Shaolin / Feedback

Stepping out of the dojo with sublime focus - DJ Youngsta's subsequent addition to the Sentry discography unveils its sound system technique in abundant grandeur. Supported by the likes of UKF and Disciple Recordings, the achievements and long-standing dedication to the bass music scene of the London-based artist speak for itself. Now taking charge of the controls, The Others materializes two irreproachable cuts of undiluted Dubstep for the imprint's tenth single outing, bringing forth an exceptional display of the artist's creative ingenuity as well as technical ability, that perfectly falls in line with the label's vision and acclaimed discography. 

Anticipation permeates the air. Haunting flute melodies intermingle with tribal drums in 'Shaolin' - introducing itself, saturated in tension. Surges of electric power progressively increase the strain as the sound of the final chimes strikes its apocalyptic verdict. Heading into full-frontal warfare and the midst of a sword fight, a murderous array of distorted overtones leads the way through the trenches, dug by its huge drums and minimal instrumentation. Densely loaded with ingenious sampling and off-kilter groove, the resulting soundscape will wreak havoc on any proper sound system and skanking audience. Turning the echo up to eleven, the B-Side 'Feedback' boasts an equally effective inferno, culminating in otherworldly levels of pressure and energy. Contemplative synth melodies merge into the melancholic soundscape, feigning brief silence before promptly being reconstructed into a super-charged form. The ensuing shutdown swings to the merciless groove onslaught of its highly fissionable basslines, roaming the dance floor with rhythmic intricacy and a universe of switch-ups and creative breaks - The Other's signature style taken to its fullest extent.

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Shaolin

During the uprise of Dubstep’s popularity over the last 15+ years, we’ve witnessed some of the biggest changes to music and popular culture in recent times. And along with it some of the most exciting and forward thinking music since the turn of the century. Deeply intertwined within that musical revolution is London based DJ and producer Alex Crawford, known musically as The Others.

The Others prolific work rate has seen him compile one of Dubstep’s most extensive and varied back catalogues, responsible for genre classics such as 'Africa VIP', ‘Funhouse', 'First Flight', ‘Gravity', ‘Fallout', ‘Close', as well as his acclaimed debut and genre defining 2012 album; 'Red Planet'. Along the way collaborating with a dizzying array of artists including Emalkay, Virtual Riot, Caspa, Joker, Breakage, Hatcha, Dread MC, Bare Noise, Subscape, J:Kenzo, Virus Syndicate, Bukez Finezt, Youngsta, Stamina MC, Trolley Snatcha, Proxima and N-Type.

The Others has and continues to work with some of the genre’s most ground breaking labels including DeadBeats, UKF, Disciple, Dub Police, Sentry, NSD: Black Label, Tempa, Wheel & Deal, Sub Soldiers, Boka, Ringo and Subway.