Despite having its roots firmly planted in Croydon, England, dubstep is now a global movement, with Deep, Dark & Dangerous being one of the leading global imprints representing the sound. Headed up by dubstep heavyweights and internationally acclaimed production trio: Truth, DD&D has rapidly risen to the top of the steppers tree, providing the scene with a near un-matched stream of original releases and live events. Truth’s sound represents the darker side of the dubstep spectrum, which is mirrored within the label’s now extensive catalogue, which constantly shifts between hard hitting solo EPs and groundbreaking compilation drops. The roster is always expanding, previously welcoming heavyweights such as Biome, Pushloop, Sepia, Taiko, Dalek One, Youngsta, The Widdler and many many more. They represent such a consistently top quality approach to releasing 140 music with their bespoke artwork designs also adding to the label’s majesty. With dubstep back on the up, it’s very exciting looking into the future of the Deep, Dark & Dangerous sound.
Review: Now this is a spicy link up indeed as the heavyweight production techniques of Truth are joined by the vocal innovation of PAV4N, delivering four spicy originals, courtesy of the stalwart Deep Dark & Dangerous imprint. First up, UK legend Saskilla stops by for a guest verse on 'Brave New World', sitting atop a murky undergrowth of sweating subs and crunchy snare swipes. After that killer introduction, we then take in the choppy drum switch-ups of 'Pythons', a synth heavy dazzler that again sees PAV4N impress, before Ashez throws some additional flare into the mix across the more scattered 'Online Overdose'. Finally, the lethal reese tweaks and industrious drum work of 'Pyrex Jackie' sees the EP out with one final subby smash.
Review: The Deep Dark & Dangerous train continues to bluster forward, cascading through all in its path and delivering on its journey a continued top quality run of original dubstep flavour. This time around, we jump right into the heart of raucousness as Sling Wave firstly unloads a brain-melting clip of ammunition in 'Jabber Jaws', a title track focussing on uber-gnarly synth growls that is sure to knock your socks off. Next, 'Marrow' unloads a molten belch of grizzly synth pops, with the dramatic strings and unpredictable bass programming of 'Yeuk' in hot pursuit. Finally, Hotwheel unloads a spacious display of drippy percussion to close the EP off with a slice of something slightly different.
Review: There's no denying that Leo Cap has been on an absolute tear over the course of the last two years, with this, his brand new album on Deep Dark & Dangerous, being a perfect showcase of how far his sound has come. Leaping left, right and centre across the full spectrum of dubstep ideals, Leo has cultivated a truly magnificent collection, from the aquatic sub work of 'Don't Move' and mind-bending sub sweeps of 'Underground Business', to the sub-busting bass marches of 'Step Off' and more rhythm-inspired percussion of 'Music That You Like'. It's a truly top quality collection, with our individual highlights including the super-abstract bass designs and vocal sampling of 'No Matter How Far', next to the pulsating bass warbles of 'Same Different' and raucous LFO designs of Manchesta Dem Boy'. What a collection!
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