SF’s DJ Theory always comes through with the refix goodness, this time flipping Busy Signal’s ‘Real Spenders’, a slow burner released on Truckback Records in November. As per, he adds some extra support for Busy’s wicked throwback flow (watch for the shout out to Burro), resulting in something that’s nearing on Moombahton but makes . . . → Read More: Busy Signal – Real Spenders (DJ Theory Remix)]]>

SF’s DJ Theory always comes through with the refix goodness, this time flipping Busy Signal’s ‘Real Spenders’, a slow burner released on Truckback Records in November. As per, he adds some extra support for Busy’s wicked throwback flow (watch for the shout out to Burro), resulting in something that’s nearing on Moombahton but makes sure to keep the dancehall bassline fully alive.

Toddla T premieres “Real Spenders” (Theory refix) on BBC Radio 1 by DJ THEORY

NICS Issue 3 interviewees Mungo’s Hi-Fi finally dropped their digital relick of the classic ‘Diseases’ riddim yesterday on Scotch Bonnet. Aptly updated as the ‘Dutty Diseases’ riddim, Mungo’s add some extra bass and invite the likes of Mr Williamz, YT and Sister Carol, not to mention the impressive cut from Daddy Freddy. This is . . . → Read More: Mungo’s Hi-Fi // Dutty Diseases]]>

NICS Issue 3 interviewees Mungo’s Hi-Fi finally dropped their digital relick of the classic ‘Diseases’ riddim yesterday on Scotch Bonnet. Aptly updated as the ‘Dutty Diseases’ riddim, Mungo’s add some extra bass and invite the likes of Mr Williamz, YT and Sister Carol, not to mention the impressive cut from Daddy Freddy. This is definitely the computer age, but they’re still pressing vinyl so get in there quick before they sell out.

Dutty diseases megamix by mungoshifi

No Ice Cream Sound issue 3 lands next week and to celebrate, we’re throwing the usual party. Come pick up a copy to read interviews with Popcaan, Stylo G, Mungo’s Hi-Fi alongside a ton of features, all while you jam to the sounds of:

Smutlee (YoYo/Mad Decent) Hipsters Don’t Dance Clubb Rock Why Delila . . . → Read More: No Ice Cream Sound #3 // Launch Party]]>

No Ice Cream Sound issue 3 lands next week and to celebrate, we’re throwing the usual party. Come pick up a copy to read interviews with Popcaan, Stylo G, Mungo’s Hi-Fi alongside a ton of features, all while you jam to the sounds of:

Smutlee (YoYo/Mad Decent)
Hipsters Don’t Dance
Clubb Rock
Why Delila (Physically Fit / NTS)
The Large (Shimmy Shimmy)

Thursday 1st March at Ridley Road Market Bar, 49 Ridley Rd, Dalston (nearest overground: Dalston Kingsland).
8pm – 2am
FREE ENTRY (though all donations for the upkeep of the zine are gratefully accepted)

Facebook event is here. See you there!

Here’s a brand new mix, filled with big tunes that I’ve been rocking of late, from dancehall to garage and soca, there’s even a few nice exclusives in there.

Neva Soft Mix by the_large

TOK – YARDIE BOUNTY KILLER – DEM A FISH LISA HYPE – FLY LIKE KITE LADY SAW . . . → Read More: The Large – Neva Soft Mix]]>

Here’s a brand new mix, filled with big tunes that I’ve been rocking of late, from dancehall to garage and soca, there’s even a few nice exclusives in there.

Neva Soft Mix by the_large

TOK – YARDIE
BOUNTY KILLER – DEM A FISH
LISA HYPE – FLY LIKE KITE
LADY SAW – SOME GAL DESPERATE
SCHLACHTHOFBRONX FEAT. WARRIOR QUEEN – DICKIE RIDDIM
KALBATA – MI GUN [unreleased]
DUB PHIZIX & SKEPTICAL FEAT STRATEGY – MARKA
CHAM FEAT O – TUN UP
POPCAAN – PARTY SHOT
CHAM FEAT O – WINE
MURLO – NO LONG TALKING
MURLO – NEXT TO YOU [unreleased]
SKINNY FABULOUS – WAIST
WARD 21 – GO EASY (SICKHEAD REMIX)
TOMB CREW & WHOLESICK – I GO SICK
LADY CHANN & GLAMMA KID – INFORMER
GENERAL LEVY – HEAT (SWING TING VS XXXY REFIX)
MOSCA – BAX (THE LARGE TEK BAX REFIX)
MS DYNAMITE – NEVA SOFT (MIKE DELINQUENT REMIX)
ORANGE HILL PRODUCTIONS – WINE DE BEST (DJ Q UKG REMIX)
WILEY – IT’S WILEY (ROYAL T REMIX)
NNIKA – CARNIVAL AGAIN

No Ice Cream Sound Issue 3 will be out on March 1st! You can see a sneak preview of the uncoloured cover above, and the line-up of editorial includes:

/// EXCLUSIVE interviews with Popcaan, Stylo G, Mungo’s Hi-Fi and Young Warrior /// /// Features written by Curtis Lynch, the Reggae Rajahs & Dirt Soundsystem . . . → Read More: No Ice Cream Sound Issue 3 // March 1st]]>

No Ice Cream Sound Issue 3 will be out on March 1st! You can see a sneak preview of the uncoloured cover above, and the line-up of editorial includes:

/// EXCLUSIVE interviews with Popcaan, Stylo G, Mungo’s Hi-Fi and Young Warrior ///
/// Features written by Curtis Lynch, the Reggae Rajahs & Dirt Soundsystem ///
/// Erin Macloed talks to Alric & Boyd on house in Jamaica ///
/// A chart from Poirier, a recipe from the HDD team, and illustration from Smutlee….

That’s not even the full line-up. Watch this space for the full colour cover and full details of the party which will be on Thursday March 1st in Dalston. Sign up to our newsletter on the left so you don’t miss out, remember copies are very limited.

Cham & Dave Kelly are always a killer combination (think ‘Stronger’, ‘Ghetto Story’ & ‘Rudeboy Pledge’), and now with the addition of O, whose sultry vocals featured on Cham’s latest big hit, ‘Wine’, this is a collaboration not to be missed.

Tun up (Raw) – Cham feat. “O” by TEAMCHAM

The age of the internet really loomed large over dancehall in 2011, with producers across the globe collaborating with Jamaican artists and creating some big records, from Dre Skull & Vybz Kartel’s Kingston Story album to Federation Sound’s Flatlands riddim and Safari Sound’s Arabian Nights.

Sweden’s Adde Instrumentals is the prime example, coming . . . → Read More: Shimmy Shimmy Q&A: Adde]]>

The age of the internet really loomed large over dancehall in 2011, with producers across the globe collaborating with Jamaican artists and creating some big records, from Dre Skull & Vybz Kartel’s Kingston Story album to Federation Sound’s Flatlands riddim and Safari Sound’s Arabian Nights.

Sweden’s Adde Instrumentals is the prime example, coming out of the blue to produce a string of tracks with Vybz Kartel, including the biggest riddim of the year, Summertime. With that under his belt, he is surely a producer to watch in 2012. We wanted to know how it all came about, what was going through his head when he made Summertime and what his studio looks like.

Shimmy Shimmy: What was your upbringing – how did you end up being into dancehall?

Adde: I grew up on a small island in Sweden and I was mostly into sports and music. I started DJ´ing as a teenager and came into dancehall a few years later through that.

When did you start making music?

I started making beats when I was about 15 and I did mostly sample-based hiphop stuff. I started making dancehall many years later.

What were the first songs you remember as getting you into dancehall?

The whole T.O.K album My crew, my dawgs.

What is that excites you about dancehall?

The rhythm and the creativity.

What are your top riddims of all time?

Some of my favorites are Diwali, Buy out, Buzz…

What producers do you rate the most?

Old Timbaland and The Neptunes.

Before you started making your own dancehall riddims had you been trained in any other kind of music?

I´m not trained in any kind of music, but I make music in many different genres for example hiphop and pop.

What is your equipment set-up – what do you use to produce?

I´ve got two set-ups right now, one mobile that consists of a Macbook Pro and an Akai MPK25 and one permanent that consists of Adam monitors and subwoofer, an Akai MPK49, Maschine, Steinberg MR816 interface, a PC and some other stuff. Cubase 6 is my DAW of choice.

How did you go about building Summertime?

I started with the chord progression. I kept adding sounds til the “hook” of the beat was done. I stripped down the hook and used it for the verses and added the transitions. It was done in a few hours. It had a happy feel to it and the summer was on its way so I named the beat “Summertime riddim”. I really thought it wouldn´t fit Kartel so I didn´t send it to him. I never heard from the artist I sent it to first so I thought “fuck it, I´ll send it to Kartel”. Shortly after later he replied: “send me the files, I´m gonna make a big tune on it”. A few hours later I got the “Summer Time” demo that sounds almost identical to the final release.

How did you get Vybz and the rest to voice on the riddim from Sweden? Did you always want the Addi/Adde link up?

Kartel had voiced “Bike back” and “Open up” on my beats before “Summer Time”. After he had voiced Summer Time I told him to feel free to voice the rest of Gaza on it so he did. He was and still is my favorite dancehall-artist so it was a dream come true for real. I will always be thankful to Kartel for him wanting to work and believing in me.

Who would be the ultimate artists you could get to voice on your riddims?

Some I´d love to hear on my riddims that haven´t voiced already include Busy Signal, Sean Paul, Collie Buddz, Agent Sasco and many more.

Are there any good Swedish artists that you like to use, I guess Million Stylez is one…?

Yes, Million Stylez is a wicked artist. I´m in a group/sound system called Stockholm Highgrades that I produce some tracks for.

Do you plan to go to Jamaica to work in the studio with anyone in person at any point?

I definitely want to go soon. Hopefully this fall.

Do you have a day job still or is producing your full-time profession?

Right now I´m an at home dad and will be until August. I hope to have producing my full-time profession by then. If not, I have a day job to fall back on.

Do you also DJ? If so, what’s a typical Adde set like?

Yes, it´s a fun thing on the side! I spin mostly dancehall riddims/singles and also some older hiphop.

You were up in London for Notting Hill Carnival – how did you rate that?

It was mad! Great vibe, music and food. Going back for sure.

What’s coming up for you in the next year? What will your new sounds be like?

I´m working on lots of different sounds, dancehall, hiphop, top 40, dirty house.

Brand new from Fresh Ear Productions is the Worldwide Riddim, this is one for the laydeez. sweet voicings come courtesy of the World Boss himself, Vybz Kartel (who has obviously a . . . → Read More: Worldwide Riddim]]>
As we steam into February riddim output has really started to pick up, and this already looks to be a good year.

Brand new from Fresh Ear Productions is the Worldwide Riddim, this is one for the laydeez. sweet voicings come courtesy of the World Boss himself, Vybz Kartel (who has obviously a stockpile of vocals just waiting to shell dung the place), Serani, Beenie, Flexxx, Konshens, Bugle & more!