Shogun Audio is the brainchild and life-long ambition of DJ Friction. Since its launch in 2004, Shogun has steadily been gaining recognition for being one of the most forward-looking, diverse and exciting drum & bass record labels in the industry.
A self-confessed old school vinyl junkie, setting up a label to support his beloved vinyl habit was a natural next step for Friction, having firmly established himself as a DJ and producer.
The label has picked up legions of loyal fans in its short lifespan, with many buying Shogun releases as a matter of course knowing that they’ll hit the mark. Shogun’s output spans the full spectrum of the genre, and has rapidly become synonymous with high quality drum & bass.
A camp of core Shogun Artists provide the foundations for the label, with Friction & K-Tee, recent signings Icicle, Alix Perez and SpectraSoul at the helm. Regular musical input comes from the likes of D-Bridge, Commix, Break, Noisia, & Klute, amongst others, ensuring premiere output with every single release.
Like the label, the two new label events for 2007 promise to bring some of the freshest, most energetic drum & bass talent to The End in London, and Audio in Brighton, with artists from the label and beyond. Friction is a firm believer in playing longer sets so he can showcase the diversity of his sound – and at most of the Shogun Audio nights expect to see him playing for two or three hours.
Check out the new Mindstorm tune "Secret Agent VIP" recently added to the player, it's off the Universal Mind album coming out this December. Hope you enjoy and let us know what you think, cheers! =)
