I think UKG/2-step is the most interesting genre of music to come out of dance music since the inception of jungle 92-93
it takes influences of almost every other form of dance music
(house, DnB, RnB, Raggae, Hip-Hop, Breaks, ) and many others
U must admit weather u like it or not it really does have an orginal feel (vibe) to it, and in a dance market that is saturated with repetitive beats with little or no personallity UKG is a breath of fresh air.
Their have been many arist to cash in on UKG comercial sucess in the UK and Europe.
Craig David- One of the most talented singers on the
on the planet right now.
Mysteeq- a 3 girl RnB/UKG outfit that are on the verge of
international sucess if U saw this years BRIT awards
then u know these girls are for real!
Miss Dynamite - Singer of the 2001 Smash UKG hit "BOO" signed
to a major label soon after it this sond was
and is expected to do really well
So Solid Crew – UKG/Urban group of MC’s, Producers, DJ’s that
have almost
Single handedly redefined the urban music
landscape in the UK
With as many as 20 members in the outfit. I
have seen their first
Video “21 Seconds” been played on BPM TV
And many other that have made big noise on the main stream dance charts.
It is also the most interesting genres of music to dj due to the fact of the different beat structures (2-step shuffle, 4x4 beat, breakbeat, and new the soca style beat pattern)
Some might find it difficult but the great Dj’s mix it all together.
The scene here in Toronto is small and young so being a dj now is very fun because the crowds are hungry for all styles of UKG.
BUT REMEMBER!!!! The scene will only get bigger the more DJ’s play and the support the format so this goes out to anybody thinking about getting in to Djing if and when the scene gets bigger there will be work!!
Also to ligitimise the scene on the international level their must be a group of producers in the city to define T.O sound (think about it!)
And to the promoters don’t be afraid to book talent from overseas! (it’s good to have the heavyweights on your side!) they can help in many ways .and remember
Always keep it…………..SEXY AND STYLISH it’s all about feelin and looking great!
And drinking some BUBBLY!!!
http://www.ukgarageworldwide.com/features/article-britinvasion.php
Also in ending BIG up to all the T.O dj’s trying to make some noise wit this thing called UKG……..U know who u are!!!
P.S it would be nice to see a UKG room on Tribe
Bryan Perrucho
www.Flirtcanada.net
www.ukgarageworldwide.com
www.uptownrecords.co.uk
