West London dubstep producers Kidnappa and DRT are a double threat in more ways than one: not only do they collaborate on the explosive work of 16 Bit, but they have managed to capture the two sides of dubstep that often butt heads. On remixes like Joanna Newsom’s “Shallow” (peep my best of dubstep in 2009 post for a listen) and their recent single “Skyline,” they stick to the more mellow side of the genre while still incorporating the deep bass that dubheads crave. Yet they’re also responsible for some of the heaviest drops around–remixing Israeli grime master Borgore’s playful “Foes” and producing original filthy tracks like “Swine Flu” and the Texas massacre weapon-sampling “Chainsaw Calligraphy”.
The bipolar method seems to be working out well for them, as they’re wrapping up a U.S. tour in a couple weeks and moving on to Australia, New Zealand, and multiple stops in Europe. Even corporations are taking notice–check out their song “Jump” featured in a new Nike ad.
Hopefully all you 21+ Chicagoans got to see Smart Bar turned into 16 Bit’s playground this past Thursday. If not, get yourself a fat pair of subs, 16 Bit vinyls and make your own “Funhouse” out of it.
Borgore – Foes (16 Bit Fuck Hoes Remix) (320 kbps)
Yael Naim – Toxic (Britney Spears Cover) (16 Bit Remix) (320 kpbs)
