Review: Jedi is one of the most frequent contributors to Dubstomp 2 Bass, the Midlands-based jump-up imprint that doesn't take no for an answer. This time though he's back with an eight-tracker, a sort of halfway-house between an album and EP that actually works out at the perfect length. It's called Devil's Anus and the title track is the best cut of them all, a wobbly, gyrating cut that is relentless in its formidable monotony and which somehow manages to get better and better as it goes on. The rest of the album is textbook Jedi and our other favourite is 'They Don't Know', a sick little bit of production creativity - go check it.
Review: Dubstomp 2 Bass are without a doubt one of the strongest jump up labels around at the moment and their output is so damn consistent, with almost a new release every week. This week it's the turn of Jedi, a regular on the label, and, this release is a four-tracker chracterised by its sheer veracity. With crisp drums and a tumbling percussive line, 'Bald Fuck' rolls out in style, hitting punches and stealing packed lunches left right and centre, with a really original, complex approach to make interlinked basses. The madness continies on the other three, and 'Ball Washer' is especially potent, with slicing basslines that cut through the air with untrammelled ferocity. Proper tunes these - no messing around, but then again what would you expect from this label?
Review: Straight out of Walsall and straight into our sets and hearts; Jedi has been a jump-up tour de force in recent years, and this humungous five-tracker is no exception. 'Rich & Sexy' sets the tone instantly with its sweeping harmonic bassline sliding up and down the scale. The grit and drama continues throughout 'Let Him DJ' grunts and bumps with a slug-like bassline, 'Energy' is stripped right back to the grizzles and features a sexy vocal sample while 'Don't Run' goes back to the raucous styles of the late 00s with its savage widescreen riff. Last but not least MC Weedy joins the fray for the grand bassline finale. Bang!
Review: We're not quite sure how Jedi manages to put out so many releases, to be honest, because the man is just always on it. Always on a mix of labels, this time it's Brummy imprint Dubstomp 2 Bass. The title track is refreshingly heavy, creative bass work and stepping drum smacks forming archways of diving bass force, a joy to listen to and we'd imagine pretty devastating on the dancefloor. 'Sweet Gun' sees Jedi on familiar territory - naughty jump up that makes you want to hit your nan. 'Boner' is different again, a pummelling, fluid back end laid out beneath a rolling set of drums. Yes Jedi!
Review: Jedi is back, using his force to compel you to pull ugly bassfaces and throw your drink with an EP that doesn't hold back. Its not the kindest on the ears but then again it's not supposed to be, it's a monograph in hard-hitting sonics and dastardly tones. 'John Spartan' is undergirded by a booming snare drum and percussive clarity, but the action happens in the steadily melodic but still raucous bassline, a pitched-up monstrosity of dancefloor proportions. The others feature more big synths, but with emphasis instead on forward movement and serene rapidity - top release.
Review: The force is strong on these: Dubstomp doyen Jedi returns with more of his big bass mind tricks, loaded with more samples than a lightsabre has radiation levels. "Samurai" licks with a quirky sense of playful funk, "Women Aye" balances cool west coast synth tones with a classic Hazard-style grizzle bass melody while "Very Dead" strips the vibe right back to its bare bones with its tubular metal ball bass textures. Finally we hit "Spontaneous", a flammable bouncy piece of work that's as devilishly effective as it is simple. These are the bangers you are looking for.
Review: Wolverhampton's own Jedi has joined forces with the illustrious vocals of Joe Blow for a brand new EP entitled 'Raw' on the Dubstomp 2 Bass imprint. This release is a straight jump up jamboree, featuring four original creations, all stuffed with bass driven energy. To start 'Hit The Deck' and the title track 'Raw' both draw crunked out hip hop infused influences across their introductions which then descend into bass mayhem! Following this we have the metallic rolling sounds of 'My Vapour' rounding off the EP with the electrifying sounds of 'Down Deeper'. Overall this is a great package, jam packed with energy designed to dust off any dance.
Review: 'Am I Really Me' is harsh and brash and full of all the garish noises we're used to hearing on this side of the scene. 'Boogie' uses the recognisable vocal sample from Booty Luv's fun and funky track Boogie 2Nite, which lightens the atmosphere ands brings a party vibe to an otherwise dark slab of jump up. In 'Shogun' we get two fro the price of one on classic of film samples fo jump up, the weird, creepy whispering kids and the crazy screaming nutter, both there and both used to full effect. 'Darkside' is our favourite track of the EP bouncy, dark and gun finger inducing!
Review: Man-machine Jedi returns with four more slabs of stone cold truth: "Yo Momma" delivers the goods with every bit of tongue-in-cheek mischief and wisdom we've come to expect from the insanely prolific artist while "You Know My Name" shows off a deeper, purring side to his repertoire by way of a well placed rap vocal from one of the most distinctive and methodological men in the game. Elsewhere he provides balance with a sludgy bass walloping number about your father before closing the show with the deadly drama and ruthlessness of "In That Room". Naughty.
Review: Jedi is back, once again, onto Dubstomp 2 Bass and this time it's with the Die Clown, a four-track exemplification of his production ability, as well as that of the A&R people over at Dubstomp. He's a regular feature both on Juno and on the Dubstomp family and you can see why, his ability to craft hard-hitting jump-up beats reflecting well the new primacy of jump-up within the D&B scene. 'We All Get Laid' is a highlight, it's snapping, steppy drums supporting a rough, gargled bassline that chokes its way down the range. Nice one.
Review: Jedi is a regular on Dubstomp 2 Bass and we can see why, his tendency to create hard hitting beats is well known and he's utterly consistent in doing so. One Step Ahead is his latest EP and it's a stormer, shown off well in 'Itty Bitty', featuring Reeality, which packs a diving, rolling bassline and some meaty vocal work from the MC. 'Jelly Leg' sees a return to Jedi's jump-up prowess, as does title track 'One Step Ahead', a grating, choppy number with wicked chord progression. Banging stuff.
Review: Jedi is back, once again, onto Dubstomp 2 Bass and this time it's with the Power & Terror EP, a four-track exemplification of his production ability, as well as that of the A&R people over at Birmingham's Dubstomp 2 Bass. He's a regular feature both on Juno and on the D2B family and you can see why, his ability to craft hard-hitting jump-up beats reflecting well the new primacy of jump-up within the D&B scene. 'Raptor' is a highlight, it's snapping, steppy drums supporting a rough, gargled bassline that chokes its way down the range. Nice one.
Review: Dubstomp 2 Bass is another of those very consistent and prolific jump-up labels that just generally tends to release some of the naughtiest cuts from that side of the scene around. Jedi is back on the imprint and Fuck The Police features the tones of MC Reeality on all four cuts, each of them dripping with the type of energy that's made jump-up so popular at the moment. Our favourite is probably 'Murky', a gargling tune that squelches its way around the range, undercut by a skippy but forceful percussive line. The title track is another highlight, MC Reeality doing especially well with some rapid spits over a wavey amalgamation of bass force. More good work from these guys.
Review: Time for a stomping session: prolific banger flinger Jedi returns to D2B once again and this time he's rolling deep with venom tongued MC Skelta. Each cut reps both players with scorching energy and pace. "Get My Hype" sees Skelta double timing for his life over a smash glass riddim, "Love The Bass" is all about the Maji-style Q&A bass riff while "Psycho" lives up to its name with a straight-up sandpaper funk roughhouse hook. Last but not least "You Not Ready" gives Skelta the centre stage as he raises tension on the build to one of Jedi's swampiest, grottiest drops to date. Don't make these guys angry.
Review: Based in Birmingham, DubStomp 2 Bass is a label run by DJ Bomber for fresh, raw talent in the music industry including jump up, jungle, drum 'n' bass and liquid styles. DJ Jedi has been DJing since 1996 and producing since 2000. Originally based in Bournemouth, then London and now living in Brighton, he was among the first hardcore breaks producers to start making early '90s style hardcore during the 'old skool' revival - with several popular releases on the Back To The Old Skool label. He teams up here with Leicester's Weejii for a collection of tough steppers on the MC Bully EP, which are definitely influenced by the sounds of the late '90's but with a distinctly modern perspective.
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