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STRANJAH
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Previous Releases: @metalheadz @architexink @ministryofsound @31recordings @drumandbassarena
One of the early ambassadors of drum and bass in North America, STRANJAH has cemented his position in the bass music world with seminal releases on Metalheadz, 31 Records and Renegade Hardware. His sound initially caught the attention of L Double at Flex Records in 1999 which led to a string of releases. In the early 2000’s he worked with frequent collaborator Gremlinz, and the pair would find their music in the hands of legends Goldie and Doc Scott, which eventually would land releases on Metalheadz and 31 Records.
Recently STRANJAH has done work for massive labels such as Critical Music and Hospital Records. Drawing from a number of influences, his sound is incredibly eclectic and essentially impossible to label under one umbrella. His modern-day sound is best characterized by expressive bass design, 90's chord stabs and syncopated drum breaks. STRANJAH has seen success with his new YouTube channel demystifying music production for a new generation of producers. With his label Deviant Audio, he has made it his mission to help others succeed by providing knowledge, tools and resources to excel ones own production.
Toronto beatsmith Alan Lam’s music making career — one that is approaching the two decade milestone — is the stuff of legends. Adopting the pseudonym Stranjah, the Version Recordings founder has built a prolific back catalog of releases highlighted by issuances on heavyweight imprints 31 Records, DSCI4, and seminal Drum & Bass recording label Metalheadz.
When Renegade Hardware headman Clayton Hines announced last June that the following year would be the beloved label’s last, he stated that Hardware would “intend to go out with a bang” with several huge records in the works before the long running outfit was effectively dissolved. The Reflections LP is one of said huge records, an all-world compilation album featuring a killer VIP of Stranjah‘s drum smasher “Intalus“.
Opening with a decidedly deeper tribal minmalist feel than its original counterpart, the Intalus VIP slowly progresses into familiar territory; twisted synth stabs, nightmarish percussion, punishing drum break choppage, and deep deadly sub bass.
– Joe Crilla
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Renegade Hardware has been a catalyst for Drum and Bass music, by not only representing future sounds of the genre but by keeping mindful in paying respect to its roots. REFLECTIONS is one such project. Giving listeners a walk down that old school feel of DnB, bass heavy, soulful, jungle beats from producers such as Loxy, Stranjah, N-17, Ink, Alix Perez, Aspect and more. Constantly pushing sound, championing new talent and ideas. The album's 11 cuts are a sure bet in that Hardware's signature sound lives on with the labels long standing soldiers and new global conscripts.
Album out May 6, 2016
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Stranjah pulls a nearly all-amen mix spanning across his career over two decades.
Tracklisting: Stranjah - Phantasm Stranjah - Amen Fury VIP Stranjah - End of Days VIP Stranjah - Guillotine (Danger Chamber Digital) Stranjah - The Romp (Abducted LTD) Stranjah & Grimm - Reign Supreme Stranjah - Runiz (31 Records) Stranjah - No Remorse Stranjah - Intalus VIP Stranjah - Nuh Worry Stranjah - Freq U Stranjah ft. Typical Cat - Stoppa Stranjah - Dark Tune Stranjah - The Void Gremlinz & Stranjah - The Nasty Stranjah - Natty (Flex)
Previously featured on @megahertzmassive radio show in Bristol.