Heavyweight spring time Jungle DnB vibes are on the way! Bad boys Total Science are coming through, and we’re hosting some lethal local talent. Check it!
Total Science (C.I.A., Metalheadz, Shogun Audio | UK)
A Brief History
Jason Greenhalgh (Q-Project) and Paul Smith (Spinback) first met in 1987 brought together through their mutual love of hip-hop music. Over the next few years the pair developed a deep appreciation for Techno and Dance music at the beginning of its worldwide takeover. By 1991, Spinback was an established DJ, gracing the decks at events week in week out including the world famous “Universe”, meanwhile Q-Project had entered into the studio, his first release “Freestyle Fanatic”, Their first label, Legend Records was launched with Q-Project’s highly acclaimed “Champion Sound” in 1992. It took their profile to new heights, and it remains one of the most influential tunes of its time and generation this was swiftly followed by the start of their early recording career together under the name Funky Technicians ……and so the unstoppable collaboration had begun.
In 1997, the well established pair launched the Computer Integrated Audio (C.I.A) label and the alias Total Science, was born. Over the coming years, Total Science had releases on all the major D&B labels including Metalheadz, Goodlooking, Moving Shadow, Hospital, Tru Playaz, 31 Records (Doc Scott), Reinforced, Soul:r, Shogun Audio to name but a few, as well as releases under their own C.I.A. and various other imprints.
Total Science/ Q-Project have release 4 albums, however, the actual number of singles and EP’s the pair have released is currently an unknown quantity. Their relentless yearning to create music and dogged approach denotes there are just too many to mention! but defining tracks of Total Science over 20 year career include:
Q Project – Champion Sound ( Total Science Remix )
Jungle Jungle
Squash
Street Level
Defcom 69
Nosher
Funky Technicians – Airtight
Soul Patrol ( feat MC Conrad )
Q Project – Ask Not
Wots My Code – Dubplate ( Total Science Remix )
Redlines ( feat Riya )
Total Science & S.P.Y – Gangsta
Total Science & S.P.Y – Piano Funk ( feat Riya & DaM Funk )
Another Time ( feat Grimm )
DJ Friction v Total Science – Scatter
As DJ’s Total Science have been touring globally for over a decade, regularly requested and in demand from the USA, Australia, New Zealand & Japan to the present day. They have a strong presence and dedicated following across the whole of Europe and in the UK, playing in all major regions and cities, and regularly listed at top London venues.
Recent & Present
In recent times Total Science have collaborated with a few select artists, most recognised is their work with Brazilian wonder kid S.P.Y. The pair became a threesome sharing ideas and studio space, and magic was made, the defining moments of this ultimate link-up being “Gangsta”, “Testimony (feat Riya ) ”, “Legion”, “Venus Prime”, and “Ghostrider”, & more recently on S.P.Y’s second album “Back to Basic’s” which they were present on 4 tracks . Their ongoing collaboration with vocalist Riya (Laura Pacheco) over the years has resulted in many appearances and Top Ten status with tracks “Redlines” “Piano Funk” & “See Your Face” the title track from their 2013 EP on Shogun Audio . They continue to work closely together on stage and in the studio.
Other notable projects during the last 2 years include the impressive, “Another Time” (featuring Grimm) on Spearhead Various output on Shogun Audio including “Positive Vibrations ” & the massive “Scatter” from the Friction Verses series.
The back end of 2014 has see Total Science starting where they left off. After many hours in the studio & a move to Bristol , there is a host of tracks lined up ready for release on key labels including their own C.I.A, Warm Communications & Shogun Audio also collaborations with the likes of DLR, Nymfo, Digital & Spirit, FD & of course S.P.Y. Not to mention a clutch of Remixes including Hybrid Minds, Defcon 1, Fats & Villem & Mcloed.
2015 & Future
Will see the already in the early stages of production long awaited Total Science’s 4th album, along with a string of releases on all your favour labels some of which mentioned above & of course more remixes & colabs.
Burner Brothers (Patrol the Skies / Direct Drive | NJ)
The Burner Brothers is a name synonymous with NYC drum & bass since the origins of the sound. From their early legendary productions on Liquid Sky and Rawkuts in the late nineties to more recent offerings on labels such as Subsonik, The Burner Brothers have remained an integral part of the American drum & bass sound whether they are in the studio or behind the decks.
Originally a trio which included Pish Posh (aka DJ Wally), The Burner Brothers are now a duo consisting of DJ Seen and CT Burners. After a short hiatus pursuing individual projects, Seen and CT have joined forces once again, pushing their production quality and overall sound to new levels. With the launch of their new label, Patrol The Skies, The Burner Brothers are set to make a huge impact in the scene!
Posi D (Patrol the Skies / Direct Drive | NJ)
MC Posi-D is one of the most well respected lyricists in the drum & bass scene. Since making his entrance into NYC drum & bass in the late nineties, Posi-D has been a mainstay, rocking stages alongside the greatest stateside and international drum & bass DJs and producers. Posi-D’s early days are marked by frequent appearances at NYC’s Konkrete Jungle and a weekly residency at the legendary Direct Drive. After adding vocals throughout NY drum & bass producer Pish Posh’s album, Indoor Storm, the two took to the road, slaying crowds in every major city in the US throughout the early to mid 2000s. Posi-D continued to hone is craft and in 2010 he joined forces with the Bass Fueled Mischief crew, performing at events including packed shows at the Highline Ballroom, Best Buy Theater in Times Square, and monthly events in which they partnered with Girls & Boys at Webster Hall. Over the years, Posi-D’s unique vocal style has moved crowds alongside some of the greatest names in drum & bass including Goldie, Andy C, DJ Hype, SS, High Contrast, and the legendary Randall.
Posi-D continues to support drum & bass in the US and can be found on stage in NYC at Direct Drive events and as part of the massive BP² parties in Brooklyn. In the studio, Posi-D has collaborated with The Burner Brothers on the huge single “Release the Beast” which was released on Patrol The Skies in 2013. Outside of the drum & bass world, Posi-D and CT Burners have released several singles on UK labels such as Nu Panda and Ice Cream Records under the name Prospectors, an outlet for their unique brand of bass music.
MC Posi-D has been a part of the stateside drum & bass movement since its inception and will be part of how the sound evolves into the future.
Alex English (Girls + Boys | NYC)
Alex English has been buzzing in the New York scene for quite some time now. He’s the co-founder of Girls + Boys at Webster Hall, talent buyer and resident for GBH events/promotions since 2004, and co-founder of Tronic Youth Records, which will be releasing four exclusive tracks in May just in time for Mysteryland.
Alex English has DJ’d with notable artists: Richie Hawtin, Squarepusher, Skrillex, Boys Noize & Disclosure in recent years, in addition to countless other international DJ acts since 1987.
Hambone (2KDeep / GetBent! | NYC)
A former Padawan to the great Vermont selectors Sekhmet and Tricky Pat. A crew member of the 2KDeep and GetBent! clans. A sometimes rowdy jungle raver who started collecting beats in 2004. It’s difficult to truly catagorize such a specimen, as a DJ he might play deep, he might play liquid, he might make your fucking teeth fall out. Regardless, his style is able to appease even the most jaded appetite. Dark, light, heavy, rolling, jumpin’, it doesnt matter, the tunes will be proper and they will be played right. Originally from Upstate New York, he has ridden the greyhound to all points regionally, its finally time he touches down for Natural Selection.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
at
Slate, 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
$10 pre sale tickets are available here
$15 until 12am / $20 after 12am
21+
