2014

From their Grime ties in the UK, Future Brown hit up friends Prince Rapid, Dirty Danger of Ruff Sqwad and Roachee (formerly of Roll Deep) to feature on World's Mine, the first of two tracks featuring the MCs.

Future Brown is currently finishing their debut LP with original vocal collaborations, including Tink, Shawnna, 3D Na'tee, Maluca, Riko Dan, Ian Isiah and Kelela, with more to be announced.

Mixed by Chris Tabron at Red Bull Studios NYC


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World's Mine (feat. Prince Rapid, Dirty Danger and Roachee)

World's Mine ft. Prince Rapid, Dirty Danger, Roachee

AKITO – METAMESSAGE EP
(SUB SKANK – SBSKNK003D)

Release Date: 10th February 2014

01. Metamessage | 7:01 | 120 BPM
02. Metamessage (Alternate Mix) | 5:08 | 128 BPM 
03. Aqua Tryst | 4:09 | 124 BPM
04. Bordello Bounce | 6:23 | 122 BPM

London-based club night turned record label Sub Skank are set to kick off 2014 with a new EP from founding member Akito. The four-track ‘Metamessage’ EP will follow his debut ‘Unaquainted’ single from earlier last year and is set for release on 10th February.

Already picking up early DJ support from Ikonika, Brackles, Mr Beatnik and Last Japan amongst others, ‘Metamessage’ is the debut solo EP from 27 year-old beat-maker Akito Hearnshaw. Drawing on elements of Grime, House, UK Funky and Dancehall across its four tracks, the EP delivers a selection of fresh sound system testing club music.

The EP opens with the rugged title-track, ‘Metamessage’. Harnessing elements of all of Akito’s influences, it combines a sharp 4x4 drum pattern and stuttering percussive fills with a grimey square wave synth hook to create a powerhouse, peak time club production. The release also features an alternate mix of the track, which trades in the stomping 4x4 beat for a sparser, broken rhythm as it ups the tempo and increases the pressure.

Akito then delves deeper and darker on ‘Aqua Tryst’, the soundtrack to a recurring fantasy. Stripping back the melodies, he builds an impactful 8-bar arrangement which harnesses the energy of his early Grime influences, blending layers of tumbling percussion and drawn out waves of ambience into an incisive, industrial club cut. Switching things up again, the EP closes with ‘Bordello Bounce’, a lean and propulsive drum track which pairs its dancehall-tinged groove with heavy sub bass hits and a fog of white noise.

“Akito is an unsung hero in my book - play his edits and tracks frequently in my sets - one to watch for 2014 without a doubt”
Mr Beatnick (Don’t be Afraid / NTS)

“Metamessage is an absolute banger, been destroying raves and radio for months” 
Brackles (Rinse FM)

*Early DJ support from Ikonika, Brackles, Sinden, B.Traits, Monki, Mr Beatnick, Coco Cole, Neana, Fools & Rushmore, Murlo, Last Japan, Blackwax, Famous Eno, Shy One and more.

Sub Skank is a collective which started as a radio show and developed into regular London club nights providing a platform for unsung producers & DJs. The label aims to carry the same ethos as the club night and continue to champion forward thinking dance floor conscience music.

Mastered by Sam at Precise, distributed by ST Holdings LTD

Akito - Metamessage (Alternate Mix)

Out 17th February Exclusive to Juno.

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