This man is sending shockwaves throughout the reggae and dubstep world, a purveyor of the 8-Bit sound backed by modern computer muscle, Disrupts album Foundation Bit sold out in a day and required immediate repress, packed with nuff original productions in his uniqu style as well is his takes on classic riddims such as Tempo and Peenie Peenie (Fade Away). He is described by Thom Yorke as the act to check alongside Burial for something unique in dubstep and is also championed by Mary Anne Hobbs. Next level dub biziness!
His cuts Empress and Brand New Second Hand are modern classics an have the perfect blend of quality reggae music and Disrupts unmistakable blip-beep sound. Both tracks have an upbeat offbeat swing with a sound that interweaves around Mikey’s vocal with his plethora of sound. The lead synth on the Second Hand dub is also testament to his playing ability and instantly conjures up the same images of cowboys and the Wild West felt in 80’s Jamaica along with a heavy dub sound. These are destined to be on heavy rotation not only on soundsytems but also by any purveyor of good quality music. Big tings a gwaan fi Disrupt 2008, there’s no doubt about it, stay tuned! Modern day dub master!!
Mikey Murka, Legendary Unity soundsystem veteran is well and truly Back on the Scene Again. Last year he had a hit tune on Mungo’s Mary Jane Riddim and an album from Reality Shock as well as other projects. His Jahtari E.P. however, is his finest work to date and returns to his Ride pon the Riddim style. Everyone of these tune are killers, no fillers! 2008 is going to be a big year for Mikey and these 10”s are prime example of this mans talent as one of the UK’s finest Singjays. (Scotch Bonnet)
