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, 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 such as Arridim, 9TRANE & Ali McK. The recent 1Forty Takeover on BBC Radio 1 showed the Label is well on the way to top tier status representing different sounds of the underground.

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The second track on 1FBSS003 comes from fellow Brighton producer Freddie Martin who serves up a bass spiralling, sound design masterpiece in ‘Don’t Download’.

As a musician from a young age, Freddie Martin has become notorious for his dramatically orchestrated compositions within the UK bass music bracket. Held in high regard by a large portion of the scene, Freddie has gone on to solidify his unique blend of orchestral instrumentation and intuitive sound design as one of the leading sounds in “Southern bassline” and underground dance music in general.

In July 2018 he was interviewed by UKF after an astonishing breakthrough year and it was too no surprise that he describes his motivation in music is to “make something different and true to myself and get someone to question what bass music is about and music in general”. When you peer into his discography you can see that this is something that is in his mind every time he flips open his DAW.

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Freddie Martin - Don't Download

Zero has become one of the pioneering names out of the next generation of upcoming producers in the Bass scene since its resurgence in 2016. Initially the Brighton based producer started out producing various different genres within electronic music until he found his calling at 130bpm. 2017 was spent building his catalogue and really honing in on his sound showcasing his music via the Southpoint & Saucy camps. At the end of the year his remix of Chris Lorenzo’s ‘Foot & Mouth’ made its way into some A-listers inboxes and within a matter of weeks all the big players at the table knew who Zero was.

Fast forward to the end of 2018 and Zero is the name on the whole scenes lips. Releases across Maraki Records and Crucast as well as featuring on Holy Goof’s FabricLive 97 along with his ‘Enter The Dragon’ Remix which took shows by storm around the country, so much so that DJ Pied Piper gave the nod to let it be free’d to the masses. His innovative productions rewarded him with bookings at Boomtown Festival, Printworks, Mint Warehouse, Antwerp Warehouse and Bassment just to name a few as well as a guest appearance on Rinse FM from arguably his biggest inspirations - My Nu Leng.

2019 will see him bridge that gap from support to headline artist starting with his debut 1Forty Release, as well as another major US Label as he looks to pull up his seat at the top table alongside the likes of DJ Q, Flava D, Skepsis, Holy Goof, Taiki Nulight.. you get the jist.

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Zero - Clear The Space

One of 1Forty’s most consistent bass contributors since the Label arm launched in June 2017 - NuBass, is joined by his right hander for his debut 1Forty Release - Deppz. The two have combined to conjure up a thought provoking Bass House track to breakdown any dance.

Since the London based producers last release on the Label ‘Meltdown’ and the VIP that followed which gathered support from TQD on BBC Radio 1 amongst others, NuBass has been making substantial noise in the scene with a number of high profile releases and shows. US based Label Night Bass run by AC Slater, welcomed both producers as part of their Freshman Series in August 2018. This track along with his Crucast Release and a string of self released material has lead him to gather consistent support from the likes of Holy Goof, Skepsis, Wax Motif and My Nu Leng.

After supporting both Macky Gee and Sammy Virji on their tours around the country as well as a number of his own headline billings at the likes of Stealth (Nottingham) & Tank (Sheffield) he’s ending 2018 with his debut at Warehouse Project as Crucast takeover Manchester on Boxing Day.

Step forward.. Deppz. The 20 year old from Producer from Chelmsford, Essex. His rise through the scene looks very similar to NuBass’s as their relationship has helped them climb through the scene both together through their tracks, whilst maintaining separate aliases and productions.

So.. how did these two meet? A mutual friend is the answer. Shortly after a b2b came around in a small venue in London which then lead to them deciding to make a couple of tracks together. In October last year Deppz sent NuBass an idea which was turned around in a couple of hours. That tune was ‘Doomsday’ which set the bar at the time of releasing for both of them, and since then each track the individual producers make as a duo raises the bar once again.

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NuBass & Deppz - Breach

1Forty has featured a selection of artists on the Label from its home in Leeds and now Sketchi can be added to that list. Starting off his journey learning to mix and produce at the age of 14 he gives a lot of thanks to fellow Bass artist, Mikey B. Growing up in the same area of Leeds a musical relationship was born thanks to their shared love for Bass & Grime music and Mikey has been teaching and mentoring Sketchi for some years now.

Taking inspiration from Mikey’s mentorship along with the artists he follows such as My Nu Leng, Taiki Nulight, S.P.Y, Dimension, Enigma Dubz and more it has served up a track of which all of these names would be proud of in ‘Hands Together’. Performing and experiencing different festivals such as Boomtown, Leeds and Balter Festival and at venues such as Motion, Antwerp Mansion and Digital has allowed him to incorporate those feelings from those moments into this record.

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Sketchi - Hands Together

"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.