Since teaming up in 2010, Bristol-based drum ’n’ bass duo Chromatic – real names Leon Bailey and Joe Rossitter – have released music on seminal labels including Playaz, Innerground, V Recordings, Crucast, CIA, Commercial Suicide, Fokuz, Formation Records, Utopia Music and Lossless Music.

The pair’s refusal to conform to one specific style of DnB has resulted in dozens of plays on BBC Radio 1 and Kiss FM, plus DJ support from the scene’s most respected selectors including Roni Size, DJ Hype, DJ Marky, LTJ Bukem, Rene LaVice, Kanine, London Elektricity and more.

Chromatic have remixed artists including DJ Fresh, MC $pyda and E-Z Rollers. The pair’s track ‘Sunrise’, produced for Bru-C’s album ‘Original ‘Sounds’, has achieved over five million Spotify plays, while their unofficial remix of Pharoahe Monch’s ‘Simon Says’ continues to be a secret weapon for countless DJs.

Away from the studio, Chromatic are also seasoned DJs, playing at events such as DJ Marky & Friends at Fabric and Detonate Festival, as well as bookings abroad in Czech Republic and New Zealand.

"Blind Faith" out now - https://vacant.bandcamp.com/album/blind-faith

Jenova 7 is the musical “nom de plume” of Boston-based multimedia artist Michael J. Sirois (born 1989). His genres include trip-hop, downtempo, chill-out and instrumental hip-hop. He was featured on Mushroom Jazz 8, the latest volume of legendary DJ Mark Farina's iconic chillout compilation series.

He is most recognized for the “Dusted Jazz” instrumental series, distinct for exploring jazz grooves, organic drum breaks and moody, cinematic vibes. His style is influenced by the pioneering trip-hop artists of the 90s such as DJ Shadow, DJ Krush, DJ Cam and Portishead, as well as sample based Golden Era hip-hop producers such as DJ Premier and Pete Rock.

In late 2010, after graduating from college with a degree in film, he moved to Los Angeles for a year and started making music as “Jenova 7” with the trip-hop netlabel Dusted Wax Kingdom. In late 2013, he joined the Los Angeles based Cold Busted record label.

As a self-taught musician, his style has been inspired and guided by his versatile taste in music and his love for visual storytelling. Every album is meant to be the soundtrack to an imaginary film. His albums are a blend of the past and present—a mix of vintage crate digger samples accompanied by live instrumentation. His solo performances often feature original cinematic background visuals set behind simultaneous MPC beatmaking and improvised guitar playing.

He has collaborated with French trip-hop producer Hugo Kant and produced instrumentals for Craig G of the legendary Juice Crew hip-hop collective. He is also a member of the enigmatic trip-hop trio Wax Triptych, alongside fellow artists Mononome & Mr. Moods.

Music Videos:

Inner Space (feat. Hugo Kant) http://vimeo.com/36444629
Dark Water Jazz http://vimeo.com/33492275
Midnight Ride http://vimeo.com/63384068
Introspect (feat. Mr. Moods) http://vimeo.com/36446059
A Touch Of Evil http://vimeo.com/33492434
Enter The Void & Tunnel Rat http://vimeo.com/36450163

Video Interview with Lew from Unbox Therapy http://youtu.be/eqeYHol4UUk?hd=1

Drum & Bass Mate

Contact: adam@ninjaninja.co.uk

ATTN: I do not respond to messages on soundcloud.

Ever since climbing onto the soulful drum and bass vibe over 2 decades ago, Random Movement (Mike Richards) production skills and DJ technique have pushed him to the forefront of stateside drum & bass, drawing in an audience of both old and young listeners. With multiple yearly performances at major clubs and festivals covering 4 continents, his unique sound and unmistakable style continue to spread across the globe.

With the release of his album, singles, remixes, and many collaborations with Marky & S.P.Y, JayBee, Dave Owen, T.R.A.C, and Ben Soundscape, his tracks have turned many heads to his unique skillset in songwriting and production. Random Movement’s soulful, smooth, deep and jazzy vibes have landed releases on Hospital, Innerground, V, CIA, Integral, Fokuz, Good Looking, Creative Source, Intrigue and more.

Between tours, production, a weekly live radio show on Bassdrive.com, a monthly podcast, and most recently the start up of his label “Flight Pattern”, things are continuing to be very productive for this prolific producer. His uplifting style and great personality are not something to be missed on the decks.

More information:

www.randommovement.org (podcast)

Flight Pattern Records:

www.flightpatternrecords.com
www.instagram.com/flight_pattern_records
www.soundcloud.com/Flight-Pattern-Records
www.twitter.com/_FlightPattern_
www.facebook.com/flightpatternrecords


Check out Random Movement Radio on www.bassdrive.com every Wednesday 5-7p CST (23:00-01:00 GMT)

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