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Artikal Music UK

Artikal Music, founded by the esteemed J:Kenzo, is renowned for its diverse catalog that pushes the boundaries of bass music. With releases from luminaries like LX ONE, Ternion Sound, and Mystic State, Artikal Music is synonymous with deep, system-shaking dubstep that reverberates through the underground scene. Their commitment to quality and innovation has cemented their status as a pivotal force in the global dubstep community, continually shaping the sound of the genre with each groundbreaking release.
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Dreamin
Dreamin (original mix) - (4:22) 140 BPM
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ARTKLD 002
22 Jul 20
Deep Dubstep
Dreadbox
Dreadbox - (3:54) 140 BPM
Fiend - (4:39) 140 BPM Hot
Wraz. & Mat The Alien - "After Hours" - (3:53) 140 BPM
Flex - (3:18) 140 BPM
Review: Kick starting 204 in sizzling fashion, it's awesome to see Wraz. back in action for another fiery four track display, landing on the ever ready Artikal Music imprint for some heavyweight dubstep heat. Opening up with the gnarly sub growls and spacious backdrop design of 'Dreadbox', we know we are in for one hell of a ride, being following the mind-melting reese synths and choppy drum textures of 'Fiend', a marvellous display of dubwise fusion. Next, Mat The Alien joins the party for 'After Hours', a sneakier slink through mystifying melodies and high energy hi-hat combos, with 'Flex' then closing us off with vibrant breaks and moody sub booms. Awesome stuff.
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ARTKL 068
16 Feb 24
Deep Dubstep
Wraith EP
Wraith - (3:42) 140 BPM
Overdrive - (3:24) 140 BPM
Spooked - (3:27) 140 BPM
Resistance - (3:56) 140 BPM Hot
Review: We always get excited to see a new Artikal Music drop, with Wraz. being the latest name to join the list and kick off his 2023 with a serious thump. We jump into the madness right from the off with this one as 'Wraith' delivers an electrifying combination of otherworldly synth sounds and gritty textures, before 'Overdrive' takes the alien feel even further with a super squelchy slap of unorthodox bass design. From here, we again up the pressure levels once again as the acidic bass pumps of 'Spooked' give us a different look at Wraz.'s character, before 'Resistance' sends out an array of sonar-like bass pulses, shaking the foundations of any system they are heard on and rounding off this very impressive collection with a low ended bang. Amazing stuff!
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ARTKL 062
17 Feb 23
Deep Dubstep
Obstacles
Obstacles - (5:03) 140 BPM
Goat - (5:25) 140 BPM Hot
Whatevs - (4:53) 140 BPM
Review: Within the dubstep scene, it's quite hard to not view Von D as anything other than a legend, boasting an incredible back catalogue of classics. He here lands on the fantastic Artikal Music imprint for three tracks of pulsating power, kicking off with the distorted kick shells and metallic percussive presses of the title track 'Obstacles'. Following this, we dive into the incredibly gnarly drum switch ups and sizzling sub textures of 'Goat', before finishing up our voyage on 'Whatevs', a twisted combination of distorted 808 slaps and writhing reesey tones. Awesome work!
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ARTKL 048
27 Mar 20
Deep Dubstep
Artikal Music UK Presents: The Compilation (unmixed tracks)
Various
J:Kenzo - "Straight Defeat" (feat Collinjah) - (5:43) 140 BPM
Thelem - "Foul Play" - (6:02) 140 BPM
TMSV - "Scorpion" - (5:09) 140 BPM
Biome - "Solstice" - (6:05) 140 BPM
Sleeper - "Coxsone Dub" - (2:49) 105 BPM
TMSV - "The Cosmonaut" (Thelem remix) - (5:34) 140 BPM
Skeptical - "Skavenger" - (6:59) 140 BPM
Perverse - "Subcontinent" - (5:32) 140 BPM
EshOne - "Qualia" - (5:38) 140 BPM
Thelem - "Shottaz" (TMSV remix) - (6:00) 140 BPM
D-Operation Drop - "Sheba" - (5:20) 140 BPM
Mercy & B9 - "Butterfly Kick" - (5:37) 138 BPM
J:Kenzo & Matty G - "Flatline" - (5:07) 140 BPM Hot
Truth - "Questions" - (4:55) 140 BPM
Various - "Artikal Music UK" (continuous DJ mix) - (46:30) 140 BPM
Review: Whether it's as a performer, a producer or a label head honcho, J:Kenzo has never done things by halves, so Artikal's debut long player was always going to be special. 15 exclusive cuts from the label's talented family and friends, this collection of contributions doesn't just document where bass music is at, but where it's heading. Each track is a highlight in itself, but it's cuts like the slinky hypnotic groove and cosmic congas of TMSV's "Scorpion", Sleeper's star-gazing, dub-drenched sub science of "Coxsone Dub", Skeptical's lesson minimalism and aggy restraint ("Skavenger") and Eshone's treacle-like dirge "Qualia" that really represent the depth, scope and vision of Artikal. Designed for the dance, arranged so well it works as an entire listening experience, Artikal don't do things by halves.
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ARTKLP 001
06 Oct 14
Deep Dubstep
The Architects, Vol 2: Alchemy
Various
J:Kenzo - "Vanquisher" - (4:29) 142 BPM Hot
Drumterror - "Sun Go Down" - (5:13) 63 BPM
Mystic State - "Even Further Dub" - (5:23) 140 BPM
Metafloor - "Tube Dub" - (4:28) 140 BPM
Cimm - "Deep Red" - (4:01) 139 BPM
Truth - "Maple" - (5:09) 140 BPM
MYTHM - "Dead City" - (3:16) 140 BPM
Fluidity - "Night Rider" - (3:23) 140 BPM
Unkey - "High Voltage" - (5:07) 140 BPM
LSN - "Perry Power" - (3:15) 140 BPM
Legion - "Tribal Alien" - (5:58) 140 BPM
Quasar - "Sound System Addict VIP" - (5:02) 140 BPM
The Untouchables - "Red Box" - (4:57) 142 BPM
Elidan - "Vega" - (4:08) 140 BPM
Review: To celebrate their consistently growing empire, the team over at Artikal Music UK have unveiled this awesome new collection for their loyal fans to enjoy, sourcing 14 original steppers rollers from some of the best in the dubstep game. We are immediately gifted a wickedly wide range of steppers originals, from the warm sub work of Mystic State's 'Ever Further Dub', to the more party-driven drums of 'Tribal Alien' from Legion and the squelching sub squeezes of MYTHM's 'Dead City'. This is an LP that truly celebrates how varied and unique dubstep music can be, with our standouts including the super-clean sub work of 'Vanquisher' from head-honcho J:Kenzo, next to the sweetly syncopated drums and haunted harmonies of Cimm's 'Deep Red'. What a collection this is!
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ARTKLP 005
10 Nov 23
Deep Dubstep
The Architects Vol 1
Various
J:Kenzo - "Cross Polarity" - (5:35) 140 BPM
D Operation Drop - "Phonetalk" - (4:39) 140 BPM
Causa - "Medication VIP" - (4:40) 140 BPM Hot
Compa - "Lampin'" - (3:54) 135 BPM
Piezo - "Conquer VIP" - (5:42) 140 BPM
Perverse - "NY State Of Mind" - (5:04) 140 BPM
J:Kenzo - "Intalek" (Resound remix) - (5:52) 57 BPM
TMSV - "Sprite" - (4:23) 55 BPM
DubDiggerz - "East On Horizon" - (5:05) 140 BPM
Argo - "That Fresh" - (5:44) 140 BPM
Pugilist - "Grooveshark" - (5:11) 140 BPM
SubMarine - "No Exit Found" - (5:18) 87 BPM
Review: Reviewed By Duploc:
Today we're inspecting the construction site of Artikal Music UK's next project. Founder J:Kenzo employed eleven professional and highly skilled architects to carefully design, build and create a handcrafted compilation full of music he admires. As J:Kenzo explains: "The tracks included were filtered through from artists that have previously released on Artikal or have some connection with myself either being played on my Rinse FM shows or live sets". Considering the quality of each and every track, only two years of fabrication to finish off this product is remarkably short. Volume One of "The Architects" reflects J:Kenzo's refined taste in dubstep and drum and bass. On the 2 x 12" record, you'll find some absolute masterpieces from amongst others D-Operation Drop, Causa, Compa, Argo, DubDiggerz and J:Kenzo himself. The Architects' series, a yearly showcase filled with content from the label's artists plus VIP and remixes as well as bringing through new talent, will make the foundations of dubstep shake undoubtedly.
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ARTKLP 002
29 Sep 17
Deep Dubstep
Orbs
Shake - (4:41) 141 BPM
Blind Eyes - (5:08) 140 BPM Hot
That Sound - (5:06) 140 BPM
Sleepwalker - (5:05) 140 BPM
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ARTKL 061
16 Dec 22
Deep Dubstep
Babylon London (J:Kenzo Dread 172 Remix)
Babylon London - (4:40) 57 BPM
Review: Rewind: it's the summer of 2012 and Kiwi duo Truth make their Artikal debut with a weeping, mournful paranoia piece "Babylon London". It becomes a deep dubstep anthem of the season. Back to the future: Artikal founder J:Kenzo flips the vibe for a 172 jungle makeover. Maintaining the cries and soars of the original, but adding a whole new sense of energy and activity in the drums and basses, it's an exemplary lesson in contemporisation. Massive.
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ARTK FREE
06 Oct 14
Deep Dubstep
Babylon London/Red Light
Babylon London - (5:31) 140 BPM Hot
Red Light - (4:50) 140 BPM
Haarp - (5:12) 140 BPM
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ARTKL 003D
02 Jul 12
Deep Dubstep
Head For Home EP
Jackhammer - (5:05) 140 BPM
Guillotine - (6:03) 93 BPM
Elegy - (5:13) 105 BPM Hot
Fire Dub - (5:02) 140 BPM
Head For Home - (5:01) 85 BPM
Review: One of Artikal's firmest faces, here we find Dutch dynamo TMSV stamping hard on the dubstep landscape without wiping so much as a speck of dirt off his kicks. "Jackhammer" lives up to its name with a pernicious percussive pattern that tattoos your inner soul, "Guillotine" slices savagely with a tense string arrangement while "Elegy" palpitates with an emotional series of chord changes and unforgiving atmospheres. Dig deeper for the sub-aquatic slaps and skanks of "Fire Dub" and the powerful, cinematic drama of ideal set-opener "Head For Home". Make yourself at home.
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ARTKL 014
09 Feb 15
Deep Dubstep
Haze VIP
Haze VIP - (5:55) 140 BPM Hot
Gunman - (5:58) 93 BPM
The Cosmonaut - (5:23) 140 BPM
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ARTKL 012
10 Mar 14
Deep Dubstep
Haze
Haze - (5:50) 140 BPM Hot
Haze (LX One remix) - (5:09) 140 BPM
Damage - (5:16) 140 BPM
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ARTKL 009D
12 Aug 13
Deep Dubstep
Hunter EP
Hunter - (4:47) 165 BPM
Hunter (J:Kenzo remix) - (4:47) 165 BPM Hot
Laddergoat - (4:43) 165 BPM
Speed - (4:47) 165 BPM
Played by: Feonix
Review: Kenzo's Artikal hits the big two-oh in style with Dutch drumweaver TMSV. Sitting pretty around the 165 mark (past the point of no return between dubstep and D&B), each cut rolls hard and heavily. Both versions of "Hunter" play deftly with intense layers of funky percussion: TMSV diving deep on the full speed while Jay licks low on the halftime flip. Elsewhere we're bombarded with more super-tight congas and icy textures on "Laddergoat" while "Speed" belies its title due to its anchor-like halftime dynamic. Genuinely unique, 165 is a really exciting area that's crying for more creativity like this.
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ARTKL 020
18 Mar 16
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Grainform
Grainform - (5:08) 93 BPM
Petrichor - (5:09) 140 BPM Hot
Synthetic Artifacts - (5:19) 140 BPM
Played by: Sub:Conscious
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ARTKL 010D
18 Nov 13
Deep Dubstep
Haunted Harmonics EP
Haunted Harmonics - (5:16) 140 BPM Hot
Forces Of Nature - (5:05) 57 BPM
Shottaz - (6:12) 140 BPM
Obsessions - (5:07) 57 BPM
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ARTKL 013DD
28 Apr 14
Deep Dubstep
We Aint The Same EP
We Aint The Same (feat T Man) - (5:18) 140 BPM Hot
Get A Grip - (5:03) 85 BPM
Equippin' - (5:14) 140 BPM
Latched - (5:14) 140 BPM
Mind Games (feat T Man & Gremliz) - (5:01) 57 BPM
Cascading - (4:16) 86 BPM
Review: Can you believe it's been 18 months since Thelem last dropped a big release? Time flies and all, but he's been sorely missed... And these six tracks remind us why: "We Ain't The Same" is a barbed grime-referend battle anthem with all the vitriol you'd expect from a T-Man feature. Dig deeper for rolling titanium punches ("Get A Grip"), bulbous 8-bit bass funk ("Equippin'") and Joker-style velveteen spatial strutting ("Latched"). For added measure, Thelem also shows us how does things on a D&B flex with Enei-level iced-out D&B ("Mind Games") and a crisp, haunted Commix-style rattler ("Cascading"). Don't leave it so long next time Thelem!
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ARTKL 018
09 Oct 15
Deep Dubstep
Parasite 6 EP
Parasite 6 - (2:46) 140 BPM Hot
Loonz - (4:37) 140 BPM
Chamber - (3:58) 140 BPM
Nicky P - (5:56) 140 BPM
Review: There are many dubstep labels who have had a very productive 2018. One of these without a doubt is Artikal Music, who have excelled in their release schedule, dropping banger after banger. This latest drop from Ternion Sound makes no exception as we kick off with the mammoth title track 'Parasite 6', which stomps forward with a bag of energy, drawn from it's super powerful synth design. We get swampy next on 'Loonz', which combines dubwise delays with punchy production, before hitting the unpredictable percussive grooves of 'The Chamber'. Finally, we finish up the selection with the glitch-driven stylings of 'Nicky P', filled to the brim with electronic energy and delightful groove pockets.
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ARTKL 036
09 Nov 18
Deep Dubstep
Far North Dubs EP
The 14th - (6:29) 140 BPM Hot
Parasite VIP - (2:46) 140 BPM
Smoke Em Out - (5:01) 140 BPM
Far North Dub - (3:53) 140 BPM
Review: Crossing the Atlantic in style each and every time, Ternion Sound are back at it again, this time unleashing a sumptuous new four track delight for the dons at Artikal Music. We begin with the hypnotic synth twists and amazonian atmospheric delays of 'The 14th', which unleashes a raucous display of percussive power, before 'Parasite VIP' delivers an outstanding piece of dirty dubstep production. Following this 'Smoke Em out' brings forward more sweeping pad textures to add an eerie sense of depth to the EP, before the fluttering flute lines and dubbed snare delays of 'Far North Dub' puts the final touches on one of the strongest releases from the Ternion camp we have ever seen!
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ARTKL 052
23 Oct 20
Deep Dubstep
Equinox
Equinox - (6:01) 135 BPM
Close To Me - (5:33) 140 BPM Hot
Fire Trails - (6:22) 140 BPM
Dolerite - (6:09) 140 BPM
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ARTKL 066
29 Sep 23
Bass
The Reckoning
Dub Power - (5:22) 140 BPM
Reckoning - (6:08) 140 BPM
Inner City - (5:32) 140 BPM Hot
Review: Having made quite a name for himself over the past few years, Surge is back with yet another pack of dubstep-inspired delights, this time landing on the ever-ready Artikal Music imprint. We begin our journey into this selection with 'Dub Power', a percussively-driven display of bassline mastery and melodic manipulation, combining evil-harmonies to leave the hairs of the back of your neck creeping up. Next, the distant electric guitar leads and chopping drum punches of 'Reckoning' sit above powerful reesey tones before the dungeon-ready bass synths of 'Inner City' give us a superb finale. This one hits the deeper side of dubstep hard and is a wicked addition to Artikal's already impressive catalogue.
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ARTKL 056
28 May 21
Deep Dubstep
Fractals
Subreachers & Msymiakos - "Estrange" - (6:32) 160 BPM
Subreachers & Msymiakos - "Ninja" - (6:29) 55 BPM
Subreachers - "Dinky" - (6:35) 159 BPM
Subreachers - "Fractals" - (6:33) 161 BPM Hot
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ARTKL 059
11 Feb 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Ritual/Tidal
Ritual - (3:42) 140 BPM
Tidal - (4:37) 140 BPM
Quadrant - (4:37) 140 BPM Hot
Played by: Sub:Conscious
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ARTKL 007D
08 Apr 13
Deep Dubstep
Zeroes
Zeroes - (6:04) 140 BPM Hot
Baro - (4:27) 140 BPM
Pistola - (5:31) 140 BPM
Played by: Alert, J:Kenzo
Review: As ever with Artikal Music releases, we are in for an absolute treat on this one as they invite in the forward thinking sounds of Saule for three tracks of steppers bliss. We kick off this one with the title track 'Zeroes', a high pitched warbler, reminiscent of early Clue Kid heaters, followed up by the super deep sub tones and war like drum slaps of 'Baro', already giving the EP some seriously cool contrasting points. We then move into the eerie overtones and unpredictable drum punches of 'Pistola' which boasts yet more weighty sub movements, rounding up a tight body of work.
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ARTKL 044
06 Sep 19
Deep Dubstep
Fittest Of The Fittest EP
System Skank - (5:15) 140 BPM Hot
Piercing White Light - (4:48) 140 BPM
Fittest Of The Fittest - (5:29) 140 BPM
Unity - (7:30) 140 BPM
Review: Whenever we see the Artikal imprint appear in the forthcoming releases section of the store we can't help getting a tad excited, and this latest four tracker from Sabab is the perfect example as to why. We kick off with the dungeon-ready sub warbles and dubby drum delays of 'System Skank', followed by the intense bassline LFO's and eerie, distant atmospheric pad structures of 'Piercing White Light'. The haunted feelings continue as we move forward with the spacey snare smacks and grizzly synthesizer designs of 'Fittest Of The Fittest', reminding us of early Dub Police work, with the EP then rounding out with 'Unity', a futuristic dubwise adventure, driven forward by extensive chord delays and an overall chilling feel.
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ARTKL 049
26 Jun 20
Deep Dubstep
Guidance EP
Guidance - (3:28) 140 BPM
Youthman Dub - (4:13) 140 BPM Hot
Harmonic Dissonance - (3:46) 140 BPM
Dutty Babylon - (3:53) 140 BPM
Played by: J:Kenzo
Review: As ever with the now legendary Artikal Music imprint, we are gifted a fantastic four track selection, courtesy of the dubwise divisings of Sabab. We kick off with the title track 'Guidance', which perfectly combines classic rootsy vocals with dungeon-ready drum smacks and earthy subs for a real heavy hitter. The bass tones continue to play vital roles as the shimmering low-end of 'Youthman Dub' and more explosive synthesizer rays of 'Harmonic Dissonance' come next. Finally, all hell is let loose on the tearout bass instrumentation of 'Dutty Babylon' which sees the project span the full breadth of the dubstep banner.
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ARTKL 045
01 Nov 19
Deep Dubstep
Out Of Step
Out Of Step (original mix) - (5:09) 140 BPM
Out Of Step (Quasar remix) - (4:37) 140 BPM Hot
Review: We know for a fact that Artikal Music is always a good place to explore the best of the latest dubstep flavour, with their recent release run being pretty outstanding to say the least. This next drop sees them invite the sounds of Sabab to the forefront, who delivers a ghostly new single by the name of 'Out Of Step'. This one combines a wicked fusion of dubwise-inspired delays and lazer drones with shuffling hi hats and grizzly subs below to give us a real systematic experience. The remix addition to this one takes us down an even swampier path however as Quasar arrives to send the track into an even wonkier state, with aquatic sounding delays and pulsating sub warbles taking this one to a completely different level.
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ARTKL 058
24 Sep 21
Deep Dubstep
New Dawn/Downshift
New Dawn - (4:29) 105 BPM Hot
Downshift - (4:09) 105 BPM
Played by: Unearthed Sounds
Review: The levels we have seen coming out of the Artikal Music imprint over the past few years have been nothing short of exceptional, with this latest two track masterpiece from Sabab being no exception. We begin with a dive into the swirling synthesizer whirlwinds and dizzying sub pulses of 'New Dawn' which combines eerie atmospherics with dubwise drums in perfect balance. On the flip, we take in 'Downshift', a much fuller creation, jam-packed with colourful arpeggiator tones and a constantly shifting bass-heavy soundscape, certain to dazzle dances up and down the country!
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ARTKLD 001
22 May 20
Deep Dubstep
Soundsystem Addict
Soundsystem Addict - (5:01) 140 BPM Hot
Quasar & Haze0 - "Oops" - (5:49) 140 BPM
Post Echo Dub - (4:06) 140 BPM
Dub Speech - (5:29) 140 BPM
Review: Now if there was one label we could say really fuses the void between system culture, dubstep and dub music, it would have to be Artikal Music, who here arrive on the scene again with absolute peach of a release from Quasar. We kick off with a ride through the dubwise snare delays and pulsating subs of the title track 'Soundsystem Addict', followed by the alien drum switches of 'Oops', a tasty collaboration with Haze0. Next, 'Post Echo Dub' arrives with a bag of potent sub pressure and onedrop rhythms, finishing up with the marching drum lines of 'Dub Speech'.
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ARTKL 041
05 Jul 19
Deep Dubstep
Saturn
Saturn - (5:08) 140 BPM
Outback - (5:48) 140 BPM Hot
Solaris - (5:40) 138 BPM
Played by: GAZE ILL, Tik&Borrow
Review: Melbourne's own Pugilist makes a spectacular return to the Artikal Music imprint with a belter of a 3 tracker, showcasing everything his sound is about. The title track "Saturn" is a dubwise experiment, focussing on smooth subs and epic delays. The next track "Solaris" follows on a similar vibe, bringing more percussive elements into the mix along with more rapid fire drum arrangements. We round up with the amphibious vibes "Outback" which utilizes didgeridoos and rumbling bass tones to create a swampy atmosphere from the off.
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ARTKL 029
23 Feb 18
Deep Dubstep
Raindance EP
Raindance - (4:45) 84 BPM Hot
Terraform - (4:48) 80 BPM
Murmur (feat Intech) - (4:31) 85 BPM
Septic - (4:42) 85 BPM
Review: Previously known as half of Perverse, Alex Dickson makes his full debut as solo artist Pugilist on the deep bass mothership Artikal. It's fire from the off as "Raindance" brings more than just a shower as a waspish bass conjures thunder before the cloudy keys come in. Dig deeper for the sludgy warped spacefunk of "Terraform", the dubby echoes and cavernous space of "Mumur" and the Skeptical-style two-step tease of "Septic". Serious moves.
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ARTKL 026
14 Apr 17
Deep Dubstep
Conquer
Conquer - (5:43) 140 BPM Hot
Space Conjectures - (5:50) 140 BPM
Review: Longstanding NoMad warrior Piezo steps up to Artikal with two game-changing deep dubstep bumpers. "Conquer" genuinely sounds like no other track in the field; cascading kicks give an elephantine weight to the lolloping groove and the bassline is allowed to run free and growl as loudly as he likes. "Space Conjectures" is more classic deep dub but there's a freshness in the drums and the placement of the bass that give it a really distinctive subverted funk sensation. Imagine if Mr Oizo made "Flat Beat" in a floatation tank, under water on heavy sedatives. This may be close to the outcome.
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ARTKL 016
08 Jun 15
Deep Dubstep
Sweat/Sugar
Sweat - (5:08) 140 BPM
Sugar - (4:51) 140 BPM Hot
Review: The Italian-Bristolian has done it again: responsible for one of 2015's most inventive dubstep tracks "Conquer", Piezo has returned with two more creative, exciting and forward-thinking 140 tracks. "Sweat" is all about the big drum swing where the toms sing in harmony and the track rolls with such a funk it's impossible not to dance. "Sugar" is even sweeter thanks to its ever-mutating dub bassline and stark weeping horns that foretell a future we're not even ready for. Trust us; this one's going to pop hard.
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ARTKL 021
15 Apr 16
Deep Dubstep
The Iceman/Submerge
The Iceman - (5:29) 140 BPM
Submerge - (5:15) 140 BPM Hot
Rigor Mortis - (5:47) 138 BPM
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ARTKL 002D
23 Apr 12
Deep Dubstep
Tesla
Tesla - (5:33) 140 BPM Hot
Timelapse - (5:32) 140 BPM
Unexpected - (4:44) 140 BPM
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ARTKL 006D
11 Feb 13
Deep Dubstep
The Ghastly Grinner/Oblivion
Oddkut - "The Ghastly Grinner" - (4:38) 140 BPM Hot
Oddkut & Dub Beans - "Oblivion" - (4:38) 140 BPM
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ARTKLD 004
06 Nov 20
Deep Dubstep
Technique
Technique - (3:13) 140 BPM Hot
Vex - (3:15) 140 BPM
Run Up - (3:12) 140 BPM
Watch Out - (3:15) 140 BPM
Review: It's been a pretty crazy run from the Artikal Music team, with their recent catalogue additions looking stronger than ever, a theme that continues with this brand new selection of sizzlers from MYTHM. We dive right into the thick of it with 'Vex' as destructive synth scrapes are deployed in an unpredictable arrangement of twisted synthetic bass and vocal slices. It's one hell of an intro, followed up in style by 'Run Up', another grizzly goblin of a riddim, sweeping together tightly processed drum licks with a raucous display of bassy goodness. Finally, 'Watch Out' gives us one last dash of gnarly sound design, wrapping up a super-demonic yet incredibly pleasing selection.
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ARTKLD 005
08 Oct 21
Deep Dubstep
Mahdi
Mahdi - (6:30) 140 BPM Hot
Hemisphere - (5:49) 140 BPM
Nines - (5:32) 140 BPM
Played by: Alert
Review: The dubstep resurgence we have seen taking place of the last couple of months has been nothing short of mesmerising, with so many label projects releasing top quality content weekly. Artikal is one of the front runners without a shadow of a doubt and this new Mystic State project proves exactly why. We begin with the hypnotic reversed melodies of the title track 'Mahdi', backed up with potent sub structures below, before diving further into the deep with the subtle reese growls of 'Nines'. We finish up with a look at the amazonian percussive rolls and succulent bass tones of 'Hemisphere', wrapping up one tasty meal indeed.
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ARTKL 039
29 Mar 19
Deep Dubstep
Tomahawk EP
Tomahawk (original mix) - (6:30) 140 BPM
Mystic State & J:Kenzo - "Competition" (original mix) - (6:00) 140 BPM Hot
Mystic State & JFO - "Cuatro" (original mix) - (5:42) 140 BPM
Hemisphere (VIP mix) - (5:03) 57 BPM
Review: For this mighty selection, we see Mystic State land on the incredibly impressive Artikal Music imprint for another absolute shellout, this time consisting of two tasty solo pieces and two corking collaborations. The title track 'Tomahawk' makes the most of a twisted, eastern-sounding string line, pressed between moogy bass plucks and crispy percussive elements to match. Next up, the VIP mix of Hemisphere is unleashed, jam packed with neurotic bass twists and sharp drum patterns. We then move into the remixes, as the legendary J:Kenzo joins the party for the sub-heavy expressions of 'Competition', before JFO's additional input on 'Cuatro' wraps the EP up with some serious sauce.
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ARTKL 047
21 Feb 20
Deep Dubstep
Gallows EP
Mystic State & PAV4N - "Gallows" - (6:00) 140 BPM
Understand - (5:49) 140 BPM Hot
Mystic State & Jack-Flynn Oakley - "Blinded" - (5:24) 140 BPM
Inner Sanctum - (4:13) 140 BPM
Review: The Artikal team are back in business with this latest juicy drop as they welcome the ever-ready mystic state to the table with a bulbous four track selection. We open up with the jittering melodic backdrops and delicate drum designs of 'Gallows', a fearsome title track, jam-packed with gnarly bass goodness and eerie atmospherics, of course amplified by the unmistakable vocal presence of PAV4N. From here, the dubwise side of Mystic's character rises to the top as 'Understand' delivers a chord driven dip into delayed percussion and sweeping subs, before Jack-Flynn Oakley joins the party on the sizzling bass crunches and scuttling rhythms of 'Blinded'. Finally, the subtle Asian string work and hard hitting bass notation of 'Inner Sanctum' gives us another powerful feature to round the EP off. Excellent work!
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ARTKL 060
30 Sep 22
Deep Dubstep
Apollo
Apollo (original mix) - (5:01) 140 BPM Hot
Apollo (Mystic State remix) - (4:16) 140 BPM
Review: Now over the course of the last couple of years, it's safe to say that the team over at Artikal have established themselves once again as one of the most consistent dubstep labels out there. This brand new chunky two tracker from Monty and T-Man is another perfect example of that mastery on display as 'Apollo' gives us a gnarly, system-ready roller to enjoy, with T-Man's high energy vocal lines sitting perfectly atop the gritty bass designs below. This project also comes complete with a very spicy remix from Mystic State, who switches up the flavours with a potent, sublow recreation, taking the track down a much more stripped back avenue.
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ARTKL 053
12 Mar 21
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
Dub Attack
Dub Attack - (5:20) 87 BPM Hot
Riddim Operator - (5:22) 83 BPM
Kigali Stomp - (4:07) 87 BPM
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ARTKL 030
11 May 18
Deep Dubstep
Terror/Industrial
Terror - (4:42) 106 BPM
Industrial - (6:15) 141 BPM Hot
Review: J:Kenzo and Mosaix's Artikal Music can be credited as having had an influential part to play in the bass years that have followed the 'post-dubstep' sound. However, this crew has always done things their own way, and they've always employed the services of artists who like to measure their success by being single-minded in their approach to the wider bass music amalgam. Markee Ledge steps into the limelight alongside FWD legend Youngsta - who should probably be seen as one of the original iterators of dubstep. "Terror" is not a revolutionary dubstep tune but it does what it does in the most effective way possible; a slow, lingering swarm of mutant bass spreads across sparse percussion shots and grey-scaled atmospherics. "Industrial", on the other hand, ups the tempo and the energy thanks to a deafening injection of sub bass and classic steppahs beats. The sort of gear you'd expect to hear at a DMZ rave...
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ARTKL 027
04 Aug 17
Deep Dubstep
Kevlar
LX ONE & Biome - "Kevlar" - (4:37) 140 BPM Hot
Shift - (4:08) 140 BPM
Just Flexin - (3:40) 140 BPM
Review: It's been a short while since we last heard from LX ONE, with this vibrant new set of steppers originals kick-starting his 2022 in style. The Artikal team have a real knack for unleashing the more dungeon-inspired side of producers, which they certainly facilitate here as 'Kevlar' sees Biome join the party from the jump for a naughty little creation, focussing on eerie atmospheric drone presses and system-busting reesey subs, launching the EP into the stratosphere from the jump. Next, the shuffling percussive switch ups and dissonant metallic stabs of 'Shift' are let loose amidst a distant sounding stringline, again adding to the haunted feel of the EP, before 'Just Flexin' unleashes a monstrous pit of slithering LFO maneuvers, rounding off the project with a sub-heavy slap of dubstep goodness.
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ARTKLD 008
15 Apr 22
Deep Dubstep
Hidden Shadow
Hidden Shadow - (4:10) 140 BPM
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ARTKL 037
14 Sep 18
Deep Dubstep
Systematic Remixes
Systematic (feat Warrior Queen - J:Kenzo & Sabab remix) - (4:51) 140 BPM Hot
Reality (feat Rider Shafique - Von D remix) - (4:26) 142 BPM
Gone (Synkro remix) - (4:48) 85 BPM
Join 'Em (Mister Shifter remix) - (4:59) 85 BPM
Review: The Artikal Music imprint have had yet another incredibly consistent year across the breadth of 2020, with this new remix project from LSN being the perfect way to round things off! From start to finish this is a fabulous outing, kicking off with J:Kenzo & Sabab's monstrous, synth heavy recreation of 'Systematic', alongside the legendary Warrior Queen. Next up, Von D arrives to give Rider Shafique's super catchy vocals on 'Reality' a tasty, sub-heavy revamp before Synkro sends 'Gone' to the blender, bringing us a chilling, post-jungle rethink, dripping in metallic synthesis and eerie atmospheric pressure. Finally, Mister Shifter gets busy with his percussive-lead overhaul of 'Join 'Em' to give the EP a bang for a finale. Amazing work from all involved!
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ARTKL 057
11 Dec 20
Deep Dubstep
Systematic EP
Join Em - (4:35) 140 BPM Hot
Reality (feat Rider Shafique) - (5:05) 140 BPM
Systematic (feat Warrior Queen) - (5:15) 140 BPM
Gone - (5:05) 140 BPM
Played by: NAZA
Review: The run that the team behind the Artikal Music imprint are on is pretty phenomenal to say the least, with an almost uncomparable catalogue for 2018 already under their belts. However, they still have a gift to give as they unveil this corker of a project from LSN. The title track 'Systematic' is a crunchy ball of bass heaven, topped off by the unmatchable vocal presence of the one and only Warrior Queen. Following this, Gone sends us down an avenue of electronic grit, with 'Join Em' being a stick of dynamite in the dungeon. Rider Shafique then joins the party with his memorable vocal appearance on the dubwise expressions of 'Reality', bringing this project to a very smooth close.
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ARTKL 038
07 Dec 18
Deep Dubstep
Focus Life Energy
Focus Life Energy (feat Warrior Queen - original mix) - (4:11) 187 BPM
LSN & Synkro - "This Town" (feat Roger Robinson - original mix) - (4:24) 160 BPM Hot
Bobcat (original mix) - (5:38) 187 BPM
Uproar (original mix) - (5:34) 140 BPM
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ARTKLD 007
19 Nov 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Automation EP
A.I - (3:41) 93 BPM
Spirit Dub - (4:37) 93 BPM Hot
Machine - (4:41) 140 BPM
Breakin - (5:05) 140 BPM
Review: 2019 was without a doubt an excellent year for the Artikal Music imprint, constantly tabling exciting new projects, which always seemed to hit with a serious bang. This time around they kick off the year with the ghostly sounds of LSN, who gets us underway with the haunted vocal lifts and broken drum textures of 'A.I'. Next, serious drum work comes into play as the percussive brilliance of 'Spirit Dub' is unveiled alongside the sharp sub slaps and vocal lines of 'Machine', before the 8bit melodic structures and shifting rhythms of 'Breakin' round us off in style.
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ARTKL 046
24 Jan 20
Bass
I Feel Good
I Feel Good - (4:10) 140 BPM
Surround Me - (4:20) 140 BPM
So Damn Beat - (5:15) 140 BPM
Free Your Mind - (4:37) 140 BPM Hot
Review: The Artikal team have unearthed a worldy here as Leo Cap arrives in sizzling fashion, bringing us a multi-genre fusion of dancefloor delights. We open up with 'I Feel Good', a fragrant title track, linking together the intense rhythms of UKG with a hard hitting slap of grizzly bass notation, topped with choppy vocal expression, before 'Surround Me' lets loose a scintillating display of electrifying synthesiser sweeps. From here 'So Damn Beat' ups the heat even further as a stripped back drum set plays host to one of the angriest basslines we've heard in years, with the popping percussive melodies and skippy rhythmic textures of 'Free Your Mind' then giving us a cosy landing zone, rounding off this very impressive body of work in serious style.
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ARTKL 063
17 Mar 23
Deep Dubstep
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