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Dubwoofa / JFO / Cid Poitier - N.O.T.E.S (12") *OUT NOW* [SUBCLEF005]

Format: 220g Transparent 12" (SOLD OUT) / Digital / Streaming
Release Date: 5th March 2020
Buy/Stream: https://smarturl.it/subclef005

A1. Dubwoofa - Burn
A2. Dubwoofa - Hexed
B1. Cid Poitier (feat Wends) - Distraction (JFO Remix)
B2. Cid Poitier (feat Wends) - Circles (JFO Remix)

Consistent with the pursuit set out within their last four releases, this most recent outing from South London based label Sub:Clef, features four meditative and expansive tracks of UK inspired sound system music. This is the first release in the Sub:Clef “N.O.T.E.S” series, which feature two artists, one on each side of the record.

The A-side of 005 sees the return of the mighty Norwegian producer and selector Dubwoofa (his first release in over half a decade, and his Sub:Clef debut) while the flip features two JFO-produced reinterpretations of archive tracks by Sub:Clef curator Cid Poitier.

Cut A ‘Burn’, provided by the former, is a throbbing, half-time sub workout not dissimilar to Dubwoofa’s early work on Dub Police: featuring scattered, reverberating percussion and heavily modified field recordings accompanied by an immersive and cohesive low-end.

While similarly reductive and stripped back, AA ‘Hexed’ departs from the stepping intensity of the first track and introduces more irregular and shuddering drum programming: elastic subs and ghostly hymns are matched with a more subtle and complimentary drum rhythm.

Things change slightly on the B-side, as JFO provides a pair of transformative remixes, with both tracks featuring vocalist Wends. Here, the stems have been cleverly altered to provide a respectful and yet highly distinctive interpretation, with ‘Distraction’ modified to feature an almost atonal synth line, interrupted by stabs of resonant pads not dissimilar to James’ Blake’s cult ‘Harmonimix’ series. Strung alongside reverse snares, soothing pads and a meditative filter bass, the vocals glide along centrally to provide a truly immersive and contemplating take on bass music both original and versatile.

The second remix ‘Circles’, while again featuring Wends, utilises the vocals only sparingly, and instead encourages the listener to focus on a harmonically rich piano line and a thumping multi-timbral snare. Coupled with JFO’s distinct patois watermark and clattering hats, this track is a more transcendent psalm. Haunting and subtle yet highly musical in its essence.

Pre-Order: https://subclef.bandcamp.com/album/n-o-t-e-s

Dubwoofa - @dubwoofa
JFO - @manlikejfo
Cid Poitier - @cid-poitier

Words by: George Inman
Artwork: Colin Ventura

N.O.T.E.S

Dubwoofa / JFO / Cid Poitier - N.O.T.E.S (Showreel) *OUT NOW* 12" [SUBCLEF005]

EA Review: Cid Poitier N.O.T.E.S Ft. Dubwoofa , JFO & Wends [SUBCLEF005]

Cid Poitier’s “Distraction” - released almost exactly two years ago on Sub:Clef - is unique to begin with, structured around Wends’ lyrics as in typical “band” music. JFO translates her piercing poetry into the DJ format without sacrificing the impact of the vocals. His rendition takes Cid Poitier’s minimal, jazz-flavored production to another level, adding texture and fullness to the poignant track.

Read Full Review: https://www.elementalartsfm.com/post/dubwoofa-jfo-cid-poitier-n-o-t-e-s-subclef005

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Cid Poitier

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JFO

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Fb: https://www.facebook.com/manlikejfo/
Ig: https://www.instagram.com/jfo_music/

Sub:Clef Records

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Distraction

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Cid Poitier (feat Wends) - Distraction (JFO Remix) [Elemental Arts Premiere]

Consistent with the pursuit set out within their last four releases, this most recent outing from South London based label Sub:Clef, features four meditative and expansive tracks of UK inspired sound system music. 

This is the first release in the Sub:Clef “N.O.T.E.S” series, which feature two artists, one on each side of the record.

The A-side of 005 sees the return of the mighty Norwegian producer and selector Dubwoofa (his first release in over half a decade, and his Sub:Clef debut) while the flip features two JFO-produced reinterpretations of archive tracks by Sub:Clef curator Cid Poitier.
Cut A ‘Burn’, provided by the former, is a throbbing, half-time sub workout not dissimilar to Dubwoofa’s early work on Dub Police: featuring scattered, reverberating percussion and heavily modified field recordings accompanied by an immersive and cohesive low-end. While similarly reductive and stripped back, AA ‘Hexed’ departs from the stepping intensity of the first track and introduces more irregular and shuddering drum programming: elastic subs and ghostly hymns are matched with a more subtle and complimentary drum rhythm.

Things change slightly on the B-side, as JFO provides a pair of transformative remixes, with both tracks featuring vocalist Wends. Here, the stems have been cleverly altered to provide a respectful and yet highly distinctive interpretation, with ‘Distraction’ modified to feature an almost atonal synth line, interrupted by stabs of resonant pads not dissimilar to James Blake’s cult ‘Harmonimix’ series. Strung alongside reverse snares, soothing pads and a meditative filter bass, the vocals glide along centrally to provide a truly immersive and contemplating take on bass music both original and versatile.

The second remix ‘Circles’, while again featuring Wends, utilises the vocals only sparingly, and instead encourages the listener to focus on a harmonically rich piano line and a thumping multi-timbral snare. Coupled with JFO’s distinct patois watermark and clattering hats, this track is a more transcendent psalm. Haunting and subtle yet highly musical in its essence.

Format: 220g Transparent 12" / Digital / Streaming
Release Date: 5th March 2020
Pre-Order: subclef.bandcamp.com/album/n-o-t-e-s
Purchase: https://www.junodownload.com/products/dubwoofa-cid-n-o-t-e-s/4454605-02/

A1. Dubwoofa - Burn
A2. Dubwoofa - Hexed
B1. Cid Poitier (feat Wends) - Distraction (JFO Remix)
B2. Cid Poitier (feat Wends) - Circles (JFO Remix)

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Dubwoofa - Burn

After a bit of time away Norwegian producer Dubwoofa makes a storming return on the ever reliable Sub:Clef imprint with two new cuts of thundering weight. Hexed in particular is a muscular work-out in low end tension which is guaranteed to be snaking its way under many-a-dancefloor when it drops on March 5th.

The EP also comes correct with two JFO remixes of label boss Cid Poitier's finest and, for the collectors out there, the whole slab is available on a limited run lathe cut vinyl.

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Dubwoofa - Hexed [Sub:Clef]

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♫ My Music ♪ 

Stripped-Back, Minimal, Soulful, Hypnotic, Tribal, Dubby-Junglist-Dancehall influenced Meditation Music @ 140 & 170 bpm.

♫ Releases & Forthcoming: 

- Ramping (Translation) [2015]
- Afrique EP (Translation) [2016]
- Deep Logic EP (Translation) [2017]
- Zeitgeist 12" (Sub:Clef) [2017]
- Distraction 12" (Sub:Clef) [2018]
- The Sub:Soul EP  12"(Sub:Clef) [2018]
- Earth Cry EP 12" (Sub:Clef) [2019]
- N.O.T.E.S 12" (Sub:Clef) [2020]
- No Killer feat. DVoyce (Nice Up) [2022]

♫ Bio ♪ 

DJ'ing since 1997, Cid Poitier was Influenced by 90's Jamaican dancehall, but when Jungle broke onto the scene he found a new outlet for his musical passion. Since then he has taken the progressive journey into Drum and Bass, Early Dubstep and more recently Deep Minimal Experimental sounds which encompass his countless influences from the 90's and beyond. Cid Poitier's music is heavily inspired by these genres and the rich cultural melting pot that is South London. 

Curator at - @subclef Records