Kyoto, Japan producer Stones Taro has been making waves recently with his sick blend of percussion led UK-funky, house, garage, stripped back jungle and hefty UK influence; whether it's serving up grimey shellers or screwface bassline, he always brings the heat.

The versatile producer readies four of his finest dubs yet on Cheeky Sneakers and thrusts himself into a the spotlight currently shining on Asia’s underground electronic circuit. 

‘Step Into Midnight’ skanks into the frame with it’s energetic 2-step and glitched-out vocal stabs creating a sense of grimey energy, before ‘Emotions’ begins to tug on the heartstrings with its teary-eyed, bubblegum UKG flavour; pitched vocals giving off nostalgic early 00’s wifey riddim vibes. Garage made with real tears.

The second half of the record showcases Stones Taro’s knack for jungle, previously explored most extensively on his release with Third Place. Classic R&B samples are intertwined with stripped back breaks and dubbed-out basslines on ‘Spend The Night’ to create a vibe similar to that championed by Ghost Phone, with their distinct reshaping of 90’s R&B through a contemporary lens.

‘Change The Mood’ sees us out with a score that wouldn’t sound out of place reverberating off the walls of a NYC underground as a busking drummer uses what he has to create a mood; a beauty lying within its careful repetition.

>> @stonestaro

CHEEKY002

CHEEKY002 // Stones Taro - CHEEKY002

Ghost

kyo - Ghost

Yoosee - BB

Phone Call

Special

MASSIVE TRUCK MASSIVE TRUCK I LIKE DRIVING IN MY BIG RED TRUCK LES GAUR

thanks noah for the lovely pic

Massive Truck Remix ur drums are hard cheers bruv

HEI$T DARK XXII

Cant playmyself Skepta - JDuB Edit instrumental

My take on Bakey x Capo Lee 'Too Much Sauce' for the acapella remix comp

Bakey x Capo Lee 'Too Much Sauce' - MyronInTheJungle Remix

https://stixydmusic.bandcamp.com/album/box-juice-dubs

Stixy D - Gurls Night

Red Pal - Deeper Than Ive Ever

spring - g-force

Downplay is proud to present the debut EP from Guildford producer Kobe JT.

‘Free’ is full of ﬂavour - with a spicy 2-step groove underpinning jazzy keys and a soulful diva vocal. Chopped instrumentation and a bubbling bassline add the essential seasoning for a properly tasty UKG bubbler.

‘Ninety Five’ takes it’s title seriously, with a studious throwback to the golden age of emerging US & UK Garage. Rolling 4x4 provides the framework for descending chords and sparkling horns, stretched across a bumpy 2-step rhythm.

Finally label mate Limita steps up to twist the lead track into a high-tempo bassline assault with just the right amount of funk to ﬁll any discerning danceﬂoor.

Free

Kobe JT - Ninety Five (DWN007)

Clip from my set at the wonderful smartbar Chicago on October 3rd, 2019.

https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1321064

kryptogram @ smartbar chicago [10-03-19]

proudly mixed between 2:30 and 3:30 on a wednesday night on top of a children's safari blanket i bought at asda for 5 quid 

if you listen closely you can hear me slowly lose the plot as i become more and more tired

tunes:
Gemi - Akira
TuffCulture - Magnetic
YGG & Bailey Ibbs - Strikers (Bailey's 2-step Remix)
CB - Virgo
Kobe JT - Free
salute - Brandy Dub
Drip-133 - Harder
Mr. Oizo - Flat Beat
Soulecta & Bitr8 - On My Knees
Mind Of A Dragon - Boasty Dub
Sorrow - Wheel N Deal
Stenny - ElasTCT
Gemi - Cali Gurls Dub
Konent - Stogiez
Gemi - Like It
Karma Kid - Man of the Year
Virtual Self - Ghost Voices
Gnork - Tokyo Breaks
Mall Grab - I've Always Like Grime
Vellum - Fizzt
Gemi - Runescape Dub
Gemi - Sicko Mode Dub VIP
Herzeloyde - Dream Type
Gemi - Vivid Dreams Dub
Conducta - Let Go - VIP
Lxury - J.A.W.S
salute - Kudi
Higgo - Crazy
KMA Productions - Cape Fear (Vlad Caia and Cristi Cons Edit)
Gemi - My Humps Dub
Collistar & Tempo - 90s Kid (South Remix)
MPH - Toast
Sammy Virji - Never Let You Go
Sorrow - Iscariot
Gemi - Waiting

3AM Shellers - Mix

linktr.ee/duncedog

Duncedog is an enigmatic SoundCloud artist and curator known for their eclectic taste and dedication to the platform’s underground music scenes. Operating as a SoundCloud tags archive project, Duncedog’s presence is felt through meticulously curated playlists that showcase a diverse range of genres, including phonk, drum & bass, hip-hop, and experimental electronic music. Their work reflects a deep passion for discovering and promoting lesser-known artists, with playlists like “2024,” “PHONK,” and “DRUM & BASS” serving as love letters to the SoundCloud community—crafted manually with care to highlight tracks from both emerging and established creators.

Beyond curation, Duncedog contributes original music, such as their track RÅÅJGNÅÅSÖBÅÅB (interlude) featured on the 2022 SCUMTAPES Halloween compilation The Many Faces of Filth III: Pantheon of Worldwide Ruin. This interlude showcases their experimental edge, blending raw, gritty sounds with an avant-garde sensibility. Duncedog’s approach emphasizes authenticity and community, fostering connections between artists, listeners, and the platform’s unique subcultures. Active across social platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, Duncedog remains a vital force in amplifying the raw, unfiltered spirit of SoundCloud’s creative ecosystem.

Demos: Please email private soundcloud links to: strictlyflava@gmail.com

Red Pal - Deeper Than Ive Ever

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