Addison Groove - 'This Is It/Make Um Bounce' (TEC049)

Addison Groove arrives on Pinch’s Tectonic imprint for his third release. ‘This Is It/Make Um Bounce’ represents both signature Addison production work as well as exploration of new sounds, which prove to be ever so effective on the indelible ‘Make Um Bounce’. Following the ‘Work It/Sexual’ 12” released on Swamp81 back in March, which marks his strongest work to date, his latest release goes someway to reproducing that sort of form. Addison is an extremely talented producer, and nobody can work an 808 like him, as evidenced on ‘This Is It/Make Um Bounce’.

‘This Is It’ is the heavy stepper on this two track affair. Opening with juke’s pounding 808 bass hits and flurry of alternating beep tones, the track shows closer ties to previous works such as ‘Footcrab’ and ‘Work It’, a trait further endowed by the repetitive female vocal sample stating “k y’all this is it, kk y’all”. The signature Addison break soon dawns, and it produces the real defining moment and turning point of the track. The frenzied opening is instantly turned on its head, with a mellow and introspective sound arising. A blissful synth chord melody plays alongside warm diva vocals, elements quickly adapted for the dancefloor by the pulsating 808 bass kicks.

The B-side entitled ‘Make Um Bounce’ is likely to be the track turning most heads on this release. It’s set at a tempo much slower than anything Addison has produced before (133bpm). The style is also different, with a sound that seems to combine elements of the electro and classic Chicago house. A rolling 808 pattern echoes Chi-town’s past, with energetic acid synths bubbling beneath the surface whilst the incessant resonance “y’all gonna make um bounce” hypnotises. The 808 rhythm continues to hammer away in a fashion comparable to the vocal sample, working up a formidable storm in the process.

As per usual a heavyweight release from Addison, going some way to confirming his status as one of the most talented producers around at the present. Give him his 808 and he will undoubtedly create sounds that delight. The 12” is out now, be sure to purchase. Also keep a keen eye out for his wonderful 12” forthcoming on Martyn’s 3024 imprint, due for release on May 2nd. Make Um Bounce.

Introducing Visionist (Mr.67)

Introducing Visionist (Mr.67). The 21 year old producer is one of the most promising artists around at the minute, with his unique take on UK bass music making quite an impact. Visionist is part of the ‘We Are Dubist’ crew, a collective of MCs, DJs and producers who run a series of dubstep nights. Visionist isn’t a dubstep producer though. ‘Mr.67’, the track which featured in Oneman’s set at the Boiler Room #45 (Standard Place), demonstrates the young producer’s unique sound, one which I can only draw comparisons to in relation to Addison Groove (especially ‘Footcrab’), and still there are notable contrasts.

‘Mr.67’ is infectious. The tracks intricate percussive arrangements, distant synth, recurring cowbells and repetitive vox’d vocal sample combine to form a track which will soon dominate sets, in a similar fashion to ‘Footcrab’ and ‘Work Them’. The track has been receiving a great deal of support, with plays on Rinse FM from Blackdown and Oneman, as well as backing from the likes of French Fries and Dark Sky. It has also been recently announced that Visionist has signed to Oneman’s 502 Recordings, and he will also be working on releases for another couple of releases which should hopefully be surfacing soon.

Visionist (Mr.67) has kindly put together an exclusive mix of his own productions for us, demonstrating his promise as an artist. The mix contains some excellent material, with highlights including the ever growing ‘Mr.67’, 'A.E.O.M', 'Can’t Handle This', and ‘Come In’. If this is an indication of what’s to come from Visionist, he will undoubtedly emerge as one of 2011’s most promising producers. You can check out Visionist’s sounds by clicking here, and the mix is available for download below (follow the link to download).

Visionist (Mr.67) - Daily Bugle Mix

Tracklist:
- Mr.67
- A.E.O.M
- W.M.I.D
- I Don’t
- Sweepstake
- Can’t Handle This
- Tropic Thunder
- Rock The Flock
- Temptations
- Come In