1Forty kicks off 2023 right where it left off in 2022. The eighth edition of the Bass series (1FBSS008) pairs newcomer The Illustration with Midlands veteran MC, Breeza. J69 keeps up the 4x4 Bassline theme on his third consecutive BSS appearance with Letter From 09 before moving into the lower tempo of the bass sound with more new signees. Bristol duo Dark Moon deliver shuddering low end on 'Transmit', and the first ever Australian producer to release with the label, Matt Brockman closing the EP out with 'Luv U Like'.

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1FFNG008 (Funky & Garage) welcomes back some familiar faces for its flagship genre release. Ghoulish enlists singer songwriter Lollie for his first original release, bringing with him lashings of bumpy sun-soaked goodness in ‘Voices’. Alongside is newcomer but just as well renowned name in the scene - Daffy, with another Speed Garage roller following a similar seasonal inspired theme, with Warwick and Tyrant both making their second appearances on the label to round off proceedings giving their expected contributions of breaks inspired 2-step and bass heavy UK Funky respectively.

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1FGRM009 (Grime) sees its darkest entry in the series to date. Newly unearthed gem of the Nottingham Grime scene, Avaword lands a starting birth with an ill-tempered vocal reminiscent of the early 00’s over a Drill influenced Grime instrumental from fellow Nottingham producer Frost, even sampling ‘Oi’ for a nod to the original sound on ‘7am’. Raybee and Rakjay link up for a heavyweight Dubstep roller on ‘Where The Bar Is’. Leeds’ very own Buckley see’s his first official release with the label after appearances at the club nights this past season, as does Untrodden Grove, delivering two more thumping low end Dubstep contributions with ‘B.D.B’ and ‘Abbies Nightmare’ respectively.

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‘Levelz 2 Dis’ sees one of the most exciting collaborations not just to come out of the 1Forty camp, but the UK Garage scene, and the outcome has exceeded what was an already very high expectation. Simply put, we're talking about track of the year potential. A catchy melodic undertone rattled by a bassline that can only be described as nothing short of perfect, vocalled by a Coco at the very top of his game, to deliver a track that will ultimately go down as one of the stand out tracks of the NUKG era so far.

MPH has woven his sound into nearly every conceivable corner of UK dancefloors, strapping together monumental releases for some of the scenes most important imprints. From smooth garage creations with DJ EZ’s label Nuvolve, Kiwi Records, Southpoint and now 1Forty to be added to that list, to raucous bassline bangers for the likes of Night Bass & CruCast, its difficult to find a leading underground label within Garage & Bass music that MPH is yet to encounter.

Coco returns to the label after his feature on the Dance Dun Remix in October 2020 which saw a set on Sir Spyro’s BBC 1Xtra show to celebrate the release. The Sheffield MC and Producer has been steadily championing the grime scene for the north with his unapologetic delivery, colourful character and undeniable energy earning plaudits from the likes of Complex, DJ Mag, Red Bull, Noisey, i-D and regular backing from Annie Mac, DJ Target, Charlie Sloth and best mate Toddla T. Fresh off the back of performing at Stormzy’s Merky Festival at Ibiza Rocks and pairing with Sheffield United FC for their Premiership Kit Launch last year Coco delivered his best body of work to date with his ‘Regional Murker’ EP with Target and Toddla T giving it their ‘Targo Embargo’ and ‘Hottest Record In The World’ backing respectively. Going into 2020 Coco put out more productions but also still consistent with vocal releases including ‘Cooking’ alongside Jammz, Blay & Capo Lee and the powerful ‘I Love It (Black)’ in response to the BLM movement.

His top-tier calibre of releases across the last three years has seen the MC collaborate with standout names including AJ Tracey, Nadia Rose, Scrufizzer, Conducta, Shola Ama and of course fellow steel city don Toddla T. This stellar discography has seen him deliver ferocious sets across festival stages such as Glastonbury, Outlook, Annie Mac Presents: Lost & Found, Bestival, Notting Hill Carnival, Nass, Kendal Calling to name a few.

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MPH x Coco - Levelz 2 Dis

Label mainstays Hamdi and Logan came together in December 2020 for ‘Bun Dem Down’. Hamdi initially served up an eastern-inspired Dubstep instrumental under Logan's highly recognisable flow and ragga vocals. However, the VIP is here to take things much darker.

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It's been 18 months since we last saw Dunman appear on the label after sampling Ruff Sqwad’s ‘Xtra’ and turning it into a Drill influenced Grime instrumental for Lyrical Strally’s ‘Grime Street’ acapella taking the Grime slot on the 1Forty Acapella EP.

Since then hes ramped things up once more within that time with production credits now under his belt for 2022 MOBO nominee Manga, appearing on BBC Radio 1's Soundsystem Christmas Carnival Special w/ Jeremiah Asiamah for a Guest Mix and stacking his support list even higher with dubplate king Riz La Teef regularly backing his dub packs. 'The Renegade (Dunman's Speedy G Edit)' is making it ways out of one of said packs as we kick off 2022 with a freebie to get the raves bumping.

Dunman is an extremely versatile Grime/140 producer based on the south coast who started out on Logic at the age of 18, and now 25, recently graduated from Bournemouth Uni in Music & Sound Production. Despite the hectic student lifestyle he allowed himself plenty of time to churn out beats at an alarming rate, releasing on the likes of Boxed and Southpoint and regularly sending out dub packs to the top 140 DJ’s, he often receives support from the likes of Oblig, LCY, Neffa T, Glume, Gundam, Rapture 4D, Daseplate and J Beatz to name a few.

Dunman is renound for not just his originals but an ever growing list of refix’s and edits which are essential for any Grime DJ in the dance. It is where he has some of the most fun with producing combining his taste for sampling and love of numerous genres to create for any given scenario, whether that be an RnB esque ‘wifey riddim’ or a Grime flip of a house classic to turn a dance on its head you can be sure Dunman has the productions for any situation. It’s lead him to have an ever growing list of guest appearances on the likes of Reprezent, Mode FM, 1020 Radio (Bristol) and Trickstar (Brighton) and more recently Rinse FM and BBC Radio 1, and a number of bookings across the coast supporting the likes of D Double E, Killjoy, Joker, Royal-T, J.D Reid and plenty of others.

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Dunman - The Renegade (Friend Within - Renegade Master Dunman's Speedy G Edit) [Free DL]

Forca made his 1Forty entrance in April 2020 with Deadbeat UK. This time the label wanted to make a collaboration happen that would go down in Bassline history. Forca reached out with a 128mp3 instrumental he'd found deep in his hard drive from 2008 from no other than the Bassline King DJ Pantha and the project began with the engineer rebuilding it from the ground up to bring it into 2022.

Dudley’s DJ Pantha has been a leading pioneer of the Bassline scene since 2007 alongside Jamie Duggan and DJ Q. From ‘Candy Shop’ and the rest of his prolific catalogue over that 5 year period his mark is recognised far beyond the Bassline scene with a number of advocates from the wider UK scene such as JP (Editor-In-Chief, Complex UK), Toddla T and DJ Target who is always keen to remind listeners of his influence. The Midlands producer was invited back to BBC 1Xtra for a #BasslineTeamTakeover in 2021 with all the MC greats from the Bassline era such as Trilla, Bomma B, K Dot, Tez Kidd and Asher Bodr amongst others.

Since his nod back to music after his hiatus he has since had releases across Crucast and Shall Not Fade with his legendary status still seeing him regularly perform at 2:31 in Birmingham, Tank in Sheffield and Bassline Festival.

Forca is one of the select few MC’s on the bassline circuit that has enjoyed a stellar tour schedule with the rise of the scene and a solid discography to boot. 2015 saw his debut release on a Red Bull Studios EP with Spoils which was a resounding success. A number of hits followed including ‘Certain Beat’ and ‘Listen’ both alongside Deadbeat, and ‘Do This’ alongside Notion with a self released 7 track Grime EP coming in between those with production from the likes of the late Terror Danjah and Rapture 4D.

2019 was the most intense for the Sheffield MC, hosting for some of the biggest DJs in the bass scene - TQD, Jamie Duggan, Sammy Virji and Cause & Affect amongst others whilst playing some massive shows at the likes of Reading & Leeds Festival, Southbeats Festival, Bassfest, Tokyo World and Sector 6 at Boomtown as well as international shows in Lyon, Croatia (Outlook Festival) and Amsterdam (Spring Break Festival) with 24hr Garage Girls. All of this whilst other hugely more recent successful releases such as ‘Girls’ alongside Deppz, and ‘Nah Don’t Think So’ with Chip Butty Records head honcho Dr Cryptic have cemented his place as a mainstay at the forefront of the scene as MC, host, artist and DJ, but not only that as he’s bringing a whole generation of Sheffield talent through on his label Wub Club which only gained more and more traction throughout COVID with a string of highly reputable releases before making a splash once again when the clubs opened back up with ‘Gunfingers’ alongside Thorpey teeing up nicely for his first release of 2022 and the long overdue collab with DJ Pantha.

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DJ Pantha x Forca - Reload

The Phat Controlla returns for the third consecutive year and makes his debut appearance on the BSS format with his Speed Garage and Bassline roots firmly inspiring his latest addition to the 1Forty discography 'You're Mine'.

The Phat Controlla is another unearthed gem of the Kiwi Records label who started producing in 2017. Having kept a relatively low profile only sending out finished works to a very select few, The Prince Of UKG - Conducta soon picked him up for the the Kiwi shows keeping its promise of highlighting the NUKG talent, firstly at Kiwi Hush (Keep Hush) followed by three legs of the BK2SKL Tour in Autumn 2019.

Since then he has gone on to appear on Rinse FM on numerous occasions, including alongside the Kiwi camp for the Kiwi Records: Christmas Special as well as releases across Mangoes + Melons and Strictly House & Garage. Alongside Conducta’s heavy handed support he has amassed support from the likes of DJ Q, Sammy Virji, Sharda, and the icing on the cake.. his main inspiration and UKG icon Todd ‘The God’ Edwards.

The Phat Controlla made a splash on the label for the first time in 2020 with his take on ‘Ignited Flows’ from BBC Three’s UK Rap Game Champion - Graft. Exactly a year on we welcomed him onto the FNG series last summer for his first official release with a four-to-the-floor speed garage warper channeling his inner northern roots for ‘IMSONORF’.

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The Phat Controlla - You're Mine

Murder He Wrote sees his first appearance on the label of 2022 with one of the most in demand and sought after bootlegs in the scene right over the past few months - a funky flip of Hazeys 'Packs & Potions'.

Blending elements of Broken Beat, UK Garage, Soca and House into his own off-kilter take on bass music, Murder He Wrote’s playful productions and edits have been destroying clubs worldwide for some years now. Originally breaking out via a flurry of releases on the Roska Kicks & Snares imprint, MHW’s tracks have gained heavy support from a diverse range of dance music's most respected tastemakers including Mary Anne Hobbs, DJ EZ, Gilles Peterson, Redlight and Jamz Supernova. Working across 3 decks, his eclectic, low-end focused DJ sets have seen him land guest mixes on BBC Radio 1, Boiler Room, NTS, Rinse FM and BBC 6Music - alongside a touring schedule that’s taken in clubs and festivals around the world including Fabric, Ministry Of Sound and Outlook.

Since 2019 we’ve seen a MHW Boiler Room debut, a production on Fox’s debut album ‘Juice Flow’ on Swing Ting (one of Mixmag’s albums of the year), the heavily supported singles ‘Honey Riddim’ ft Snowy and ‘Worthwhile’ ft. Logan, the latter making the A-List on Rinse FM and Spotify’s 'New Music Friday’, and DJ sets across Europe, North America and Australia. More recently there’s been two collaborations with UK Funky legend Roska, official remixes for Afro B, T-Pain, Zed Bias and Children Of Zeus plus an eclectic run of singles on MHW’s own Rhythm Athletic imprint - amassing over a half a million Spotify streams and support across BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, NTS and 6Music and more guest mixes across the stations too.

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Murder He Wrote - Packs & Potions (Hazey - Packs And Potions Bootleg) [Free DL]

The EP’s third and final newcomer comes in the form of another relatively new unearthed gem, Birmingham’s Richard Wright. Despite producing on and off since 2005, COVID and the resulting lockdowns allowed him the time and headspace to start taking things a bit more seriously. Initially being unearthed with his first official release in February 2021 by UKG label Strictly Flava. From that release and the early send out of ‘Trust Meh’ he has already received plays across Rinse, Balami and SWU with support from the likes of this EP’s very own Gemi as well as Ollie Rant, Daffy, Chimpizm and a bag of other UKG producers who are leading the line nicely for underground UKG.

Hearing ‘Trust Meh’ with its winding low end, classic samples and 2 step drums it's not hard to understand how his inspiration came from the tape pack and record shop culture of the mid 90s to early 2000s. With the recent resurgence of pioneers like El-B and new school producers embracing the UKG and Breaks movement that alone was enough to make the Brummy producer get his skates on and start getting some projects exported out his PC and making 2022 the year he starts to push on with his 15+ years of experience in the DAW.

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Richard Wright - Trust Meh

The next release sees the return of Lucent after his bootleg of Pa Salieu’s and BackRoad Gee’s 2020 hit ‘My Family’. Becoming renowned for his funky flips over a year since his last appearance this time he returns with a second flip of arguably Grime’s biggest ever record - Sir Spyro’s ‘Topper Top’ Ft Teddy Bruckshot (RIP), Lady Chann & 1Forty staple Killa P. 

For some reason in the ever thriving UK scene we don’t seem to come across too many producers from Merseyside but one thats been a consistent staple across the Bass & UK Funky scene in the last few years is Lucent. Coming up to nearly a decade in the game he is regularly affiliated with the likes of Hot Cakes and Durkle Disco as well as the infamous but now redundant Trouble & Bass (USA) along with Tumble Audio and Roska Kicks And Snares. Releases across these labels have seen him work with AC Slater, Dread MC and more recently SB:TV’s critically acclaimed Buggsy. 

There’s been work with other 1Forty artists also with the likes of Fish and Shantie. Being the stand out UK Funky producer that he is, it’s no surprise that regular support comes from the likes of Marcus Nasty, DJ Pioneer, Roska and even Tensnake which led to shows across the north at the likes of Hangar 34 (Liverpool), Night Kitchen (Sheffield) to further down the country at The Club (formerly The Irish Centre, Nottingham), the infamous Motion (Bristol) and Lightbox (London). 

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Lucent - Topper Top (Sir Spyro Ft Teddy Bruckshot, Lady Chann & Killa P Funky Flip) [Free DL]

Adam Harper aka Ghoulish stormed onto the UK music scene in 2021 with his intricate and powerful dancefloor-shaking production style. In less than a year of releasing new music he's received regular support from the legends of the rave scene such as Skream, My Nu Leng Holy Goof, Notion, Sammy Virji and Riz La Teef to name a few as well as being coined a UKF ones to watch in 2022.

Further to his impressive production, Ghoulish cut his teeth in 2018 with the sounds of dubstep and drum and bass, which has helped him incorporate a fast-paced, energetic and unique style to his own productions and DJ sets. His DJ sets are regularly filled with his own productions as well as rare dubplates and unreleased tracks from his favourite producers, spanning from UKG, grime, breakbeats, 4x4, 140, jungle and everything in between which makes the Mancunians sets hard to put him in a box - just how we like it.

Ghoulish devises anything from UKG and speed garage/bassline to the depths of dubstep and grime whilst also being able to turn his hand to euphoric breakbeats and up-tempo rave cuts with ease, usually taking inspiration from those combination of genres in part and fusing them together.

His 2-track vinyl release on ec2a (1999/Buss It Up) in 2021 sold out in less than 10 hours and has been hugely sort-after since, which is how he first landed on 1Forty's radar. Fast forward 9 months later and a submission to the 1Forty Acapellas #2 project landed in our inbox taking Logan's patois vocal from his and Hamdis 'Bun Dem Down' and turning it into a speed garage warper for one of the biggest UKG records on the label this year.

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Hamdi x Logan - Bun Dem Down (Ghoulish UKG Remix) [Free DL]

What better way to heat things up for the return of club season than the first official single of 2022 and the first official Dubstep single for the label. Sketchi makes an appearance on 1Forty for the first time in three years after two successive BSS appearances (1FBSS003/1FBSS004) see’s him return to channel his earlier 140 influences with a record ready to make shockwaves across the dubstep scene.

1Forty has featured a selection of artists on the Label from its home in Leeds and Sketchi is part of those very grassroots. Starting off his journey learning to mix and produce at the age of 14, growing up in the same area of Leeds a musical relationship was born with Mikey B thanks to their shared love for UK Bass music.

Taking inspiration from the early era of Grime and Dubstep along with the artists he follows across the bass music spectrum that have such a strong focus on low end sound design such as My Nu Leng, Taiki Nulight, S.P.Y, Dimension, Joker and Enigma Dubz (the latter two being no surprise here) he serves up ‘Osami’ to announce his return.

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Sketchi - Osami

1Forty welcomes newcomer Dominus to the label, with another veteran MC - Riko Dan. A record fit for the deepest darkest corners of the UKG rave scene which is the epitome of the sound coming out of the clubs right now.

Born in London and raised in Jersey, Dominus is currently the name on the lips of the underground. With a passion for instruments from a young age, and electronic music as a teen, he began his production journey at 16. He has experimented with various electronic genres over the years to thank for the many influences in his eclectic sound that he’s carved out for himself as a now established name in the UK bass music space.

Successful releases on Strictly Flava and Wang Records inspired him to drop his own independent vinyl EP project ‘Sweet n Sour’ which sold out 300 copies in less than a month. This saw his tracks get picked up by Shall Not Fade and ec2a in the months that followed, the latter a collab with Riko Dan. A whirlwind 2021 and 2022 resulted in support from the pioneers of the UK underground DJ EZ, Skream, Conducta as well as Disclosure which has lead him to seeing the year out linking up with Riko Dan once more on ‘Just Like This’.

Born and raised in London, Riko began MCing at age 15 on Drum and Bass pirate stations. Before long he was rolling with the best of them in Wiley’s Pay As U Go Cartel. When eski clicks replaced breaks and a new generation of South London vocalists took over the pirates, Riko was armed and ready. In the years since he has gone on to be ever present and as versatile as they come with iconic records over the years alongside Pinch & Mumdance, Trends & Boylan, The Bug, Friction, Skream, Foreign Beggars, Y U QT and the list just goes on and on.

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Dominus Ft Riko Dan - Just Like This

The Illustration is a versatile producer and DJ based in Huddersfield and is tight knit with our friends over at BASSment and The Wub Club family whom he has become a key member of. Picking up drums and guitar at just age 9 he got the music bug from early before moving into electronic production at 14 making Grime beats with his brother. Only starting to take things more seriously in the last two years with a slew of both self releases and label releases across emerging labels such as Wang Records and Steppers Club, and of course with Forca on The Wub Club, he’s been able to show off both sides to his arsenal of UKG, Bass and his first love Grime. He’s already been included in DJ EZ’s Apple Music project which propelled him to more opportunities and put him firmly on the radar of the likes of DJ Q, Conducta and AC Slater who have supported his output since, and has gone on to work with other high flying UKG artists Oppidan and Drinks On Me as a result. Having been on our radar for a while, a demo finally landed which was perfect to head up our lead BSS slot with a view to getting Breeza back in the mix we think this one was meant to be.

Breeza is seen as a veteran to most now, making his name in an area and era packed of MC talent and crews, alongside the likes of Stayfresh and Invasion at the height of their underground Grime scene domination of the Midlands, from the BBC with Mistajam & DJ Cameo to more local settings such as Jaykae's iconic Birthday Set. Breeza often stood out from the pack by his choice of instrumentals on his freestyles across JDZmedia and P110 amongst other channels, often picking Bassline over Grime as his beat of choice, some of which amassed over 100k hits. Often heard in Spooky’s sets due to one of his most prized dubs ‘Merk It Like Spooky’, along with Butterz’ Royal T and DJ Pantha it shows the level of underground authenticity Breeza is working at. The last three years has seen him releasing music more prolifically than ever on a slew of reputable labels and alongside some big hitters, which has seen him getting swept up in the Speed Garage and Bassline crossover we are seeing today with regular support from the likes of Main Phase, spearheading the charge.

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The Illustration x Breeza - Continue

J69 has been a staple in the 1Forty schedule since day one, giving the underground some of the best bassline releases in the scene over the three years especially. Having been an invisible pillar to the scene at times over the past 10 years with coming after the golden era of Pantha, Burgerboy and co, J69 never went quiet. The last couple of years alone has seen ‘Bap Bap’ Ft Breeza, ‘Back Like’ Ft MNT & SG, ‘Lemons’ via Killjoy’s Joyride imprint, ‘Footwork’ with MNT, ‘Alien Dawg EP’ on Sheffield's iconic Off Me Nut Records as well as ‘Ya Fool’ and of course the VIP, in our opinion making him Sheffield's fine wine that only gets better with age.

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J69 - Letter To 09

Joe and Hari, a duo from Bristol make up Dark Moon. Starting out in 2017 as a club night, before learning to produce and soon merging themselves into the brand as they wound down the club nights to embark on their journey as artists to encompass everything the nights were about - Bass music. With releases on heavy-weight labels such as Night Bass and Crucast with glowing references from AC Slater, we knew when the demo landed in the 1Forty inbox there was every chance it was going to be right at home with the labels moodier, lower tempo Bass output.

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Dark Moon - Transmit

Australian producer Matt Brockman only had his first ever release last December, less than twelve months ago. Within that time he’s already had a release on the fast emerging Australian label that is making big waves in the Breaks scene over here in the UK - Extra Spicy. Other releases are already locked in on this side of the pond which is the pinnacle for any UKG producer, all to be revealed in 2023. His teen years rinsing Grime Sets before leading him down a Flava D rabbit hole flicked a switch that lead to influences spanning all things House, Garage, Breaks and Bass which culminated into upbeat, intricate productions following the wave of UKG that’s seemingly swept not just the UK, but the world. Having played most of the small to medium capacity venues in Sydney such as Cult and Fairways Music and Arts, to plays on major and underground UK radio stations such as Kiss FM, Represent, SWI, Balamii from the likes of My Nu Leng the future is looking extremely bright for the first ever Australian to sign to 1Forty.

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Matt Brockman - Luv U Like

Seven years after the first ever release, 1Forty adds the final string to its bow. A format that’s been longly coveted after teasing one off lathe cuts over the years for artists’ keeps sake, and what better way to launch its vinyl format than with 2 staples of the 140 sound on a global scale. Bristol’s Sir Hiss links up with 1Forty OG Hamdi for an eclectic exploration into a Grime influenced Dubstep track resonant of the mid 00’s, where the sounds came to be infused, as artists and labels came together to take Dubstep outside of South London and beyond.

Sir Hiss has made a name for himself as one of the mainstays in the bass music scene. With his innovative and genre-defying sound, he has become known for his ability to seamlessly blend through the whole spectrum of underground dance music in his sets and production.

Beginning his career in Bristol's underground music scene, Sir Hiss quickly gained a reputation for his unique sound and technical prowess. He has since released a string of critically acclaimed projects, such as the seminal 12” cut ‘Danny Uzi Vert’, the anthemic ‘Rolling’ with long-time collaborator Emz, ‘Outsiders Live Forever’ with Roll Deep originator Manga Saint Hilaire and a slew of other releases on Hospital Records, Wych, Trapdoor and more.

In addition to his successful music career, Sir Hiss has also launched his own imprint, ‘No More Mailouts’, a no-fussing, back-to-basics outlet for anything with a thumping great low end. Equally at home cooking up bangers in the studio, or shelling raves behind the decks, Sir Hiss continues to solidify his position as a producer and DJ to watch - closely.

As for Hamdi, he is another that is currently one of the most versatile producers in the scene making a great fit for his coming together with Sir Hiss. Hamdi’s ability to produce a wide range of styles and genres has made him an exciting prospect for any label to get their hands on. Hamdi’s signature blend of UK Garage, Dubstep and Grime has earned him support from some of the biggest artists in the world, including Skrillex, Knife Party, Noisia, Zeds Dead and Porter Robinson. Closer to home, Hamdi has consistently received support from the UK Underground Scene’s most prestigious acts, including DJ EZ, Sir Spyro, Sherelle and Mala. He has also had releases on labels such as Kiwi Rekords, Southpoint, Grottingham and 1Forty and his tracks can regularly be heard on Radio Stations such as BBC Radio 1Xtra, Rinse FM and Reprezent.

Hamdi has also become known for his energetic DJ sets that have meant he has already supported many of the scene’s most prestigious artists, including Coki, Holy Goof, Preditah and Sir Spyro.

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I Don't Know

Sir Hiss x Hamdi - I Don't Know

‘I Swear’ sees the first female vocalist link up with an MC for the first time since Higgo, Dakota Six and Lyrical Strally came together for the UKG smash ‘Clouds’ in 2020 which clocked half a million streams. When a melodic bumpy Garage instrumental landed in the inbox from label regular Burt Cope, it would have been rude not to bring Lyrical Strally back into the fold after such a stellar job first time round. New recruit and hidden gem Amber Elena, the latest find from the 1Forty A&R round up who hones from South East London delivers a memorable top line sure to capture imaginations.

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Burt Cope Ft Lyrical Strally & Amber Elena - I Swear

Four Eyes has fast become a need to know producer in the underground. Based in Hertfordshire, the young UKG protege has made huge strides over the past 18 months, with an array of bootlegs and original productions doing damage in A-list DJs sets. From initially being picked up by the queens of UKG scene Girls Don’t Sync, he’s become a staple in many headline artists sets with plays coming in left, right and centre from Printworks, Warehouse Project, DJ Mag livestreams and clubs around the UK, to the other side of the world in Australia and New Zealand courtesy of Conducta.

Producing since a young teen, some six years on he’s watched the UKG sound take off for a second time, taking huge inspiration from current stars of the scene and beyond such as Skrillex, Salute, Interplanetary Criminal and Sammy Virji. Since embedding himself firmly in the Buntai collective with tracks already hitting over a quarter of a million streams and being widely supported, he’s already been getting some of the action for himself, playing shows in London at the likes of Hootenanny, right up to Manchester at the infamous Hidden and Joshua Brooks.

Not shy of a chaotic edit for the clubs, some of whom are well aware from his take on Rihannas ‘Disturbia’, he steps forward once more with a Grime/UKG hybrid flip of Skeptas legendary ‘I Spy’ for his first appearance on 1Forty for their first free download of 2023.

@FourEyes2
www.instagram.com/FourEyesFourEyess

Four Eyes - I Spy (Skepta - I Spy Bootleg) [Free DL]

Ghoulish returns to the label for his first Genre Release feature bringing with him singer songwriter Lollie for a soothing taste of Summer, which screams sunset from the rooftops.

Adam Harper aka Ghoulish stormed onto the UK music scene in 2021 with his intricate and powerful dancefloor-shaking production style. In less than a year of releasing new music he's received regular support from the legends of the rave scene such as Skream, My Nu Leng Holy Goof, Notion, Sammy Virji and Riz La Teef to name a few as well as being coined a UKF ones to watch in 2022.

Further to his impressive production, Ghoulish cut his teeth in 2018 with the sounds of dubstep and drum and bass, which has helped him incorporate a fast-paced, energetic and unique style to his own productions and DJ sets. His DJ sets are regularly filled with his own productions as well as rare dubplates and unreleased tracks from his favourite producers, spanning from UKG, grime, breakbeats, 4x4, 140, jungle and everything in between which makes the Mancunians sets hard to put him in a box - just how we like it.

Ghoulish devises anything from UKG and Speed Garage/Bassline to the depths of Dubstep and Grime whilst also being able to turn his hand to euphoric breakbeats and up-tempo rave cuts with ease, usually taking inspiration from those combination of genres in part and fusing them together.

His 2-track vinyl release on ec2a (1999/Buss It Up) in 2021 sold out in less than 10 hours and has been hugely sought-after since, which is how he first landed on 1Forty's radar. Fast forward 9 months later and a submission to the 1Forty Acapellas #2 project landed in our inbox in 2022, taking Logan's patois vocal from his and Hamdis 'Bun Dem Down' and turning it into a speed garage warper for one of the biggest UKG records on the label.

Lollie is a singer songwriter from London, who mixes the eerie tones of psychedelic electronics with soulful RnB. Despite her main inspiration from artists such as 070 Shake, Cleo Sol and Yebba, she also has firm interest in the underground music scene. Having only worked on self releases thus far four years into her journey as a vocalist, she was found by Ghoulish who had been scoping out a “dreamy-esque” voice for this project in particular when he came across her music.

Lollie describes her approach to creating music as evoking the listener to relax their mind and get lost in thought, which makes perfect sense as to how Ghoulish arrived at her as the chosen collaborator. With gigs at the likes of Soho House and getting booked for her first festival (which can’t yet be revealed), and her first label release, 2023 is looking like the year the UKG gets to know about Lollie.

@Ghoulish_UK
www.facebook.com/ghoulishuk
www.instagram.com/ghoulish_uk
www.twitter.com/ghoulish_uk

www.instagram.com/lolliemusicc

Ghoulish Ft Lollie - Voices

Bristol based producer Daffy has been making noise for quite some time now but none more than the past 18 months. Producing for around 12 years now he’s finally getting his flowers with releases on Time Is Now, ec2a, Southpoint, Vivid and Hot Haus, and being called upon for the official remix of the iconic ‘Ripgroove’ by Double 99 earlier this year.

With things finally hitting full flow for over a decade after he started his journey into producing, support has come from the likes of Skream, DJ EZ, Redlight, Smokey Bubblin’ B, Emerald, DJ Q and plenty others. Furthermore, he’s connecting the dots for the triple crown of releases, support and shows, with appearances at the likes of Hidden, Motion, Lakota and Fabric pushing him firmly through the very noisy underground UKG scene as of right now.

With the scene seemingly taking a twist toward the original Speed Garage sound over the past year, theres no better person to step into the limelight than someone who’s looked up to the likes of Sheffields Big Ang for years as an inspiration, who’s recently been getting her own flowers after Interplanetary Criminal has been letting the people know with his new found fame.

As we approach the half way point of 2023, Daffy makes his entrance on 1Forty with a track entitled ‘Euphoria’ that follows suit of the Summary tones set by Ghoulish and Lollie on the lead track, but with that deep Speed Garage bassline we’ve all come to recognise from Daffy’s output.

@D-a-f-f-y
www.instagram.com/daffymusic_
www.twitter.com/daffymusic

Daffy - Euphoria

Warwick makes his return to the label some six months later after making his introduction via 1FGRM008 with 'Redux', this time serving up some of his more familiar breaks inspired UKG for 'How Cold Is It Outside?'.

Welsh born producer Warwick started producing in 2016 across a plethora of genres before landing on his sweet spot somewhere between UKG, Bass and Breaks in 2019. Now based in London, he found himself swept along by the resurgence in said genres over the last couple of years releasing on Rinse FM, ec2a, Kiwi Rekords, Dansu Discs, Beastwang, GLBDOM and Haws which has lead to bookings in the capital, regular guest slots on Rinse FM as they continue to support him post release, and support from the likes of Bonobo, DJ EZ, Partiboi69, Emerald and UK #1 artist Interplanetary Criminal.

With quite an eclectic range of support from top tier artists tells you all you need to know about his approach to music. Incorporating one genre into another to infuse the two is the motivation that fuels his desire to create in the studio.

@WarwickTunes
www.instagram.com/jamestwarwick

Warwick - How Cold Is It Outside?

Another returning artist for 1FFNG008 is Tyrant, who brought one of the labels favourite Summer anthems 'Piffment' in 2019, this time mixing that same flavour with a wobbly UK Funky twist.

Tyrant based in East London, started out DJ'ing at 14 before moving to Leicester for university at 18 he soon got himself on the local circuit which led to a monthly residency on Mode FM just before moving to Bristol in 2014 where things started to get a bit more serious. Playing regularly at the likes of Lakota and Blue Mountain supporting the likes of Spooky, Woz, Cartier, OM Unit and even 1Forty’s very own Killjoy. It was at this time when Tyrant also got his hands on his first MacBook, downloaded Logic and has been consistently producing since.

2017 was Tyrants first stand out year as an artist with his first official label release via Low Pitched Records whilst in the same year reaching the pinnacle for any Bristol based artist - playing Motion’s Main Room. 2019 saw Redbull & Creamfields pick up ‘Ghoster’ for the Creamfields Aftermovie and his follow up release on Low Pitched Records with ‘Coach Clarter’ being one of his most successful release to date amassing support across BBC Radio 1, Rinse FM, Reprezent and Kiss, a track that's still doing the rounds now.

EPs have since ensued on Marcus Nasty's imprint 'Nasty Bros' as have further Motion appearances for the Mode FM resident, opening for the likes of Sir Spyro and D Double E which have continued to make him a mainstay in todays UK Funky scene.

@TyrantSounds
www.instagram.com/tyrant_dj
www.twitter.com/tyrant_dj

Tyrant - Night Flight

Josef and Hayz returned to the GRM series at the end of 2022 linking up with Killa P for another Dubstep drop -  a sound thats come to be recognised whenever the two link up.

When Killa meets Dubstep on the label it always tends to be a smash so we had to get an Informa VIP in the works for the 6 year celebration.

Killa P: 
www.instagram.com/killap_official 1
www.twitter.com/killapmc

@HayzUK: 
www.facebook.com/hayzbfd
 www.instagram.com/_hayzuk 
www.twitter.com/_hayzuk

@J_Sef: 
www.instagram.com/josef_uk_

Killa P - Informa VIP (Prod. Hayz x Josef) [Free DL]

1FBSS008 saw friend of the label The Illustration release with 1Forty for the first time, heading up the release with Breeza for ‘Continue’ after his storming on to the entrance the year prior alongside J69 for ‘Bap Bap’.  

The collaboration didn’t disappoint with a typical 4x4 Bassline influence from the young Huddersfield producer, teeing up Breeza to do what we’ve come to expect from him over the years, before a switch up of all switch ups turned it into a track of two halves that was tearing up the clubs, making it hard to ignore as the BSS choice for a VIP from the past 12 months.

@TheIllustration: 
www.instagram.com/theillustration/

@BreezaOfficial: 
www.instagram.com/breezaonline
 www.twitter.com/breezaonline

The Illustration x Breeza - Continue VIP [Free DL]

Night Flight should be very fresh in the mind as the VIP comes on a consecutive release for the first time in the labels history with it only releasing last month on 1FFNG008.   As one of our favourite Funky releases over recent years, being spun by Label head honcho LOCKT set after set for two years in the label nights and going down a storm the VIP was a must, even so soon after the originals initial release.

@TyrantSounds:
www.instagram.com/tyrant_dj
www.twitter.com/tyrant_dj

Tyrant - Night Flight VIP [Free DL]

Based in the heart of Nottingham's thriving music scene, Avaword of Antisocial Services has already made an indelible mark in a relatively short time. Having shared the stage with Slimzee and Flowdan at major venues like Hidden Warehouse in Nottingham and Manchester's Rebellion Club, the MC of the next generation of 0115 has been able to amplify his presence at stage shows already.

His debut EP ‘Let's Av It’ released on Window Kid's Wow Camp Records label making an instant splash in the scene and showcased his potential on a massive scale through the Crucast MC’s platform.

2023 saw the launch of the monthly show of Antisocial Services on Lowertone, alongside JJ and Panic Pat, a link up that is swiftly gaining traction.

His music has found endorsement from renowned Nottingham artists like Window Kid, Frost, Kyeza, Snowy, Shadow, and Phidizz with collaborations already locked down with the majority, whilst also getting works down with other well-known artists of the Grime and Dubstep scene including Vandull and Daseplate.

Influenced by a broad spectrum of not just Nottingham artists mentioned, being an avid follower of his local scene growing up, Avaword also takes a lot of inspiration from the heavy metal genre with his dark and aggressive attitude toward lyricism, especially from Slipknot.

A crucial part of Avawords journey so far is his friendship and collaboration with his favourite producer and close friend, Frost. Despite only starting his music career officially twelve months ago, he has successfully produced and released two collaboration EPs within six months, a testament to Frost's mentorship and his personal dedication which will go a long way in the making of the MC shaking up todays Grime scene.

Hailing from Nottingham's torchbearing 140 scene, Frost is a dynamic force in music production, engineering, and mixing. Having played at numerous local clubs including Bodega, Hidden, and Bar 11, Frost's sound also resonates internationally with successful tours across America, Canada, and extensive parts of Europe, most notably as 1 half of the duo - Congi.

Frost's impressive discography boasts over 30 physical vinyl releases and a slew of digital releases through reputable record labels such as Pondlife, Run Outs, and Heyoka. Frost's work has earned regular support from established artists like Window Kid, Darkzy, Sicaria, Main Phase, and Riz La Teef, plus Jack Dat and Sir Spyro giving consistent plays on the airwaves on Rinse FM and BBC Radio 1Xtra respectively.

A standout career highlight of recent is the infamous CKY RIP release in 2020, a highly sought-after record with three represses on 12" vinyl releases on Pondlife, before dropping a successful collaboration album 'ColdLife' with Kyeza at the end of 2022.

As a freelance audio engineer at DTR Studios in Nottingham, Frost has worked with an expansive list of local talent listing nearly every notable MC out of Nottingham, including Window Kid, Kyeza, Snowy, BIGMINI, Kibo, Shxdow, Phidizz, and Pubzy.

Influenced by the likes of Ironsoul, Low Deep, Wiley, Dizzee Rascal, and Roll Deep, Frost's sound is a fusion of unique elements that have transcended through Grime, Dubstep and Drill over the past two decades.   Beyond his musical accomplishments, Frost is an established arts practitioner and tutor at a local arts organisation, committed to making music production accessible to all. His dedication and passion for music have cemented his standing as a central figure in the UK underground.

Avaword:
www.instagram.com/avaworddaawful

Frost:
www.instagram.com/gaz_congi_frost

Avaword - 7am (Prod. Frost)

An exciting talent from Brighton, this 25-year-old artist has been steadily crafting his unique sound since the age of 14 and releasing music for the past 6 years. Although his initial forays into music were grounded in Drum and Bass, his move to Manchester ignited a multi-genre exploration, inspired by figures like Rich Reason and his inclusive brand, Hit and Run.

With a DJing career boasting residencies at prominent venues like Hidden and South in Manchester, as well as shows on the south coast at Concorde 2 and Volks in Brighton, his reach extends to notable festivals like Level 7 and Outlook Origins. He's also graced the stage for brands like Bloc2Bloc, Garage People, Delirium Sessions, and Bass Konnection, and played the free party circuit across France, Morocco, and Albania.

In Manchester, he co-founded The North Bass, booking artists like QZB, Zha, and Jam Thieves. After a pause in DJi’ng due to lockdown, he's channeling his passion for music into tutoring, building a client base through his expansive network.

His music releases have found homes in various labels such as Kali's Illicit, Lost Recordings, 4 Corners, and his own now-discontinued Royal Audio. The latter served as a platform for his music before he decided to focus more on his personal progression and music.

Support for his music comes from various corners, including artists and channels like Sicaria, Breakfake, Ternion Sound, Old Gold, and Deep Tempo, among others. He has also collaborated with artists such as Melinki, Rafiki, and Leks.

Inspired by artists like Sam Binga, Ivy Lab, Fixate, and Deft, his music reflects a dedication to innovation and genre fusion.

For him, the constant evolution and learning that comes with music creation is not a chore but a love. It's his passion for creating something new and interesting that ensures he never remains confined to one genre, marking him as an artist always on the move.

At 29, the Preston-born MC and producer has spent years cultivating a love for underground and club music, starting as an MC in high school before bringing production into his arsenal at 21. His music, a perfect blend of Grime and Dubstep with a dark UKG twist, resonates with audiences worldwide, earning him bookings in Germany, Poland, Estonia, and across the UK. He's also a familiar face at the esteemed Outlook Festival.

With his releases finding homes at record labels such as Infernal Sounds, Dungeon Beats, NSX, Sub Merchants, Deep Dark and Dangerous and 1Forty, his music permeates the European Dubstep scene, testament to it resonating with different cultures of Dubstep. Winning Tiatsims Beat Boss 8 along with his collaborations with Logan stands out as highlights in his career, further propelling his influence in the industry.

His unique sound has garnered the support of established artists such as Kahn, Sir Spyro, Truth, Hypho, Zeds Dead, and LCY, reinforcing his position in the music scene. His collaborations aren't just limited to Logan; he's worked with artists like Hypho who has multiple US tours on his resume.

Influenced by the seamless blend of Grime and Dubstep around 2014, he's drawn inspiration from a certain era of the sounds from labels like Bandulu, Sector 7, White Peach and more. The darker side of UKG also informs his production style, with Ghost/El-B, SPMC and others serving as notable inspirations.

From his beginnings in Preston to stages across Europe, he’s one of only a championed list of UK MC/producers that have gained prestige in both fields.

@Raybeednb:
www.instagram.com/its_raybee_baybee

@Rakjayuk:
www.instagram.com/rakjayuk

Raybee x Rakjay - Where The Bar Is

Dubstep maestro Buckley hails from the outskirts of Bristol. The 23-year-old artist has been honing DJ’ing and producing since lockdown in 2020. After four transformative years in Leeds, he has rapidly ascended the underground scene, cementing his presence in festivals and clubs across Leeds, Manchester, and Bristol. He has have graced stages at renowned festivals including Outlook, El Dorado, Wax Palace, and Nass, and he's rocked venues like Wire, Hifi, and Sheaf St with sell-out shows.

During his journey, he's released music on several esteemed labels, including Taipan Trax, Daku Records, Northside, Gimmeabreak, Outhouse, Ruff Time and now 1Forty after playing a number of label nights already. He's also had the opportunity to support several artists at events, including Neffa-T, Hamdi, Interplanetary Criminal, Mike Skinner, and Bluetoof, among others.

His output took a sharp rise seeing Sicaria Sound play one of his tracks at the Warehouse Project, and it getting a reload - an experience that further fueled his passion for dubstep and the amount of focus put in to producing. Seeing his music resonate with audiences and earn the admiration of artists he looks up to is a constant source of inspiration. Other notable moments include his successful collaborations with Priya on EN:YO's big sell-outs, and Window Kid featuring on his set for Northside at Old Red as a special guest.

His unique sound has received backing from a variety of established artists, such as Interplanetary Criminal, Hamdi, Youngsta, Plastician, Riz La Teef, Main Phase, Sicaria, Sukh Knight, YU QT, N-Type, Tailor Jae, Dr Dupblate just to name a few.

Beyond DJing and producing, he's been working as a promoter with EN:YO for over a year and managing marketing and bookings at Old Red too, further amplifying his foothold in the industry.
 
Influenced by percussive genres worldwide, he seamlessly infuses his music with an eclectic blend of percussive elements, Indian and Arabic samples, and grime influences. His commitment to his craft and unique sound make him an exciting figure with a stock very much on the rise.

@BuckleyUK:
www.instagram.com/buckley_uk

Buckley - B.D.B

Untrodden Grove is a duo built on the dark sounds of the 140 spectrum. Consisting of Liam and Tom from Redditch and Bromsgrove respectively.

Their music journey started seven years ago, producing beats that later found a platform at listening sessions in Birmingham. This exposure led to valuable feedback and their first gigs, thanks to the efforts of Goosensei and Elkie, the facilitators of these listening sessions. One such notable venue was the Hare and Hounds, a hub for nurturing emerging talent in the Birmingham music scene.

Their creative prowess shines in the remix of Goosensei's "Rise of Dub" on 6Blocc's Label, reflecting their knack for reimagining music. Their tracks have garnered support from significant players and platforms like Deep Tempo and Spooky, and they have even created a guest mix for the Reznik show.

The duo is excited for their upcoming milestone with 1Forty - the release of their first original record ‘Abbies Nightmare’, signalling a new chapter in their evolving music journey.

With their dedication to their craft and a shared passion for music, Untrodden Grove is poised to make their mark in the Dubstep scene.

@UntroddenGrove:
www.instagram.com/untroddengrove

Untrodden Grove - Abbies Nightmare

Takeover sees one of the worlds leading vocalists of underground music - Flowdan, step up to the plate alongside label front runner of the past 12 months Dominus. The young producer from Jersey returns for another Single after his ‘Just Like This’ release alongside Riko Dan on 1Forty at the back end of 2022. This time with his dark and intricate sound design infusing Dubstep-esque neuro bass and generative layers that’s weaved through snappy 2-step Garage drums perfectly to make a completely fresh hybrid sound. An instrumental and approach that took Flowdans attention immediately, yet still suited to the ex Roll Deep members output we’ve been accustomed to hearing in recent times. The final product tees up yet another 2023 smash for what has been the most dominant year yet for the Grime MC, turned global superstar.

@DominusOfficialUK
www.instagram.com/dominusofficialuk

@BigFlowdan
www.instagram.com/big_flowdan
www.facebook.com/bigflowdan
www.twitter.com/bigflowdan
www.tiktok.com/big_flowdan

Takeover

Dominus Ft Flowdan - Takeover

1FGRM001 - Free Download

Signed to Indelible Agency, 9TRANE (@9-TRANE) is a producer you seriously need to know about. Producing all things 140bpm his unique take on grime has raised a number of eyebrows in recent months. 
 
It has led him to receive regular radio support on Radar Radio, BBC 1Xtra, Reprezent Radio, Mode FM & Trickstar with Grime’s top DJ’s Spooky, Slimzee & Riz-La-Teef all giving him spins on a number of occasions. Having played at Outlook Festival 2016 on the Boom Bap Boat Party for Killa P, Irah and more it catapulted him into regular bookings in his hometown of Norwich playing alongside the likes of Frisco, AJ Tracey, Logan Sama and plenty more. With the recently announced ‘Trajections Festival’ to look forward to playing alongside half of the grime scene he’s stacking tracks ready to unload. Killa P hooked him up with this unreleased ‘Nuh Failer’ vocal alongside Badness to create this dance ending track for the debut 1Forty Release.. Compute Riddim.

1 year after the launch of 1Forty with 3 heavyweight events in Leeds making waves around the country, the time has come to engineer our identity and sound further through releasing music under our own Record Label, orientated around the underground genres we represent. Grime, Bass, Garage & UK Funky. We have scoured the country to bring you the finest upcoming producers from each of the genres we will be showcasing through our releases. The format will operate in a cycle of 3 Genre-specific, colour coded, EP sized compilation releases. Grime (Red), Bass (Blue), Garage/Funky (Orange). These first 3 releases that will span over the course of the year and will be completely free to download as a thankyou for all the support so far.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=9trane
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1FGRM001

9TRANE - Compute Riddim Ft. Killa P & Badness Nuh Failer [Free DL]

Originally from Leicester Wibbly started producing at the age of 15 after being in a band through his youth. It wasn’t until the age of 19 after studying music technology he really began to get a feel for building a track from top to bottom. His main influence is UKG but does take from Grime and Dubstep as well after building his vinyl collection across the 3 genres. 

2018 was the year he started to get some self released material out as well as a bootleg of ‘The Calling’ which he received glowing feedback from  Chris Lorenzo and Chris Lake at the time. ‘Vessel’ was one of his first original tracks which really set the foundations for his sound. Support has come from the likes of Jack Junior up to now on his other tracks but with ‘Distant’ being his first official release and the ‘4 Weeks Of 1Forty’ shining the spotlight on some hidden gems this release will provide the platform to push on. 

This has been Wibbly’s first time working with a vocalist, and what better way to get off the mark than with Dakota Sixx. An unsigned vocalist and songwriter originally haling from Birmingham. Shortly after relocating to London four years ago, Dakota released her first solo project ‘Innocence’ which received support from BBC 1Xtra, Nest HQ, Mixmag and Complex. 

Since the success of her first project, Dakota has released music through labels such as Second To None Music, The Sound of Everything, 877 Records, BRØKEN, Saucy Records and now 1Forty. Dakota’s previous releases have also received support from DJ Q, Jamz Supernova, Marcus Nasty and many more!

In 2018, Dakota appeared on tracks for artists such as Star.One, Capo Lee, Affiliate and Mind of a Dragon. Whilst there are many more exciting collaborations lined up for 2019, Dakota’s main focus for this year will be on solo projects that showcase her broader taste in songwriting and genres.

@WibblyUK
www.facebook.com/wibblyuk

@DktaSixx
www.facebook.com/dktasixx
www.instagram.com/dktasixx
www.twitter.com/dktasixx

4 Weeks Of 1Forty

Wibbly Ft Dakota Sixx - Distant [Free DL]

Arriving like a freight train out of seemingly nowhere, Higgo has taken the UK Garage and Bass scene by storm. Blending UKG sensibilities with his passion for old school hip hop and the raw, bass focused attributes of the current sound of UK underground music, Higgo has quickly seen his music pick up support from top names in the scene, most notably the ‘Prince of Garage’ Conducta and Todd ‘The God’ Edwards which sees him land on 1Forty for the first time with a soulful UKG cut.

In 2019 Higgo’s music has been featured heavily by DJs across 1Xtra, Rinse and Reprezent, making appearances himself on the latter two. His reworks of Ms Dynamite’s ‘Dy-Na-Mi-Tee’ and Estelle’s ‘American Boy’ have received a hugely positive response, picking up heavy support from Sammy Virji and being uploaded by YouTube channel The Deeprot with the tracks achieving a combined play count of over 350,000 on Soundcloud alone. Higgo has released with Wang Records, Four40 and Rare Supply, his debut EP came out on the latter in June 2019. The ‘’95 EP’ went straight to the top of the Juno Download chart and has since had ‘Work’ feature in Spotify’s own editorial playlist, ‘New UK Garage’.

Higgo’s ever increasing popularity has resulted in headline shows up and down the country, including Manchester, Bristol, Nottingham, Exeter and Plymouth. He also made multiple appearances on Sammy Virji’s ‘Like A Virjin: Part II’ tour and held down support slots for Mind of a Dragon, El-B, Sharda and Royal-T. During festival season Higgo was at Forbidden Forest and BassFest and also took part in Conducta’s ‘Redbull Roadblock’ in Sheffield.

With more original music lined up for 2020, as well as a rapidly growing demand as a remixer, Higgo looks certain to become a leading name in the UK Garage revolution.

@HiggoUK
www.facebook.com/higgouk
www.instagram.com/higgouk
www.twitter.com/higgouk

1FFNG004

Higgo - Soul 2 Soul

Like Logan, Hamdi is fresh off the back of the last Genre Release (1FFNG004) with his first ever vocal release ‘What You Gonna Do’ which was a vintage UK Funky circa 2008/2009 esqu sounding production from Retrospect complimented by a back and forth vocal between the talented Brighton producer/MC and Razor. Cosigned by the likes of Marcus Nasty and receiving support across Rinse and Reprezent it was widely well received.

Hamdi delivers his first production on the label since the debut 1Forty Release alongside 9TRANE on 1FGRM001 and his track ‘Criminal’; a spiralling dubstep heavy hitter. This latest addition to the 1Forty discography ‘Raw’ is a sign of how far he has come in the last two and a half years since that release as you can hear how he’s refined his signature sound to get his productions club ready for the top tier artists proven by the lengthy support on this record from Sicaria Sound who have been spinning it regularly around the world for the past 6 months.

Growing up listening to a lot of Grime and Dubstep it’s not hard to see the path Hamdi has taken firstly as a producer and secondly as an MC. In the last 12 months the Oxford born producer has gone on to release his own series of freestyle videos entitled ‘Bars’ all of which have amassed tens of thousands of views across socials whilst still having the likes of Novelist, Prez T, Managa, Capo Lee, Coco and a number of other artists regularly spitting over his beats on radio sets. Support has come from the likes of Sir Spyro, Spooky andJack Dat amongst others as well as outside the 140 spectrum from the likes of EZ, My Nu Leng, Flava D, Conducta and more. Only a couple of months ago Hamdi was drawing wheel ups from Plastician on deck alongside Razor on mic and it's not often in this generation you see an artist be as strong with the mic as on the DAW, that being said we may have another Jammz on our hands.

@HamdiOfficialMusic
www.facebook.com/hamdiofficialmusic
www.instagram.com/alexhamdi1
www.twitter.com/hamdimusic

1FGRM005

Hamdi - Raw

Kobe JT is a name on the UKG scene’s lips and touted as the next best thing to happen by many and its not hard to hear why, receiving support from the likes of UKG legend DJ EZ, as well as Flava D, Sammy Virji, Rinse’s newest figurehead IZCO and the Prince of UKG - Conducta, who also brought him through for Kiwi Hush 2 in 2019. Still only 22 years of age and having worked with the likes of Conducta, MOAD and Logan amongst others and a discography spanning across Downplay (Slime Recordings), Strictly Flava, Wang Records and of course Kiwi Records where the Gloucestershire producer featured on the Kiwi Sound Compilation CD in 2020, he’s already proving to be a hot prospect.

The 22 year old producer has been on 1Forty’s radar for some time, so as soon as the submission came through of Killa P’s ‘Rate Us’, the soulful summer vibes paired with the ragga style meant it was an instant addition to the 1Forty Acapellas EP.

@KobeJT
www.facebook.com/kobejtmusic
www.instagram.com/kobejt_
www.twitter.com/kobejt_

Killa P:
www.facebook.com/killapuk
www.instagram.com/killapofficial
www.twitter.com/killapmc

1Forty Acapellas EP

Killa P - Rate Us (Kobe JT UKG Remix) [Free DL]

Summer 2020 kicks off with the first bootleg release on the label since this time last year with Kiwi starlet The Phat Controlla and his unofficial sub low UKG take on fellow Leeds’ artist and MOBO award winner Graft - ‘Ignited Flows’.

The Phat Controlla is another unearthed gem of the Kiwi Records label who started producing in 2017. Having kept a relatively low profile only sending out finished works to a very select few, The Prince Of UKG - Conducta soon picked him up for the the Kiwi shows keeping its promise of highlighting the NUKG talent, firstly at Kiwi Hush (Keep Hush) followed by three legs of the BK2SKL Tour in Autumn 2019.

Since then he has gone on to appear on Rinse FM on numerous occasions, including alongside the Kiwi camp for the Kiwi Records: Christmas Special as well as releases across Mangoes + Melons and Strictly House & Garage. Alongside Conducta’s heavy handed support he has amassed support from the likes of Mind Of A Dragon, Sammy Virji, Sharda, and the icing on the cake.. his main inspiration and UKG icon Todd ‘The God’ Edwards.

@ThePhatControlla
www.instagram.com/thephatcontrolla
www.twitter.com/zephatcontrolla

Graft:
www.instagram.com/graftgco
www.twitter.com/graftgco

Ignited

The Phat Controlla - Ignited (Graft - Ignited Flows Bootleg) [Free DL]

Premiered by Complex UK on 17th September 2020: https://www.complex.com/music/2020/09/premiere-sammy-virji-smokey-bubblin-b-santorini

Since Sammy Virji and Smokey Bubblin’ B last appeared on the label in June and April 2019 respectively a hell of a lot has happened within the UK Garage scene. From simmering away in the underground the genre has had new life breathed into it with commercial hits such as AJ Tracy’s ‘Ladbroke Grove’ shining a bright light on the sound once again. Being branded as NUKG (New UK Garage) by Conducta his label Kiwi Records and reputation as an artist has also helped elevate this new era Garage sound to today’s younger generation of listeners. With both Sammy and Smokey appearing on Kiwi with their own EP’s they return to 1Forty for their highly anticipated collab as teased very recently by Conducta in his latest Kiwi Direkt mix, bringing a perfect soundtrack for a summer’s day.

Sammy Virji set one scene alight and helped forge another all in the space of three years and there’s no signs of slowing with an ever growing eclectic discography brimming with energy. Now firmly at the front of UKG and underground UK Bass music as a whole the Oxford born producer is leading the charge of ‘NUKG’ with Conducta and co, whilst still maintaining his relationships with the likes of Chip Butty Records/Rare Supply and 1Forty as well as forging new ones overseas with Barong Family. All of this along with a healthy list of self releases have propelled him into a monthly Rinse FM residency and enjoy consecutive sold out ’Like A Virjin’ tours which all fit into his extensive schedule. This has seen him takeover the countries most reputable venues such as Stealth, Hidden, Wire and participate in some of the countries biggest events at Printworks, NASS, Boomtown and across the pond in Europe at the highlight of every underground music lovers calendar - Outlook Festival. 2020 saw him working with DJ Zinc, DJ Q, Moksi and the Prince of UKG and fellow Kiwi - Conducta, before dropping his debut album Spice Up My Life’ which has been one of the most critically acclaimed albums in bass music in 2020 hailing praise from the likes of Skream, Chris Lorenzo and Mistajam to name a few.

Smokey Bubblin’ B has made himself one of the most renowned names in the UKG scene after the years of grafting away keeping the sound alive in the underground have come full circle, with the Garage sound now very much on the rise the South London born producer is reaping the rewards for his dedication. Smokey became one of the earliest recruits under Kiwi Records alongside Sammy to help the Prince Of Conducta take NUKG (New UK Garage) to the next level with his Better Run EP. In the last 12 months alone he has signed with Earth Agency and been awarded with a monthly Rinse residency too. Although the last 12 months have been integral to the growth of his reputation, his roots in the underground go much deeper than that with his discography more than holding its own, gaining regular support and friends over the years and from UK Garage day one’s such as DJ EZ, Hatcha, Matt Jam Lamont to name a few.

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Sammy Virji x Smokey Bubblin B - Santorini

Premiered by Trench on 16th December 2020: https://trenchtrenchtrench.com/features/exclusive-lyrical-strally-and-dakota-sixx-jump-on-a-bouncy-higgo-riddim-for-clouds

'Clouds’ sees one of the most unlikely link ups to date on the label, but with the unexpected in music usually comes a rich vein of originality and this outcome is no different. Putting one of the labels most decorated Grime artists Lyrical Strally (YGG) alongside one of bass music’s best female vocalists Dakota Sixx is intriguing alone. Then adding not just a producer but technically gifted musician Higgo on the buttons and the end result leaves another sun soaked, yet much more soulful track with the piano lead, punchy metaphors and chorus wrapping up a culminating end product.

Lyrical Strally first featured on the label back in 2018 with ‘Grime Street’ as the lead track on 1FGRM003, a track that went on to be premiered by Complex UK, visuals that landed via SB:TV, and although it was released at the very end of the year before, was featured in Sir Spyro’s ‘Best Of Grime 2019’ on his 1Xtra show. Throughout 2019 the relationship between artists and label was ever present from the release as well as Travis being part of the 1Forty Takeover on BBC Radio 1 w/ Toddla T. Lyrical Strally went on to join the bill at the 1Forty Manchester Launch in March alongside fellow YGG members PK and DJ Travis T as well as an appearance on Marcus Nasty’s Rinse show that summer. Some six months later another beat from Jhuttz landed in the 1Forty mailbox with a sound of grime very much fitting for a YGG revival after two years since their last release ‘Strikers’ on Astral Black, paving the way for ‘Royals’.

Pairing up with Lyrical Strally on the vocal is female songwriter and vocalist Dakota Sixx who first began gaining popularity from her debut EP ‘Innocence’ which received support across BBC 1Xtra, Nest HQ & Mixmag. Since the success of her first project, Dakota has released music through labels such as 877 Records and Saucy with said releases gathering support from key tastemakers such as DJ Q & Jamz Supernova. After relocating to London from Birmingham almost five years ago she has performed at the likes of Fabric, recorded her most recent EP at world famous Abbey Road Studios and in 2019 became an ambassador for Converse where she featured on multiple campaigns. Dakota has also featured on tracks alongside Capo Lee and Star One.

The third and final name part of this collaboration is Higgo. Having taken the UK Garage and Bass scene by storm, blending UKG sensibilities with his passion for old school hip hop and the raw bass focused attributes of the current sound of UK underground music, Higgo has quickly seen his music pick up support from A-list names like Todd Edwards. In 2019 he was seen as one of the key players out of the names coming through in UKG as he was enlisted for Conducta’s Redbull Roadblock project around the UK. Furthering on from his debut 1Forty release ‘Soul 2 Soul’, his Wang Records releases as well as his own highly successful self releases have helped cement his status beyond an upcoming artist in 2020.

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Lyrical Strally x Dakota Sixx - Clouds (Prod. Higgo)

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