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Taken from the album 'They Don't Know'

So Solid Crew present They Don't Know - without doubt the most highly anticipated debut album from a UK act this year. This album proves that they have the sheer talent, energy and originality to live up to the phenomenal hype. 

• The album features ‘21 Seconds’ and forthcoming single ‘They Don’t Know’ plus a remix of the track ‘Oh No (Sentimental Things)’ that first launched them into the mainstream consciousness early this year. 

• Other album highlights include the anthemic 'Ride Wid Us', the lyrically barbed 'Haters' and the clubland commentary of 'Rave Scene'. Their unique blend of R&B, rap, ragga and garage beats looks set to dominate the radio, clubs and charts in 2002 and beyond.

• So Solid Crew recently picked up 2 MOBO Awards for Best Newcomer and Best Garage Act

Their names sound like comic strip heroes. Their brilliantly raw and futuristic take on UK garage sounds like nothing else on this planet. And they've already been dubbed the Wu-Tang Clan of two-step. Ladies and gentlemen, meet So Solid, a 20-plus collective of super-talented London DJs, MCs and producers - and just about the most exciting prospect in urban British dance music today. Their third single, 'They Don’t Know’, on Relentless records, follows up from ‘Oh No (Sentimental Things)’ and their number one smash ’21 Seconds’ which platformed the crew's cutting edge blend of R&B, rap, ragga and garage beats, a blistering sound that's come straight from the underground raves and pirate radio stations of South London.

Leader of the sprawling So Solid family is 21-year-old MC Megaman, a smooth talking Battersea homeboy who has been promoting garage parties and MCing at jungle clubs since he was a teenager. Of the So Solid sonic sensibility he says: "It's a whole new sound. We're using straight R&B and hip hop sound but with a little bit of ragga flavour, and that's what makes the difference."

The So Solid collective originally came about a couple of years back when Megaman hooked up with now defunct pirate station Supreme FM and came into contact with like-minded souls like MC Mac and DJ PDS. Already promoting events like Garage Delight at the Colosseum and Chunnel Club, Mega decided to step up the So Solid brand, slapping the name on the top of flyers, getting some of those all-important tunes down on vinyl and self-promoting like crazy. 

After finally pushing past the typical disinterest from play-it-safe club promoters who didn't get the crew's ahead-of-its-time approach to garage, the word spread and the So Solid community expanded. Mega explains what bonds them: "There's a talent and a flavour that we all share. For instance Neutrino and Oxide started out in separate crews where they were the ones doing the main work. Things have just accelerated from there."

Now he says, he regards So Solid as "the Junior MAFIA of London". There's a community spirit that means "we are all family, we're not friends. We understand each other." The current So Solid line-up includes:  G-Man, Megaman, Harvey, Asher-D, Face, Morgan, Gilard, MC Mac, DJ Timeless, DJ Dan da Man, DJ Swiss, DJ PDS, DJ Oxide, DJ Static, MC Asher-D, MC Neutrino, AC Burrell.

With so many members you'd think things could all get a bit confusing at times. But, says Megaman, you can apparently split the So Solid membership into three basic personality-types. "There's the sweet boys, pretty boys - that's Romeo, Neutrino, Harvey, Morgan and Crazy. Then there's the ruff-neck guys, like me Face, G-Man, Asher-D, Swiss, Mac, Dan da Man, they're the hard nuts. And there's the normal, quiet, casual guys like Timeless, PDS, Statics, TW7, Gilard, Oxide. And then there're the ones who just want to be lazy, eat food and make money. That's Mr C! He ain't running around for no-one!" And last but not least there's Lisa, who's in a category of all her own. "She's our 24-carat diamond," says Mega affectionately.

Of course, there's more to So Solid than just a vibrant mix of diverse personalities. Their refreshing 'keep it real, keep it simple' approach to music means that the So Solid sound has a characteristic no frills, streetwise punch that walks all over so much of the over-produced bandwagon garage many major labels are now spewing out. Meanwhile, away from the raw energy of the mic, the turntables and the studio, there's a strong business strategy too. Megaman, who's nobody's fool, along with G-Man, Mr C and TW7 have rapidly built up a Puff Daddy style miniature empire from scratch over the past year and a half. So Solid Entertainment - now a limited company currently comprises a DJ agency, two record labels - Papermoney and So Solid Beats - a promotional division, and a distribution company. Megaman doesn't rule out merchandising in the future too - so look out for clothes and all manner of other goodies too. And let's not forget Delight FM, the radio station that sprung from the seeds of the Garage Delight raves. On a good day, with the wind blowing in the right direction, you can apparently catch the latest underground sounds as far out as Kent.

"We did it all ourselves and everyone wants us now," says Megaman of the So Solid success story. "We've been through our hard times and we struggled to get where we are. I was rags to riches but now I'm here. We did it from scratch, no banks, no loans. And we did it by helping each other."

With an ecstatic response from the crowds at Ayia Napa this summer, So Solid have already built up a loyal audience. As the word of mouth spreads via the rave and radio scene, Megaman admits he's not averse to a bit of the diamonds and champagne lifestyle either. He sees So Solid as something stylish - not necessarily about names and designer labels but about looking the part, and if that means dressing like a star and not a scruffy MC, so be it. "Everyone in the ghetto wants to make money and live the high life," explains Megaman. "To have a nice car and a big house and wear diamonds and nice clothes and party all night. It's all good! That's what we're going to portray in our music"

So Solid Crew - They Don't Know

Mungo’s Hi Fi held a recording session with Sugar Minott in Glasgow in 2009, not knowing that he would sadly pass away six months later. This record features his raggamuffin vocal which has been complemented with Daddy Freddy at his growling best, which he was proud to record alongside his friend and mentor. 
The 12” features on one side Mungo’s Hi Fi’s original dubby smasher, which has been one of their most requested tracks since they started playing it out on dubplate. The other side is their first collaboration with Chimpo, who has pulled out all the stops to take the homage to Zinc’s Super Sharp Shooter to the next level. You need this record.

Mungo's Hi Fi ft. Sugar Minott & Daddy Freddy - Raggamuffin (CHIMPO REMIX) [SCRUB011]

Preorder Link:  https://amaruk.bandcamp.com

AMIT ‘Fatty Batty’ / ‘Operator’ [AMAR005]
Hot off the back of his ‘Four Stories’ EP AMIT returns with another bold instalment on his beloved label AMAR. Armed with a Trombone, Melodica & serious sub pressure, AMIT delivers a chunky number in ‘Fatty Batty’, this composition has be best described as both “Fatty Batty by name and nature”. 

For the Flip, AMIT delivers a nostalgic Dub/Jungle/Halftime number in ‘Operator’, reminding us of our past, present and future.  

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Fatty Batty / Operator [AMAR005]

Deep Medi - ever the purveyors of supreme bassweight - have had a busy year to date. Haymakers from Kahn (Over Deh So/Abbatoir) and Gantz's Witch Blues EP rubber-stamped their intentions from early on, and bits from Jack Sparrow, Kaiju and K Man have kept the ball rolling steadily into Q3. Now Mala and co reveal their strongest hand to date.

MEDiLP011 is a collaboration of gargantuan proportions. Kahn, Commodo and Gantz sell out of stock quickly enough in their own rights; now the styles of all three get tumble-dried together in a melange of Bristolian and Middle Eastern sub-low. "Unmistakable" is just one example out of the six - an earthy deep roller anchored by a hush-hush grumble of a sample and, of course, bottommost low-end.

August 28th is the release date. Eye up the vinyl and digital versions on pre-order before it's too late.

Pre-Order

Commodo, Gantz & Kahn "Unmistakable" - Boiler Room Debuts

FKOF Promo!

Our tight connection @zamzam-sounds is hosting @DJmadd's 'Detroit Riddim' exclusively via their renewed website, all in celebration of the Hungarian's second release on ZamZam Sounds. 

Detroid Riddim is a dreaded dub focussing on dedicated lo-fi and intricate delay FX, while setting a slow but marching pace towards unity. Its refreshing atmosphere ruling the back-end adds to the already positive vibrations. The weight involved in this exclusive production will flush out the scoops of any sound systems across the globe - and without hesitation we can say that its wavelength is equal to that of ZamZam Sounds remarkable stance inside dub / sound system culture..

DJ Madd's 'ZAMZAM030' is already up for pre-order via our friends at @unearthedsounds, make sure to bag it and head over to the buy link below to receive 'Detroit Riddim' absolutely for free..

1. DJ Madd - Detroit Riddim

http://soundcloud.com/fatkidonfire/sets/fkof-promo-2

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DJ Madd - Detroit Riddim (ZamZam Sounds exclusive) [FKOF Promo]

We went in on them samples from the Deep, Dark & Dangerous Crew provided by District.
Bigup.

https://soundcloud.com/deepdarkdangerous/ddd-collab-project-district-sample-pack-2

LSN - Mill (District Deep,Dark & Dangerous Sample Tune)

My bootleg of Proxima's 'Trapped'! 
If you need a wav for DJing or whatever just give me a message. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kovertbass


Proxima - Trapped (Kovert Bootleg)

A1 Jade Helm
A2 The Sound Killah
B1 With Us
B2 War of the Minds ft Werd2Jah

https://youtu.be/Lh2GfMlVL7E

DEEP MEDi store

TRUTH - War of the Minds EP - 20.05.16

This is a send for @manlikejfo

Check it.

PURCHASE ON 12" VINYL

OI SOUNDBOY [JFO WAR DUB]

 Burial - Archangel 

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/4ff29a'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

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Archangel [ivo Remix]

A single from the forthcoming mix FABRICLIVE 90: Kahn & Neek on fabric Records, released on 18 November 2016.

Preorder your copy here: https://www.fabriclondon.com/store/FABRICLIVE-90.html

Jamakabi - Hot It Up (Kahn & Neek Remix) [fabric]

Loefah ft Fudz 'My G' (disko rekah vocal)

Flowdan ft. Animai - Groundhog (Signs & Ak:Hash remix)FREE DL

FKOF Premiere!

Remember 'Rules of the Dance' by Mungo's Hi Fi and the notorious Kahn remix? London's JD comes correct with his previously mysterious instrumental, which now sees a release with Glasgow's @scotchbonnetrecords. His remix of a Mungo's Hi Fi original is lower in pitch, however dreading at a similar frequency, therefore making it an excellent addition to everyone's vinyl crate.

'SCRUB015' is set for release on limited single-sided 12-inch vinyl with Scotch Bonnet on 03/02/2017. Make sure to pick up this mammoth at your local vinyl dealer, it's simply too big to let go - please visit the buy-link attached...

1. Mungo's Hi Fi - Rules of the Dance ft. Charlie P (JD remix)

"If you have heard Kahn & Neek's Fabric mix you will know this tune. It started appearing in their sets early this year and brings a level of darkness to Charlie P's vocal pitching it down to about 3 semitones away from hell. Combined with JD's deep instrumental it becomes a melancholic masterpiece. Catch the limited onesided press before it vanishes."

https://soundcloud.com/fatkidonfire/sets/fkof-premiere

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Mungo's Hi Fi - Rules Of The Dance ft. Charlie P (JD remix)

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Mungo's Hi Fi - Rules of the Dance ft. Charlie P (JD remix) [FKOF Premiere]

BANDULU008

A. Kahn - Fierce [Commodo remix]
B. S Is For Snakes

BANDULU008 preview.. A. Kahn - Fierce [Commodo remix] B. S Is For Snakes [MORE INFO IN DESCRIPTION]

Sleeper x Mesck - Ghettonomics (CRUCIAL010)

Sade - Jezebel (Dubbacle Remix)[Free Download]

Arkwright - Instinct EP
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Release date: 17th March 2017

1. Bludclart 
2. Black Mesa
3. Homeward
4. Fat Stacks

Wheel & Deal Records are proud to introduce Arkwright to the Family. Arkwright is a name that has been synonymous with N-Type’s DJ sets over the last few years. Since N-Type first came across his music, he has crafted his own distinctive style and built a strong catalogue of tracks. His sound is dark and deep with an abundance of energy, clever percussion and bass and space. 

The lead track ‘Bludclart’ is a Sub heavy wobbler with elements of the classic, roots, Dubstep sound. Reminiscent but current,  ‘Bludclart’ brings the heat to the dance floor. Arkwright gets the perfect balance between dance floor or mixtape listening.

‘Black Mesa’ is a snarling half step, wobbler. Electric synth sounds cut through the thick warm bass and Jungle esc pads. This has an infectious groove and great percussion! Head to head with ‘Bludclart’ this has been getting a peppering on Rinse Fm.

‘Homeward’ shows Arkwright’s talent to experiment. This is different from the others on the EP but still carries his signature throbbing bass and groove. Vocal samples converse through the haze of synth lines and chimes. The hard hitting beats and shakers create an almost industrial but tribal feel. 

Finally ‘Fat Stacks’ sets of the EP in fine style! This track is loaded with dread! Dubbed out throbbing subs and sound system quotes, this has a sampling style reminiscent of the legendary Horsepower Production. There is no surprise that it has had massive support from Benny Ill himself. This defiantly sets a precedence for more to come on Wheel & Deal Records. 

Early Radio & DJ Support from:
N-Type (Rinse Fm), Hatcha (Hatched), Benny Ill (Horsepower Production), Walsh (Biscuit Factory), Truth, Von D, Beezy, Mr.K, Squarewave, DJ Syte, Sukh Knight, Kloudmen.

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Instinct EP

Fat Stacks

Arkwright - Fat Stacks

Full stream of SHADES' "Creepin'," a wild cut from their forthcoming 'Night of the Dreadless Angel' EP on 1985 Music. 

More info: https://www.xlr8r.com/news/2017/03/premiere-stream-a-new-track-by-shades/

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Premiere: SHADES - Creepin'

SCRUB006 A Mungo's Hi Fi ft Eek-A-Mouse - Hire and removal refix

Released by: Scrub a Dub 
Release/catalogue number: SCRUB006
Release date: 7th May 2012

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