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Set up in September 1995 by the late Vini Medley & Company director Martin Love, as an experimental Drum and Bass label. eMotif (Part of the S.O.U.R family tree, responsible for introducing jungle music to the national charts in the mid 90’s) has released over 60 singles and four ground breaking albums (Techsteppin, Danger U.E.D, The Method & The A1-Sound carrier Part 1) to date - consistently retaining fresh appeal within the Drum and Bass ‘scene’ also an integral part of the ‘Tech step’ movement that dominated the Drum and Bass scene in the mid 90’s –
eMotif continue to be innovative within the dance scene. Masters at finding the freshest talent, our history has covered major territory in siting the development & change in drum & bass. We have also worked with & helped to break major artists MC DET. Elisabeth Troy, MJ Cole (Talkin Loud), DJ Trace, Shy FX & T. Power (WARNER), Grooverider (Radio 1), Ed-rush, Ray Keith, Doc Scott, Sappo (Advisory), to name but a few.
In 1999 eMotif launched the DZR imprint with pedigree background, borne out of eMotif Recordings, the label that showcases new talent with guest appearances from some of the scenes most prolific names, gradually the fruition of the ‘buzz’ around this label manifested into a tornado of a storm. A lot of genuine ‘scene’ appreciation and support is being placed at the feet of ‘DZR’. With it’s impeccable quality of releases, excellent artwork / sleeve designs by prolific artist ‘Corporate Bomber’ Mitch and it’s open door, bringing cherished guests and friends to allow them the creative freedom to express themselves how they wish, for this dynamic free form drum & bass pedestal.
In 2001 eMotif had it’s own show on the Ministry of sound Radio online and DAB network – launched on the FM dial– this was the first time that Ministry had opened it’s door’s to this underground drum and bass scene. Also representing the drum and bass sounds on Trust the DJ / Groovetech radio / Pyrotechnic radio and guest slots on DJ Sappo's 1Xtra's DnB Show.
Through the years and the ever expanding evolution of Drum and Bass & Jungle, eMotif continued to release tracks from artists such as Elementz Of Noize, Sketch & Code, Acetate, Sappo, Silver, Social Security.
2007 saw eMotif's last excursion with DJ Andy & Mikrob(brazil) and their classic roller "Keep My Love on The Mainline" a timeless piece featuring Spoonface(FAADA)
As well as keeping a healthy ground-breaking release schedule, eMotif was involved in London’s leading award winning club night ‘Movement’, January 2009 saw the end to an excellent 12 year residency at London's Legendary Bar Rumba.
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