BOK BOK (Night Slugs/Rinse FM) at Stealth (11/02/11)

Friday 11th February, 2011

BASSLACED present...

BOK BOK (Night Slugs/Rinse FM)
Bok Bok stands amongst London's underground music elite, with a unique sound and ever evolving, quintessentially UK but also alien - a grimy futuristic house/space crunk.

As a DJ, Bok Bok has been stacking riddims like Lego bricks since 2004, with his roots deep in the UK Grime sound. Unorthodox in every way, that music set off Bok Bok down a unique path. Since then he has spread his sights wider, taking in elements of gutter styles from around the globe, all of which share a certain off-the-wall bass-heavy vibe. Disregarding purism he instead hunts all over for fresh dubplates.

In 2007 Bok Bok entered the world of production, at first building tools for his own DJ sets then moving onto original material. Beatmaking quickly became a major focus as his tracks found a place amongst London's new wave of pioneers. As a remixer he would apply the reckless attitude of early Grime, flipping tracks into a whole new context. Bok Bok remixes of Dre Skull, Jinder, Kingdom, Crazy Cousinz and many others are tried and tested underground bangers in clubs internationally. At the tail-end of last year one of his solo productions was released as part of Modeselektor's 'Modeselektion Vol.01' compilation (alongside SBTRKT, Ikonika, Digital Mystikz & Ramadanman):

Bok Bok "Say Stupid Things" by Modeselektor

In 2008 Bok Bok teamed up with like-minded producer L-Vis 1990 to launch Night Slugs, a club night dedicated to their new hybrid sound. Over its three year existence the party has become a cornerstone of the city's music scene, hosting both homegrown stars and international guests, nurturing fresh talent and showcasing the best forward thinking club music cross-genre. In late 2009, Night Slugs expanded into a label, drawing together a crew of protagonists from various backgrounds: Kingdom from NYC, Jacques Greene from Montreal, Egyptrixx from Toronto and Girl Unit, Lil Silva, Mosca, Greena and Jam City from the UK.

In 2010 Night Slugs join London's legendary Rinse FM, with Bok Bok & L-Vis 1990 broadcasting fortnightly on Tuesdays 1-3pm GMT.

Bok Bok certainly has an ear for a big tune - often showcasing the hottest tracks months in advance of their release via his mixes for the likes of Mad Decent, Fact Magazine, XLR8R & 1Xtra. Notably his XLR8R podcast mix was voted 'The Best Podcast Mix of 2010", featuring tracks & remixes from the likes of Cosmin TRG, FaltyDL, Ramadanman, Untold, Ikonika, Martelo, D1, Girl Unit, Terror Danjah, Jam City, Azari & III, Cubic Zirconia & Dam-Funk:

Xlr8r Podcast #165 by Bok Bok on Mixcloud

(The mix can be downloaded for FREE on MP3 by clicking here).

Also check out his Fact Magazine mix from December '10:

Fact Mix 211: Bok Bok by Fact Mix Archive on Mixcloud

(The mix can be downloaded for FREE on MP3 by clicking here).

Also if you haven't seen it already check out Bok Bok on the urban scene's take on 'Come Dine With Me' - 'Come Grime With Me'!

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Also on the Basslaced bill are:

DATSIK
DJ HYPE
16 BIT
REDLIGHT
ORIGINAL SIN
CHASING SHADOWS
JAMIE GRIND
& lots more.

For more info check the Basslaced event.
Advance tickets available from Alt-Tickets.

L-VIS 1990 (Mad Decent/Night Slugs) at Stealth (09/10/11)

SATURDAY 9th OCTOBER, 2010

STEALTH Vs RESCUED present...

L-VIS 1990 (Mad Decent / Night Slugs / Sound Pellegrino)

Deeply rooted in the fabric of London’s vibrant scene, L-VIS 1990 (aka) James Connolly couples a defined British style with elements of global low end vibrations. By fusing elements of Garage, House, Dubstep and all around Bass Heavy riddims, L-VIS’s sound is filtered and reduced into what can best be described as a minimalist take on rhythmic club beats floating on elephantine subs.

Forever you (Produced by L-vis 1990)

Alongside Bok Bok he founded the Night Slugs record label at the start of 2010, releasing tracks from the likes of Mosca, Egyptrixx, Lil Silva, Girl Unit, Kingdom & Velour (aka. Hyetal & Julio Bashmore).
As his original perspective on dance music has attracted the attention of DJ’s world wide, L-VIS dubs have become a staple in the live sets of Diplo, Drop the Lime, Sinden, Brodinski, Crazy Cousinz, DJ Mehdi, Teki Latex and Orgasmic.

Gucci Vump - Sha! Shtil! (L-Vis 1990 remix) by soundpellegrino

Check out his mix featuring his trademark mix of instrumental, deep, dark and percussive UK House:

Uk House Mix by L Vis 1990 on Mixcloud

Also on the bill: MOUNT KIMBIE (live), Rescued! DJs, Stealth Vs Residents and lots more. For info/guestlist check out the Facebook Event.

"Come Grime With Me"

" Everyone loves Come Dine With Me right? Turns out that London bass DJ Manara loves it more than most. As well as hosting a shoot at the Peckham house she shares with fellow bass obsessed DJ Bok Bok, she offered to cook and bam! Come Grime With Me was born. Other guests were rising funky MC Donae'o, the jewel in the UK Dancehall scene's crown ,Warrior Queen and L-Vis 1990 who promotes London's livest, no holds barred monthly bass party Night Slugs. Check out what was eaten, who was wearing what and how Manara was scored by the cream of the UK urban music scene..."

Boxfresh presents ... Come Grime With Me! from Boxfresh International on Vimeo.

Genius.