You're looking at the old site as it was on 19 December 2007, with this page as the Internet Archive saved it on 20 December 2007, leaving out the comments, posts and pages that came after 19 December 2007. Links below in green work · That day's front page · All of the old sites · Back to today's site
On Sunday, October 8th, we launch Abstract, Toronto's newest production company. More info about Abstract to come this week!
Massive, get ready for an absolutely tearing Thankgiving Day Weekend event. For this momentous occasion, we present to you Photek for a 3 Hour extended set! No matter what you think you know will be dropped by this legendary artist, no one knows what kind of goodies he will bring out for an extended set.
PHOTEK - 3 hour extended set
[ TEKDBZ | Special Forces | U.K. ]
Photek Productions was launched in 1994 with a loan from the Prince of Wales Youth Business Trust who awarded Rupert Parkes a loan for his business plan. By this point Parkes was established as an important name in the underground drumnbass scene and was receiving strong support of the main dj's and press. Parkes felt it was the right time to have his own label and inprint. The Photek name is based upon the logo that was created by a designer friend. Till then Parkes only named his label Photek, but did not use the name as an artist name.
Only when the profile of the label grew dramatically Parkes adopted the Photek name for himself and it became the artist name he worked under from then on. With legendary tracks like "the Watermargin" and "Rings around Saturn", the label soon became one of the most established labels around remarkably only releasing Parkes' music, other than an undercover collaboration with protege's Source Direct on "The Physical". In 1996 Parkes and his Photek name were snapped up by Virgin records, but his artist deal allowed him to release a limited amount of singles under another alias on his own label. Parkes created the alias Special Forces under which he has been recording besides the Photek name.
Alongside Special Forces, the label started to release music from other artists like Digital and Peshay. Most recently it signed the technically brilliant Teebee and the long lost pioneer of the scene DJ Crystl. Bringing him back to where he belongs; in the studio making wicked tunes.
Photek Productions now also known as Photek Records, based in London has been very active awaiting a Dieselboy remix of Sidewinder and the first upcoming Photek releases on his own label after several years. Photek records has a very strong presence in the world of drum'n'bass, fronting some of the most acclaimed producers in the scene.
Into 2006, Photek has teamed up with the legendary Dj Craze to bring you his latest project, TEKDBZ. Alongside Infiltrata, Hochi, Mental Sharp this all-star crew are pushing the future sounds of Drum & Bass to the next level!
One half of MENTAL SHARP w/ MC Sharpness, Armanni performs with many of the worlds best DnB artists at almost all the top shows. Residencies include Bassrush (LA), Platinum, DJ Series, Heavy Duty, Metalheadz, Ultraworld at Sonar and Destination. He has amazed crowds at the World of Drum and Bass, Electric Daisy Carnival, DJ Series, Starscape, Buzz and Ultra. Armanni tours with the likes of Goldie, Dj Rap, Kenny Ken, Ray Keith, DJ Craze, Dieselboy and is frequently sequestered to MC exclusively for many other top djs in the industry.
http://www.myspace.com/mentalsharp/
[img]http://www.keep6.com/23.jpg[/img]
MYSTICAL INFLUENCE
[ Vinyl Syndicate | CAN ]
Known as one of the most seasoned DJ's in North America, Mystical Influence always brings it proper. Former CEO of Vinyl Syndicate recordings and probably one of the most skilled DJ's in the world, A set from Mystical is always one to look forward to. Known to cater to the crowd and if need, pull out a set encompassing every style of dnb, new AND old, Mystical will undoubtedly please everyone in attendance.
D-SYFA
[ Impure | Abstract | Dubplate Special | GME | CAN ]
After breaking into the Toronto Drum + Bass scene in the summer of 2002, D-Syfa quickly made the moves and is now known as one of Toronto's top local dj's. Whether its Drum & Bass, or his new passion of bassheavy Breaks & a 4/4 fused sound under his Dirty Dave guise, the frontman of Impure is known for bringing the beats as hard, dark & dirty as the massive can handle. With top notch mixing, cutting, upfront unreleased beats, and a double-drop style that few can match, he is sure to take control of any crowd he's put up against.
http://www.d-syfa.com/
http://www.dubplate.ca/
FOOTWORK
425 Adelaide St. W.
Toronto :: Canada
Info: 416.913.3488 or http://www.footworkbar.com
19+ :: $15 b4 11:30 :: $20 After
Doors @ 9-4am
