Mixed by Max Echo, Bookz & Liondub
Sugar Minott Tribute
Max Echo (Dont Sleep NYC)
Max Echo grew up playing jazz and funk, discovered dub and drum and bass in the 90?s and fell in love with grime and dubstep in the noughts. He has been active in the US dubstep scene since 2007. His recent productions have centered on funky, garage and future bashment and his sets blend across the 140 – 120 bpm spectrum. Together with producers Bookz and Mad Scientist he formed the DSNYC collective in February of 2010. Look for forthcoming releases from Max Echo on limited white label pressings out on DontSleep this fall.
Bookz (Dont Sleep NYC)
Bookz is a grime and dubstep producer located in Brooklyn, NY. An avid music fan from day one, Bookz has been involved with music of all genres for quite some time. Originally from VA / DC Bookz was involved with the local punk rock scene playing bass in various bands until hearing the new sounds of drum n bass. Grime & dubstep quickly grabbed his attention and in 2005 he established New York City’s premier grime crew, FIRST CITY, along with UK producer Nato. His tunes have had support from Newham Generals’ DJ Tubby and BBC Radio 1?s Tim Westwood among others. 2009 saw a steady release of top-notch material from the First City Records label and 2010 looks to be a very promising year with several instrumental EP’s out so far. His sets are a blend of his own hard-hitting production, grime and dubstep rudeness.