Round ‘n round ‘n round we go. Where do we stop? Just in time for a heaping handful of FAT beats! Once again, this lovely thing called ‘life’ is getting the best of me, which means that the blog occasionally has to go on the backburner.. but fear not! It just means that the fiya will come at ya all at once :) Lots of super freshness and a few exclusives today, so let’s get at it!

Metallica – Seek and Destroy (Bassnectar Remix) (The updated ‘xxx’ version)

+verb – Slipping Away (BwompBeats EXCLUSIVE)

De Novo Creation – Tha Inside (Willy Whompa’s ‘Gettin Crunk’ Edit) (BwompBeats EXCLUSIVE)

Excision and DZ – Round 2 (via Amon Tobin’s website)

Pitbull, FloRida, DJ Laz – Move, Shake, Drop (Knowa Knowone Remix) (BwompBeats EXCLUSIVE)

DJ MiishMash – White and Dirty (Dubstep Mashup)

And speaking of mashups, I figured I would give this one away that I’ve been holding onto for a minute. It’s a masher of Eskmo – Agnus Dei with Telefon Tel Aviv – TTV (Slicker Remix). Hope you enjoy!

Eskmo vs. Telefon Tel Aviv – Through The Viewfinder (Psymbionic Mashup)

I want to take just a second to say a couple of things. Artists and promoters, please take a second to read this rant on the GHF started by DoubleYou of I Am a Laser. This blog is a labor of love, and a little thanks (and TAGGING your TUNES so I know who you are!) goes a long way! That being said, if I told you I’d like to get your track on the blog and you haven’t heard back from me and still haven’t seen it after a week or so, drop me a followup email! I support artists that I believe in, and I love this scene and the people in it. Much thanks to everyone who makes this blog possible! So, until next time..

-Psymbionic

In case you’ve been hiding under a rock, Akira Kiteshi AKA Tommy Forrest is a man who has been on the tongues of many lately in the dubstep and glitch-hop communities. With several releases this year on labels such as Black Acre, Boka, and Muti Music, he has successfully infiltrated the line-ups of many kickin’ parties. DJing before many of us were even old enough to wipe our own asses, Tommy is no newcomer to the game. His analog juiciness reminds us how old school isn’t always as old as you think. Recently, I got the opportunity to sit down (at a computer) with Akira Kiteshi.. the man behind the Samurai mask.

Who IS the real Akira Kiteshi?

The real Akira Kiteshi is a part hermit part dragon man child from the dark forests of the Highlands who has spent most of his life perfecting the art of making bass from branches and heather before being trained in the delicate art of tree stump drumming by an old Japanese samurai warrior!

What’s your process when you sit down to start a new track? Do you start with patches you made beforehand, or do you do it all in one sitting?

When I sit down to write a tune I always start with a blank template. I find that when you start with a preset template you fall in to the habit of writing lots of tunes quickly….But they all sound the same.

I remember reading that all of your sounds come from analog outboard synthesizers. Can you tell us a little more about your production method?

Yeah most of my sounds come from outboard gear. I spend quite a lot of time pushing buttons and twiddling knobs till something interesting happens then I’ll do most of my re-sampling and sequencing in Renoise. In terms of vst’s I mainly use Reaktor.

If you could give one valuable tip to an aspiring electronic musician, what would it be?

INCOMING WISDOM: Treat everyone you meet in the industry with respect, be it a promoter, another producer or a fan. You’re no different to them, and you’ll meet the same people on the way up as on your way down!

What is your motivation for writing music, and what sort of fulfillment do you find from it?

I think love of all types of music is my motivation for writing tunes. So many inspiring artists. I think the best part of writing music is the pleasure it gives other people.

You’ve traveled around quite extensively, DJing in many different places, correct? What’s the wildest experience you ever had while on the road?

There have not really been any wild experiences recently playing dubstep. America was pretty interesting! Some of the European crowds are mental! I love playing places like Germany and Holland. I used to play hardcore and gabba in the 90’s and some of those gigs were insane!

Would you say that your production has changed the way you DJ, or vice versa?

Nah not really. I think the sign of a good dj is one that can mix different styles in to one set and a good producer can make more than one genre of music. It makes both djing your own stuff more interesting, and keeps the old brain cells from getting stuck writing to one formula.

Who are some of your favorite producers right now? Who would you love to find yourself working with in the future?

I’m really feeling Reso’s tunes at the moment. The way he structures a track and the quality of his production is outstanding! I’m loving Blue Daisy, Raffertie, Kanji Kinetic, Kid606, NastyNasty, 1000names, Port Royal, Neil Landstrumm, Broken Note, Venetian Snares and loads more that I wish I could remember at the moment. I would love to work with someone like Tim Exile or Squarepusher on a track. That would be amazing! I’ve got some projects in the pipeline with a few of the artists I’ve mentioned in my list which will be out in 2010.

Akira Kiteshi blew everyone’s mind in 2009.. what can we expect from A.K. in 2010?

Hopefully some good music with plenty talented musicians, vocalists and producers. I’m working on a few ideas for my album. I’ve got a couple of new e.p’s which will be out about the end of Feb. I’m also working on the AK Kids album with Steven Hyslop (My other project) and the first couple of singles from us will be out early in the new year.

SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/akira-kiteshi

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/technoirbeats

Reso meets AK? Well, I suppose we can only hope! Anyway, Mr. Kiteshi also sent over few tracks for our loyal Bwompers, so make sure to pay him respect by checking out his Beatport releases!

DZ – Just Rollin’ (Akira Kiteshi Remix)

72 BPM

Stagga – TimeWarp Dub (Akira Kiteshi ReFix) (care of Chrome Kids)

72 BPM

Akira Kiteshi – Ulysses (Repost)

70 BPM

-Psymbionic

Tasty mix hooked up by Jenai from the independently big-headed Ego Thieves. Lots of mixes come in and out but you usually know when something’s had a lot of work put in. A good balance of soul and dirt makes Dubfluencial a tight listen not only because the tracks are dope, but because Jenai keeps the mix moving and multi-dimensional without becoming stale. Dubstep heads drop this in your players.

DOWNLOAD “Dubfluencial 6 – Mixed by Jenai”

01 – An Ego Thieves Intro 01 – The Cabinet
02 – Make Contact – Dr. Nimble
03 – Rancid Poo – Dub Crookz
04 – Hate 2 Love U – Marchmellow
05 – Neck Back – Lost
06 – Act Like You Know – Nero
07 – Sippin – Richie August
08 – Galvanize – Datsik
09 – Foes – Borgore (16bit Fuck Hoes Remix)
10 – Heartbroken – Liondub ft. Jah Dan & Sot
11 – Muscle_Man – Cookie Monsta
12 – Technophobe – N-Type & The Others
13 – Do You – Freeland (PANTyRAiD Remix)
14 – Marshmallow Mindmush – Define & Amaning Feat. Rowl
15 – Goblin – Coki
16 – Shadows – Phatcat & DZ
17 – Dubwar – Liquid wicked (Von D VIP Mix)
18 – Back Off – Skism
19 – Love – Borgore
20 – Paris Is Burning – Ladyhawke (HavocNdeeD Remix)

A mix by L.A’s Ev-1.

From 8 bit to ape shit with a sprinkling of soul and hip hop so you can taste it. Some of the tracks are older by now, but its all about the theme and blend. BOOMstep is Ev’s most cohesive dubstep mix to date and he’s very proud of it. 32 tracks of dubstep to blow shit up with… Hope yall enjoy it.

Listen:

Download: http://soundcloud.com/ev-1/boomstep-mix/download

Tracklist:
1.   Disrupt – Echobombing
2.   Loefah – Disko Rekah
3.   Busta Rhymes – I Got Bass (Stagga Remix)
4.   Rumblejunkie – Weight
5.   Balkansky – United
6.   Ear Drum Kru – Detective Carol & The Red Button Case
7.   An-ten-nae – Left Coast Stomp (Original Mix)
8.   Spank Rock & Mochipet – Justintimberlakecore vs. Bump
9.   Charlie P – Under A Blanket
10. DZ – Break It Down
11. FreQ Nasty vs. Bassnectar – Viva Tibet (Original Mix)
12. Emalkay – Catastrophe
13. Runge Kutta & D-Theory – Us vs. Them
14. Akira Kiteshi – Pinball
15. Subvert – SUBversion
16. Mochipet – Marshall Bass Stacks
17. F1 – 007 VIP
18. Daft Punk – Harder Better Faster Stronger (2 Ninjas Dubstep)
19. Leon Jean-Marie – Bring It On (Rusko Remix)
20. The Rogue Element – The Hive (Raffertie’s S.W.A.R.M. Remix)
21. Lily Allen – The Fear (Jayou Oh No Remix)
22. Clouds – Mighty Eyeball Rays
23. Dreadfoxx & Beastie Boys – Pump Up The Volume / Whatcha Want (Ev-1 Mashup)
25. Manic – Wreckage
26. EPROM – 64 Bytes (EPROM Remix)
27. Solace & Vacate – Vibe Crusha
28. Saskrotch – In The Next Room Lies Our Destiny
29. DZ – Galileo Blues
30. A1 Bassline vs Kavs Rave – Lucky Charms
31. La Roux – In For The Kill (Skream’s Let’s Get Ravey Mix)
32. Noiz & Excision – Do It Now

Ev-1′s Myspace: http://myspace.com/DJevONE

A DJ Ev-1 mini-set: funky breaks mixed with a some durty dubstep, doused in electro house and ignited with a little glitch hop. Add a splash of Motown and Van Halen and enjoy! Drop it in and go OFF!!!

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DJ Ev-1 – Love Ta Party Mixtape

1 Apple Juice Kid – Jumpfast (Instrumental)
2 Ludachrist – MARTA Girl (Original Bmore Club Version)
3 B. Rich – Everyday Hustle (AC Slater Remix)
4 HK119 – C’est La Vie (Rusko Masher)
5 Mekon feat. Roxanne Shante – Yes Yes Yall (Sinden Baile Funk Mix)
6 Justice – DVNO (Let Petits Pilous Remix)
7 Poj Masta – Oh Yeh!?
8 Peaches feat. Tone Loc – Wild Thing (Bobby Evans Minimal Edit)
9 A-Trak – Say Whoa (Original Mix)
10 Joker & Rustie – Play Doe
11 Missy Elliot – We Run This (Duke Dumont Remix)
12 Busta Rhymes – Don’t Touch Me (Bird Peterson Remix)
13 Lil Mama – No Music (Starkey Refix)

DOWNLOAD Love Ta Party Mixtape (34:03)

192kbps MP3

Send feedback to DJ Ev-1 at www.myspace.com/DJevONE

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