Music : Electro, Big Beat, Breaks and Drum and Bass
Well... what can I say... a wicked night by all accounts !! Thx to everyone who came down to the last event, hope you enjoyed it !! Massive thx out to the Ratpack, Pace and Pilgrim... all on fine form :) Usual props to Algar, D-Vice, Doddzy, Hena-C and DJ RT... thanks guys !!
CHASE & STATUS will be making their Whiplash debut. Since the birth of their Drum and Bass career in 2004, things have been moving extremely rapidly for this London based duo. From their debut release on Renegade Hardware, a continuous output of quality music has followed, catapulting Chase and Status into the premiership of Drum and Bass. In 2006 Chase and Status released the 'The Druids Ep' on Bingo, which contained the huge title track 'The Druids', 'Believe', 'Come Back' (Ft Top Cat) and 'Havoc' - All tracks received massive support from the full spectrum of the scene. Shortly after, the duo followed in the footsteps of Dj’s Marky and Friction, mixing the latest installment of the Bingo Mix compilations. It was later in the year that Shy Fx approached the duo to remix 'Everyday' Ft Top Cat on Digital Soundbwoy; Chase & Status obliged and the remix became as well know as the original and went on to sell well over its expectations. However it was on Jenna G's album 'For Lost Friends' that gave Chase & Status their biggest tune of the year with the mighty 'In Love'. Jenna G & Chase and Status won the accolade for 'Best Single' at the BBC 1Xtra Drum & Bass award in December voted by over 40 000 of 1Xtra listeners.
Not content with awards - Chase and Status continue to work harder than ever and have had a busy start to 2007 with the release of two huge remixes. Firstly there was their take on Brockie & Ed Solo's classic 'Represent' on Undiluted and shortly after saw the acclaimed remix of Plan B’s - 'No Good' on 679. The pair recently signed exclusively with Andy C & Red One's label, Ram Records. April 2007 saw the duo's debut Ram release with 'Dumpling Riddim' B/W 'Disco' which went straight in at Number 1 in the 1xtra Drum and Bass charts and Number 2 in the National Dance Charts on BBC Radio 1. Forthcoming, is the Chase and Status remix of, Mercury Music Prize winner, Dizzee Rascal's 'Sirens' on XL Recordings, and an exciting, highly anticipated album set for early next year, which will showcase the incredible versatility of these talented producers.
Quickly getting noticed for their mixing skills as well as their production, Chase and Status have gathered a hectic DJ schedule and can regularly be seen touring the world. Beginning their DJ careers just over 13 years ago, they have witnessed the constant stylistic changes the industry has been through and their sets really reflect this, covering a wide spectrum of Drum and Bass. They still cut dubplates week in week out and are well known for playing exciting sets, often combining different musical genres.
Next up, KENNY KEN for a 90 minute set! It's just over a year since Kenny last hit the decks at Whiplash. For anyone who was there... probably one of the best nights we have ever had! Back by dope demand. Kenny has been in the game since 1989, and has played pretty much everywhere!!
Room2 will be called SIN and is hosted by M.A.S.I.M.A. Expect a night of filthy electro provided by djs Mark Ward, Simon Nicholas and Mark Hincks.