FRONTLINES((
FORMATION
After a quiet start to 2001 Formation get into gear with
‘Power Play 3’, featuring contributions from John B, DJ
SS, Twisted Individual, Distorted Minds. Meanwhile, SS
has reviewed his entire back catalogue to showcase on
one album, ‘The S Files’. He has revamped his
favourites for today’s dancefloors, so expect ‘01 remix-
es of ‘Lighter’, ‘Dual Voltage’, ‘Motorways’, ‘Black’ and
‘Simplicity’ and maybe even a few new tracks to appear
on four 12”s in September. There’s also ‘The S Files’
remix triple pack featuring remixes from John B, Shy FX,
Twisted Individual, Sonic and Matrix plus ‘Jazz & Bass
Session 3’ remixes with contributions from SS, Twisted
Individual, Distorted Minds and Matrix. With so much
going on, the website might be the best place to start:
www.formationrecords.com
TRU THOUGHTS DISCOVER THE TIGER
Jon Kennedy of Tru Thoughts fame releases his Few places on earth match the magic and vibrant
debut album, ‘We’re Just Waiting For You Now’ at the atmosphere so unique to the Far East. Just as the
beginning of July. First up though is a four tracker called Orient is a myriad of intriguing sights, sounds and
the ‘No TV EP’. This features an LP track, ‘What You smells, our tastes to sample its exotic cultures are ever
Searchin For?’ and three exclusives. July 30 introduces increasing. Tiger Beer, one of the Far East’s better
‘When Shapes Join Together Vol.2’ featuring exclusive known beers is a charismatic blend of Oriental and
tracks from Bonobo, Quantic and Jon Kennedy plus Western lifestyles. With its cool, clean, smooth taste
music from the better demos they’ve received. Expect a coupled with an alluring and sophisticated image, Tiger
funky bar style album crossing a variety of tempos and Beer reflects the colour and appeal of pure gold that
styles. The radio show continues each Sunday with brings the mystery of the Far East to life! Brewed in
Rob Luis between 6pm-8pm on Surf 107.2 in the Singapore since 1932, Tiger Beer is a mystical treasure
Brighton area but recent updates to www.surf107.co.uk of the Far East that is now available in leading bars,
allow the show to be heard across the world. Rob also clubs and pubs and all major supermarkets and
ECOSYSTEM 1.0
presents a weekly one hour, ‘Unfold’ show on off-licences around the UK. Discover the Tiger for an
Having announced Ecosystem 1.0 last issue,
www.totallyradio.com The archive has guest mixes from experience that is a world away from life in the West.
Knowledge can now reveal more confirmed exclusives
Mr Scruff, Bonobo, Fila Brazilia and Coldcut.
for the four day event taking place in the stunning
We have five cases of Tiger Beer to give away to the first
Amazonian rainforest between August 2 - 5.
reader to send a postcard with their name and address
Greenpeace have been instrumental in supporting the
on to: Knowledge magazine / Tiger Beer reader offer,
eco-friendly festival, so the 5,000 - 10,000 expected
37 Golden square, London, W1R 3AA. Or e-mail:
visitors have as little destructive impact on the forest as
kate@yoyolondon.com. Please state that you are over
possible. Involved at all levels, the global organisation
18 years of age. Prizes will be dispatched within 28 days.
have even associated themselves with building the main
PHUTURISTIC BLUEZ
arena. Co-ordinated by an environmental architect but
constructed entirely by the native Ianomani tribe people,
As drum & bass steadily makes its way onto our
the ‘Maloca’ will be an impressive venue to house an
screens, Phuturistic Bluez has been invited to feature
equally impressive diversity of tunes.
some of its music in the upcoming MTV Show
‘Becoming’. There will be exclusive cuts especially for
A feature performance comes from tribute collective,
this weekly affair. On wax, Phil Wells and Peshay’s
‘Suba Dream Band’, dedicated to Suba, a backbone
Pivotal Entertainment have finalised a two-part collabo-
producer of the new Brazilian drum & bass sounds who
ration with Phuturistic Bluez for a PB vs PE face-off.
died last year. Brazilian DJs, MCs and drummers
Bluez owner, Al Fougy comments, “It’s definitely going
provide more homegrown talent and entertainment in
to lean towards to soul/jazz influenced drum & bass, but
the form of the Amazon’s traditional ‘Boi’ battle. Taking
not necessarily stick to that genre. It is how we feel. As
place on Sunday, Sao Paolo and Rio De Janeiro hip hop
long as it is good music, that’s what we are about.”
DJs and MCs contest across two soundsystems.
BULLETPROOF The labels will be releasing the singles simultaneously in the
Meanwhile the international stars queue up: JJ Frost,
Long-time New Zealand based producers / promoters / summer. Not before new pair of artists Legacy (who have
Mixmaster Morris, Bryan Gee, Craze, Randall, Kenny
DJs Bulletproof are preparing to make some noise for strong CIA ties) drop their ‘Double Exposure / Concussion’
Ken, Simon ‘Bassline’ Smith, A Guy Called Gerald and
themselves, this time with a debut release on their own release. For the remainder of the year, Matrix and Miguel Q
Soulslinger were all originally confirmed. Joining them in
Cyanide Recordings. DJ Pots explains that their own have remixed Fellowship’s ‘Delusions’ and Danny Byrd has
Manaus come Shy FX, Twisted Individual, Warren G,
imprint came about, “partly because it’s another step lent his touch to Sonix’s ‘This Feeling’. Broadening the
Skibadee, DJ Krush, Shabba D, Q-Bert, SS, Aphrodite,
towards helping make New Zealand one of the major label’s emphasis, young producer The Seventh Wonder
L Double, Foxy, MC Navigator and Pish Posh.
scenes outside of London, but mostly because of the (aka Chris J) has been signed to Phuturistic. Having
knowledge and inspiration we gained from spending supported LTJ Bukem on his Progression Sessions tour,
Packages range from a four day admission ticket for $160
time in the studio with guys like Danny Fresh, Kemal and his establishing record of putting out detailed, occasionally
US to a pair of four day passes and accommodation in
Rob Data. They believe in what they do, and [therefore] deep house tunes has caught the attention of Al so look for
the five-star Tropical Hotel for $750 US. Contact Amy
create whole new realms within the scene.” the ‘Xcel’ EP soon. More specifics can be found at the
Snow at amy@4pt0.com or for more info visit:
revamped site www.phuturisticbluez.com
www.ecosystem1.org
The first release is ‘The Nephilim’ late in June, which
comes backed up with a Kemal and Rob Data remix. KNOWLEDGE RADIO
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You can also hear ‘The Birds / Bombjack’ from for the Knowledge drum & bass show that fits neatly
Bulletproof on another New Zealand label, Subtronix amongst the beats, breaks and hip hop of other shows.
and ‘Deadman / Surge’ on Guildford imprint Perspective. Catch the show or miss the real deal of drum & bass.
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