This month at Droppin’ Science we welcome the return of special guest DJ/Producer Kidkanevil (first word records), & we also welcome back regular Droppin’ Science contributor & future funk master DJ Druskillz. Join them & residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil at the Vibe Bar on bonfire night for yet another legendary night out.
Hailing from Tokyorkshire, DJ/Producer Kidkanevil first came to prominence with the release of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Problems & Solutions’ back in 2007, and has since gone from strength to strength. His lively dj sets often span many genres, from hip hop to reggae to dubstep to old school jungle/dnb, with plenty of lazers thrown in for good measure!
Now three albums deep, his latest LP ‘Basho Basho’ was released earlier last year to great critical acclaim, & followed up by a remixed version featuring some of the most talented producers out there today.
Kidk is also an integral part of the group ‘Stateless‘ who’s critically acclaimed album has recently dropped on Ninja Tune records!
Earlier this year he also dropped a free 7-track EP titled ‘freebeatsnbleeps’ – we recommend you go download that now if you haven’t already, get it at kidkanevil.bandcamp.com
“By far one of the UK’s most original producers.” Hip Hop Connection
“5/5″ DJ magazine
“Something truly memorable.” URB
“Hip-hop genius.” ATM
“A sonic visionary.” iDJ
“Basho Basho deserves to put kidkanevil right up there with Flying Lotus.” Knowledge Magazine
“Thunderous…a vivid display of dexterous beat construction and cultural experimentation. An incredible amount of character bubbles at the surface of evey track.” okayplayer
“Sparse constellations of lethally-sharpened drum sounds flying around the listener act as a single structure of seemingly impossible strength.” Wire Magazine
A year ago J.Period & Spike Lee brought you ‘Man or the Music’, now they have teamed up with Dj Spinna for the second installment full of more rare & unreleased MJ classics.
Another killer party last weekend. Thanks to everyone that passed through and to this month’s guest Chris Read for a tight party set, and for ending with some jungle bangers!
We must apologise for the mix up with the late license, it was completely out of our hands. We had every reason to believe that we were open until 3am.
Below are a couple snaps from the night (thanks to Garf for the photos).
Connecticut psych-soul outfit The Stepkids are the first of several new Stones Throw artists to be announced in 2011; three singer-songwriters already destined for great things together. The Stepkids groove is a fusion of punk and jazz, West African and 1960s folk, neo and classic soul, classic funk and 20th century classical. The band produce, engineer and record themselves on a reel-to-reel.
“La La is track of the year so far… if you like Rotary Connection and you want a modern twist on that sound, The Stepkids is for you”
Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 1
The 12″ single is out in April and fully keeps up with Stones Throw Record’s high production standards with embossed sleeve and multicoloured marbled vinyl. Strictly limited to 1000 pressings.
On October the 25th 2010, Gregory Isaacs passed away at the young age of 59 in his South London home after a long battle with lung cancer. The man was a reggae legend, made music with all of Jamaica’s top producers & released albums through a period of 30 years. Below is one of my favourite Isaacs’ tracks. Gregory Isaacs R.I.P.
Droppin’ Science is back again on November 6 with yet another heavyweight line-up including extra special guest, and extended family member DJ MR THING.
Doubling up as a birthday bash for Nick, expect a couple of extra guests warming up the floor alongside residents Nickname, Matman & Daredevil.
::MR THING:: This man needs no introduction… he’s guaranteed to completely smash it in a way that only he can with his profound ability to select the perfect party bangers.
Don’t miss out on what is set to be yet another legendary night out!
Big up Garf for the photos, Earl Gateshead for an amazing warm-up, Vee for asking us to play the festival and the Urban Nerds crew for tearing down the live room!
We will be joined by a triple XL line up of DJ’s this month to celebrate DJ Matman’s birthday.
Confirmed guests so far include Jed 104 -fresh from supporting Snoop Dogg on his European tour, DJ Philly (BBP/Trackside Burners) & DJ Druskillz who was spinning alongside us at Soundwave Festival in Croatia last Friday night summer.
