Now this one is large…

Presenting one of the sickest and most well respected names in dubstep, drum & bass, jungle and beyond; it’s @jkenzomusic 💥

We’re HONOURED to be able to share this one, especially as he’s gone all in with a multi-genre madness. Blending garage, broken beat, dubstep and even some slick 140 jungle. 

For us, J:Kenzo was absolutely pivotal in guiding our younger selves through the deeper, darker and more stripped back side of dubstep. His earlier stuff on Tempa Records around 2011 - 2014 was ridiculously influential and led us through the depths of underground music with a  bass powered torch that never really died out 🔦 

Every time we’ve seen him play live it’s been 10/10. The most recent being Outlook U.K. in that SWEATBOX of a tent. Shout out anyone in attendance cos that was overly hot n heavy 😤

Bring it forward to now, and J Kenzo is still absolutely smashing it. You can see him on some of the biggest lineups around nearly every weekend. Regardless of the BPM, Kenzo has tracks to tick every box and has in more recent years started dropping more dnb and jungle tracks and is still sitting at the top lineups all over the world 🌎 

He’s got forthcoming a Metalheadz EP we’re proper gassed to check out. Kenzo jungle bits are serious ☠️

It’s also a madness how often producers get on and remix Kenzo’s tracks - it’s an immediate sign of respect when so many heads jump on a remix duty, and often maintain so many of the original sounds and flavours of the og track. 

There’s not many platforms J:Kenzo hasn’t played or released on at this point. A few to mention; @bbc1extra, @rinsestagram, @outlookfestival, @metalheadzmusic, @djmagoffical we really could go all day with this… 

You’d be wise to check his recent @subtleradio birthday b2b special with @djyoungsta @spmc - his ongoing Subtle residency is really something. He’s been reppin them for years, with his Artikal Music Show poppin off every time 🔊

Heads up - BRISTOL gang, you can catch him spinning a jungle set at @rupturelondon’s next big one at The Trinity Centre on October 10th, alongside the usual Rupture royalty as well as some newer names. Large up; @dj.mantra, @doubleorupture, @stretch_ako, @asha.binx, @blackeyemc and @mcchickaboo - this one is a must attend 🔊 

Anyway enough of us chattin, head to the linktree in our bio to check the mix out - nuff love 💕

MIX SERIES: 075 / J:KENZO

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Volume IV of VI from DJ Codiac~~ @djcodiac @aeffectradio @grandergestures @colemangoughary www.twitch.tv/aeffectradio

Tracklist:
1. Bob Marley - Hypocrites [unknown remix] (HYPO001 white label, 2010)
2. Egoless - Rainbow Dub [feat. Irie FM] (LoDubs 1211022, 2012)
3. Johnny Osbourne - Fally Ranking [V.I.V.E.K remix] (Greensleeves Dubstep 5024, 2011)
4. RSD - Pretty Bright Light (Punch Drunk 003, 2007)
5. Mala - Noches Sueños [feat. Danay Suarez] (Brownswood 090LP, 2012)
6. Mala - Noches Sueños [feat. Danay Suarez] [Mala + Simbad super dub mix] (Brownswood 099, 2013)
7. Kromestar & Jay 5ive - Bass 96 (Bass N’ Love 001, 2011)
8. Joker - Holly Brook Park (Kapsize 001, 2008)
9. Silkie vs Mizz Beats - Purple Love (Deep Medi 018A, 2009)
10. Blasta - Black Muscatel (Argon LP02_3, 2009)
11. Headhunter & Djunya - El Presidente (Surefire Sound 002, 2010)
12. Instra:mental - Forbidden (Apple Pips 009, 2009)
13. Pangaea - Neurons (Hessle 010, 2010)
14. Untold - Anaconda (Hessle 008, 2009)
15. DJ Madd - Body Pop (Black Box 023, 2012)
16. Mala - Left Leg Out (DMZ 010, 2006)
17. Ramadanman - Glut (Hemlock 008, 2010)
18. Joe - Claptrap (Hessle 014, 2010)
19. Kryptic Minds - Can’t Sleep [feat Alys B.] [Scuba remix] (Black Box 016, 2011)
20. F - Slow Down (7even 020, 2011)
21. El-B - Amazon (Tempa 012, 2004)
22. Commodo - Axis (Deep Medi 061, 2012)
23. Quest - Deep Inside (Deep Medi 007, 2008)
24. Ramadanman - Bass Drums (Soul Jazz LP234, 2010)
25. Kahn - Helter Skelter (Punch Drunk 021, 2011)
26. Mala - Forgive (Deep Medi 004, 2007)
27. Guido - Orchestral Lab (Punch Drunk 011, 2009)
28. Skream - Trapped In A Dark Bubble (Tectonic 026, 2009)
29. Gantz - Supreme A (Deep Medi 085, 2015)
30. Distance - A Result Of Sound (Chestplate 020, 2012)
31. V.I.V.E.K - the Big Bang (Deep Medi 042, 2011)
32. TMSV -  Stay Closed (Deep Medi 122, 2021)
33. Goth-Trad - Dark Path (Deep Medi 015, 2009)
34. TRG - Broken Heart [Martyn’s DCM remix] (Hessle 004, 2008)
35. Kahn - Polar (Electronic Explorations 001, 2012)
36. Breakage - Untitled (Digital Soundboy 014, 2008)
37. Skream - Dutch Flowerz (Tempa 022, 2006)
38. DJ Madd - Someone (Black Box 001, 2009)
39. Geiom - No More Tears (Berkane Sol 011, 2009)
40. Peverelist - Roll With The Punches (Punch Drunk 005, 2007)
41. Pangaea - Memories (MEMORIES001 white label, 2009)

It’s been years that I’ve been planning to immortalize my Dubstep vinyl collection in the format of a “best-of” mix series - a thesis, capstone, Dubstep magnum opus.

Inspired by original Golden Record launched by NASA in 1977 on the Voyager spacecraft to represent all of humanity in sound, these are my Dubstep Golden Records. Every track in this mix series is one that I would unflinchingly eject into space to represent Dubstep in its entirety if NASA ever made the completely rational decision to task me with such a project.

I’m not claiming these are the definitive tunes of the Dubstep universe... there are other more authoritative voices to establish the tunes that most greatly impacted music culture. But they are *my favorite* of all time. I still take this seriously as something that’s immensely meaningful to my identity. IMO each of these tunes are timeless and top-class, and do well to symbolize the Dubstep genre.

This mix series is quite literally the very best I can muster, and represents the best of my record collection and technical ability. I hope you enjoy - give me a shout!

Dubstep Golden Records Volume IV of VI

420Million — a global bassline is broken.
Each drop in this track echoes both the rhythm of sound
and the rhythm of life we’ve strayed from.

If nutrition is survival, how can we realign the rhythm?
If nutrition is survival, how do we find our way back?
Our bassline forgotten… we lost track.

Access to healthy food — prices soar.
Education lacking — everything out the door.
The rhythm we needed comes down to the core,
but together we can rise once again and we can restore.

Across the world, the foods we eat have changed.
Additives, colorings, preservatives — made to preserve food,
but not always to preserve life.
Over time, true nourishment slipped from priority.
The cost has been great.

Yet there is hope.
A movement is rising —
calling us back to health,
to wellness,
to the essentials of life.

Voices everywhere are asking for better,
seeking knowledge,
choosing compassion —
for themselves,
for their families.

This track is my prayer.
My offering of support for that shift.
Because more of us want this change than may be seen.
Because our survival depends on it.

420 million voices — let’s change the bassline.
It’s time.
Sustain health.
Sustain existence.

“The condition affecting nearly 420 million people globally is diabetes (WHO, 2023)—a staggering rise from approximately 100 million in 1980. Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases related to blood sugar production and usage by the body. Commonly called Type 2 diabetes, this disease occurs when the body cannot properly use insulin or produce enough of it. Once referred to as ‘adult-onset,’ it now increasingly affects young people, pushing medical organizations to drop the label.”

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” — 3 John 1:2

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Dubstep Golden Records Volume IV of VI

Coleman Goughary (Grander Gestures, DJ Codiac)

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