November 22, 200810:00 pm
Whats Down Low Presents…
TRUTH [DEEP MEDi MUSIK UK]
For their first ever NZ appearance!
The theory that isolation breeds creativity has never been as apt as it is for Truth, a dubstep outfit hailing from one of the world’s most southern cities. What began as a musical experiment has now become something much more significant. A chance encounter with dubstep visionary Mala late in 2007 inspired the New Zealand trio, who have been working together for years, to try their hand at a new sound – one comprising serious sub bass and snares so nasty they make eyes water. Within days of slipping Mala a handful of tunes made in as many days, Truth had been signed to his label Deep Medi – widely regarded as one the most progressive in the scene, alongside a cluster of highly respected artists including Loefah, Kromestar, Silkie & Quest and Goth Trad. Truth’s style defies categorisation, encompassing an array of melodies and vocals within spacious beats that range from half-step stompers like ‘The Fatman’ to deeper tunes like ‘Stolen Children’. One common element underpins every track though: a heavy bassline riddim that lays sheer force on any system heavy enough to handle it. In just a year, the sound of Truth has spread across the world. ‘The Fatman’ has been pulled back countless times in numerous cities, from Dubwar at Club Love in New York, to Sonar in Barcelona, to Mass in Brixton – the home of dubstep’s seminal club night, DMZ. Today, in a scene that is defined by dubplate culture, some of its biggest players are dropping Truth dubs in their sets including Mala, Skream, DMZ, and Goth Trad, to name a few. Nick Argon is flying the flag in LA, while Skream is showcasing their beats in his legendary sets and on his notorious Rinse FM radio show Stella Sessions. Watch out for the 12” Vinyl release on Deep Medi Musik (DM014) out soon! “Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.” - Albert Einstein
Alongside…
ILL-FIGZ
“Subtle since nineteen seventy seven not a trumpet playa but a sound system representing, the true heavy weight stylee, dee jaying the drum and the bass since way back, holy shit what happed to that. Grimey clubs to outdoor systems figzee’s dubstep vinyl collection will cater to all addiction. From Benga to Tes La Rok in the southern hemi circuit subtle sound system is considered the horse cock, stacking it up on the line to extract the true proper bassline, sweet jesus bring back the grime,,,,,,, wah wah wah”
L QUE
L Que is well known for his talents in building dubstep sets on a foundation of Jungle, Roots, Dub, Dancehall and Hip Hop. He is host of long-running Jungle/Dubstep radio show Metrobeatz on RDU98.5FM. Expect his sets to be based around original tunes written alongside J Red, Mafic & Werd2jaH alongside the freshest dubs from the likes of P Vans, DZ, Lapo, LD, LV and plenty more. Representing soundsystem culture with the Bassfactory and Subtle Soundsystem events, this man never fails to disappoint.
KNUCKLES
After falling in love with drum & bass at the age of 14 Knuckles quickly became hooked on BASS. Outdoor parties has always been his scene and for the last few years has played regularly at events such as Soulstice, Equinox, Canaan Downs Festival, Sound Invasion, Voyage and plenty in between. As a result of this his sound has very much adapted to the great outdoors, always digging out the rarities, usually on the dub tip and always heavily bassline driven. Currently pushing the dubstep sound expect rolling beats, big bass, plenty of dubs and grimey as hell tunes. Bringing the outdoors to the club this set’s going to be something a little different…
CHOP DOGG
Anybody who’s seen this man play knows he’s got the skills. For this one he’s going to be on the warmup duties playing deep and psychedelic, doing what he does best and getting everybody in the mood.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22ND @ DOUBLE HAPPY
Be sure to check Truth’s Myspace for video’s of their tune THE FATMAN getting reloads and smashing the dancefloors of some of the biggest dubstep nights in the world!
http://www.myspace.com/truthdubstep
In addition this one an extra special party as it’s all for charity! Everything raised for the night is going towards a campaign for the KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF NZ. So come along and party knowing your helping to make a difference to the lives of those Kiwi’s that have to be hooked up to a machine for 8 hours a day 6 days a week! Peace and see ya there!
THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE HEAVILY BOOSTED SOUNDS COURTESY OF SUBTLE
