SHIMON CONTINUES TO GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH FROM RAM RECORD’S NOTORIOUS “TRILOGY” COLLECTIVE AND AS ONE OF THE SCENE'S MOST TALENTED PRODUCERS AND WICKED DJS - DOA
Shimon is a drum and bass legend. Responsible for some of the most influential d&b tracks of all time, many of which are said to have ‘shaped the sound of D&B as we know it. For over a decade Shimon has been smashing up dance floors around the globe, week-in, week-out at the biggest parties, clubs and music festivals and has been doing so for well over a decade.
Shimon is a respected and sought after producer, from the many remix offers he receives to being approached by Novation to produce sounds for their new Xio Synthesisor, Shimon’s studio skills along with his performances are recognized & highly appreciated the world over.
“SHIMON BRINGS THE GOODS TIME AND TIME AGAIN” – ATM MAGAZINE
Born and bred on rock; Shimon is a self-confessed ‘Floyd Head.’ His awareness and fervour for music became even more apparent when, in his adolescent years, he discovered dance music and, on a weekly basis began sneaking into now legendary rave nights – ‘Elevation,’ and ‘A.W.O.L’ at ‘Paradise Club.’ The flourishing dance music culture consumed him and Shimon was convinced this was his future.
Soon enough, Shimon leant the money to buy his first set of turntables from his uncle and learned to mix. His next purchase, a sampler, brought about an epiphany; Shimon wanted to make the music, not just mix it!
Shimon laughs as he reflects upon the ‘thousands of hours’ spent developing his unique style as well as his production techniques on his Akai 950 and Atari ST computer!
It’s common knowledge that you don’t become a first class producer and sound engineer overnight, but even so, it wasn’t too long before Shimon’s individual efforts, in particular a catchy beat and bass line caught the attention of his good friend, DJ and label owner, Andy C.
They immediately joined forces. The result was massive and is arguably one of the most popular Drum & Bass 12”s of all time; ‘Quest,’ with ‘Nightflight’ on the flip. Shimon’s professional relationship with Andy C and Drum & Bass’ biggest record label, Ram Records had begun. In 1995 ‘Recharge’ was included on Ram Records’ first compilation – ‘The Speed of Sound LP,’ and Shimon became a permanent fixture of Ram.
“SHIMON IS RAM RECORDS’ GOLDEN BOY” – KNOWLEDGE MAGAZINE“WITHOUT A DOUBT, ONE OF RAM RECORD’S MOST VALUABLE ASSETS”
- KNOWLEDGE MAGAZINE
With more opportunities to play his music to audiences all over the globe than he could physically fulfil, Shimon quickly accepted his place on the scene’s most prominent artist agencies, namely Unique Artists and Circle Management.
Shimon’s ever increasing profile led to various remix offers, of which he accepted a selected few; none more absolute than his awesome and highly acclaimed rework of Dillinja’s‘Tudor Rose.’
“SHIMON GETS NASTIER THAN A NEW ORLEANS STRIPPER ON THIS REMIX OF THE CAPONE CLASSIC.” – TUDOR ROSE RMX REVIEW - XLR8R MAGAZINE
Shimon, in collaboration with Andy C and Ant Miles engineered the track that became known as ‘No Reality,’ their collective became known as Ram Trilogy – Ram Records’ most successful act to date.
A whole series of Ram Trilogy releases followed, each as successful as the last. Some were collaborations between just two of the three trilogy members. One such release was the truly innovative, Shimon & Andy C anthem ‘Body Rock.’ No one anywhere had heard anything like it. The track surprised everyone, the biggest surprise being when ‘Body Rock’ transcended underground to the mainstream, reaching Number 22 in the UK National Charts, which to this day is unheard of for an acoustic Drum & Bass track with absolutely no sign of a catchy vocal.
A surprisingly brief interval was to follow as Shimon and the rest of the Ram crew recognized the need to switch from analogue to digital and master a completely different way of working. This resulted in some of Shimon and Ram Trilogy’s most emphatic work to date, some of these including the mighty ‘Screamer’ and ‘Titan’ EPs ‘The latter, was nominated for various industry awards, including Knowledge Magazine’s coveted ‘Best Tune of the Year’ – 2004.’
After Ram Trilogy’s unprecedented and successful series, Shimon turned his attention to some of his best know remixes, such as Zinc’s Kinda Funky and Hype’s ‘Classic Dope Style.’ His essential inclusion in the Ram Records- ‘Ram Raiders’ series included mixing the ‘Ram Raiders’ Mix CD. ‘The Shadow Knows EP’ released in mid 2006 and in 2007, with the remix of the classic Ram Trilogy smasher, ‘Screamer’, Shimon’s touring schedule went into overdrive.
“SHIMON KEEPS THINGS TIGHT & ROLLING” – RAM RAIDERS MIX CD – ATM REVIEW
Shimon’s first breaks release ‘I Like You’ was a collaborative effort by Shimon & Nixon and was released on the esteemed breaks label Fingerlicking. ‘I Like You’ as well as ‘Around the Edge’ and ‘White Noise,’ all nu-skool breaks tunes, received rave reviews and plenty of plays from breaks heavyweights Stanton Warriors, Plump DJ’s and Crystal Method, to name but a few.
“A ROLLING DANCE FLOOR DESTROYER SHIMON & NIXON’S ‘I LIKE YOU’ HAS BEEN CAUSING UNTOLD MAYHEM THROUGHOUT THE LAND” -ATM MAGAZINE
In late 2007, Shimon launched his own independent drum and bass label, AudioPorn Records.
AudioPorn Records caused a massive stir in the global drum and bass scene when it launched in late 2007. With Ram Records prodigal son, Shimon ‘at the helm’, AudioPorn is proving to be an unstoppable force, delivering hit after hit to its ever-growing legion of loyal fans.
AudioPorn Records’ mission to release the funkiest, sexiest and dirtiest drum and bass around has truly become a reality. AudioPorns’ music has been regularly play-listed and played on radio the world over, as well as on BBC’s Radio 1. In 2008, the first AudioPorn label night took place at ‘The Shelter’ in Shanghai, China.
The first release was ‘Humanism’, a solo effort by Shimon. The next two AudioPorn volumes were heavy-duty collaborations with Shimon and Matrix’s ‘Slipstream’ and the colossal hit, ‘The Smoker’ with Shimon and fellow Ram Raider, Sparfunk. Check out the video clip for ‘The Smoker’ here.
Catch Shimon at the many music festivals and parties he plays around the world as well as at his hometown favourite club nights - The End and Fabric!
Shimon - K Mag Feature (Click Images To Read Or Right-click & Download PDF
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Wooohaaaaa!!! Braindrop is throwing its very first boat party on Saturday 6 June.
The vessel is specially equipped to hold large groups of people (and all the extra bass bins we can squeeze on). Her name is The Dutch Master and she be a mighty fine boat too!
It's going to be ridiculously fun rinse up. However, if you think you can get away with being remotely serious and/or cool at this party - ye be mistaken. The Braindrop Boat Rave is fancy dress: Pirate's from the 80's. Arrgh...better get thinkin what ye gonna wear.
D&B / DUBSTEP / TECHNO / BREAKS / ELECTRO / HARDCORE / HIP HOP / GABBA / BREAKCORE / PSYTRANCE / RAVE... and lots more!
Tickets are £20 and you can get them from TICKETWEB.
WIR VERLOSEN UNTER ALLEN, DIE UNS BIS ZUM 29.04.09 EINE E-MAIL MIT DEM BETREFF „KINGS OF KINGS“ UND IHREN NAMEN AN ONENATION@T-ONLINE.DE SCHICKEN, 10 x 2 EINTRITTSKARTEN!
