Since the launch of the Record Label and introducing the cycle of Genre Release compilations 1Forty has received coverage across publications including Complex UK, Red Bull, Mixmag, SB.TV, DJ Mag & TRENCH, and regular support on radio across the BBC, Rinse FM, Beats 1 & Reprezent. The first two cycles of Genre Releases saw 1Forty establish itself as one of the UK’s most promising breakthrough underground Labels. The third cycle aims to see 1Forty cement their position as one of the pioneering Labels shining a light on break through artists pushing them onto their journey as an A List name by featuring on the Label, as well as growing the reputation of their own team of diverse producers. The recent 1Forty Takeover on BBC Radio 1 w/ Toddla T showed the Label is well on the way to top tier status.

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How do you top the lead collaboration from the last FNG (Funky & Garage) EP consisting of Nottingham's most accoladed bass/funky producer - Killjoy, and everyone’s favourite Hackney host - Shantie? Not an easy task by any means, but one that 1Forty relishes. And the outcome? One of Roska Kicks & Snare’s flagship artists in recent years Murder He Wrote links up with Nottingham's stand out Grime MC - Snowy.

With influences spanning UKG, Hip-Hop, Dancehall and Drum & Bass, Murder He Wrote is one of the most distinctive producers in the UK’s fertile bass scene. His original productions have seen him not just make himself right at home on RKS but his prolific remix schedule has taken in official reworks that have released across the likes of Black Butter, Universal and Skrillex’s NEST imprint. 2017/18 saw debut performances in China, Australia and Canada whilst maintaining a healthy schedule across the UK and Europe, shows and festivals alike.

Regular appearances on the airwaves included Guest Mix’s and shows on Rinse FM, NTS and BBC Radio 1 where Toddla T named him as one of his Freshman 2017 alongside AJ Tracey and Nadia Rose. The end of 2018 marked the birth of his own imprint - Rhythm Athletic, with its debut release topping the Juno Download & Beatport charts and gaining support from the likes of Zed Bias, Redlight and Gilles Peterson. With collaborations lined up for 2019 with NYTA, Chrystal and MC Fox and a second Australia Tour already under his belt this release is just the cherry on top of the Honey, Lemon & Ginger..

On the vocal is ‘Nottinghams Saviour’ aka Snowy, a rising star of the underground Grime scene who has been tipped for a huge career by the likes of Complex, Crack and Mixmag. Snowy has continued to build on this profile over the last couple of years. The UK’s hottest sound selectors regularly support his releases inc. the likes of Mistajam, Toddla T, Sian Anderson, Logan Sama, Dj Cable, Plastician, Target and many more. He has made a number of appearances on 1Xtra, both solo for Spyro’s #SoundsOfTheVerse and and sets with the likes of Flowdan, Jammz, Tommy B, Shadow amongst others. His shows have taken him out to the likes of Dubai alongside Skepta and Stormzy and in 2017 became the first ever artist to take Grime to Estonia and the start of 2019 saw him perform in Ethopia alongside another 1Forty featured artist - Maxsta.

Snowys portfolio of tracks has been the catalyst of his growth and has regularly found himself recording at Red Bull Studios in London. Throughout this time he's caught the attention of Idris Elba, Lily Allen and Mike Skinner, the latter signing his track ‘Going On’ to his Label. His music is well known for his unique Nottingham slang and style. Snowys sound encompasses many genres, his ‘Callous’ EP released earlier this year was a diverse body of work which firmly represented this. After achieving his goal of rising through the ranks and dragging the Nottingham scene to the forefront of Grime, Snowy is focusing on carving his name out as not just a high energy stage show performer and MC but a versatile artist as shown with this next release.

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Murder He Wrote x Snowy - Honey Riddim

The first of two artists coming back from the previous Funky & Garage Release is Killjoy. Last time out the Nottingham producer graced us with a ‘Voices In My Head’ alongside UK Funky legend Shantie which was Premiered by Trench.

Having being a key player in Nottingham’s underground music scene for the past 6 years his productions have been duly rewarded with consistent releases in the last few years on the likes of Champion’s Label - Formula Records, and also Tumble Audio.. The Label he has pioneered since starting out alongside his own venture - Joyride. His hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed over the years with productions for the likes of D Double E on ‘Like This’ as well as mix’s for FabricLive & THUMP.

In more recent years he has been consistently developing his signature blend of Funky, Bass and Grime in his productions becoming a staple in a host of sets from Funky & Bass’s most reputable names. This has lead to a number of appearances on Marcus Nasty’s Rinse FM show in the past 12 months including participating in the 1Forty Takeover on the former NASTY Crew DJ’s weekly slot to promote the last Funky & Garage Release.

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Killjoy - Disturbance

Smokey is the 2nd artist on this release to make a follow up on his first 1Forty Funky & Garage Release. This time he comes through with a 2 step UKG banger with the signature Smokey crackles and bassweight in tact.

Smokey ‘Bubblin’ B is one of, if not the most active DJ & Producer in the Garage scene with a career spanning over 8 years in production. Releases on the likes of Sam Divine’s Label D-Vine Sounds as well as Low Steppa’s critically acclaimed Simma Black its proven that his production is always pushing the boundaries for UKG. Having collaborated with some of the finest names in the Garage scene such as MOAD (Mind Of A Dragon), B-Live, Hatcha and loads more its seen him play the majority of London’s major venues on a heap of occasions.

More recently Smokey’s music has been premiered by Target on 1Xtra and last year ‘License’ featured on Pure Garage mixed by FooR. The London born producer has gathered consistent support from a ton of names spanning from Flava D, DJ Q, Royal T, Matt Jam Lamont and even the likes of Tech superstars Richy Ahmed & Josh Butler as well as every DJ’s favourite DJ - DJ EZ. This summer has seen him branch out into radio as well recently landing himself a slot on Flex FM (101.4) every Saturday night 6-8pm.

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Smokey Bubblin' B - Brock Out

Its not often you come across a team of 3 producers under one alias, but that is exactly how the 3 close friends from Sheffield started creating music together in 2013, 6 years later nothing has changed as the trio embark on their 1Forty debut release. Sam, Alex & Arthur all studied at college and started to gain some traction on the club circuit a couple of years later mainly in and around Sheffield at venues such as The Night Kitchen, Yellow Arch, Hope Works, The Harley and Plug.

Following Arthur’s move to the hub of underground music - Bristol, he started on the circuit there which lead him to the heights of playing a sold out Motion on a number of occasions amongst other venues such as Blue Mountain and the intimate Cosies. Spinning all things that 1Forty typically hones in on - UKG, Grime, Funky & Bass, they’ve performed alongside a host of names including Commodo, Loefah, Khan & Neek, Plastician, Bassboy, Swifta Beater, TC4 and Devilman just to name a few.

The trio still produce together sending stems back and forth which hasn’t hindered workflow by any means. Releases have come across Hot Cakes, Project Allout, Saucy Music, Second To None, Pack London and more. In that time they have gathered support from names including Flava D, DJ Q, Zinc, DJ Haus, Shift K3y, Conducta, Murlo, Sammy Virji and L U C Y amongst others.

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"1Forty have made quite a name for themselves with their genre-themed compilation EPs." - Complex UK

"I find it quite hard to find a lot of modern Grime with that weight it originated with, and its similar with the Funky but 1Forty seem to be finding these records and putting them out, keeping that flame alive." - Toddla T (BBC Radio 1)

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1Forty captures the authenticity of the UK's best underground genres, by showcasing established and upcoming talent, whilst engineering its own sound and identity through the music we release and showcase. Grime, Bass, Garage & UK Funky.

On the 21st October 2016 1Forty launched at one of the biggest nightclub brands in the country.. Mint, Leeds. Welcoming @CausenAffect, @ChampionDJ & @SkepsisProducer. Since then the label has welcomed the likes of @TheDJOneman, @SpookyBizzle @NotionDJ @HolyGoof_UK @DJSlimzee @Killa-P-Music @Preditah @SwiftaBeater @SammyVirji @NuBassOfficial @TheCocoUK @Snow667 @JokerKapsize @DJSharda @YGG @SicariaSound @DJSirSpyro + more.

Since the launch of the Record Label (June 2017) and introducing its cycle of Genre Release compilations 1Forty has received coverage across publications including Red Bull, Complex UK, Mixmag, SB.TV, GRM Daily, DJ Mag & Trench Mag, major support on radio across BBC Radio 1 (inc. 1Forty Takeover w/ Toddla T), 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Beats 1, Radar Radio & Reprezent, and TV usage across Sky One, Sky Sports, BT Sport & BBC Three.