Dub Phizix & Skeptical At Juno Download

Review: Burgeoning Manchester based D&B talent Dub Phizix has been the name on everyone's lips since the explosion of his incendiary underground hit "Marka" earlier this year. Since then he's had a couple of strong follow-ups and now there is this collab with Skeptical - "Run It Like The President". The title track is a politically charged, sparse cut with aggressively delivered lyrics, razor sharp snares and rolling sub bass from below adding further edge. "Half Man" brings in Sparkz for a more upbeat, funky cut full of snapping drums and pattering beats.

Review: Combining a half-step rhythm with warped bass growls, metallic lined woodblock snare hits and sinister atmospherics, Dub Phizix & Skeptikal's "Marka" is one of the most forward thinking drum & bass tracks of the year, nonetheless given its unique character by Strategy's menacing, dub leaning vocal contribution. "Rags" meanwhile proves to be just as vital, utilizing minimal percussive tics with vinyl crackle and sharp snares, teasing as it threatens to break into an all out assault. Highly recommended.