LANCE ALLISON
CODE NAME: NATURAL EMCEE
NATURAL, leading man behind the production duo CATCHINWRECK is proving very quickly that he is not just a lyricist or a host, but a unique multi- faceted artist who in addition to his many onstage accomplishments has more to offer then the average artist in todays market, Natural has been perfecting his skills in the studio for the past 8 years now producing for such labels as Trouble On Vinyl, Renegade Recordings, Huslin Beats, Divine Intervention, and Deejay Suvs new label Playside Recordings. For this year 2005 Natural has a number of highly anticipated releases such as a full solo E.P on Huslin Beats entitled The Natural E.P, followed by a full vocal E.P forthcoming on Trouble On Vinyl under the name SOULPROVIDAZ this summer feat. DYNAMITE MC. Natural is also keeping up his 12inch schedule with more forthcoming tracks on Renegade Recordings , Hustlin Beats, and PLAYSIDE Recordings.
This producer/MC has been the choice of every big name Drum & Bass DJ on the circuit whenever they make their appearances to play in Toronto, because of his ability to know when to rhyme and when to host during a DJs set ( a quality forgotten by most of todays MCs ). Natural keeps the DJs happy by working WITH rather than over top of them, as well as interacting with the crowd and supplying the energetic lyrics and stage presence that they have paid their admission to see. This talented artist has been emceeing on the scene for the past 11 years and is widely respected and acknowledged as the number one Drum & Bass MC in North America. His current accomplishments include touring with the respected sounds of DeeJay SUV of FULLCYCLE, PLANET V AND FREE BEAT ENT, through this connection with deejay Suv, Natural has toured around the globe. These areas include Londons famous Barumba nights on Thursdays
Movement by BRYAN GEE, up and down the U.K country side, a Full cycle show in Brighton, also touring in Italy, Rotterdam (Film Festival), France, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and not to mention all over the United States. In 2002 NATURAL became the first North American MC to ever play on the T.O.V stage at the Notting Hill Carnival in London, which hosts the second biggest festival in the world (after Rio de Janeiro) with an estimated 2 million visitors over two days. Natural also is invited to perform every year at the Winter Music Conference in Miami, which usually consist of six shows a year. Natural and partner Deejay Lush have a weekly internet radio show each and every Thursdays hosted on www.clubculture.com/livedirect which they have been holding down for the past year and a half with the latest dubs and artist interviews. This multi-talented Producer/MC has so much to offer the Drum & Bass community globally that until his vision for music is seen and felt by the whole world there will be no rest for NATURAL!
BRAD LEONARD
CODE NAME: DJ LUSH
Catchin Wrecks DJ Lush is widely recognized as one of the most popular, technically skilled and influential Jungle/Drum & Bass DJs in Canada. A highly accomplished, respected and requested veteran of the Toronto scene; Lush has been playing week in week out at all of the major clubs and raves in Toronto and across Canada for crowds stemming from 200 to 15,000 over the past 10 years. Currently he can be found as the resident DJ at his new home Loaded at System Soundbar in Toronto, the largest weekly DnB club night in North America, and Lushs exclusive Toronto Saturday night residency which he helps co promote to crowds of 700 to 1000 each week. Often referred to by his peers as the DJs DJ, Lush has long been recognized for his trademark Rollin mixing style and his seriously upfront selection. Choosing to set the trends rather than follow them Lush has long been the Toronto dub man of choice for Producers and Label Owners such as Shy Fx, T Power, Bryan Gee, Digital, Clayton owner of Hardware, Dillinja and many others who have chosen Lush to break their new music and test it to the citys super hungry crowds. Many of the biggest tunes in DnB history started there ascent to Classic status on this side of the pond in Lushs dub box, and thru his insistence on taking chances and pushing new music. Refusing to be pigeonholed, Lush plays the full spectrum of styles and flavas with the underlying theme always being feeling and soul and a refusal to stray from the core elements of real Jungle music. Although highly recognized by his peers as a DJ that breaks new music, it remains with the crowd however that Lush has built his following. Using the new music as pieces to the puzzle rather than hiding behind it, his energetic mixing style has been winning over crowds and getting him noticed from the very beginnings of his career. His extensive experience behind the decks reading crowds enables him to play in any situation, be it the raviest all ages set or the most discerning trainspotters, and he approaches it all with the same enthusiasm and razor sharp precision.
When not spreading the Catchin Wreck sound and vibe via his hectic DJing schedule Lush can be found in the studio honing his production technical/engineering skills under the tutelage of partner Natural. He keeps his ear to the street by serving as the head DnB buyer for X Amount records in Toronto, and of course can be heard playing the freshest music around and rolling out the mixes each and every week alongside Natural on their popular radio show Live n Direct at: www.clubculture.com/livendirect every Thursday from 6-8 pm est.
Current Discography:
Released:
Catchin Wreck & Jesta: Bonanza b/w Natty Hustlin Beats (HUS002)
(Natural, Lush & Jesta)
Catchin Wreck & Jesta: Now listen (here comes trouble vol.10)TOV48
(Natural, Lush & Jesta)
Catchin Wreck: Vibrations On Point recordings (OP003)
(Natural and Lush)
Catchin Wreck & Rukkus: Cut Throat b/w Catastrophe TOV 52
(Natural, Lush & Rukkus)
Catchin Wreck: Bring U Love b/w Good vibes Renegade Recordings
(Natural and Lush)
Catchin Wreck: Changes Forthcoming on Divine Intervention
(Natural and Lush)
Natural n Lush (Catchin'Wreck's Friend Space (Top 8)
MUZIK HERTZ with room 2 hosted by ASPIRE!! THIS friday! FREE before 11!!! & Drinks promos on the night! Powered by Section 18..D&B/BASSLINE/UKG and more! For FULL DETAILS follow the link!!
Muzik Hertz Friday 14th November @ The Q Club (chapel) 212 Corporation st, Birmingham
Reminisce- An ode to a intimate relationship that I had with an ex.. Beat done by RJD2. This track is deep..just my emotions on that one.
Ghetto Story-The Chad Wildman Remix...Oh! This remix goes hard in the yard son! I like Chad's version better because there is not an Alicia keys verse (making the track all soft..lol) and the break down in the middle.."Raghhhar! Raghhhar!" that shit gets the club poppin for sure. If you dub/dnb dj to you need to grab it!
Intanational Style-This is a Dope Ammo/Benny Page remix track that I ripped on the DNB tip. No ragga-vocals just an H-Town MC spittin...
NEW TRACKS UP!
LOCKED Feat. Mista Mensa
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Erbalist's ROCK THE DISCO! Also check out the Bassjunkees.com set available for download.
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Respect!
Shout outs from FUTURE ROOTS , TRIFEKTA and MASS DESTRUCTION RECORDS!
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what's up dudes. KTO>KALEN connecting.
Check out my first dedication to the scene in ep.6 of my new Uatv series. hope u like. i'm still hoping to connect and work with you guys in collaboration. let me know what you think, Kalenn.
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