The Prototypes, really ignite dance floors with their debut single since being taken under Friction's wing. Though a step away from the associated'Shogun' sounds, the pair are definitely showcasing their worth through this release and live sets. Having united after being rival promoters and discovered by the legendary Roni Size, the duo really give their career a kicking up the backside with their energetic release that has been featuring as many DJs opening track.
Cameron Edwards and Joe Lenzie aka Sigma, have been making their presence felt on the drum and bass scene since 2007. From early releases on labels such as Charge and Viper Recordings, to the seminal All Blue on Zinc's Bingo imprint (DNBA's most downloaded tracks ever), the boys stepped up to the big time with serious dancefloor killers Paint It Black and the anthem El Presidente VIP. .. .. With respect now gained with the scene as producers and highly sought after DJs, Sigma continue working to maximise their profile within the realms of D&B and beyond it. Highlights include their featured minimix for Annie Mac on Radio One, squeezing in 35 tracks in five minutes as well as remix work for artists such as Top Cat on Special Dedication.
Laid Blak was created though the partnership of Bristol producer DJ Bunjy and MC Joe Peng. These two veterans of the Jungle scene earned their stripes rocking the biggest sessions throughout the 90's rave scene. As they matured, their musical voyage led them to some of Bristol's finest musicians fast forward 5 years and what started as a studio project has become a festival seasoned live band that has been described as'Awesome' and'The essential festival act'.
Legendary MC Joe Peng shares front of stage with the vocal rocket launcher that is Flex. Fresh from his OBlitr8 project, Flex has the voice and stage presence to grab any audience and captivate them! The band line up is completed by Lupo, Rich, Ollie and Fingerz, who are equally tight, polished and completely at home whether playing'good times' carnival music or the heaviest reggae.
No one ever forgets a Laid Blak performance; the charisma of the vocalists and the strength of the songs stick in the mind for good!
First Degree Burns (FDB) are an eight piece band whose influences stem from the concrete roots of Bristol, via France, Jamaica and much in between. Channeling a plethora of musical styles and influences, be it Dub, Skank driven Ska, Roots Reggae, Two Tone, Rock, Metal through the all inclusive umbrella of Hip Hop, they've created a fusion which they proclaim as'Skip Hop' up tempo, conscious, danceable, invitingly innovative, musically accomplished, eclectic and most importantly, not taking itself too seriously!
Nine years in the making, the band, consisting of a group of best friends (most of which have grown up together since school) are blowing audiences away with their energetic, addictive live shows and have a history of regional success and beyond.
In 2009 FDB supported'The Slackers', 'Bad Manners', 'The Beat', 'Babylon Circus', 'Akil' of'Jurassic5' and'Neville Staple' of'The Specials' and managed to reach the final of the Red Stripe Music Awards where they supported'Gomez' at the Kentish town forum.
2010 got off to an exciting start with the new ep"This is Skip-Hop" released in May, gigs, festivals, support slots and private functions being booked across the country and overseas, plus the unveiling of the newest addition to the band in the form of Alistair Hall on the keys - enhancing and broadening the bands sound and live shows.
Comfortable in their sound, comfortably electric on stage, yet still willing to evolve and further their sweaty grasp upon audiences through out the country, FDB now want to take their sound to the next level and reach as many festival goers, hip hoppers, Reggae heads and Two Tone shufflers as possible, with everything else in between. This truly is the'Skip-Hop Revolution'!
One of Bristols most creative sound selectors, Read's floor-filling shows are jam packed with soul, funk, rock, ska, swing, scratching, d&b plus huge Latin and reggae rhythms.
Read's ability to capture the heart of any crowd stems from playing alongside a multitude of acts including bass monsters E-Z Rollers and 60's rock god Arthur Brown.