more cerebral, middle eastern laiden tunes that have been dropping. Since it's produced at a lower BPM than D&B, a lot of the sounds are much more intricate. Still isn't going to replace D&B for me though...

In my opinion, it won't be long before seperate factions of dubstep start shooting off....and then the hating begins. That's how you know that genre has made it's mark on the EDM world.

[proximity]

I honestly don't see it "taking off", which makes me frown. DC is haterville usa.

:wall:

i don't really see most of DC "getting" dubstep, as DC's traditionally been house+trance territory moreso than drum, bass, and dubbed out sounds

anyway, i like some of it but a good chunk of it bores me to tears. just like any music genre i guess.

[Verbal Radiation]

nope...
i mean i dont mine listenin to it when i am playin warcraft...or driving
but...um...
yeah...
at a club?
no thx

[RickyRicardo]

Psssht...Dubstep is so 6 years ago.

It's all about Stepstep these days...

next level ish ;-)

[Jungle Jessi]

:wave:

i am totally feelin dubstep right now.

that bass just can't be fucked with.

i caught FWD when i was in london and it was almost a religious experience. :swoon:

if i ever get some more $$$ together, then thats gonna be my next big purchase.

[Alter-Ego]

Im hooked, haved been for a little bit now

[shade]

i can get down with it and have been following it for quite awhile now, mostly thanks to krull.. but it's not really something i'm totally swept up in or about to start spinning.

i have a lot of respect for the music and i enjoy it but it's just such a niche style that it's hard seeing it work in many clubs. i don't really know if awareness is exactly something that will be able to make it break out of that mold, but maybe something will. i know it can go off quite successfully at parties in other places so maybe it will with more time.

[RickyRicardo]

^^

It certainly happened in NY, and is happening in San Fran...but neither of those places are Balt/DC. I do think w/ time and some actual exposure (on decent systems) it can catch on here to. It's really already started. Hell, I've seen more dubstep threads on this board in the last year than I ever remember seeing previously. That's at least a sign that people are open to it, and willing to go out and see it.

[joenice]

Psssht...Dubstep is so 6 years ago.

It's all about Stepstep these days...

next level ish ;-)
dubstep -- no way man. it's all about chipstep.

the future is chips.

[Jungle Jessi]

i know it can go off quite successfully at parties in other places so maybe it will with more time.

i wish that there were DC parties of any genre as packed and bumpin as FWD was.

i haven't felt so much vibe in a club in YEARS.

[joenice]

i know it would make Joe Nice a happy person for b-more/DC to understand how big it is....

Dubstep is gonna blow up! watch out!
thanks. i always rep this area, but i know this area is slow to catch on to new things -- that's why i've been traveling and pushing so much recently. Check this month's XLR8R article. (http://www.kidkameleon.com/xlr8r/dubstep.pdf) Not playing around here -- well, that's one thing. I can deal with it. I know people dont always like what i play, but people respect what i do. That's cool with me.

and -- you're right, dubstep is gonna blow up. i said as much on the BBC dubstep documentary (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A10695684) a while back.

and -- dubstep isnt gonna splinter into different factions, like d & b. it's not gonna go that way. sorry.

Jessi - FWD>> is the shit...isnt it? If any party around this area went off like FWD>> regularly goes off -- my goodness.

I certainly hope that people's interest/involvement in dubstep isnt a bandwagon sort of thing.

[RickyRicardo]

and -- dubstep isnt gonna splinter into different factions, like d & b. it's not gonna go that way. sorry.


Dunno man. If enough ppl get into it, I think it's inevitable. You know that there are already many different opinions out there as to what "real" dubstep is. If there are enough folks who are on board w/ one style, they'll splitner off on their own. Not really a bad thing either, imo.

[decoy]

i wish that there were DC parties of any genre as packed and bumpin as FWD was.

i haven't felt so much vibe in a club in YEARS.


maybe you can help me out with this. I was watching one of those videos I linked and I paused it on a FWD sign that said "before you spend your hard earned money...", do you possibly know what the rest of the sign said?

i know this detail is minute and inconsequential, but I'm really curious as to what they have to warn you about.

I have this weird habit of fixating on random details.

[whighzeguy]

I've got a couple of guys that work with Hip-Hop production/MC'ing in my office who I exposed to dubstep that we're blown away by it. I'd really like to find a good MC to work with, I'm gonna get with these guys soon to see how well they work with this music.

[decoy]

I've got a couple of guys that work with Hip-Hop production/MC'ing in my office who I exposed to dubstep that we're blown away by it. I'd really like to find a good MC to work with, I'm gonna get with these guys soon to see how well they work with this music.


Joe played a show at sonar in November of '04 where he had a guy named MC Twisty, that guy can flow. he never repeated anything, he always said original things, he even knew when to shut up! I have it on my computer and I'm sure if you ask Joe he can hook you up somehow. I'd defenetly give it a listen.

Nobody has really seen him lately, so I've heard.


also, make sure the MC you do get understands the dynamic of the music. Double time flow might be ok over dnb, but it sounds like crap over dubstep. You need a slower, more deliberate pace; its actually very close to talking speed.

[LOGO]

I'm mostly a Breaks and House-head (and I dabble a bit in dnb) and up until about 6 months ago, I had no idea what dubstep was.
Then I became better friends with Joe Nice, and what started as a mild curiosity of the genre completely morphed into a heavy interest.
I have told both Joe and DecoyMike, on several occasions, how much I want to try my hand at playing dubstep.
I don't think I'd ever switch over to this genre completely, but I would love to add it to my bag of DJ know-how.
And I agree, it's a very niche-based genre, and for that reason alone, I think it will take time and a lot of serious effort for this genre to gain the recognition it needs to develop a strong following in the DC/Baltimore area.
But, as others have said, when it's being played—loudly, on a nice system—to a crowd of dubby enthusiasts, there is absolutely no question how hyped the room gets.
I mean, people just blow-the-fuck-up to this music.
It really does create an intense vibe.

[Encryption]

I didnt like it the first time I herd it...( too slow), But when I herd the darker style of it...I started getting into it...now I'm hooked (thanks to Altered)!!
And I would love to see DUBSTEP get more love in the clubs...specialy that dark errie style...right now I'm digg'n this tune"Judgement RMX"..(dont know who made it) if anyone knows who made it..PM me....

[decoy]

I'm digg'n this tune"Judgement RMX"..(dont know who made it) if anyone knows who made it..PM me....

it's by Skream and Benga. it's in a Rinse FM mix by N-type in this thread (http://dubstepforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=7985&highlight=judgement+judgment). it's also in this mix (http://dubstepforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=7723&highlight=judgement+judgment), by distinction.

good luck in trying to aquire it though. as far as attainable tunes are concerned, you may want to get Tapped (http://www.redeyerecords1.co.uk/sounds/cat9129.asf) by Skream when it comes out. The promos are sold out, but the full release should be comming soon.

also, anything by Vex'd. Vex'd has a very techy and dark style that the dnb lovers seem comfortable with.

[MattSound]

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also, make sure the MC you do get understands the dynamic of the music. Double time flow might be ok over dnb, but it sounds like crap over dubstep. You need a slower, more deliberate pace; its actually very close to talking speed.

I agree. From the mixes that I've heard, it can be very easy for the MC to be too much in the forefront.

As far as the genre of dubstep not factioning off, that's inevitable if the music continues to get bigger. Just from what I have heard, there is some of it that I love and some that I cannot stand. I'd be willing to bet that most people who have been exposed to the full spectrum of what's out there would agree. I'd be interested to know if the heads over in London that have been supporting dubstep parties are mostly former D&B heads or if they are new to EDM alltogether.

[decoy]

I think the people supporting dubstep in the UK came mostly from garage type stuff.

[shade]

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[RickyRicardo]

^^ that tune still devestates me to this day. It's all about the DJ Narrows "Resurrection Mix". That was probably the first tune to really get me into those darker garage sounds. Everything before that was "Flowers" and Craig David to me :-P


edit: I actually think it's "just can't hold back the garage sound"....

[shade]

^^ that tune still devestates me to this day.

:raveon:


Everything before that was "Flowers" and Craig David to me :-P

lol, i know EXACTLY what you mean..

and i will never forget the image i had of going into a side garage room at a club in london in 2002 and there being more MCs (in full bling mode) there than there were punters. it was great :)



edit: I actually think it's "just can't hold back the garage sound"....

yeah, i figured i was wrong, but i didnt think anyone would catch me unless you saw the post :P

[Alter-Ego]

Rottan VIP or stfu

Seriosuly that tune owns everyone

[RickyRicardo]

Rottan VIP or stfu

Seriosuly that tune owns everyone

Wait, I thought "Blue Notez" owned everyone? Seriously, make your mind up Brad. :)

Tune of the moment for me has gotta be Loefah - "Yours". Sounds like dubstep meets old school hip hop.....can't lose w/ that combo.

[Alter-Ego]

ok ok

Blue Notez does in fact own a shit ton of people, however, Rottan VIP owns far more

[LOGO]

Joe, am I allowed to speak about what I think the tune of the moment is?

[MURAMASA]

People should IM/email me links to their favorite dubstep mixes/tune samples -- so far, I just haven't been able to get into it. I haven't had a lot of time to research new music lately, though, so I'm wondering if I'm just missing out on elements of the genre that I would enjoy.

:help:?

[joenice]

Joe, am I allowed to speak about what I think the tune of the moment is?OF COURSE !!!

and - the tune that owns everyone isnt Blue Notez...it's DMZ vs MZN.


GAME OVER.

[Neptune]

check out bare files (http://www.barefiles.com/) lots of good stuff on there..

also, my fave producer at the moment is this guy, aaron spectre (http://www.aaronspectre.com/). but he is more of a breakcore guy, but his mix (http://aaronspectre.com/assets/audio/live@boston-beatresearch.mp3) spans from Dubstep to DnB/ragga to breakcore...

you should definitly check it out!!!


:bohmokun:

[Alter-Ego]

Yeah charly just go to www.barefiles.com

Any mix from any of the following:

Youngsta, N-Type, Hatcha, Distance, Skream, Digi Mystikz, D1...ok so Im just naming producers adn Im not sure if ALL of them have mixes on there but I believe most of them do.

Or get on aim and I can sort you with some

[MURAMASA]

Been glancing here at work... I'm trying to find stuff with more complex drumwork. Suggestions?

[ransom]

My head has been in the clouds lately with a lot of music stuff, kind of spaced out on a bit of dnb, breaks and dubstep stuff. But when I hear a dubstep tune I like, I genuinly really like the tune. Bought a couple tunes too, mainly just to have to listen to.

What is kind of ironic for me though is reading about people and labels, and then hearing about Ammunition, I realized I have Vehicle 001 from a few years ago, and one or two older Horsepower Production tunes on Tempa.

[decoy]

OF COURSE !!!

and - the tune that owns everyone isnt Blue Notez...it's DMZ vs MZN.


GAME OVER.

:werd: I was listening to your latest mix from san fransisco and you ended with that. I had to stop working and skank out in my cube. That tune is serious buisness, it operates on a completly differnet lever than anything else.

I hope to be hearing it at dubwar, yeah? I think that would melt my face.

[decoy]

Been glancing here at work... I'm trying to find stuff with more complex drumwork. Suggestions?

go look for mixes by Quiet Storm, Rougestar and Search and Destroy. They have a very breakbeaty sound. I think they call that "breakstep" but I don't think that sound has an official title.

also, if you can find it, Vex'd did a remix of twitchy driod leg by selini and it's bizzare.

[Neptune]

there is a good amount of quiet storm on barefiles... cant find anything by rougestar or search and destroy tho :shrug:


(i think its really funny that a bunch of people think it says "barflies" not "barefiles" hehehe)

[RickyRicardo]

Neptune --

Rougestar is an MC (usually for Quiet Storm), so he probably won't have any sets on there.

Here's a link to some Search and Destroy sets. I think you were probably searching w/ "and" instead of "&". The search function is rather literal and unforgiving (I would know, I wrote it :-P )

http://www.barefiles.com/files.php?o=&s=4&p=&q=search

[decoy]

ahhh, I see. I have a rinse FM set that's titled "Quiet Storm and Rougestar b2b Soundproof".

[LOGO]

OF COURSE !!!

and - the tune that owns everyone isnt Blue Notez...it's DMZ vs MZN.


GAME OVER.
OK.
Joe says it's OK, so here goes (had to ask, b/c apparently, this tune is in sooper-dooper stealth mode at the moment).
My pick for tune of the moment is:

Kromestar - Path of Jah

End.
Of.
Story.

[Russell Christ]

I'm just curious as to how many other people are feeling it.

:yes: I'm definetly down with teh dubstep

[Alter-Ego]

Kromestar deff makes some hot ass tunes

I really like Benga's new stuff as well

Benga - Wierd Science is BIG

[decoy]

Kromestar deff makes some hot ass tunes

I really like Benga's new stuff as well

Benga - Wierd Science is BIG

The tron project is pretty huge too :yes:

[RickyRicardo]

speaking of kromestar, his b2b set w/ hatcha from last week is definitly worth checking

http://www.barefiles.com/download.php?id=850

[Neptune]

Neptune --

Rougestar is an MC (usually for Quiet Storm), so he probably won't have any sets on there.

Here's a link to some Search and Destroy sets. I think you were probably searching w/ "and" instead of "&". The search function is rather literal and unforgiving (I would know, I wrote it :-P )

http://www.barefiles.com/files.php?o=&s=4&p=&q=search

awesome. thanx!

:affection: