The next instalment of our monthly mix series comes from friend of the label, SlowRolla. Having previously released "Clouds" as part of our Footwork Files EP, he returns with an hour-long mix that delves deep into the fast-paced world of footwork and juke.

Originating from Chicago’s South Side in the late '90s, footwork is an evolution of ghetto house and juke, characterized by its frenetic 160 BPM tempo, chopped vocal loops, skittish drum patterns, and syncopated rhythms. Designed as both a musical and dance-driven form of expression, footwork pushes the boundaries of traditional structure, stripping tracks down to raw percussive elements to create space for rapid-fire foot movements on the dancefloor.

SlowRolla’s mix captures the essence of this high-energy genre — blending classic influences and showcasing footwork’s raw minimalism, intensity, and global evolution. It's a journey through one of electronic music’s most innovative and uncompromising underground scenes.

SlowRolla's Socials:
https://soundcloud.com/slowrolla160
https://slowrolla160.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/s_l_o_w_r_o_l_l_a/

BSR Radio 002 / Mixed by SlowRolla

AWOL for the weekend

If u ain’t redlining, u ain’t headlining

T-Rav Bio:
T-Rav embraced dance music’s tasteful side long before the recent wave of DJs followed suit. Amid their recent rise in popularity, the Denver artist stands to gain quite a bit now that he’s come into his own.

With a sound suitable for nightclubs and desert parties alike, he has tapped into the heart and soul of the underground. His résumé speaks for itself. In addition to a longstanding residency at Beta Nightclub, he’s a mainstay of gatherings like Global Dance Festival, Decadence and Burning Man.

T-Rav (whose real name is Travis Cusack) originally hails from Upstate New York. He relocated along with his family to Denver at the age of 10, where he sang and learned to play the drums before discovering electronic music as a teenager. After graduating he won first place in Arapahoe Idol, a contest hosted by Arapahoe Community College.

His first exposure to DJ culture came courtesy of Chuck Williams A.K.A. Cognition, who would prove a central figure in his music career. They first performed together in 2005 with T-Rav emceeing as Cognition held it down behind the decks. Before long they evolved into a DJ duo, and they went on to land a Beta Nightclub residency in 2009. In the time since, they’ve played direct support for such artists as Paul Oakenfold, Roger Sanchez, Darude and Eric Prydz.

Both solo and alongside his partner, T-Rav has also played such Denver nightclubs as The Church, Club Vinyl and Bar Standard as well as venues like The Gothic Theatre and The Denver Coliseum. Among his early stomping grounds were after hours spots like SPA and 2AM, and he played such massives as Nation and Mastermind. He has also performed at Utah raves like Kandyland and Compound Sound in addition to sharing the stage with Richard Vission and Ferry Corsten at Salt Lake City venue The Great Saltair. As a solo act, he’s  opened up for the likes of Wolfgang Gartner, DJ Sneak, Feed Me, Green Velvet, Lee Burridge, Mat Zo, Tommy Lee and The Crystal Method over the course of his relationship with Beta.

As far as festivals are concerned, he has DJed at Colorado events like Global Dance Festival and Decadence in addition to all the Mile High editions of Electric Daisy Carnival. For five years in a row he has delivered numerous sets as transformational gathering Burning Man, as well the local Burning Man regional Apogea. The latter events have helped him solidify his signature style of progressive house, not to mention connecting him with invaluable industry contacts.

Slow Fast Trax
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Running @Sonoradestroyrecs
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Featured on: Samsara Beats (US), Juke Bounce Werk (US), Hyperdome Recs (UK), DRUMAD (PT), Brick Sweat (UK), Armada Sounds (MX), District 160 (US), Aeronema (CZ), Yanked Beats (PT), Nü Kvlture (SRB), Ovelha Trax (PT), Joog Music (US), Matraca Netlabel (PE), Kumbalé (DE), Cassetteblog.com (MX), 623 Collective (PE), Amplifire (COL), VNTISTVNDVRD RECS (ITA), Kulture Lab (SA), Killerdrumz (ARG), Kulture Lab (SA), Bone FM (IND), Noisey.

#Bassmusic #Juke #Footwork #Jungle #DrumandBass #Breakbeat
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Inquiries: jomedoza@gmail.com

REPRESENT IT out Jan 5th on VA V by Nü Kvlture - Premiere on Brick Sweat Records 
https://soundcloud.com/bricksweatrecords/premiere-gnarly-brwn-represent-it-nu-kvlture

Bio:
Born & raised in the Bay and currently residing in Oregon, GNARLY BRWN a.k.a Cory Collins has been up and down the West Coast performing under various aliases for over a decade.

His journey into bass music began in 2011 throwing parties in the woods of WA state under the alias GRIMACE, eventually sharing the stage with artists such as G Jones, Yheti, BOATS, Mad Zach, and more. He excels at creating unique selections using tracks from all corners of dance music to fuel your feet. 

Whether you’re at the club, in the forest, or anywhere a party is- GNARLY BRWN brings an unexpected and infectious blend of styles to seasoned heads & new listeners alike with a passion for the culture and music of all kinds.

Releases with:
Nü Kvlture 

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HMU:
GNARLYBRWN@GMAIL.COM
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MORE MIXES:
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https://www.mixcloud.com/GNARLYBRWN

Older Mixes:
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GNARLY'S MIX STASH:
https://soundcloud.com/gnarlybrwnmixstash

GRIMACE (2011-2016)
www.soundcloud.com/grimacebass

Long Live Chicago Footwork, Juke, and Ghettotech 

160 forever

Thank you so much for all of your support over the years! Be sure to check out these amazing labels which I have had the privilege to work with:

Golden Hall Records
Head Cornerstone Records
District 160
Juke Bounce Werk
Black Marble Collective
Matraca
Yanked Beats

Contact: heartaugustmusic@gmail.com
//August from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
//Trackers and Ableton.
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@jawbreakersabq
*Support From:
@wearedosing
@nukvlture
@phuturecollective
@UKOrecords

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Condensation that drips from the ceilings and walls of basement clubs.

Born and bred in Manchester, our multi-genre independent record label champions underground sounds from a diverse range of artists from Europe and beyond.

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