1. Abstract Elements 'Wrong Way' - Exit
2. Calibre 'Thirst Dub' - Signature
3. Mode 'Stepping Stones' - Exit
4. Distance 'Regret' - Autonomic
5. Consequence 'Dreadtone' - Darkestral
6. Abstract Elements ' Abysmal Depth' - Exit
7. Lynx 'Disco Dodo' - Creative Source
8. Rockwell & Zero T 'Bone Structure' - Critical
9. Rockwell ' Stay Calm' - Critical
10. System 'Peach Fuzz' - Exit
11. ASC 'Matter Of Time - Non Plus
12. Need For Mirrors 'Gallows' - Shogun LTD
13. Bladerunner & Mr. Explicit 'Cause Of Death' - UFO
14. Wilkinson 'Moonwalker' - Ram Records

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We had a moment to talk shop with DJ, producer, and label-head LionDub about his guest-mix as well as what to expect from the label in the coming months:

BF:  Ez Erik. Thanks for taking the time out to talk to us.

LD: All good, thanks for taking an interest in my work and in the label.

BF:  First off, could you please tell us a little about the mix you put together for us and the inspiration and creative process behind it?

LD: It was a very spontaneous mix. Ive been inspired by the deeper side of drum and bass recently and seriously felt a need to grab a dozen or so of these these 'autonomic style' vinyls out of the bin at halcyon, and string them together in a mix. Creatively speaking, mixing this type of material is always challenging because of the many different, off-tempo drum patterns, but this particular mix came together fluidly and with ease.

BF: Were there specific tunes that you knew you wanted to incorporate from the beginning or was it a general mood and vibe that you wanted to center the mix around?

LD: I knew that this mix would be deeper and more experimental, but i really wanted to build up from that slower vibe into more energetic tracks and cap it off at a peak. I chose to go from abstract elements' experimental, bass heavy dancehall style all the way to wilkinson's moonwalker which maintains the experimental feel of the earlier bits, but smashes on the floor as well.


BF: Whether it be channeled through dubstep or DnB releases, your music and label have always had a strong foundation in dub and reggae music and the surrounding culture. Could you talk a little bit about your musical background growing up in NYC and it's affect on the shaping of the Liondub Int'l sound?

LD: Reggae music has inspired me since i was a child. From listening to Bob Marley Exodus and Kaya on my Moms stereo, to listening to hip hop / reggae radio dj's.. NYC DJ's like Red Alert, Chuck Chillout, Gil Bailey and David Levy, these legends provided me with the inspiration to become a dj and to this day i love to mix and have carried that early inspiration through my life.

BF: If you had to choose ONE record in your bag that goes off equally well with dubstep, DnB, and reggae crowds alike, which would it be and why?

LD: Jahdan Blakkamoore - The General. It resonates with everyone ive ever played it for. The people just respond to it no matter what type of party it is, or where I am in the world.



BF: You recently started up a new bass monthly in Brooklyn called Full Spectrum. What is the overall philosophy behind the event and how does it set itself apart from some of the other parties exploring bass music at the moment?

LD: Full Spectrum is based on the love of music and family. Its about variety and not being narrow minded or genre specific. I wanted to create a party that literally has a strong core group of diverse djs who are down for the music, for the people. ...You can hear everything from hip hop party jams, to dancehall, to dubstep, grime, uk funky, old school house, techno, jungle and more, but in a way thats never been presented before. To me, and others, its the ultimate mash-up; 10 dj's, 30 minutes each. I'm getting the best out of everyone who performs, and asking them to bring the most solid party jams non stop. It just keeps getting better.

BF: What can we be looking forward to over the next few months from the LionDub camp?

LD:  Tons of solid new releases from Ticklah, Noah D, Marcus Visionary, Bladerunner, Navigator, myself and more. We're pushing the limits of what we have done, exploring new territory and working with new talent constantly. We've just released Marcus Visionary's 2nd full length LP, a solid jungle record entitled 'Humble', as well as Noah D's Remix of Beenie Man's 'Rum and Red Bull.'

We are just about to drop the remix of Navigators' classic jungle anthem 'Inequity Worker' by Noah D which is gonna be accompanied by a video on February 1st. In addition I'm in the studio solid, working on remixes for David Boomah, Juakali, The DIrty Dubsters, Murdertronics, Jahdan & Noble Society, F-Troop and Navigator, Elephant Man and Subatomic Sound, Dubblestandart, MC Zulu, Dubmatix and more. There is a ton of new music in the pipeline for myself and the label, and I'm seriously glad to be apart of it all.


 NAVIGATOR - INEQUITY WORKER 2011 (NOAH D RMX) by liondub international

BF: and last, but certainly not least...where's the best Ital food in the city???

LD: Funny, but yeah, there's a spot out in Jamaica queens that cannot be beat. True ital, but unfortunately I've only been there a few times and can never remember the name. I'll have to get back at you on that one, but for solid ital vegetarian food in the city? My vote goes to Angelica Kitchen, 2nd ave and 12th street.


BF: Thanks again for taking the time!!

LD: Thanks to the Bassfaced crew... Keep it real.

1. Cam'ron - Let Me Know
2. Clipse featuring the Re-Up Gang - Zen (Remix)
3. Machine Drum - Let It (feat. Melo-X)
4. Slugabed - POOOMP
5. Illum Sphere - Psycho (Samiyam Remix)
6. Gold Panda - You
7. Star Slinger - Like I Do
8. Rx & Benni E - Rocket (Instrumental)
9. Big Boi - Shutterbug (Instrumental)
10. Hovatron - Gypsy Trader
11. Rustie - Dragonfly
12. Rx - Bronson
13. Distal - The Kurgan
14. Busta Rhymes - Don't Touch Me
15. Modeselektor - Sucker Pin
16. XI - Icarusxxxe
17. Sepalcure - Love Pressure
18. Gorillaz - Doncamatic (Joker Remix)

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Rx, a Philadelphia-born, Brooklyn-based DJ, mixes inspiration from the underground of his hometown and the global scenes of New York, London, Detroit, and Kingston. In his deep and atmospheric cuts, or his high-energy bangers, Rx blends elements of dub, dubstep, hip hop, and techno, bringing quality, forward-thinking music to sound systems worldwide.

In 2009, the underground anthem, “Malt Liquor” hit pirate radio stations around the globe. A collaboration with Chae Hawk, the cut was rinsed by dubstep don Plastician and featured on the “Dubstep LA: Embrace The Renaissance Vol. 1,” the first rap/dubstep crossover mixtape.

Live, Rx brings the low-end bounce when he hits the decks. A member of the international heavy-bass DJ collective Subdivision (Flufftronix, Jayou, Lady Prowl, Stumble, .rar Kelly, Natty Boh Peep) he’s shared the stage with Rusko, Benga, Starkey, Girl Unit, Mike Slott, Stenchman, The Widdler, Dirty South Joe, Joe Nice, Udachi, Jess Jubilee, Star Eyes, Kastle and many more.

2010 has been a prolific year for Rx including two EPs on the UK's Dub Subdepth Records label; as well as released on Nightshifters, Seclusiasis, and Abstract Logic Recordings.

Here are some words from him about what's on the horizon in 2011:

"I thought I’d fill everyone in with what’s in store for me in 2011 so far. I recently wrapped up a mix last night for the Bassfaced blog, which will hopefully be dropping in a few weeks. I also wrapped up a remix for one of my new favorite band’s from New York, Hooray For Earth. The world will get to hear it before its official release in February. How will you hear it? Oh, it’s going to be a pleasant surprise, let’s just say that.

I wrapped up my first full length Rx album late last year. It’s a personal album which I’m extremely excited about. How I plan to release it is to be determined, but you will be hearing it this year at some point, and you will be able to purchase a physical copy of it, that’s for sure. Its first single “Shower Scene” I’ll be releasing sometime mid Feb/early March, along with its music video which is currently in development.

Finally, the best news of the last few months for me has been recording the final songs for an album I produced for DaQuan. It’s going to be called “The W.A.R.: Warrior Art Rebel,” and it’s safe to say it’s been the most fun collaboration I’ve ever done. Seeing DaQuan bring his unmatched creativity and energy to my weirdo beats is indescribable…all I can say is I can’t wait for the cosmos to hear this project we put together. I’ll be mixing down the album in February, and once it’s done we’ll decide how we plan on releasing it. Stay tuned.

No new shows yet, but after wrapping up another mix and a remix I’ll be back on the decks by February.

Keep checking back for more updates, more featured artists on Get To Know Wednesdays and…and!…exclusive, free tracks in the coming weeks.

Until then!

-Rx"

Keep it close to Bassfaced for an exclusive Interview with Rx dropping later this month. For now, kick back and enjoy the sounds of A Midnight in Bed Stuy.

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1. Guzzillion Fields (Coup D'etat Edit) - Mono/Poly (Ft. MF Doom) - Fat City/Lex
2. Clay - Flying Lotus - Warp
3. Sunrise Luminescence - Matthewdavid - All City
4. Abstract - Dibiase - Alpha Pup
5. You've Known - Daedelus - All City
6. Goes To Hollywood - Paul White - One Handed
7. Taps On - Kelpe - Team Acre
8. Girls Dream - Maxmillion Dunbar - Ramp
9. Sheep - Gonjasufi - Warp
10. Internet Connection - M.I.A. - XL/N.E.E.T.
11. Bad Times - KingThing - Car Crash Set
12. Strut - Nguzunguzu - Silverback
13. This One's Wavey - Baobinga & DVA - Build
14. Kick it Till it Breaks - Velour - Night Slugs
<< Sunday - FaltyDL - Tempa >>
16. Tell Her Safe - James Blake - R&S;
17. Luckier Charms - A1 Bassline & Kavsrave - Tighten Up
18. Not Money or Show (Kastle Remix) - Guttstar - Party Guy
19. Kiss (Hatcha & Lost Remix) - Jeuce - Get Hype
20. I Come From London - Benga - Tempa
21. Bass Junkie - Silkie - Deep Medi Musik
22. Find Your Way - Superisk - Punch Drunk
23. Way Down - Maxmillion Dunbar - Ramp
24. Hyperthrust - Rustie - Warp
25. Pancake Head - Lewis B - Smokin' Sessions
26. Frequencies - King Midas Sound & Pupajim - Hyperdub

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We're getting 2011 off on the right foot with the continuation of our ongoing podcast series as mixed by our resident DJ Coup. This one starts off with a selection of hip-hop and left field beats before delving into some Garage and House and then finishing off with some dubstep from the likes of Hatcha & Lost, Benga, Silkie, and Superisk.

Kid Simple - Digital Hands (Forthcoming Subdepth)
Resketch - Arcade Lemonade (Forthcoming Wicked Bass)
Kid Simple - Comfort (Forthcoming Gradient Audio)
Kid Simple - Pixelate (Dub)
HxdB and Self Evident - Tropezoid (Dub)
Resketch - Freefall (Forthcoming Wicked Bass)
Kid Simple - Seasons (Forthcoming Subdepth)
Kidstreet - Out Loud (XI Remix) (Dub)
Bandicoot - Twilight Sunrise (Forthcoming Bassbin Assassins)
Kid Simple - Women (Forthcoming Subdepth)
XI - Gamma Rain (Forthcoming Orca)
Surpass and Dubtek - Obfuscate (Dub)
Cairo - Vellicate (Dub)
Sines - Take Us Away (Memories) ft. Brea (Dub)
Kid Simple - U Were (Forthcoming Subdepth)
XI - Medicate (Forthcoming Orca)
Numan - Secrets (Suspect Remix) (Forthcoming Subdepth)
Megalodon - Top Kill (Forthcoming Phantom Hertz)
Sublo - Soma Dub (Dub)
+verb - Wutwutwut (Dub)
Stagga - Genik Riddim ft. Skamma and Joe Blow (Starkey Remix) (Slit Jockey)
Kid Simple - Notice U (Sublo Remix) (Phantom Hertz)
Drake - Successful ft. Trey Songz and Lil Wayne (DJ Mr. Rogers Chop n' Screw)
Burial - Shell of Light (Hyperdub)
Pixelord - Privet Orbita (Dub)
Notorious B.I.G. - Suicidal Thoughts (Svpreme Fiend Remix) (Dub)

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Though he has only been present in the Bass Music scene for a little over a year, 20 year old Seattle based producer/DJ Kid Simple has gained the attention of many by producing tunes that paying close attention to both melody and space. With DJ support from Sam Supa, Starkey, Lukki, Megalodon, Sublo, Surpass and more, Kid Simple’s music has moved dance floors worldwide, been played on radio stations Sub FM, Dubstep FM, and Seattle’s c89.5, and featured in multiple studio mixes. This recent attention has given him the opportunity to DJ both locally and out of state, sharing the stage with the likes of DZ, XI, Antiserum, UltraBlack, and more. With released and forthcoming material covering diverse labels such as Subdepth, Gradient Audio, Shift, Brap Dem!, Double Drop, and Phantom Hertz, Kid Simple provides a mix that is bound to keep your body moving and your mind intrigued.

Look out for Kid Simple to make even bigger moves in 2011. Don't get left out in the cold!!

Kid Simple Top 10 (December 2010):

XI - Gamma Rain
HxdB - Savage Pets
Sublo - Soma Dub
Sublo - Silent Roads
Specters - Turn Back
Arkist - Fill Your Coffee
Svpreme Fiend - Wither VIP
Pixelord - Privet Orbita
Megalodon - Mouth Full of Lead
Crypt - Fake Impersonations

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