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TEMPA 021CD
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Given that Tempa have now reached the landmark tenth edition in their scene-defining Dubstep Allstars series, it makes perfect sense that they've invited Plastician, one of the genre's pioneers, to contribute. Near the start of last decade Plastician, alongside the likes of Skream, Benga, and Artwork, was among the small group of producers twisting garage into dark and skeletal shapes, creating what would eventually be called dubstep. So it makes sense that, in keeping with his own past, Plastician's Dubstep Allstars Vol. 10 flirts with the rawer and rougher sides of dubstep: synths roar like police sirens, sub-bass scorches everything it touches, and percussion is taut and driven by flurries of conga hits. MCs -- Doctor, Merky Ace, Newham Generals' Footsie -- lend a languid flow to wrenching beats by J:Kenzo and Cato, drawing connections to Plastician's equally strong roots in grime. But there's a defined narrative arc to Dubstep Allstars Vol. 10, too, in the way it blossoms from a brisk and percussive opening section into a roaring and ravey middle, before gradually drifting away into a meditative and melody-soaked final third. It all draws together into a mix that's equal parts dread, aggression and immersion. Other artists include: Nomine, Jaydrop, Vicious Circle, FNC, Commodo, LAXX & Walsh, Kumarachi, Megalodon & Badklaat, Mutated Mindz, Stinkahbell, Dream and Korea.
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TERR 001CD
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"Beg To Differ is the debut artist album from grime and dubstep pioneer Plastician. The opening track and lead single from the album, 'Intensive Snare,' features self proclaimed 'King of Grime' and long time friend Skepta. The track is an ode to seminal dubstep night FWD>> and via sets from Boy Better Know, BBC Radio 1's Mary Anne Hobbs and Plastician's own DJ sets is now a firm club favorite, indeed it was demanded by members of Dubstep Forum that the track be released as a single. The video is currently on YouTube and soon to be serviced to MTV, Kiss and Channel U. With a running time of only 45 minutes, Beg To Differ is a carefully-programmed and complete listening experience, an example of the variety within grime at its best. Tracks like 'Japan' and 'Walk In The Carpark' are beautiful, fragile and introspective, while 'Badboy Sound' and 'Real Things' are intense and unrelenting aural assaults, the latter employing Skepta and Frisco of Boy Better Know on vocal duties, alongside Temz, Chronik and Esco of notorious grime favorites Slew Dem. By calling the album Beg To Differ, Chris 'Plastician' Reed challenges any doubters of grime that believed the sound could only thrive within London, and he should know; the first DJ to be booked to play grime and dubstep in Japan, Africa and North America, Plastician's unique sound has been recognized by music lovers and industry heads across a number of genres. His wide appeal and ear for dancefloor movers has seen him commissioned for remixes of MIA (XL), Alter Ego (Skint) Kosheen (Moshka) and Black Ghosts (Southern Fried). After holding down a monthly dubstep and grime slot on BBC Radio1, Plastician has since returned to the critically-acclaimed Rinse FM, where he continues to showcase the best in grime and dubstep, including his own productions."
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RINSE 008CD
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This is the sixth installment in the Rinse label's compilation series featuring exclusive and unreleased tracks mixed by Plastician. Plastician has been a prominent DJ on Rinse FM since 2003. He hosted BBC Radio 1's first radio show dedicated to dubstep and grime before returning to Rinse FM in 2007. Chris Reed (aka Plastician) was first introduced to a wide audience when, alongside Kode9 and Digital Mystikz, Rephlex Records signed Plastician productions for their acclaimed compilations Grime 1 and Grime 2. He has produced and remixed artists such as MIA, Alter Ego, Kosheen, Skepta, JME, and Black Ghosts. Plastician's breakthrough as a DJ came when he released his cut "Venom" under the name Plastic Man on former Rinse resident and grime pioneer Slimzee's label, Slimzos Recordings. This brought Plastician up on the Rinse FM radar, where Geeneus gave him a few guest slots which led to a permanent slot hosting an instrumental grime show. He's since gone on to play on every continent except Antarctica and can lay claim to being the first DJ booked to play dubstep in Africa. As for the mix itself, he says: "I wanted it to be personal -- I think this mix represents what I'm all about. It evolves throughout with different paces and peaking points... I balanced it out with some grime instrumentals, dubstep bangers, some blissed-out synthy numbers, some more chilled out stuff and even chucked in a live a capella mix for good measure!" Artists include Darkstar, Skream, Jakes, Joker, Crissy Criss, Maniac, Benny Page, Zero G, Unkle Sam, Maniac, DJ Narrows, Ed Solo, K Rio, Babylon System, and Sukh Knight.
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