DJ Madd – Flex’d (Ikonika Remix) / Detroit Skank (BOKA028)

Released on 31st May 2010 is a brand new single from DJ Madd.

Madd is on a heater right now with support for his music coming from all angles, and so the time is right to release argueably his biggest and most supported track ‘Detroit Skank’, first showcased on Skream‘s ‘Stella Sessions’ radio show on RinseFM.
It’s a beast of a roller which expertly incorporates dub and techno influences and the bassline on this one is absolutely sick, the likes of Headhunter, Skream, RSD and Akira Kiteshi have been utlising it in the raves to devastating effect.

DJ Madd

On the A-side of the single is a post-garage relick of ‘Flex’d’ (the original was released on DJ Madd’s ‘Better With You EP’ – BOKA020) by Hyperdub‘s finest, Ikonika.
It was first showcased by Alleycat on her highly successful Kokeshi Podkast series and is currently garnering support from Mary Anne Hobbs and Martyn. It’s certainly a musical departure for the Boka camp but 2010 has been all about diversifying and showcasing all styles within the realms of bass music.

BOKA028
DJ Madd
a) Flex’d (Ikonika Remix)
aa) Detroit Skank

Released on 31st May 2010 on 12″ Vinyl / Digital
Pre-order the vinyl at Redeye Records here

Coming in late June / early July will be a debut from Vista & Presence Known ‘Their Prey / Water Torture’ (BOKA029)……watch out, this one evil.

DJ Madd – Skream Stella Sessions Mix

DJ Madd recently performed a guest Mix on Skream‘s ‘Stella Sessions’ Rinse.FM show, and it deserves it’s own blog post.

Showcasing his recent and upcoming Boka releases (among others) as well as unreleased dub plates and even a cheeky preview of a totally unfinished collaboration with Kito.

Tracklist:
01. DJ Madd & Von D – U (Forthcoming Boka)
02. DJ Madd – Select Me
03. DJ Madd – Someone (Breakage Remix)
04. The Others -Karma
05. Von D -Berlin Call
06. DJ Madd – Detroit Skank (Forthcoming Boka)
07. Emalkay – A.G.S.
08. DJ Madd – Maybe
09. DJ Madd + Von D – It’s Over (Forthcoming Boka)
10. Kromestar – Skaredem
11. DJ Madd – Dub Marine
12. DJ Madd + Matt-U – Sound System
13. Matt U – Magma
14. Emalkay – Solid State
15. Joker & Ginz – Stash
16. DJ Madd + Kito – On Top

You can stream the mix here:
http://www.mixcloud.com/djmadd/skream-stella-sessions-dj-madd-guest-mix/

You can catch DJ Madd live over the next few months at the following locations:

30th November – Monday Club – London
2nd December – The Lab – Bristol
3rd December – Plan B – London
11th December – Custard Factory – Birmingham
12th December – Back 2 Basics – Bristol
18th December – Basement 45 – Bristol

Coming soon: 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy – The Remixes

Swiftly following the Matt-U release (12″ / Digital – 7th December 2009) will see a 2 part remix package of the mighty 16bit‘s ‘Chainsaw Calligraphy’, featuring cuts and reinterpretations from Jakes, Kanji Kinetic and Propatingz and a re-release of the original, remastered and cut loud on 45rpm.

The Jakes remix had it’s debut airing right here on the BOKAHQ Mix Vol.2 (see previous post) and more recently by N-Type on Rinse FM, full details of the releases are revealed right here:

BOKA024PT1 – 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy Remixes Part 1
A) Chainsaw Calligraphy (Jakes Remix)
AA) Chainsaw Calligraphy (Propatingz Crunk Massacre Remix)

BOKA024PT2 – 16bit – Chainsaw Calligraphy Remixes Part 2
A) Chainsaw Calligraphy (Kanji Kinetic Remix)
AA) Chainsaw Calligraphy (Original Mix)

Due to be released in early January 2010 on 12″ Vinyl and Digital.

Sample of the Jakes Remix (Taken from BOKAHQ002) kindly posted on Youtube: