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The first FOUND series ends this Friday with dubstep from Loud Noise & Momentum Audio

James B — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:18:59 +0000

Loud Noise and Momentum Audio are teaming up as a part of the FOUND series to bring you some of the best Dubstep acts around to push Hidden’s ‘deep, dark vibe, bone shaking systems’ to their ultimate limits this Friday night!

The mighty Silkie & Quest bring their bone shaking shaking dubs, plus the stunning, beautifully crafted deep bass frequencies of one of the scene’s rising producers, Phaeleh. Support comes from Lost, Soap Dodgers, biome, Sleeper plus Pack London and Vagabondz residents, Slugz & Boyson! This is the last in the epic first FOUND series that’s hit Hidden this Autumn and is definitely not one to be missed! See out the end of an epic run of events, have a drink to celebrate Xmas and get your bass face on this Friday. See you at the front!

Click here for £8 advance tickets and check out the Facebook event page.

Greensleeves Dubstep Chapter 1 | Out Now!

James Rompani — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:06:31 +0000

This album is massive! Greensleeves Dubstep Chapter 1 is a Riddim clash of the first order. The album lends instrumental tracks from some of the top names on the international Dubstep scene with vocal tracks from the extensive Greensleeves Records vault. Featured vocals include contemporary Dancehall heroes: Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Busy Signal, Gyptian and (London’s own) Gappy Ranks. Plus classic Reggae vocal anthems from: Yellowman, Barrington Levy, Admiral Bailey and more. Beats come from the likes of The Bug, Coki, Mala, Kromestar, Terror Danjah and more. Already looking forward to chapter 2…….

Urban Nerds & Snowbombing Halloween Mix 03: Woz (Black Butter Records)

Mark Hodson — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:59:43 +0000

Download this exclusive mix from Black Butter Records man, WOZ, then catch him playing in the Black Butter room at the Urban Nerds & Snowbombing Halloween Special at Crucifix Lane on Friday 28th of October!

Ashley ‘Woz‘ Westlake first appeared on the Black Butter radar with his RackNRuin ‘Territory’ remix competition entry. They were so impressed, not only did he win, but they also signed his debut EP – ‘Seen’ on the spot. The young Bristolian explores bass music in a way we’ve not quite heard before. It’s rare to find a sound both so unique and fresh and at the same time, so well-produced…as this ridiculously tasty mix will show!

Download the mix from the Urban Nerds Facebook page now!

£8 tickets for Urban Nerds x Snowbombing Halloween have sold out and £10 advance tickets on their way out! Don’t miss out on London’s biggest underground Halloween rave this weekend and head over here to grab your ticket now!

Urban Nerds & Snowbombing Halloween Mix 02: Hostage

James B — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:17:37 +0000

Scottish rave king and supporter of bass in all its forms, Hostage has put a excellent mix together in the the lead up to our Halloween rave!

He gets set to headline Room 2 which is hosted by rising London born and bred label, Black Butter Records. An imprint moving from strength-to-strength, Black Butter supports the grittier end of the ever expanding bass-led scene with a distinct collective of producers under its wing, citing influences as broad as jungle, drum & bass and breakbeat to house, techno and 2-step, as well as ragga, dancehall, reggae and of course grime and dubstep.

Download the mix for free from the Urban Nerds Facebook page and get your bass face ready for Halloween!

£8 tickets have sold out and £10 advance are also on their way out. Make sure you don’t miss out next Friday and cop one here!

£8 concession list for Momentum tonight with The Others, Youngsta & Chasing Shadows!

James B — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:54:07 +0000

Tonight Momentum Audio take to Hidden in Vauxhall as part of the winter FOUND Friday series, bringing dubstep heavyweights The Others, Youngsta, V.I.V.E.K, Chasing Shadows and many more! Urban Nerds have a handful of £8 concession guest list to give away to you lot for cheaper entry!

Set to be the biggest straight up dubstep event in London this Friday, Momentum is brought to you by the team behind thriving dustup night Licked Beatz, Momentum is London’s freshest dub promotion, pushing ‘the biggest beats and heaviest baselines from the innovators, originators and most forward thinking artists in the scene’. After their launch at Hidden with heavyweights Hatcha & Kromestar, Momentum returns with another enticing lineup that includes Youngsta, Kryptic Minds, Cyrus, V.I.V.E.K. Claiming arch number 2 is top label HENCH who bring Chasing Shadows, Eddie K & MRK1 to the table!

We’ve got a handful of £8 concession spaces to give away to the nerds crew, for cheaper guest list entry tonight before 1am! The list is first come, first served and will go quick. Email your names info@urban-nerds.com with subject title ‘Momentum’ ASAP!

Momentum Audio
Friday 21st October @ Hidden, 100 Tiworth Street, Vauxhall, London, SE11 5EQ
10pm-5am
£8 conession | £10 advance here | £12 on the door

Boomtown Fair | 11th-14th August

James Rompani — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:26:18 +0000

Boomtown Fair have gone all out this year; having changed venues and providing a lineup to make any self respecting reggae, jungalist and dubstep enthusiast tremble at the knees, and combined with the massive production effort going into the site, this festival looks very decent indeed. The lineup and flier speaks for itself, if you’re not already getting involved don’t you think it’s about time you did?? Purchase tickets by clicking here and show some Twitter love by clicking here.

Spectrum announce summer headliners | Chase & Status!

James B — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:34:14 +0000

We’ve already bigged up July’s immense Spectrum summer warehouse party but can’t help showing a little more love for this enormous night of mayhem because the crew have just revealed that heading things up at The Great Suffolk Street warehouse are none other than globally renowned drum & bass and dubstep duo, Chase & Status! Little more needs to be said – this epic bass fueled line-up speaks for itself. For tickets and more information check their latest mailer here.

Pre order ‘In The Air’ | New EP from True Tiger (feat. Professor Green & Maverick Sabre)

James B — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:19:30 +0000

Dubstep, grime and UK beat camp True Tiger are increasingly set to become an underground powerhouse destined for huge cross-genre hype on the mainstream, churning out deep club friendly bangers that can’t help but appeal to the radio crew too. Following on from the enormous ‘Slang Like This’ their latest incarnation ‘In The Air’ featuring Professor Green and Maverick Sabre is no different and most definitely a banger you need to know about!

British rap sensation Pro Green joins the soulful tones of one of the most exciting UK artists of the year, Maverick Sabre, on this instantly gripping beat that in typical True Tiger fashion has a hearty bass-fueled core. This time the Tiger crew have built in house-led synths for an epic quality that’s sure to see this one on it’s way to big things. The S.P.Y drum & bass remix is set to secure a lot of love in the raves (it’s a lot) whilst the original is definitely one of our favourite numbers of 2011 so far.

Pre-order the 5 track ‘In The Air’ EP on iTunes here and check the official video and the massive S.P.Y. remix below…

Download | Time Takers | She Blows (The Whistle Song)

James B — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:55:00 +0000

Since MistaJam first dropped this bass infused electro banger at the start of the year, the Time Takers’ massive ‘She Blows’ has been bubbling-up on the underground as well as smashing it in sets nationwide (can remember a good few drops at Snowbombing this year too). Now Ministry of Sound are dolling out the goodness with a free download!

An infectious beat and unmistakable ‘whistle’ have earn’t this tune its tag line. Download this house-bass hybrid for free from Official FM or check the riddim on the player below…

Time Takers – She Blows (The Whistle Song) (Club Mix) by Ministry of Sound

Reggae Roast | Reggae Music EP | Out Now

James Rompani — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:45:37 +0000

Reggae Roast Records are proud to present the Reggae Music EP. This highly anticipated record is taken from the forthcoming ‘Lick It Back!’ compilation album, which is scheduled for release in June this year. The album features the most exciting artists in the scene, with an all killer, no filler track selection. The Reggae Music EP is a 4 track 12” vinyl & digital release. The Reggae Music EP is set to follow suit with its infectious energy and cross-genre appeal. The title track is destined for heavy rotations as we approach the summer months, while the hard hitting dubstep remix, rattles chest cavities of unsuspecting ravers across the globe. The original mix is a perfectly formed slice of new, British roots reggae, with it’s catchy hook and up-tempo rhythm. Earl 16’s lyrics comment on the current vitality of reggae music, which was once dismissed by some with the loss of many of its legendary originators. Nick Manasseh’s riddim track & dub mix, hark back to the sweet sounds of Jamaica, while his crisp production values and modern clarity, highlight the strength of the current global resurgence of roots reggae. Mungo’s Hi Fi have really gone to town on the dubstep re-working, which possesses a much tougher edge, built to test the mightiest of speaker boxes. Overall this release demonstrates, over 30s years since its creation, reggae music cant be refused and is consistently re-born with every new season of producers and vocal talents. Buy it here.