379 – Erb n Dub

Technology. Both a blessing and a curse. Advancements in music technology has made making music more accessible than ever but at the same time raised the bar in the competition stakes and getting your music out there and heard with so many outlets competing for our attention is arguably harder than it has ever been. One way to make yourself stand out is to have many strings to your bow; thus when we first came across rapidly rising star of the Drum & Bass world, Erb N Dub as a talented DJ, producer, label boss, drummer and teacher it’s fair to say that we were more than a little impressed.

Since the birth of his musical career Erb N Dub has collaborated with, and remixed, some of the dance scenes highest rollers including DJ Fresh, Foreign Beggars, Krafty Kuts, Micky Finn, Freestylers and Navigator. He continues to have releases on some of the scene’s biggest labels, Playaz and Technique as well as releases on his own labels, Bad Monkey and Dub Monkey Records.

His four deck shows are a full throttle, bass-assault covering every form of Drum & Bass imaginable. Perfectly mixed and blended with Erb’s unique style of scratching and intertwined with infectious live drums, Erb N Dub’s ferocious DJ sets are something to pay attention to. These whirlwind performances have seen Erb N Dub perform his tracks at festivals and clubs across the globe.

So with all that in mind our next thought was how can we get him on the podcast? The answer simple. Just ask and now welcoming in the warm weather we’re pleased to be able to share his talents with you. Turn it up!

Sum up this podcast in 10 words… A studio mix that captures the energy of my live sets. What’s your personal favourite track on it?Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC – Pounding – Erb N Dub Remix. It was an honor to remix this track. The original is such a classic! The DJ support has been amazing! (Many Thanks to Friction & Radio One) Its just been released so you can grab your copy now 🙂 Also Hive & Keaton – Bring It On. is such a classic!!! In the mix it sounds devastating!

What’s the special ingredient in this mix? Some Erb with the Dub 😉 What’s the best gig you’ve played recently? I would have to say Club Midi Romania. The crowd, club, sound system and the promoters – Unusual Suspects are amazingWhat have you got coming up? I’m currently working on a new dance floor EP and then my debut album. The album will include many artists/vocalists I have worked with previously and some new. I have already started tracks with Navigator, Krafty Kuts, Harry Shotta, SMK, Steve Yamaha & DJ Skitz.And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?I’m proud of my Data Transmission mix. It took me over a week of planning and practicing to perfect. I hope you have as much fun listening to it as I did making it! Ps… Roll on the summer! Erb N Dub 🙂

Tracklisting1. Delta Heavy – The Worlds Yours (Ram Records)2. TC – Jump (D Style)3. Dr Who feat. Sneakbo (Smooth Remix) (3 Beat)4. Original Sin – Screamers (Playaz Recordings)5. Erb N Dub – Alaska VIP (Playaz Recordings)6. DJ Fresh vs Jay Fay – Dibby Dibby Sound feat Ms Dynamite (Sigma Remix) (Ministry Of Sound)7. Tantrum Desire – Nightmare (Technique Recordings)8. Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC – Pounding (Erb N Dub Remix) (Instant Vibes)9. The Prototypes – Pale Blue Dot (Viper)10. The Prototypes – Abyss VIP (DnB Arena)11. Drumsound & Bassline Smith – Nicaragua (Technique Recordings)12. Original Sin – Stronger (Playaz Recordings)13. Tantrum Desire – Adventure Through Space (Technique Recordings)14. Mediks – Snake Charmer (Audio Porn)15. Erb N Dub – Moshpit (Dub Plate)16. Calvertron – 50K Traced Remix (Jack Knife Records)17. Loadstar – Under Pressure (Ram Records)18. Showtek – Cannonball Earthquake (Matrix Futurebound Remix) (SPRS)19. The_Prototypes – Lights (Viper)20. DC Breaks – Gambino (Ram Records)21. Skism – Experts (The Prototypes Remix) (Never Say Die)22. Cyantific – Type A (CYN Music)23. Hive & Keaton – Bring it On (Violence Recordings)24. Teddy Killerz – New Drums VIP (Bad Taste Recordings)25. DC Breaks – Slugs (Ram Records)26. Knife Party – Lrad – Prototypes (Dub Plate)27. Hive – Neo (Audio Remix) (Ram Records)28. Bluescreens – Strike One (Ram Records)29. Prolix – Jet Pack (Tendkill Records)30. Dimension – Crowd Reaction (CYN Music)31. Drumsound and Bassline Smith – Can You Feel it VIP (Technique Recordings)32. Original Sin – Running Man (Playaz Recordings)33. Drumsound & Bassline Smith – Breakin Badboy (Technique Recordings)34. Respirator – Ten Eight Seven (Program)35. Lynx – Disco Do Do (Creative Source)36. Sigma (Feat Doctor) – Rudeboy (3beat)37. Original Sin – Borg (Playaz Recordings)38. Trei – Seeds (Viper)39. Future Prophecies (Feat Soultrain) – Dreadlock VIP (Dub Plate)40. Fliwo – Never Divide (Audio Porn)41. Mr. Bill & Skope – Amnesia (Dub Plate)