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Watch Forward
Watch Forward - (3:55) 83 BPM Hot
Watch Forward (Greazus remix) - (3:59) 83 BPM
Review: After solidifying his name in the dubstep scene, DJ Madd has been on a roll with the drums in recent times, a trend he certainly continues here as he again teams up with Roots & Future for two tracks of pure fire. We kick off with a storming original as the subtle, yet substantial composition of 'Watch Forward' comes into view, which steams forward with some extreme sub pressure and crispy drum processing. We are also given a junglisit's dream as Greazus steps forward on remix duty, bringing a bag of seriously crispy unpredictable drum work to the project.
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RNF 011
07 Dec 18
Bass
Take It Down Low
Take It Down Low - (6:03) 130 BPM Hot
On The Rocks - (3:31) 127 BPM
Played by: Mr Brainz
Review: Brooklyn/Bristol based Roots & Future are back with label head honcho Peter Simon aka DJ Madd (Cosmic Bridge/ZamZam Sounds) who throws down some street level 2-step shenanigans for the real warriors on "Take It Down Low". Next, the Hungarian producer gets the lighters out in full effect, on the bombastic deep dubstep monster "No Justice" featuring some serious low end frequencies and some ragga aesthetics for good measure. This guy is receiving praise by tastemakers such as Mary Anne Hobbs and the mighty David Rodigan - so if that 'ain't proof enough!
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RNFLTD 001
22 Jun 18
Bass
Level Di Vibes/No Justice
Level Di Vibes - (4:59) 85 BPM Hot
No Justice - (4:14) 85 BPM
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RNF 010
01 Jun 18
Bass
Gone Like Fool/Badboy Selection
Gone Like Fool - (5:25) 85 BPM
Badboy Selection - (4:38) 85 BPM Hot
Review: After what is approaching a decade at the cutting edge of bass music, DJ Madd has solidified himself as one of the greats. This latest release sees him team up with the Roots & Future imprint for an explosive halftime two tracker. First up we have Gone Like A Fool which is a schooling in bass control and use of space, incorporating haunting vocals and the occasional moogy arpeggio. On the B-Side we hear Badboy Selection which runs with similar themes alongside additional percussive instrumentation and dubbed out chord FX. This is a weighty one for sure!
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RNF 009
16 Feb 18
Bass
Biggest Boss Jah
Biggest Boss Jah - (4:13) 85 BPM Hot
GDM - (3:41) 160 BPM
Natural Journey - (4:52) 83 BPM
Mass1ve - (5:03) 85 BPM
Square Crabz - (3:54) 85 BPM
Wickedman Fall - (5:01) 85 BPM
Review: Bristol's Peter Simon aka DJ Madd touches down on Roots & Future with six, fully-loaded dance bullets packed with his inimitable beat snap and future-minded approach. To give you a taste, "Biggest Boss Jah" opens with a fiery cascade of liquid drums and dread bass, "Natural Journey" goes on some next level dub science, and "Square Crabz" launches a bleep riddim that's made for the 2AM slot, just when things start going one take over the line. This is next level bass engineering for all lovers of lower than low frequencies. Bad!
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RNF 008
18 Aug 17
Bass
Shinobi EP
Shinobi - (4:53) 85 BPM
Sound Executor - (4:06) 83 BPM Hot
NYC Badman - (4:51) 105 BPM
Soundboy Elimination - (6:21) 83 BPM
Review: DJ Madd is one of the few artists who is still consistently innovating the dubstep genre, and keeping things forward-minded. That's because he's never tied himself down to the genre too tightly and, instead, has managed to be branded under the more wide-eyed 'future dub' tag. This isn't his doing, it's simply the fact that his sound is deep, chimerical and always in a state of flux. He returns to Roots & Future with "Shinobi", a dark and brooding slice of bass science that is powered by a series of sounds and and samples for Japanese samurai B-movies. and whose militaristic swarm of beats is followed by the more broken percussive patterns of "Sound Executor". "NYC Badman" takes a turn for the unexpected, down a path made of raw drum machine patterns, echoing waves of sound and a general look-and-feel that recalls the dubbier end of the bass spectrum, whereas "Soundboy Elimination" gives us more intricate beat folds, more badass bass, and that singular DJ Madd dread.
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RNF 007
21 Oct 16
Bass
PAYGK EP
PAYGK - (3:40) 53 BPM
Blabbermouth - (4:28) 83 BPM
Run Rings - (4:40) 55 BPM Hot
Haunt U - (3:45) 113 BPM
Review: Damn fine footwork fusion from Alex Godoy on the increasingly-dependable Roots & Future imprint. Both "PAYGK" and "Run Rings" are all about the jungle roughage with their loose, clattering drums, tight edits and mid 90s Reinforced vibes. "Blabbermouth" takes us much deeper into the juke/grime/halftime realm with MC vox, strange rising percussion and an overall trippy vibe that you could imagine Dub Phizix or Fracture playing while "Haunt U" closes the show on a creepy minimal tip that's not dissimilar to Rockwell. Spotless.
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RNF 006
29 Jul 16
Bass
Peng Teng
Peng Teng (feat Redders - Moresounds remix) - (4:46) 83 BPM Hot
Cachit (Itoa remix) - (3:31) 55 BPM
Burnin Dance (Bashment mix) - (3:33) 55 BPM
Review: A crucial skank-bullet last summer, Madd's Redders-stamped digidub bum-slapper "Peng Teng" gets the treatment from halftime's man of the moment Moresounds as he dilutes the juice with more space and trippy pace. Itoa ups the tempo with a raw tribal finish on "Catchit" while Madd lays the flex down himself on his 2013 cut "Burning Dance". Switching out the big clunking halfsteps for a skippier summer rhythm, it's another seasonal smash for one of bass music's most consistent creators.
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RNF 005
17 Jun 16
Deep Dubstep
Peng Teng
Peng Teng (feat Redders) - (4:48) 83 BPM Hot
Cachit - (4:02) 55 BPM
Gunshot Riddim (VIP mix) - (3:58) 83 BPM
Champion - (3:53) 55 BPM
Review: Continually keeping the pressure up with ever more diverse explorations of the 140 bpm landscape, DJ Madd has been on a productive run of late. Alongside quality 7" releases for ZamZam Sounds this release comes to light in a sly nod to the evergreen "Sleng Teng" riddim. "Peng Teng" features Redders dropping a fiery vocal rant, while Madd rocks a set of tidy jungle breaks, trap drum machine rushes and plenty more necessary ingredients for a surefire club smasher. "Cachit" keeps the intricacy levels up with some very tightly wound drums, while "Gunshot" rides on a rootsy skank alongside the more modern elements. "Champion" meanwhile brings a little dancehall swagger into the mix, rounding off the EP in fine style.
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RNF 004
02 Oct 15
Deep Dubstep
R&F Unlimited EP
Dub Foundation - (3:36) 99 BPM
Blaze Fiyah - (3:46) 125 BPM
Every Little Thing - (4:48) 82 BPM
Fort Greene Funk - (4:33) 82 BPM
Choose - (5:48) 140 BPM Hot
Pushap - (4:30) 85 BPM
Played by: 6Blocc
Review: One of the most consistent men in future dub, Madd opens his remit even further to explore a wider range of tempos and roots influences. The result isn't just a collection of powerful heaters, but also a kindly reminder than we don't need to operate within such strict tempo constraints. Great examples include the classic jungle jitters of "Every Little Thing", the sleazy, spacey slo-mo steppiness of "Blaze Fiyah" and the Critical-level D&B speaker-scrapper "Pushap". You'd be madd not to pick this one up.
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RNFBC 1
13 Jul 15
Deep Dubstep
I N I
I-N-I - (4:47) 140 BPM
Burnin Dance - (4:41) 140 BPM
Gunshot Riddim - (4:37) 140 BPM Hot
Review: Following some legendary appearances on Lion Charge, Madd returns to the darker side with three killer peaktimers on his own Roots & Future imprint."I-N-I" is a Truth-style pummeller with overwhelming subs, rolling drums and big bass gurgles on the eights. "Burnin Dance" fires up with a great vocal sample and echoes of melodica before dropping into some serious low-end darkness. "Gunshot" follows a similar suit; plunging sub drops and pristine drums lay down a syncopated jam that can't help but make you move. Dubbed out danger, this is Madd at his most dancefloor-focused.
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RNF 003
29 Sep 14
Deep Dubstep
Homeland
Homeland (feat Marina P) - (5:06) 140 BPM
Follow Dub - (5:13) 140 BPM Hot
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RNF 002
19 Aug 13
Deep Dubstep
Never 2 Late/Murder Dub
Never 2 Late - (4:45) 140 BPM
DJ Madd - "Murder Dub" - (5:37) 140 BPM Hot
Played by: Dub gabriel
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RNF 001
08 Apr 13
Deep Dubstep
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