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Skream - You Know, Right? (CRM170)

One of the most charismatic pioneers of UK dance music, Skream, is back on the visionary label that is Crosstown Rebels. The momentous 'You Know, Right?' has been avidly searched for since its inception and will finally be released in November 2016.

This two tracks EP contains two innovative productions from the musical chameleon, pushing the boundaries of genre once again with breakbeat percs, potent keys and a garage style vocal, Oliver Jones Aka Skream explains, 'I was extremely surprised after sending Damian a batch of tunes for him to say he wanted 'You Know, Right?' as my next release on Crosstown. This proves once again Damian is a visionary as it's gone on to be THE biggest tune in my sets all summer'. The EP also features the techno soundscape 'Minor Smooth' on the B-Side.

We last saw Skream on Crosstown Rebels last year with the epic 'Still Lemonade', which gained high critical acclaim. Keeping the standards high the truly individual 'You Know, Right?' has already been heavily supported this summer by Jackmaster, Jamie Jones, Annie Mac, Steve Lawler and Damian Lazarus among others.

Starting out as one of dubstep's first most prominent and prolific producers, Skream went on to achieve commercial success and critical acclaim with Magnetic Man alongside Artwork and Benga reaching #10 in the UK Singles Chart. More recently he has been releasing on his label Of Unsound Mind and as a sought after remixer on labels such as Boysnoize Records, Hot Creations and Watergate Records.

Tracklist:

1. You Know, Right?

2. Minor Smooth

Released: 11/11/2016

Cat#: CRM170

Distribution: Above Board

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Skream to release an album on Crosstown Rebels

Skream has finally signed to Crosstown Rebels, with an album set to arrive later this year.

He remixed Ali Love's 'Perfect Picture' on Damian Lazarus's label at the fail end of 2014 and made his official debut on the imprint  on Feb. 23 with 'Still Lemonade' and a remix by Redshape.

Talking about the release, Skream said "'Still Lemonade' was the first track I finished in a long time that I felt completely happy with and was ready to play out, I didn't tell anyone it was by me when I first started playing it and the reaction was explosive".

"It's a perfect example of the direction I'm taking with my productions".

We knew he had an album due this year after sharing 'Pernicious' on Soundcloud, but it's now confirmed it'll be released on Crosstown.

Skream - Still Lemonade (CRM138)

A man of many talents Skream makes a welcomed debut on the mighty Crosstown Rebels ahead of his album on the imprint later this year. The epic 'Still Lemonade' includes a remix from the mysterious Redshape.

"Still Lemonade was the first track I finished in a long time that felt completely happy with and ready to play out. I didn't tell anyone it was by me when I first started playing it and the reaction was explosive. It gets one of the biggest reaction in my sets and is a perfect example of the direction I'm taking with my productions." Skream.

A masterpiece for the peak time dancefloor, "Still Lemonade" sees melodic and emotive synthlines flow over rolling percs with a powerful breakdown and build destined to make the crowd erupt. Over on the flip Redshape adds a grumble in the bassline, playing with the track for an intricate and subtle build but keeping in line with the original it soon progresses into a high intensity dancefloor bomb.

Londoner Oliver Jones AKA Skream is off to a flying start in 2015, working on his Crosstown LP, curating his own nights at XOYO for three months on a weekly basis and continuing his popular radio 1 show where he covers everything from disco to techno. Starting out as one of dubstep's first most prominent and prolific producers, he then went on to achieve commercial success and critical acclaim with Magnetic Man alongside Artwork and Benga reaching no.5 in the UK Album Chart and reaching no.10 in the UK Singles Chart.

Living in Berlin, Redshape is a man of mysterious identity wearing a red mask for all of his shows. His impressive live act has seen him play at the likes of DC10 and Panorama Bar and releases can be found on Delsin, Music Man and Styrax Leaves.

Label: Crosstown Rebels

Cat #: CRM138

Web: www.crosstownrebels.com

Distribution: !K7 / Above Board

Released: Mon Feb 23rd, 2015

Tracklist

- Still Lemonade

- Still Lemonade (Redshape Remix)

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Ali Love - Perfect Picture (CRM135)

Frontman, songwriter, musician and straight up entertainer, the inimitable Ali Love has many sides. Aboard a non­-stop thrill ride as part of Infinity Ink and Hot Natured throughout 2012/2013, the dust was only beginning to settle when Ali Love dropped his third solo album ‘P.U.M.P.’ on Crosstown Rebels at the height of summer. Described by Mixmag as “his best work to date” P.U.M.P is the pinnacle of Ali’s life long journey through broad spectrum of music styles. An album that conveys the building blocks for one of the most distinctive voices in UK dance music, Ali’s refusal to stay in his box has produced a piece of work that’s the perfect antidote for modern day ‘track’ culture. ´P.U.M.P.´ spans psychedelic house, cosmic disco and soulful downtempo all with the common thread of Ali’s golden vocals. One of the standout tracks from this cult summer album is next single ‘Perfect Picture’, an uplifting flash back to rave swagger with flashes of old school breaks. Original dubstepper Skream, crossover star Route 94 and close collaborator Luca Cazal alongside Dubka all offer up their distinct interpretations to the psychedelic mixing pot.

     Skream’s epic rework of ‘Perfect Picture’ is a spiralling bass driven strings spectacular taking Ali’s voice to a haunting level. Having been a pioneer in the Croydon dubstep scene and now a BBC Radio host and tastemaker, the unstoppable Ollie ‘Skream’ Jones brings his unbridled energy to this emotive raw driving house cut to cinematic effect.

      Luca Cazal is one quarter of the formidable Hot Natured and one half of Infinity Ink with Ali Love. With a long­-running relationship with Ali in both life and music and a solo alias on the rise, Luca was a natural choice of remixer. Here with ex Cazals band mate Dubka, ‘Perfect Picture’ is given a stripped back techy framework with warping synth patterns for a late night trip.

     Getting named one of Rinse FM’s artists to watch in 2014, Route 94’s rise to prominence has been rapid. Championed by BBC radio tastemakers, appearing at festivals worldwide and producing a track for Katy B’s latest album as well as vocal anthem My Love feat. Jess Glynne (both via Rinse), Route 94’s twist on ‘Perfect Picture’ is another bona fide bomb with a killer build up, heavy low­-end and bleep filled hypnotic groove.

      Ali Love’s last seven releases, whether with Hot Natured, Infinity Ink or as solo artist, were all Radio One Essential New Tunes. Third solo album P.U.M.P was produced and co­-written alongside Steve Dub (Chemical Brothers / Primal Scream) and Mark Ralph (Hot Natured / Hot Chip) and gained accolades across the board from tastemakers and media alike, a tour de force of “sumptuous summer sounds” (DJ Mag) and “willfully weird” and “rarely less than entertaining” (ResidentAdvisor). Ali will be taking the album live on tour in the not too distant future.

• Label: Crosstown Rebels
• Cat no: CRM135
• Web: www.crosstownrebels.com
• Distribution: !K7 / Above Board
• Released: Mon Nov 10th, 2014

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