This is what happens when you get some of Bristol's top Dubstep artists (Joker, Scarz, Shadz, Nomad, Guido) in a studio together drunk... good fun.

(YSI) Joker & Co - Drunk Freestyles / alt link

I'm not sure if the MCs here realise that simply making this tune acknowledges the fact that Hip-hop's dead. I'm sure KRS One wouldn't like to accept this what with trying to proclaim himself leader of the cult or something but that's the truth of it. This is a good thing, it means we can enjoy this track rather than it being an annoying 'take it back to the good ole days' cliche like J5 or Ugly Duckling. There is no future for Hip-hop so we can enjoy it's past in the present (or something like that).

Following up from the heavy mix we posted a little while back from Ninja Tune's new signing Shuttle (previously Etan), we've got a brand new track which looks set to get some major play here at Chrome Mansions from the forthcoming EP 'Tunnel' dropping 16th March. Rotten Guts also features Cadence Weapon, an ideal pairing really as they both add extra depth to the dancefloor (and indeed elevate beyond it) in what they do.

oops sorry forgot to post the track!

(YSI) Shuttle feat Cadence Weapon - Rotten Guts

I.D. is on some heavy tribal rolling dancefloor Dubstep bizness that veers closely to Broken Beat and straight up Breaks at times. His new single To The Line bw Late Night Hype drops on Aquasky's Passenger label February 16th.

To get a better idea on the sound check out this half hour mix packed with I.D. exclusives.

(SS) ID's Swell Head Mix

Tracklisting

I.D. - Stitch (CDR)
I.D. - Akusative (Cool & Deadly)
I.D. - Late Night Hype (Passenger dub)
I.D. - Mission (Re:Connect)
I.D. - Once Again (Passenger dub)
Reso - Identity (I.D. remix) (C.I.V.I.L. dub)
I.D. Flay (Cool & Deadly)
Reso vs I.D. - Shifty (Smokin' Sessions dub)
I.D. & Skinnz - Issues (Earwax dub)
I.D. - Handbagger (Passenger dub)
I.D. - Tell Ya (CDR)
I.D. - To The Line (Passenger dub)
Baobinga & I.D. - South Manchester Weather (I.D. remix)

Still on the Dubstep tip. Here's a filthy grimey refix of Movado's 'Whe Dem A Do' from Nick Fury outta Riverside, California.

(YSI) Nick Fury - Gangsta For Lyfe (Movado Remix) / alt link


Which reminds me we're waiting on another Movado Dubstep remix from Ital Lion, not sure if it uses the same track though. While we're waiting for that here's a couple more from the man himself outta Tiger Bay, Cardiff which we've been scandalously sitting on for a while now.

(YSI) Ital Lion - Bun Dem!

(YSI) Ital Lion - Done Already

XLR8R.com have just uploaded a great article by Raji Sohal entitled 'Lazer Bass: Crunk to the Future'. Giving a brief and sweeping overview of the scenes in Montreal, Glasgow and California. Any fairly new fans of the music here on Chrome Kids should definitely have a read as a reasonable starting point.

The Tantrum 'Free Remix Club' on Facebook has just hit us with this fun remix of Tittsworth's 'WTF'. Join up to the group here.

(YSI) Tittsworth ft Kid Sister & Pase Rock WTF (DJ Wool Remix) / alt link