I always try to keep an eye out for mentions of Badman Press artists in other blogs … looks like this week I stumbled across Squeegie blog’s favorites of 2009. Thx to “Brookah” for listing “Crookers – Business Man (feat. Wiley & Thomas Jules) (DZ Remix)” at number 5 on his “Top 10 remixes of the year” and to “Orpheus” listing it at #4. Out to “Rodan” w/ DZ as an honorable mention for favorite artist of 2009. Check out their blog post here: http://squeegiesounds.com/2009/12/our-favourites-of-2009/

Ok, next we head over to “BWOMP BEATS!” blog where they interview artist “Akira Kiteshi” and offer up his remix of DZ’s Just Rollin’ for download. Check out the BWOMP BEATS post!

That about wraps up my findings – but in the mean time don’t forget to check out the details on the latest Badman Press release.

Have a good! safe! weekend!

M6

I’ve been sending beats to San Francisco producers ever since I started building dubstep, and was pleasantly surprised when this kid Dubsworth started sending me these awesome tunes that were quite different than I was used to hearing – dub-like riddims with live guitar licks and trumpet wails scattered about – this was my introduction to “The Spit Brothers”. Since then I have become quite close with both Danny Dubsworth and Ric Bakir, 2 seriously talented guys and great musicians who have come very far since those first few dubs, and they have definitely taught yours truly a great deal of musical know how.

With releases currently out on Full Melt, Bassism, Vermin Street & DubsAlive (their label, focusing more on the dubwise sounds which I have a release on as well) as well as forthcoming tunes on Brapdem!, Blipswitch, Badman Digital & DubsAlive and a live tour in the works, these two are well on their way to getting the attention that they rightly deserve. Their last show here in SF @ 1015 was nothing short of phenomenal, still mentioned by many as one of the sickest shows this year.

Dubsworth Myspace HERE.

Bakir Myspace HERE.

DubsAlive Myspace HERE.

Spit Brothers Myspace HERE.

I was hoping that I would have had the chance to interview Dubsworth properly for the FREE release by now, but he’s a hardworkin’ man that’s tough to corral so we’ll have to wait a bit to get his knowledge droppings pon da board. So on mi go, seen!

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2 years ago Dubsy sent the early version of “Not The One” and I fell in love with the sounds and couldn’t believe he was playing guitar and Bakir was on trumpet in the tune. I wanted to put it out on Badman Press wax so bad, but shit happens and getting it out there couldn’t wait. I hope you like the tracks as much as I do, and check these guys out, for real!

I have decided to build one motown remix a month, and make them available on this site. Some eager lil fuck decided to upload the 320 to rapidshare already, so without further delay here she is:

The Supremes – Keep me hanging on (DZ RMX)

coming next: Jimmy Ruffin – What becomes of the broken hearted

Pitchfork’s latest Forkcast features DZ’s remix, Keep It Goin’ Louder by Major Lazer.

Head over to Pitchfork and grab your free download: Pitchfork: Forkcast

If this wets your appetite and you want more check out the posts below for some more free tunage from DZ.

-M6

Herro, herro AND herro. The original track is very special to me, it was a staple at Ottawa events in the 90’s, especially at “Ritual” – The Bowggy Records yearly Hallowe’en jam. DJ Sun (R.I.P.), an Ottawa legend, would play it in his early morning breaks sets and even me, the i-hate-house kid who was breaks breaks breaks, would dance my ass off every time.

I had always wanted to remix it, and now I offer it up for the masses in 320 form. Rave on…

Me & Jack – Viva House (DZ RMX)

This one Bowzer & I did just after it came out or just before, didn’t need much on the mixdown but did need a mastering job something fierce. I hereby offer to youz:

NIN – Me, I’m Not (DZ & Bowzer RMX)

This one is from the vaults, she’s a lil’ cheeky to boot just the way I likes it. “Ten bucks and you’re on!”

DZ – Chinese Checkers

Another from the vaults, this one always works when dem hipstah kids start frontin’…

Chromeo – Call Me Up (High Deaf RMX)

STAY CLOSE FOR MORE FREEBIE TRAXX AND REMIX COMPETITION!

…and it was only fair, she said she facebooked my mom after I remixed her little sister after watching “The Aristocrats” in reverse. What a fucking trip that was! And here she is, as promised:

Eastern Jam (DZ’s bootleggin’ it remix)

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I am not completely sure why, but this dude scares me, just a weeeeeee bit!

This one is the brainchild of Rastatronics smoked into DZ over 18 hours. It gets a great reaction on the floors everywhere I’ve dropped it, and the hardcore fans dig it too – haven’t played it for my dad but hey, fuck him. I’m not a fan of Floyd myself, i’m a Zeppelin dude, but working in kitchens for 13 years listenin’ to classic rock stations I know all of their music (and this guy Jaime Nolan who was a diehard fan played me all their shit way back too) – if it was going to happen we had to keep a strong tie to the original somehow…

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stay posted – Eastern Jam bootleggin’ it rmx up nexxt.

DZ has been kind enough to share some older dubs that have never been released! Check the downloads page for all the goods. Here’s a little taste of some sought after classics that are now available:

Independents – Mathematics
T.I. – Ride with me (DZ Remix)
Richie Spice – Burnin’ (DZ’s Simpltonne refix)
Collie Budz – Come Around (DZ dub)
Chromeo – Fancy Footwork (DZ Remix)
DZ – Bless Up
DZ – Dubstep is Boring

…plus more, get your download on!