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Fork and Knife - SIMPLYDUBS#011

Hello Fork and Knife, How's it going? One of the questions I'll start with is one I've personally wondered for a while, where did the origin of your producer name come from? 

Oh hi! So the name is actually from a song by a band called brand new. Very much a throwback to 00’s emo. It wasn’t even a song I felt particularly strongly about but for whatever reason the name resonated with me. Kinda like the idea of calling myself something inanimate and mundane. The amount of trouble the ‘and’ has caused me though. Some places I’m listed as ‘fork & knife’, ‘fork + knife’ or 2 separate artists ‘fork’ and ‘knife’. Spent a lot of energy trying to get it all the same but it’s not that easy. 

What is your favourite track from the mix and why?

That’s a toughy - I guess it’d probably be one of the collabs I’ve got in there. Always love working with vocalists. Seems like a more complete tune with a vocal on it. I’m still a big fan of ‘Chop’ - the collab I did with 6 Korean MCs a couple of years ago. The instrumental is actually a bit throwaway but everyone on the tune smashed it. Can’t take a whole lot of credit for it as it was all put together by Damndef who, if you don’t know, is a sick Korean MC flying the grime flag over there. Also the Juma collab ‘Pattern It’ is sick. Annoyingly got released just as we went into our first lockdown so still haven’t heard it in a club setting. I do find that, generally, the quicker I finish a tune, the more I like it. It’s those ones that write themselves that are the best. You don’t get time to get sick of it. 

You work with the label In:flux Audio quite a lot from what I can see, is there something that keeps drawing you back to this label? 

In:flux Audio… Those guys! I do work with them a lot don’t I. They’re just good dudes. Had the pleasure of spending a bit of time up in Leeds with them and they’re nice people which is a big plus. Their release schedule runs like clockwork too. Aaron’s got a real passion for organisation by the looks of things and is always on job. It’s healthy company there. They’re putting out some really forward thinking dubstep and 140 and genuinely put out some of my favourite music of last year. The output is so consistent and the accompanying art they have now is sick. So if you’re reading this and don’t know who they are (which is unlikely) check em out! 

What's your favourite release from this year so far? 

Well obviously love that new Tik&Borrow EP 😉 and the Fork and Knife release in January wasn’t bad either. Aside from that… LR Groove has just put out some stupidly heavy funky on Low Pitched called ‘silverback’. Feel like I’m gonna be playing that one for a long time. I’d actually go as far to say that’s my favourite release of the year so far. Ticks every box for me.

What should we expect from you in the future? 

Loads of releases basically. As well as In:flux, there’s a few other labels I’ve got good relationships with and release a fair bit of stuff. Cocobolo Sound, 4NCY, Reloaded Sounds (Check out my new collab with Hayz), 1Forty. I’ve got all sorts coming out covering various genres and bpms. The last couple of releases I’ve put out have leaned more towards the 140/ dubstep/ grime sound but I’ve got plenty of funky/ bassy stuff in the works for later this year. Lots of vocal led tunes are on the agenda which is exciting. Had a few of them back and they’re sounding massive. I recently moved to Bristol so am looking forward to getting stuck into the scene here (once stuff starts moving again) as it seems to be thriving.

Support Fork and Knife:
https://soundcloud.com/forkandknife000

Tracklist coming soon!

SIMPLYDUBS#011 - Fork and Knife

Sheik - SIMPLYDUBS#012

Hello Sheik, it's a pleasure to have you on the SIMPLYDUBS series. It's been a while since you've appeared on an official Simply Deep release - all the way back in 2016 with your remix of Aerotonin's 'That North'. Have your musical ventures been going well since then? 

2016 seems like a lifetime ago ha! I think over the last few years I’ve taken time back to work on reshaping my sound. I’ve done this with starting 2 aliases which focus on soulful house ‘’S.D.S’ and electro/footwork ‘DJ Shade’ I released an ep under S.D.S entitled ‘The first morning on holiday ep in 2019’ and released some electro with Simply deep for the BLM cause. I’ve also been exploring different genres which has lead to me opening for Moodyman at E1, supporting hot Chip at Brixton jam, doing a live set at the Wire alongside the Zenker Brothers and djing with my friend’s brand Disco Express.  I feel this represents me as I listen to so many different sounds. If you check my bandcamp/soundcloud everything should be there as I have so many different releases since 2016!

What's your favourite track from this mix? 

Tony Phorse - Zartan in Reverse remix I did. I remember being inspired by the Mumdance in reverse track. This got released on 10’’ under District sound and did a lot of rounds on the airwaves.

What's your favourite hardware/software/plugin to use when you are producing? 

Aira TR8/9. I think seeing Jeff Mills manipulate a drum machine like he did 9as well as being a drummer myself) it was the kit I needed and its juts so fun to use.

What music release from this year have you enjoyed the most? 

Bad - Calibre & DRS V Mark Ernestus. Big, Bold and Dubby (I sound like a hardwax advert ha)

Have you been working on many new tracks at the moment, any forthcoming releases from yourself we should keep an eye out for?

I am currently working on a collab EP with my brother Drime and potentially releasing an EP on my bandcamp.

Has the global Covid-19 pandemic affected your creativity in regards to production?

100% - I haven't produced as much over the pandemic and I think its made me realise how much going out and hearing live music aids my creativity. Hopefully we are back out soon, preferably with the hugest sound systems known to man

Tracklist:

Sheik – Oxram
Sheik – RSB Riddim
Sheik – Jung 
Sheik – Lion Mountain
Cluekid – Hovercraft (Sheik Remix)
Sheik – Untitled
Tony Phrose – Zartan (Sheik in Reverse Remix)
Sheik – Mortar
Von D – Show Me (Sheik Remix)
Crazy Titch – Sing a Long (Sheik Bass Edit)
Kahn & Neek – Got My Ting (Sheik Remix)
Loefah – Goat Stare (Sheik Remix)
LTHL & Sheik - Questions

Support Sheik:
https://soundcloud.com/sheikmusicldn

SIMPLYDUBS#012 - Sheik

Aki - SIMPLYDUBS#001

We are proud to present our brand new DJ mix series titled 'SIMPLYDUBS'.  Bringing you the the most talented artists we can find for 100% original production showcase mixes.

Aki has been sending us fire dubplates for years now! A style sitting somewhere in-between Dubstep & Grime with his own spin on it. Who else would be so fitting to start off this mix series...

Tracklisting:

Schizoid (Dub) 
Sour Limez w/Zerg (Dub) 
Kommodo Riddim (Substantial Audio)
Fear VIP (Bandcamp) 
Roll With It (Sub Damage Audio) 
Filter Abuse (Dub) 
Midnight Purple (Dub) 
Pogo Dub (Bandcamp) 
Cesspool (Foundation Audio) 
Violationz (Southside Dubstars) 
Dizztortion (Dub) 
Coxsone (Bandcamp) 
Fruit Punch (Dub) 
Ready For War (Bandcamp) 
Peripheral (Dub) 

If you have any artists in mind for 002 in the series dont be shy and contact at the usual email!

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Support Aki:
https://soundcloud.com/akisubquake
https://twitter.com/_manlikeaki
https://www.facebook.com/akibassmusic

SIMPLYDUBS#001 - Aki

DJ Absurd - SIMPLYDUBS#002

For our second installment of this mix series we welcome one of the finest in Paris 'DJ Absurd' for a lengthy dubplate special.

DJ Absurd is the founder of 'The Bass Society' which has a residency on Rinse France weekly. When he's not busy showcasing the best in Bass Music over the airwaves, he is in his own lab crafting the most hybrid bass driven tunes known to man.

Prepare yourself...

message below from the man himself

"If this scene was real, they would support the real dubs donz out there and give a french Don a fuckin crown .
Even tho its not, Im releasing today for the mighty Simply Deep label  a 32 dubs, exclusives and specials from myself dj set . 
Suck ur grannies u fuckin piss finished childrens of incest"

Tracklisting:

Revelation ft Daleth Karl (Absurd VIP Mix)
Elephant Man Dubplate Special / Buzz Riddim Absurd Grime RMX
DJ Absurd- Bun Up
DJ Absurd - Jakeline Riddim (ATC)
Proxy - Raven (DJ Absurd ATC Rmx)
Radiohead - Nude (DJ Absurd ATC Rmx)
DJ Absurd - Succubus Opera
DJ Absurd - Showski Demski
Liptonicht (00's Soundboy VIP Mix)
Beat Grafters ft Murray Man - Buttercup (Absurd Dub Mix)
DJ Absurd - Ti Ubsec ft Iram
Capleton Dubplate Special (Original Riddim)
DJ Absurd - Hxroun Txzieff
DJ Absurd - Invisible Protection Paradigm
DJ Absurd - Friggle Couple Wubbz
DJ Absurd - Paradigm
DJ Absurd - Everything Blue ft Iram
DJ Absurd - Blood River
DJ Absurd - R3d Riddim
DJ Absurd - GunMan Dub
DJ Absurd - Nolay Dubplate Special - Copper Kettle Riddim
Ghstly XXIII Dubplate Special - Absurd Production
DJ Absurd - Pxris Lxvxmxn
Jumboclat - KillDem (AbsurdGrime  Rmx)
DJ Absurd - Super Bario Klart
DJ Absurd - Stumble & Fall ft Sun Of Selah
Merciless Dubplate Special - Street Sweeper Riddim Absurd RMX
Wiley - Eskimo (Absurd 160 Edit)
Skream - Midnight Request Line (Absurd 160 Edit)
Buju Banton - Trust (Beat Grafters Jungle Edit)

SIMPLYDUBS#002 - DJ Absurd

Panix & Ranking Dan - SIMPLYDUBS#003

We welcome Simply Deep friends Panix & Ranking Dan for our latest SIMPLYDUBS showcase

These bois run the London based label DMWSOUND which already has an impressive backlog of Sound System bangers. Panix has an upcoming release on the 19th of Feb titled Champion Dub, Ranking Dan also has a solo release in March. Both these forthcoming releases can be heard in this mix. Make sure to give these two a follow to keep up to date with future material!

Tracklist:

Panix - The Stopper [2011 Dub]
Panix & Ranking Dan - ??? [Forthcoming]
Ranking Dan - Let Brace [Dub]
Panix - Armagideon [Forthcoming]
Panix & Ranking Dan - English Dub [Forthcoming]
Panix - Champion Dub [Forthcoming]
Ranking Dan - My Fault [Dub]
Panix - ??? [Dub]
Panix - Fire [2012 Dub]
Ranking Dan - Perpetuate [Dub]
Panix - Warning [Dub]
Ranking Dan - She a Robot [Dub]
Panix - Grimish [Forthcoming]
Ranking Dan - Virus [Dub]
Panix - Timeess Dub [Dub]

Support Panix:
https://soundcloud.com/PANIX-DUB

Support Ranking Dan:
https://soundcloud.com/RANKINGDAN

Support DMWSOUND:
https://soundcloud.com/dmwsound

SIMPLYDUBS#003 - Panix & Ranking Dan

Dunman - SIMPLYDUBS#004

Ahead of his Simply Deep release later on in the year we welcome dubplate hoarder Dunman for a 100% original production mix.

Tracklist:

L U C Y - Okiniiri Riddim (Dunman Edit)[Dunman 001]
Dunman - Isolation [Influx:Audio]
Sir Spyro - Topper Top (Dunman & Pravda Refix)[Dunman 003]
Dunman - Get Back Blud [Siege Collective]
Coki - All Of A Sudden (Dunman Refix)
Armand Van Helden - You Don't Know Me (Dunman refix)[Dunman 003]
Dunman & touchgo - Evening Flutes (Dunman VIP) [DUB]
Dunman - Desert Eagle VIP [Southpoint Introducing]
Dunman - Master Of Claws [Influx:Audio]
Dunman - Untitled Grime [DUB]
Dunman - When I'm 'Ere [DUB]
Dunman - Cali [DUB]
Dunman - Joyride Beatbox Tool [DUB]
Chokez - Ras Samurai (Dunman Refix)[Reloaded Sounds]
Dunman - Xtra Xtra , Read All About It (Lyrical Strally - Grime Street Acca)[DUB]
Dunman - PSYCHO X NORMAN [DUB]
Dunman - Thunderball (Killa P - Rate Us Acca)[DUB]
Dunman & Panix - Hail [Influx:Audio]
Dunman - Loco [DUB]
Dunman - Piano Kyote [DUB]

Support Dunman:
https://soundcloud.com/dunmanmusic

SIMPLYDUBS#004 - Dunman

J-Shadow - SIMPLYDUBS#005

Ahead of his release at the end of the month J-Shadow has delivered a 30 minute mix consisting of only original productions. This mix is a unique arrangement of the songs provided meaning this is the only place you will hear these renditions.

Tracklist:

J-Shadow - And Our Lives Were Just A Holograph [tba]
J-Shadow - The Awakening [BTG]
Vasko – Sktch (J-Shadow Remix) [f/c Simply Deep]
J-Shadow - NXT1 [Beat Machine Records]
J-Shadow - Glaciers [f/c Simply Deep]
J-Shadow - Lunar Module [Nous Disques]
J-Shadow - Kugelblitz (The Inescapable Light) [The Collection Artaud]
J-Shadow - Gene And Defect [f/c Simply Deep]
J-Shadow - Mist Over Sequoia [tba]
J-Shadow - Fade [tba]
J-Shadow - Hiranyagarba [Unreleased]
J-Shadow - ??? [Unreleased]
J-Shadow & Hypna - ??? [Unreleased]

Support J-Shadow:
https://soundcloud.com/j-shadow

SIMPLYDUBS#005 - J-Shadow

Tik&Borrow - SIMPLYDUBS#006

For our sixth installment of the SIMPLYDUBS series we welcome In:flux Audio bossmen Tik&Borrow to showoff their latest dubplates including a forthcoming track on Simply Deep.

Tracklist:

Tik&Borrow - ?????
Podo - Ruined Record (Tik&Borrow X Luciv Remix)
Tik&Borrow - Mallet Dub
Tik&Borrow - Forms
Tik&Borrow - Torn
Tik&Borrow - Bogus
Audio Gutter - Werk Harder (Tik&Borrow Remix)
Tik&Borrow - Apexx
Tik&Borrow - ?????
Tik&Borrow -  Bruk
1point5 X Tik&Borrow - Dirty Sean
1point5 X Tik&Borrow - Thunder Dub
Tik&Borrow - Umans
Aztek X Tik&Borrow - Timelapse
Tik&Borrow - War Dub
Tik&Borrow - ?????
Tik&Borrow - ?????

Support Tik&Borrow:
https://soundcloud.com/tikandborrow

SIMPLYDUBS#006 - Tik&Borrow

Reamz - SIMPLYDUBS#007

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S: Reamz it's a pleasure to have you on our SIMPLYDUBS mix series. Tell us more about this mix? 

R: Thanks man, always happy to get involved with Simply Deep. When I was asked to put this all productions mix together, I wanted to take the opportunity to showcase the varied sounds and styles that I’ve been dabbling with over the past few years. The tracks I’ve chosen are a mix of my personal favourites (either released or not) and a couple of newer bits that will be coming over the next few months. I can’t really say a lot more than that as things as still finalised, etc. 

S: What is your personal favourite track from this mix and why?

R: This is a little more difficult. If I had to pick just one, I would probably go with the last track ”2 Seconds”. In terms of technicality & sound design, this is probably the most complex production I’ve ever made. I believe the final project clocked in well over 200 channels. The track name is actually an inside joke, as I was constantly telling myself “yea, I’ll add that, it’ll only take 2 seconds…”, a month later it was finished.

S: Tell us a little more about Real Eyes Records, how did this come into existence and have you got any upcoming releases you can tell us about?

R: Real Eyes Records was the brain child of myself & Flipz MC. Initially, we set it up to create a platform that we could use to showcase all of the amazing UK hip-hop we were hearing & making at the time. We had always been interested in starting a record label ourselves but felt the 140 scene was already a little saturated. Our first & only release was an EP entitled “Shadow Puppets” from a sick MC called Intuitive. It came out and did well but unfortunately real life got in the way, and we never managed to find time to follow it up. Since then we’ve re-evaluated the direction of the label and have been quietly working at building a collection of music that we are incredibly excited about. This time round, there’s no specific genres or styles. Just music that makes us gassed. We have our first digital release coming in the next month or so, which is a smooth 140/hip-hop track from myself & Flipz MC. We may also be running a cheeky remix contest for this…so watch this space. 

S: What are the creative differences between your two aliases Reamz & Kameron? (minus the obvious answer: BPM)

R: Creatively, I would say there isn’t a whole lot of difference between the two. Anything I make at 140 will always be “Reamz", purely because that’s what I’m known for. However, I have always enjoyed making music that doesn’t adhere to genre stereotypes, which is why the Kameron alias was born. It’s really gratifying being able to put music out there without people having a preconceived notion of what it’s going to sound like. 

S: What's one of your goals/ambitions as a Producer/DJ that you would like to accomplish in the near future?

R: In all honesty, production was & still is something that I just love doing. I’ve never treated it as a potential career so anything I’ve accomplished through my music has just been a bonus really. That being said, one of my main ambitions nowadays is to use my production knowledge to help push other artists through Real Eyes. Providing mix down advice, mastering releases, producing instrumentals for vocalists, etc. I’ve always preferred working in the background as opposed to the spotlight. 

S: What's one of your best memories from producing/Djing?

R: Since production mainly involves sitting in my pants alone in front of my computer, I’ll have to go with DJing for this one. My best memory was probably the second time I played in Ukraine. It was my first time travelling abroad solo, and I was only 18/19 at the time. The entire trip was fucking insane start to finish, you know, being Ukraine and all but the promoter and the team out there went above & beyond to look after me. Definitely a weekend I’ll never forget. 

Support Reamz:
https://soundcloud.com/reamz

SIMPLYDUBS#007 - Reamz

Fearless Dread - SIMPLYDUBS#008

For the latest in our SIMPLYDUBS mix series we have the very talented Fearless Dread joining us for half an hour of serious dubplate pressure. Enjoy! 

Support Fearless Dread: 
https://soundcloud.com/fearlessdread

TRACKLIST COMING SOON!

SIMPLYDUBS#008 - Fearless Dread

Verum - SIMPLYDUBS#009

S: Hello Verum it's a pleasure to get you on our SimplyDubs mix series. If you had to pick one which is your personal favorite track from this mix and why?

P: Hello Simply Deep team & family - I am so grateful to have a Simplydubs mix apart of your series to share my expressions through your platform & listeners. If i had to pick a favorite track (which is very difficult 😂)  i would narrow it down to two. Reduction / Travel & Escape. Reduction reflects my love for dub, dance hall, and warm moving bass textures. It lifts me up with nostalgia and gets my body moving quite well. Travel & Escape is a tune that is super emotional to me with a lot of intricacies and moving parts. Life has a lot of moving parts. Love, pain, excitement, pleasure,  growth. I feel that tune evolves emotionally and I spent a great deal of time with it.

S: Who or what are your biggest influences when it comes to making music?

P: My biggest influences with music range all over the spectrum.
Scott Brown's UK hardcore / Gabber to keep a steady groove with evolving melody (dark & light. Bob Dylan's lyrical influence of expression and life teaches me to feel myself and write the feels.
Skream! Changed my world 11 years back and everytime i listen to any era tunes by him im immediately inspired. Lastly Dave Tipper, by far tipper has inspired me to think outside the box, break the rules, find a pocket, pursue the depths of sound design and individuality.

S: What is one of your biggest musical ambitions that you would like to achieve?

P: My biggest goal to achieve is to have as many humans feel any emotional response from my work. Tis the whole goal. Furthering the distance from Minneapolis one day at a time 

S: Anything else to say to the heads checking this mix?

P: Thank you for taking the time to listen, it means the world to me.
I appreciate & love you. ❤💫

Tracklist:

Reduction - Verum
ID - Verum
Epiphany - Verum
Easy Bee - Verum
March Fone Dub - Verum
Internal - Verum
Asperitas - Verum
Revolt - Verum
Surrounded by Truth - Verum
Virgo Moon - Verum
Walk Through Realms - Verum
Arrival of the Monsoon - Verum
ID - Verum

Support Verum:

https://soundcloud.com/verumsounds
https://www.instagram.com/verum_sounds

SIMPLYDUBS#009 - Verum

Aranha - SIMPLYDUBS#010

Hello Aranha, it's a pleasure to get you on this series. what would you say is your favorite track from this mix?

Pleasure to be on it. All things considered It'd probably have to be the third track, my remix of Grey.scale's "Rites of Passage". It originally started off as a wonky halfstep 160 track but i think the slower tempo lets the wonkiness shine a bit more. I also really like the bass I have for it. The was a vocal sample in the original I stretched out and processed a bunch then just laid a big sub under it.

Who/what are some of your biggest influences when it comes to making your music?

I've always had quiet an eclectic taste in music and I really appreciate producers who can take a stab at a bunch of genres. Also as well just growing up near croyden as dubstep was really taking off was quite inspiring. Just conceptually the idea a genre starting there and then being made all over the world really resonated with me.  

How do you split your time between running the three labels you're a part of and producing your own music?

Poorly usually. I'm lucky that I have help with most of the projects and have recently moved and been able to dedicate a room just to music stuff, which can help to compartmentalise things and get me in the mood to produce or work on label stuff a bit quicker. I terms of my own production I'll usually fire up my DAW at least once a day, even if its just to practice something specific or make presets for myself. Most of my tracks have come from that experimentation process. The final track in the mix was just me trying to use as much music theory I've een reading about as I can.


What's one of your favorite releases you've heard this year?

I've really been digging a lot of the White Peach releases this year, particularly the Rygby release, just super fresh sounding. In:Flux have been smashing it this year too, really cool stuff coming from them. For faster stuff Trax Haven have been having a sick year too


Anything else to say to the heads?

Just big up to Grey.scale and all the Dead Pest Records artists. Plenty coming from us soon. I run a show on Mode, 3-5pm fourth sunday of every month

Tracklist:

Aranha - Supercriticality (DPRCOMP001)
Aranha & Grey.scale - Sky Burial (Dub)
Aranha - Unity (Simply Deep BLM Movement)
Grey.scale (F.K.A Particle) - Rites of Passage (Aranha Remix) (Free DL)
Aranha - Hidden (Forthcoming Dead Pest Records)
Aranha - Saturnite (Forthcoming Dead Pest Records)
Digital Mystikz - Anti War Dub (Aranha's Demilitarized Bootleg) (HEX003)
Aranha - Flow of Destiny (HEX004)
Aranha - Broken (HEX004)
Aranha - Internal Error (Forthcoming HEX)
Aranha - Rhode to Nowhere (Dub)

SIMPLYDUBS#010 - Aranha

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