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June 6th 2011 sees a rare solo-Paradox LP hit the world’s record stores after a 9-year album exile.
The ‘Ramifications LP’ is a welcome return to the building blocks of breakbeat wizadry that Paradox built up during his reign at 4-Hero’s legendary Reinforced Records and this third artist instalment (and incredibly Mr Pandya’s ninth vinyl album overall) is his best studio album to date.

You need to cast your minds back to 2002 to dig up the last Paradox long-player with it’s collection of Jungle and Breakbeat tempos with a Live P.A. DVD to boot, and the ‘Ramifications LP’ continues the fashion with razor sharp breaks and grooves ranging from 125 to 172 bpm in classic Paradox style.

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A sampler 12” [PM021] featuring sampler-only mixes will precede the album and then the full ‘Ramifications LP’ drops via glorious 3×12” Marble-splattered vinyl packs alongside a stunning Solid-Black Compact disc edition for the music lovers and record collectors alike [PMLP02/PMLPCD02].

Release date: 6th June 2011

Cat no: PMLP02
Barcode: 5055317212634
TRIPLE MARBLE VINYL TRACKLISTING:
A: GHOST NOTES
B: BLACK 69
C: LEGACY
D: THE LAST B-BOY
E: FAKE FUNK
F: CONSONANCE

Cat no: PMLPCD02
Barcode: 5055317212641
SOLID-BLACK CD EDITION TRACKLISTING:
01: THE LAST B-BOY
02: FAKE FUNK
03: CONSONANCE
04: LEGACY
05: BLACK 69
06: GHOST NOTES
07: ANTILOGY
08: YASAKA
09: SAMPLE ME #18
10: MANJIRA

Paradox ‘Legacy’ (Ramifications LP – Paradox Music) by PARADOX

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After a lengthy break from the electronic music world, Genotype is back with an LP for Exit Records and provides a lesson in stripped back dub influenced music at approximately 170 bpm

Having started his music career in the mid nineties under the legendary alias Just Jungle, with releases on the massively influential labels of that era such as Trouble On Vinyl, Renegade Hardware and Reinforced Records, its no surprise that he’s managed to capture the essence of rawness in his recent music akin to the early years of Jungle.

Many producers have tried and failed to bring back the old skool sound with an original flavor but Genotype has managed this by resisting the temptation to lash in the tired old classic breaks and instead has drawn for the more organic sounding percussion and drum kits. The dubbed out theme runs throughout the album paying homage to his love for West Indian music which he has been involved in for many years and naturally influences the music he creates.

Genotype is a man of few words and prefers to let his music do the talking so check out the album and draw your own conclusions.

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Genotype
Ritual Dance

01. Ritual Dance *
02. Dubwiser
03. Red Energy
04. The Ital Lion (Ft. Loxy) *
05. Sun Time
06. Champion Dubkiller *
07. Version *
08. Above Politics
09. Justice Over Law *
10. Stoned Zone 2
11. Dub Drive *

* – Also features on the vinyl version

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www.myspace.com/exitrecords
www.facebook.com/pages/Exit-Records-UK/16314668077

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Kokeshi is the new label from Alley Cat, DJ/producer and co-director of ESP Agency with 12 years+ of music industry experience.

Former manager and A&R of the influential drum & bass label Skunkrock Productions, she has commissioned tracks and remixes from the likes of Konflict, Klute, Calibre, and Total Science and was among the first to sign breakthrough talents Beta 2 and Zero Tolerance. Over the years, Alley Cat has also taken on a roving promo role for labels including the legendary Metalheadz.

Extensive DJing since 1997 has brought her to over 30 countries worldwide, on over 200 gigs. Her production discography extends back 10 years, with joint releases for Skunkrock and Reinforced. Alley Cat’s first solo release (outside of Kokeshi) is due out in July 2009 on the highly-regarded leftfield label Offshore, together with a stunning dubstep tune by Vaccine on the flipside.

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Alley Cat / Vaccine
A) Sweet Spot – Alley Cat
B) Radiate – Vaccine

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Artists confirmed to feature on the Kokeshi label include 18-year-old discovery Lung, from Cardiff. Having already featured on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBCs Radio 1 Experimental show, he’s been slowly building a grassroots following through a local DJ residency and online support (dubstepforum.com) and will undoubtedly reach a much bigger audience with his epic ethereal dubstep dreams. Future releases will also feature Singapore’s golden boy Kiat, who’s finally realising his potential after releases on Rufige (Metalheadz’ offshoot label), Soul:r, Function and Hospital. His first release on Kokeshi will be his introduction into the 140 BPM world.

Kokeshi will offer limited edition vinyl pressings as well as digital releases, available from over 10 of the top online retailers, with merchandise to follow. Positive feedback has been received by everyone from Vaccine to TRG, Search & Destroy, DJ Marky, Fabio and more.

Out Now:

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Alley Cat
01. Drum’N'Lace – Alley Cat
02. Icebox – Alley Cat
* Digital Only Release *
Available on Beatport now
Available everywhere else on October 12th.

Coming soon on 12″ Vinyl / Digital:

KGD002
Lung
A) Afterlife
B) Time

KGD003
Kiat Vs Alley Cat
A) The Missing Channel – Kiat
B) Purple Clouds – Kiat & Alley Cat

Look out for the Kokeshi Label nights which are also being planned for Autumn 2009 to celebrate the upcoming releases. Featured artists are Alley Cat alongside MC DRS (Broke’n’English, Soul:ution, Signature) and Lung plus guests. Catch Alley Cat in the coming months in Germany, Austria, Holland, Sardinia (Sun & Bass festival), Romania, London, Cardiff and more.

The first Kokeshi ((pod)) Kast is out now and is already receiving rave reviews on iTunes and from music bloggers across the globe. Check the Kokeshi site for more details or go direct to iTunes to subscribe.

Links:

www.myspace.com/kokeshigodeep
Kokeshi Facebook group
www.iheartkokeshi.com
www.myspace.com/djalleycat
www.youtube.com/user/KokeshiGoDeep

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Kokeshi Dogs On Acid thread

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