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Red
Hip Hop / Turntablism / Electronica

"Debut album "Fingerprints" out now"

London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  8/29/2008
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   Red: General Info
Member Since11/20/2005
Band Members

Live, you'll catch me doing my scratching thing, and beatboxing too. Got into the latter recently and really enjoying it

Influences
Red - Fingerprints - OUT NOW


Red - Seen 12" - OUT NOW


Red - Seen 7" - OUT NOW


Performing my tune "All's Fair" from scratch with a foot controller and
ableton live... Live looping - every layer is scratched, looped, and
built upon. All sounds taken from random records, & pressed onto
one vinyl:



This track even got props from the highly regarded music publication, Zoo!
Number one in their top 10 tracks to download!



Fingerprints available here
Red - Fingerprints album available now on CD and good quality mp3 from dealmaker and all other good shops

Record LabelUnsigned/Dealmaker
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 30 2008 8:00P
Red @ Gramaphone (Slippery) East London
Sep 19 2008 8:00P
Full Fat @ WaterRats Kings Cross, London
Oct 10 2008 8:00P
Red @ Beatjuice Manchester
Oct 24 2008 8:00P
Red @ Pangea Project Stoke Newington, London

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   About Red

Check the movie below - its me performing my tune "Seen" from scratch with a foot controller and ableton live...



My name's Tom, but most people i know call me Red. I love to make music. I've experimented with different music making techniques and methods throughout my life. When I was a kid, I played the drums a lot, wrote songs and made recordings with my brothers, Matt & John. I wrote using guitars, keyboards, whatever. Then I got into turntables, started making sample based music. I spent a year in the Bay Area, California, where I really got into scratching. I returned to England and started making more sample based music, focussing on the potential of the turntable as an instrument.

I formed a band called Full Fat where I use the turntable as a lead instrument with drums, guitar, and synths. Check the video below for an exclusive phone camera video of the band's recent Radio 1 session:



More about me in this article or this interview




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DISCOGRAPHY

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AUG 07 - SEEN 7" (Dealmaker) BUY/LISTEN

My first release, entirely made by scratching. Got lots of support from Huw Stephens (Radio 1). DJ Yoda's review of Seen:



MAR 08 - SEEN EP (Dealmaker) BUY/LISTEN

4 versions of Seen - The original all-from-scratch version, a Kids In Tracksuits remix, my 128bpm Playsatan jam, & a Full Fat version - the band's first release.

Bandidge.com's review of Full Fat version:



APR 08 - FINGERPRINTS (Dealmaker) BUY/LISTEN

My debut album. 11 tracks, nearly half of which are created entirely by scratching. Here's what people are saying about it:

"Multi talented, multi-instrumentalist Red has come up with a selection of delights on his debut album." Bandidge.com (full review is great)

"Red takes the noble art of turntablism to new heights… But best of all, he's innovative without being too precious about it." - The Independent Review

"The shuffling breaks and jazzy atmosphere of tracks such as Simmer are expertly constucted" - Q Magazine

"First rate Hip Hop Jams on this debut from turntable whizz kid Red, which is guaranteed to see him elevate to the next level... Set to be massive" - Knowledge magazine

"Red is rewriting the rule book for performing hip hop live... The album, it must be said, is brilliant." - London Tour Dates

"A nice blend of instrumental beats and tracks made entirely from scratches, like the excellent Samba Scratch." Hip Hop Connection

"This intricate album is a must for those that are inquisitive about the craft of music making and hip hop production in particular." M8 Magazine

"Often these albums come down to the power of the mantra and the skill of the crate digging. Red possesses all of these and a whole lot more." Echoes Magazine, Hip Hop Album of the Month.

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Aug 28 2008 8:31 PM

amazing tracks man, real nice up my street shit.

pees from hacknee
airnino





Aug 28 2008 2:06 PM

hey red,

i have to admit i had been kind of sleeping on your music so far, finally got around to really check it and i'm loving it...

greets
letherette





Aug 24 2008 9:05 PM

will do man. take it easy.
letherette





Aug 22 2008 2:47 PM

yes red! that new track is a beaut man, real nice. keep us posted for new stuff. later.
Stainless Steele ALBUM OUT NOW!!!





Aug 22 2008 1:02 AM

thanks homey, you know i know this shit is nice. Are you stil down to link when we come out to the midlands???
Bittah...On A Musical Hype!!





Aug 21 2008 10:51 AM

Yes Red! Feeling the new beat dude. Impressed me yet again! Keep 'em coming. Peace
CnM420





Aug 20 2008 8:45 PM

Cheers For The Add Bro

Peace
Oakar Jensha





Aug 20 2008 1:48 PM

thanks bro.
Your beats are crazy, so fresh.

Seen is the one.

Hit me up when you have some new beats up!

peace
Lone





Aug 20 2008 12:52 PM

nice one redster

new beat is illin
John Calvert





Aug 20 2008 10:06 AM

Q: will red ever make a bad beat?








A: no.
gold panda





Aug 19 2008 2:22 PM

nice new track ya got there!
The Blend™





Aug 19 2008 8:30 AM

Hey Red !!!

No worries man, I know you must be quite busy with the album & all the stuff around ^^

Yeah, I definitely enjoyed London very very much, it's such a great place !!! Been there for a week, but I'll have to come back again (soon I hope), didn't have enough time to see everything ^^

Hope all is well for you mate !!

Cheers

-Blend-
Picking Splinters





Aug 19 2008 1:09 AM

nah, just the wonders of logic, i wanna re record the bass part though! cheers, i like the new tune aswell!

L
Sam,,





Aug 18 2008 10:22 PM

loving the new tune.
keep it up
xxx
Dealmaker Records





Aug 18 2008 8:00 PM

whhaa!! heavy metal!!
Dealmaker Records





Aug 18 2008 7:36 PM

yo what's the link!?
smitharene





Aug 18 2008 6:51 PM

Thanks man. If you are up for it i am going to do a night at Pangea on the 24th of october and it would be dope if you could come down?

there will be a record fair and allsorts going on.

Let me know if you are interested!
luke jasper





Aug 18 2008 8:39 AM

bonjour monsieur!
thanks for tha props
yes- i will get them to you for sure.
i haven't turned midi into audio yet in true crapman style.
how do you feel about coming down to the south west again?
we're doing another party 12-14th september. fancy a slot?
which days are good for ya if any?
Picking Splinters





Aug 15 2008 5:07 PM

Hey red,

Check out the new instrumental, something a little different.

L
n6el





Aug 11 2008 2:36 PM

thanks!
parlez vous porkslope turkeyhandle?





Aug 5 2008 3:31 AM

good stuff man
Rocker





Aug 3 2008 10:20 PM

Hey! I play "All's Fair" in my August show for Dandelion Radio - The online radio station inspired by John Peel!

To listen go to our website at http://www.dandelionradio.com and click on the link on the front page! You will be able to hear my show at least once a day for the whole of the month! Plus a host of other shows playing an eclectic variety of new and unreleased music! See schedule on website for details!
Bittah...On A Musical Hype!!





Jul 31 2008 7:47 PM

Yes Red. Tunes are still sounding sweet to my ears man! Check out the new tune Summertime Blazin' on my page. Drop a comment n tell me what u think. Peace...Bittah...
areneff





Jul 28 2008 8:34 PM

easy man, its russ (tivoli)
gonna get some of my shit up here sometime soon, once ive got it ready
Ida Dick





Jul 27 2008 4:46 PM

The same thanks goes to you for your sticker.
Here's an example of the "fuck" phenomenon I mentioned (I put up the sticker on the photo):
http://img34.picoodle.com/img/img34/4/7/27/f_P1010852m_7763417.jpg
You can see more about the guy, who started this at his website with the appropriate address www.fuckthiswebsite.com
How did your show go Friday?
patricia





Jul 27 2008 9:44 AM

U R AMAZING!
c u again xxx
The Tivoli





Jul 26 2008 3:32 PM

fantastic tour mate, really good to hang out and had an amazing time

All the best, hope to catch up real soon

Russ
Gaby





Jul 26 2008 9:35 AM

Ace show last night at the shepherds bush empire. Good work red xx
Dwain





Jul 24 2008 7:58 AM

Ta for add...saw you in Sheffield last night, you was sick!
Picking Splinters





Jul 23 2008 12:39 AM

Check out the new tune!

Leo
The Blend™





Jul 20 2008 1:36 PM

Hey Red!

Hope you're well and that you're enjoying your summer!! How's the album going?

New track up on my page, please don't hesitate to come visit and have a listen, hope you'll like it ^^

Keep up the good work!

Cheers

-Blend-

PS : I'll be in London during the 1st week of August, visiting my French friend Philippe there (that you met some time ago)... Any show planned during this period?
PRIMES





Jul 22 2008 5:24 PM

We know this is a little belated but THANKS!!! Nice to meet you too ///
It's a Kind of Magic





Jul 16 2008 3:02 PM

Hey man,

It's gonna be busy tonight so I hear - make sure you bring lots of albums to sell! :-)

I'll see you down there a bit later

Dave
Si





Jul 16 2008 1:39 AM

Hey bud,

Sorry about my serious slackness is getting round to listening to your new stuff but what can I say, I'm a lazy bastard!

Wish I'd done it earlier tho! Either get these out on a release or set to be available to download!

In fact, just set them to be available to download, I can't afford any new music right now!

PS. That means I'm loving the new stuff by the way!
Stantz





Jul 15 2008 11:24 AM

Hey Red
Checked your new tracks - really nice vibes going on. Love the chimes on 'WAYT'
Got some new stuff up also, spin by when you get a minute.
Take it easy. D
ben zucker





Jul 11 2008 3:09 PM

keep on crushing face... .

stay up


-B
Dealmaker Records