CAPSIKA - A BIT OF A SADNESS / HIDE WITH ME [DIGITAL BLUS 015]

Capsika is a 22 year-old producer from Manchester specializing in what he calls “bongos ‘n bass.” With upcoming releases on Influenza Media, Point Audio, and Digital Blus (of course), this master of luscious, jazzy soundscapes will have all eyes on him in the future. In addition to drum’n bass, the British man also produces house and experimental music under the moniker, Matthew Matix.


A: CAPSIKA: HER DREAM SELF
B: CAPSIKA: STARS COLLIDE


A: HER DREAM SELF

As you sleep, this jazzy reality is playing through your brain. It’s only a matter of time before you wake up realizing that you’ve got this beautiful woman in your life. Modulated melodies ride in the background, while the full drums create a soundscape of fullness. Ominous sax riffs and exuberant pads fill the air before the deep vocal takes the stage. In an age of reused samples, ideas and creativity, the Manchester man has definitely stepped up the bar, turning a drum ‘n bass production into something more of an orchestral score.

CAPSIKA - HER DREAM SELF ( DIGITAL BLUS 015 - 2011DUB ) by BLU SAPHIR MUSIC GROUP


B: STARS COLLIDE

Just as in “Her Dream Self,” Capsika’s second tune for DIGIBLUS is another vocal smasher of technical mastery. The vocal shows up early, as pads come together in a opulent jigsaw puzzle. The bassline creates circling warmth. Panned Rhodes chords drop in and out of fluttering drums. We arrive at the center of the tune, bringing in the half-step vibe before letting the drums take control again. The vocal continues its sublime journey, finishing up another brilliant release.

CAPSIKA - STARS COLLIDE ( DIGITAL BLUS 015 - 2011DUB ) by BLU SAPHIR MUSIC GROUP

RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 2011

WORDS BY BRYAN FRIEDMAN

SUNNY CRIMEA - A BIT OF A SADNESS / HIDE WITH ME [DIGITAL BLUS 014]

Sunny Crimea is an up and coming producer from the Ukraine. With releases currently on Absys Records, Modulate Recordings, Intelligent Recordings, and Respect Records, the Ukrainian brings his deep style to DIGITAL BLUS for number fourteen. Chicago’s Stunna has also remixed his collaboration with Physical Illusion, entitled “Do You Remember?” In addition to having collaborated with SoulFX, his tracks have been featured on Stunna’s “Green Room” on Bassdrive Radio, KISS FM, Progressive FM (Latvia), and Podcast number 23 from Tongue Flap Recordings. Look out for future releases on Influenza Media and Rubik Records!

A: SUNNY CRIMEA: A BIT OF SADNESS
B: SUNNY CRIMEA: HIDE WITH ME

A: A BIT OF SADNESS

Opening in half time, a simple vocal sample brings the vibes amongst warm, layered synth textures. The drum fill drops and bass lead to the euphoric drop. The melody rolls through, bringing attention to just how big this tune really is. The break brings ecstatic pads and the half time feel once again. Fans of Hospital, Horizons, Creative Source, Influenza and other deep drum & bass labels will fall in love with this one.

SUNNY CRIMEA - A BIT OF A SADNESS ( DIGITAL BLUS 014 - 2011 DUB ) by BLU SAPHIR MUSIC GROUP


B: HIDE WITH ME

Psychedelic wavy effects open up this number in a Pink Floyd-esque fashion, as smooth Rhodes chords, and legato saxes and trumpets riff add to the atmosphere. Chimes enhance the ambiance while bass-heavy drums drive forward. Trumpet riffs continue while bongos come in from the rear. The drop follows, connecting all of these elements atop a swift, moving bassline. Additional brass stabs build the track’s intensity. Synth chords and phase effects “scream out” at the midpoint, making the listener feel as if they’re being taken out of this world. The Rhodes come around again in the break as castanets lead to a second drop of melody madness. Pure quality on this release! This is what deep drum ‘n bass is all about!

SUNNY CRIMEA - HIDE WITH ME ( DIGITAL BLUS 014 - 2011 DUB ) by BLU SAPHIR MUSIC GROUP

RELEASE: END OF AUGUST 2011

WORDS: BRYAN FRIEDMAN