Keeping with the summer vibe we’ve got going on this week, Siberian DJ and producer Vaomm takes a moment to talk to the Robot Bodypop and mixes up a 40 minute wonder filled with beats that are making him and his fellow Russians skank harder than the Kalinka.

Russia seems to be flourishing with some great producers. What do you think has influenced them into making underground bass music?

Ooh, I don’t know for sure, of course, this question is really personal, and I can just assume the main reasons or influences. From one hand, it can be kind of fashion, trend, of smth like that, cause all modern electronic music came from UK, and it can be “cool” to do stuff like they do. But, from the other side, it can be just a “call of soul”, if you know what I mean, and, I guess, there are more producers from the second variant, than from the first.

When making music, do you have an idea of what you want to make or do you go with the flow and see where you end up?

Mmm, sometimes I have an outlined concept in my mind, and simply try to take it out from my head to waveforms. Sometimes I have only an idea about melody, percussion or bassline, and build all parts of the composition on the basis of one part. But cause of my hard study in university, unfortunately, I have a little time for music, but I have lots of concepts, thoughts, ideas, hope to make them all soon.

What have your influences been, musically and otherwise?

Difficult question. You know, I’ve been listening to hip-hop for many years, and my favourite hip-hop groups and artists are Dilated Peoples (especially Evidence), Gang Starr, Tech N9ne (all Strange music label), Royce da 5’9”, and others. Sampling funk and jazz and soul…that makes a profound influence on me. Later, I’ve started to allocate bass and drums, these things lead me to dubstep sound with dark dirty vibes, like Skream, Kromestar, Silkie, and Deep Medi label. Here comes UK bass scene.
As for my music, I’m trying to catch everything I feel, see, hear and can pass through myself, that’s all

We like to keep the selection diverse on the Robot Bodypop show. How important do you think it is for people to try new things and create new sounds?

When you create something, you grow up and develop yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s music, paintings, science or anything else. Creation is a movement, and movement is the most important thing in the life, I think.

Do you keep in close contact with your followers either at gigs or through social media?

Hahah, i’m open to everyone, but I want to say, that my parents, two cats, one dog, and a couple of friends, and that’s all, when I talk about my followers and it’s not so difficult to keep in close contact with them.

Tell us about the scene you’re involved in and how it works

So, i’m from Novosibirsk, it’s the city, which is called “The capital of Syberia”. Although, it has 1,5 mln population, there is a very weak bass scene here, bass producers can be counted on the fingers of one hand, I can allocate Pixelord (althouth he lives in Moscow, his roots come from my city), Melamin (Dubline Records), and, unfortunately, I can’t remember anyone else, except a couple of guys djs, who plays bass music during rare specific parties here, surely, most often it’s mainstream dubstep/dnb sound, but sometimes there are exceptions! Also, recently we’ve made some kind of community called NBD (nobody) Collective. It consists of me, Elmah and MO’ STRBLGHTZ, who presented me an exclusive dubplate, which I’ve put in my mix for your show.

Do you have an idea for a dream collaboration?

Of course! It will be great to collab with Swarms, Clubroot, Burial, Phaeleh, Synkro and others and others, but, it’s only dream

Nice. Some of our favourite producers there.

Whats your favourite song in your collection and why?

There are lots of them in different genres, but at this moment, when i’m answering this question, the track, which I prefer to listen again and again, is Clubroot – Waterways, because of its deep, highly atmospheric and very melancholic sound.

Tell me about the best night you’ve played at and what made it memorable?

It was november 2011, I was one of the promoters of these party, it was called: “Bass to ya face, London!”, and all night there are a lot of djs playin the music from Britain streets like breaks, jungle, dubstep, etc. It was awesome, and there are many people, many happy smiles and good mood.

Whats the biggest animal you can throw over a crossbar?

What?…maybe my dog, lol

I literally have no idea how many times this type of situation has happened in the past couple of years. It would be a shocking statistic that many women might not want to hear but already know. I’d also like to say that the songs i’m posting you would probably have the hardest time finding these all in one playlist. So I thought maybe a little bit of Modestep’s remix of Coldplay’s Paradise. I thought that was silly though just to have Modestep. I thought why not add a couple songs that have just been in the background of my head. Well, this is the product: 

Paradise – Modestep

Meanwhile, In the Future – KOAN Sound

Glad You Came(Alex Gaudino Remix) – The Wanted

I looked at this fine young lady and thought, “Well done”.

Smile Like You Mean It (Madeon Remix) – The Killers

Lejal’Nyte radioshow LNRS075 was live on air @ http://www.sub.fm 26.05.2012 @ 9AM UK time @ 11AM EE time. Main focus was on musical atmosphere of legendary ERKI fashion show in Tallinn (Estonia), which celebrated its 30th birthday on the same day. Music from artists like Gee, L-OW, Késhava, Def Räädu, Z Johnny, David Firstly, South London Ordnance, Synkro, Eomac and others.

MP3: LNRS075

Utopia Mix:

01. OktoRed – Urge to Explode [-]
02. Andre 3000 – Prototype (DJ Archi Edit) [Generation Bass 2012]
03. JoNny Chino – Dreaming in Moombahton [Generation Bass 2012]
04. Synkro – I Miss You [Apollo 2012]
05. Eomac – Plink [Eomac 2012]
06. James P – Rain Stick Booty Clap [Dank'N'Dirty Dubz 2012]
07. Def Räädu – Ahvid & Klahvid [Lejal Genes 2009]
08. Caidance – Grape Flavored [-]
09. Z Johnny – Winter Love [Lejal Globe 2010]
10. The xx – Shelter (Entur Remix) [-]
11. Synkro – Progression [Exit 2012]
12. Jack Dixon – You Won’t Let Me (Synkro Remix) [Apollo 2012]
13. Shlohmo – The Way U Do (RL Grime Remix) [We Did It 2012]
14. Aaron Patrick – Natural [-]
15. Julien Mier – As It Is [Lowriders Collective 2012]
16. David Firstly – Splashy [-]
17. Xavier León, Broke One & Kackmusikk – Bedrooms [Red Bull 2012]
18. DJ Azamat – Stolen Waves [-]
19. The Heartbreak Kids – Waking Into A Prior Dream [Red Bull 2012]

Dystopia Mix:

01. Késhava – Sunlight of Compassion [Lejal Globe 2011]
02. Gee – Naal Dub [-]
03. Eomac – Zoltar [Eomac 2012]
04. KGB – Low Kill [Lejal Globe 2010]
05. South London Ordnance – Throwback [-]
06. L-OW – Untitled [-]
07. Goth Trad – Air Breaker [Deep Medi 2012]
08. Archie Pelago – Prospect Dub (kuxxan SUUM Remix) [End Fence 2012]
09. Balloon Fight – Bacon Bits [-]
10. Paranoid Society – Raw Clone-A-Like Loop [-]
11. Mount Kimbie – Would Know (Broodlings Refix) [-]
12. David Firstly – Perf Dark [-]
13. Ganjoid – Horrific [-]
14. Klone 7023 – Klank [-]
15. DJ Torch & DJ Stylez – Light Crystalz [-]
16. Wheez-ie – Dreamz [-]
17. Mala – Changes (Kamal’s Resurrection Remix) [-]

By the way, listen to this. Ramese B, you are amazing.

Hey everyone, sorry for missing the past 4 weekend warmups, but its back and we’re hitting you with 7 sick tracks to kick off the last weekend in May. With new songs coming out from Lupe Fiasco to Childish Gambino this is a weekend warmup you don’t want to skip a track on.  Cypress Hill and Rusko have hit us with an interesting song that mixes Hip-hop and Dubstep for a pretty chill beat. Also included is a new remix from Voodoo Farm of one of the greatest rappers to walk the planet Notorious B.I.G. Monmaid is a chill song all the way through from Buku who I’ve just discovered, lets hope there’s more like this one to relax to. There’s a new Skrillex & Foreign Beggars VIP mix and to go with it is an Electro-House remix of what some would argue is Skrillex’s best, Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites. So enjoy the songs, hit the beach and have faith that this Weekend Warmup hiatus is over for good this summer.

Childish Gambino - We ain’t Them

Cypress Hill x Rusko - Can’t Keep Me Down (Feat. Damian Marley)

Notorious B.I.G - Get Money (Voodoo Farm Remix)

Feed Me just dropped their ILL new EP, with three sick new song….MUST DOWNLOAD!

Embers (ft.Lindsay) – Feed Me

One Click Headshot – Feed Me

Relocation – Feed Me

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Cambalacho is a great great group of Dj’s and MC’s from Curitiba (Brazil). I have to say that I don’t really know the difference about a DJ and a MC (shame on me I guess so). Anyway, my favorite video (of a party) is this one – I wasn’t there =S

For those of you whompers out there, the day is almost here. Knife Party should finally be releasing their awaited ‘Rage Valley’ EP on May 27th. Here are 3 out of the 4 tracks on it, that I think you all should have. Enjoy these heavy mofo’s and let us Rage hard enough to make this weekend of remembrance, one to forget!

My personal favorite… kinda sounds like Fire Hive
Knife Party- Bonfire (Original Mix)

throwback from my childhood.

frank miller at his best

more art from the robots

Minnesota slaughters it with Stardust. This is probably the best chillstep song of the year so far. Defiantly check it out.

Minnesota – Stardust

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Get down to the Crooked I on the main drag in downtown Erie at 1013 State Street for a sure-fire slammin’, bangin’, hip-hoppin’ funky FRESH Friday night…. NatasK is opening up for world-wide Electro/DnB/Funk/Reggae masters ROOTS COLLIDER

They’ve cut it up at the Crooked I before, and now they’re back- do not miss this epic night! A few words on R.C.-

“The future fab four is dedicated to bringing the listener only the freshest cuts of live original punishing Drum & Bass, crushing Dubstep, destructive Electro-Rock, and fresh Future-Funk, with the rude-boy elements of the most crucial Dub Reggae. The act’s sole purpose is to collide these roots genres into a single unstoppable aesthetic force, and they are known as one of the last definitive almost completely analogue defenses against the digital 21st Century.

Roots Collider has been described as a powerful visceral artistic experience for the mind, body, and soul. The band has quickly become regional favorites for so many and has gained wide recognition by sweeping upstate NY off of it’s feet as one of the fastest growing live original acts from Rochester, NY.”

Come out to rage with all of us, grab some drinks to cool down in this official summertime HEAT, and cut some rug to the best music in town! I’ll be streaming the night live on uStream through our channel– you know the drill, find the link through the BassBlogTV page at the top of your screen!

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And tomorrow, keep your holiday weekend going……

Get downnn for Memorial Day at Grotto Park

…it’s FRESH FEST 2012!

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The one-man outfit crafted by 20-something, Corey Baker, incorporates the bass heavy tones from dubstep with throw-back funk flavor and electro snyths.

Baker started playing music as a teenager, but gravitated to guitar before moving on to electronic genres. After graduating college  he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his music career. The then guitarist/bassist jumped around from alternative rock and indie-country bands, before he found himself more interested in taking his musical skills in a new direction.

The now producer, began entering remix contests in 2009 to help master his mixing and production skills, which in end launched his career. First known for his mash-ups, Kill Paris began touring with friend and fellow DJ Shock to the System in 2010. Still honing in on his technical skills at the time, Kill Paris incorporated songs from various genres into his Ableton Live set.

Now Kill Paris isn’t just infusing his sets with multiple electronic genres. Instead each track  he releases effortlessly transcends genre to create completely new soundscapes. His ability to fuse the sounds of dubstep and funk together without losing the feel of either proves  his production skills.

It was his remix of Lana Del Ray’s “Without You” that put him on the map in 2012, but it is his latest release that has kept me listening. “Shades of Funk” is reminiscent of Pretty Lights or Madeon with 1970s disco swagger and bouncy basslines. The track takes listeners into a time warp where hippie inspired funk and new age technological driven sounds collide to create an infectious jam.

…long Memorial Day Weekend is upon us…so I’m posting up old, new, jazz, hip hop, funk,drum and bass, house and other forms of music

…will also include a set for all the musical “soldiers” that are no longer with us….at the moment I’m in a house/ drum and bass, techno, dubstep type of mood

…check out Visual Paradox aka DJ Bog (Bog Marian) an Israeli DJ,producer,musician,sound engineer….etc,etc,etc….as he demonstrates the power of sound.. Random Thoughts From A Brotha: Visual Paradox – The Power Of Sound.

This amazing dance video has nearly 50 million views on Youtube in less than a year and rightly so. It has also earned the dancer, Marquese Scott, a spot on the Ellen Degeneres show and an almost cult-like following. After viewing this video many people have gone as far as to say that it is contrived, edited and almost entirely implausible but regardless of your feelings about how it was made, the end product is undoubtedly pretty amazing.

A bit about the dancer, Marquese Scott is a member of the dance crew REMOTEKONTROL and goes by the nickname “NONSTOP”, which is most certainly applicable from the way he moves.
The music is also a good listen, being the remix of Pumped Up Kicks originally by Foster the People and mixed by Butch Clancy.

In an interview with PCN, Scott revealed that he had shot the entire video in a single take with music from two open car doors and natural sunlight. Extremely impressively, especially considering the quality of the picture and the fact that the camera doesn’t move at all. All the energy and movement is embodied by Scott in this piece which truly speaks for itself.

Crazy dope track. Zedd’s deep bass is matched with amazing high vocals. This is a sure hit.

Editing/Film Reel 2012

This is a collection of some of the many projects I’ve worked on over the past 4+ years as student and as a working professional after graduating from Ryerson University in 2011. I worked as an editor on all of the projects seen and produced a few of the films as well.

To see more of my work, visit my website at myhacklife.com
or contact me personally…

Dylan Jones
dylnjones@gmail.com
647-654-1117
Toronto, CAN

OH MY LORD!

Megalodon goin’ in on this VIP! this tune is the meaning of massive, massive enough for a rewind or two! Crushing percussion and deafening chugs… just what I like. The Aliens already killed it on the original but fuck it, let’s give it a double tap. BIG UP THE MEGALODON BIG UP THE ALIENS