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Oscar Mulero's DJ career has been as prolific and long lasting as the evolution of dance music. As a key figure in its development, Oscar has always absorbed new trends and kept his finger on the pulse of electronic dance music, from the end of the 80’s right up to the present day. It is impossible to understand his genius without taking into account the tireless work he has carried out behind the decks for over two decades. Production-wise he's been releasing records since the late 90’s, with countless 12" vinyls and several studio albums, as well as many remixes for the best players in the scene.

He runs Warm Up, his very own imprint, since 2000 as well as the label PoleGroup Records since 2004, both of which have reached the 50 releases mark. On 2013 he started a series of live A/V performances under several project names like Light and Dark, Biolive and Monochrome AV.

In 2019 he will celebrate his thirty-year career with a very special secret lineup party in Madrid that will be much talked about because of its concept and the quality of the guests.

Bookings: danny@earth-agency.com
Enquiries: fdbeats404@gmail.com

Biography:

Developing a love for music through London’s pirate radio waves and the energy of the city’s rave scene, FD’s journey has always been one driven by feeling. Those early days spent recording mix tapes and chasing the emotion of certain records naturally led towards DJing and soon after the need to create his own music followed.

Rooted in honesty and expression, FD’s work reflects a constant search for balance: simple yet remarkable, distinctive yet accessible. His music draws from a deep well of influences, from soul, jazz and hip hop to the moments in drum & bass history that inspire him. Always looking to distil ideas down to their purest form, he aims to create pieces that resonate in the club and beyond, to stand the test of time as art.

As a DJ, FD’s sets are journeys built from a long-standing love and understanding of the music, showcasing the full spectrum of drum & bass, in all it’s depth, emotion and versatility, revealing how its tempo can carry a world of ideas and influences. Having played at some of the scene’s most respected clubs and festivals around the world, he continues to represent his own vision and belief in what makes this music truly special.

It began in .... Plastic People

2nd Drop Records officially started in the womb like environs of Plastic People in London at a legendary dubstep and grime night called FWD>>. As regulars and best friends, labels owners Mark Gurney and James Bliss had been soaking up the vibes from the small, but formative dubstep scene, championed by Youngsta and co, since 2005. It was here that they formed their love of bass music, but also the key relationships with the as yet unknown future stars - throwing gun fingers with Ramadanman front left, raising lighters with Oneman, chatting to Skream, Benga, Distance and Rusko at the bar. 

Foundation times

But before 2nd Drop was formed,
James was making DIY effects units called the Dub-Box and Mark was guiding a bunch of young people in a dingy basement in Lewisham in the art of putting out records with his youth programme Live Recordings. Their final signing was a young star called Jamie Woon, and his first single Wayfaring Stranger with a now legendary Burial remix (that has sparked further collaboration between the two). Sadly the project had to close, but from it's ashes came a new beginning. 

2nd Drop's first release came about almost by accident. After hearing Skream play Ramadanman's version of Good Feelin on Rinse FM, and learning that he was thinking about giving it away for free, the label said it was too good just to give away and would he like to do a 12"? He agreed. And enthralled by his unique, post-tribal take on dubstep, Mark sent him the parts to Jamie Woon's Wayfaring Stranger and The Woon was born. Two tracks that sound more relevant in 2011 than ever before, a sound truly ahead of its time.

Networks and dubplates

Further friendships created at FWD and DMZ, on the Dubstep Forum and cutting dubplates and mastering at Transition saw the label release music from burgeoning talent like Rusko, Clouds, LD, Sully, JKenzo and LV as well as key remixes from Untold, Fantastic Mr Fox and Falty DL. 

New blood

After a quiet 2010, the label has seen a renewed vigour in 2011, the support team has swelled with the addition of two new members to the artwork and scouting team in Ralph Solly and Marshal Darling. The label now has a 6 strong DJ team alongside Mark (Markle), James (JBliss), Ralph (Acronym) and Marshal (Martial) with DB and Rich Martin adding further experience and record collection depth to the crew. 

They have popped their video cherry, creating a music video with the uber talented LV on the Explode EP; a fortuitous international collaboration with Oxford's folktastic genius Message To Bears and the golden tones of Zaki Ibrahim from South Africa, which included a bevy of awesome remixes from the massively underrated DjRUM, ex-Attica Blues and Blacktronica honcho Charlie Dark and the mysterious LV associate Mothy. 

At the centre... 

Mark and James also have a strong interest in art and design, which they express through commissioning new and established illustrators and artists to produce bespoke artwork for the vinyl centre labels. They went one step further with release 008 where they asked Mat Pringle to create and screen print the cover by hand. Now an in demand collectors item. The label continues to work with Remi Rough, Uiu, Will Scobie, Matt Taylor, Verbal Picks and Mat Pringle, and have recently collaborated with Will Barras supplying music to a live art film. 

Synchronised 

With a rich an varied catalogue, the label has been able sync keys songs to a variety of brands and projects from Nike and NSPCC to Skunkfunk. Alongside been compiled on a range of albums from Gold Panda and Maya Jane Cole's DJ Kicks, Soul Jazz's Steppahs Delight and Dubstep Allstars 7. 

And with forthcoming albums, singles and remixes from DjRUM, Gerry Read, Youandewan, Distal, Pedestrian, and Tessela things are looking good for 2nd Drop. 

www.2nddroprecords.com

Releases on:

Sofa Sound // CIA Deepkut // Spearhead // Innerground // Dispatch //  Liquid V // MedSchool //  Fokuz  // Demand // Intrigue // Kos.Mos

Thank you for listening to our stuff, we hope you enjoy it!!

Contact:
Instagram: roygreen_protone
Facebook: RoyGreen & Protone
E-Mail: thomasmondel@chello.at

Defo aka Jonne Lydén is aDrum & Bass/Techno producer/ DJ from Helsinki, Finland. Defo took the first contact with music production about 10 years ago when he joined a band as a singer. Over the years he has played in several bands in different styles. About four years ago, Defo began collecting Drum & Bass vinyls and was inspired to produce he's own music. Defo produces Drum & Bass and he takes his influences from various genres such as techno, Electronica, dubstep and hip-hop. 

Labels: Hustle Audio, Tribe12, Lightless Recordings, Midnight Sun Recordings, Instinct Audio, Depthwise Music, Dubting Records

Dj support from: Amoss, Ruffhouse, Mental Forces, Mtwn, Doc Scott Homemade Weapons, J.Robinson, Physics, Dj Storm, Trisector, Phil Hustle, Defence, Muffler, Thing and many more...

AIM: dfobass
Email: defobass@gmail.com

Check out my other project as well:
www.soundcloud.com/drkcty

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