This 14-year-old Junglist has accumulated an array of successes that include releases on Gorilla Warfare, Storno Beatz and Camo Tribe, as well as winning the Best Male Mix Award at the Up and Comers Awards hosted by Twisted Indulgence. With his tracks being played at more events, iBOT has gained the support from heavyweights such as DJ SS, Ray Keith and Critical Impact, and landed regular shows on Life FM, Kool, Rough Tempo, Code Red, Thames Delta, Bassdrive and Epidemik. Formation Records is proud to present iBOT’s debut EP ‘Dark Matters’.
‘Mash It Down’ featuring DJ SS is a sure-fire success. It demonstrates nostalgic sensibilities and pays homage to the jungle of yesteryear while infusing the flavours of newfound energy. This dancefloor riddim is a proper catchy number.
‘Pulsate’ is a sinister banger from start to finish. The intro effortlessly secretes a cool, understated lure that captures your attention, before leading you into skillfully executed drop that delivers in the deadliest of fashions!
The titled track ‘Dark Matters’ is not one to be ignored. This menacing dark steppa begins with mysterious, arpeggiating keys paving the way to a perfectly poised roller, punctuated by warping distorted bass and hints of gritty growls.
The final track ‘Mad Rush’ says it all in the name. The ominous introduction comprised of boundless stretches of atmosphere has you anticipating what is to come. After a moment of space, we are faced with a deep, stimulating groove filled with pockets of modulated, well-produced bass and an ever-present drum pattern.
No filler. Timeless shit.
Absolutely love the Photek-isms on Notice The Reverse and the Mentasm workout on Beat Down Babylon.
I don't buy much music these days but have rinsed the hell out of this guy's tunes on Spotify so had to support. Some of the best dnb I've heard in years. Hell, some of the best music I've heard in years. Forecast (4CST)
Don't go to war to preserve your current life situation. It is not your war. You only go to war when you know you're going to win, just like in any game that involves risk. neutrinum
Shadow people is an absolute face melter, but the rest of the EP is strong too. I absolutely love the 90s techstep vibes of stand firm.. a proper amen and Reese workout! Dirty Dan
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