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Artist: Dreadsquad & V.A.
Title: Dreadsquad present MT-41 Riddim
Format: Digital download
Genre: Digital / Raggamuffin
Label: Superfly Studio
Cat.No: SF011
Release date: 27.01.2012
Artwork: Superfly Design
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2012 kicks off with a fresh selection on Superfly Studio.

DJ/Producer duo Dreadsquad have made themself a name for progressive sounds in a variety of styles, such as Dancehall, Dub, Ska and Reggae combined with heavy bass and electronic influences, yet always with a lot of conscience about the history of this music.

This new production, the MT-41 riddim, was made entirely from sounds of the famous Casio Casiotone MT-41 keyboard (whose brother, the MT-40, provided the sounds for the legendary “Sleng Teng” riddim in 1985). This way, it revives the spirit of the origins of computerized Dancehall.

Dreadsquad has combined it with a variety of artists from all over the world – on this selection, you will find versions by: El Fata (Nigeria / UK), Skarra Mucci (JA), Dr. Ring Ding (DE), Doubla J (Costa Rica / DE), Prophet Z (USA) and Ranking Diximal (FR)

Artist: Dreadsquad & Natalie Storm
Title: Beat that chest (REMIXED)
Format: 12” & Digital download
Genre: Reggae / Dancehall / Dubstep / Jungle / Drum & Bass / Breakbeat
Label: Superfly Studio
Cat.No: SF010
Release date: 9th December 2011
Artwork: Superfly Design

Superfly Studio SF010
Dreadsquad & Natalie Storm – Beat that chest (REMIXED)

Remix release from Polish dj/producer duo Dreadsquad teamed up with Jamaican female singer Natalie Storm, remixed by producers from UK (Jstar, J Bostron, Jinx in Dub), Japan (Part2Style) and Poland (Auer – The Lordz Team, KGS). Heavyweight selection of Dancehall / Drum&Bass / Jungle / Dubstep / Breakbeat bangers.

Natalie Storm is a multi-talented Singer, D.J, Producer, and Songwriter who believes that the universe is hers to conquer. Her unique fashion flair and international sound combined with her hardcore dancehall flavour has immediately connected with fans locally and abroad looking for a new sound.
From hardcore passa passa bashment tracks to global dance music, Natalie Storm delivers a variety of songs like no other. As well as her dancehall success, Natalie has appeared as the featured artiste on five tracks for Danish super group Enur’s Raggatronic album. Enur is the group whose international hit “Calabria” has swept pop charts all over the world selling well over a million units. Natalie toured with the group in 2008 and continue to represent for the album on various shows. Natalie is never one to rest, since 2008 she embarked on a new musical project with gal pals and fellow artistes, Tifa and Timberlee. TNT (Tifa/Natalie/Timberlee), is the first female super group in the history of Jamaica. With the release of their critically acclaimed mix cd “3 the hard way”, they’ve captured the ears and attention of heavyweights the world over and have been featured in the Fader and XLR8 magazines and also performed at the Levi’s Jeans CMJ showcase in New York to rave reviews.
Most recently, Natalie teamed up with Mixpak records and popular Uk producer Sticky, to release a monster single titled “Look Pon Me”. The song is also featured on the Jumeirah Riddim Ep which is available for sale on all popular music outlets such as Itunes, Juno and Amazon. The Jumeirah EP became the number 2 most downloaded dance music EP being sold on Juno in December 2009. A video is being readied for release in early 2010. Her self titled EP will be released on Mixpak Records in early 2010 and will be defined by the eclectic sound and style the world has come to admire and love from Natalie.
Natalie Storm is indeed taking the world by storm with her electric sounds and her first release for 2010 on the Prodigal Ent./Ward 21 Music label titled “Permanent Hiding” shows no signs of her slowing down.

Artist: Dreadsquad & V.A.
Title: International Riddim
Format: Digital download
Genre: Reggae / Dancehall
Label: Superfly Studio
Cat.No: SF009
Release date: 18.11.2011
Artwork: Superfly Design
Buy: Juno

Artist: Dreadsquad & Kasia Malenda
Title: Soulfly
Format: Digital Download
Genre: Reggae / Dancehall
Label: Superfly Studio
Cat.No: SF007
Release date: 2.09.2011
Artwork: Superfly Design
Photo: Maciej Złamański
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Kasia Malenda is one of the most promising Polish female reggae artists of our time. She has graduated music high school in saxophone class. Her parents are professional musicians and as long as she remember, they were “feeding” her with jazz and “black music”. From the beginning she was fascinated by many, but she took the most from Erykah Badu, Beady Belle, Jill Scott,Earth, Moloko, Frank Sinatra, Lauryn Hill, Wind& Fire, or Incognito. Those fascinations and music education, have shaped her taste and sensivity.

Kasia looks for a new inspirations and music experiences for a whole time. She thinks that in extreme projects you can learn most. Her mark is her sensual and delicate voice, with which she moves people’s hearts. Music can be seen in her every move, on stage she’s very self-confident and professional. Comprehensive talented, for all the time she develop her skills. Private she’s volcano of positive energy, which she’s giving to other people.

Artist: Dreadsquad & Lady Chann
Title: Island Lovin
Format: 12″ / Digital Download (including bonus tracks)
Genre: Soca / Dancehall / Bashment / UK funky / UK garage
Label: Superfly Studio
Cat.No: SF005
Release date: 10.06.2011
Artwork: Superfly Design
Photo: Rafal Jakuszczonek
Buy: Juno Itunes

Lady Chann (London / UK) has been part of North West London’s vibrant Suncycle crew since it’s conception, and now she’s branching out alone, and bringing her unique talent to a wider audience.

Well schooled in reggae music from an early age by her soundman father, the rhythms of Studio One, Trojan and Treasure Isle soundtracked her childhood. Chanelle’s mother recognised her keen musical interest from an early age and encouraged her to take up piano, flute, trombone, french horn and even the drums, alongside the singing lessons that set her on the path.

Fast forward to 2009 and Chann has been deep in the studio with some of the UK’s hottest producers, working on tracks for her debut album. She worked with South Rakkas, Todla T, Warrior One and Sticky.

Live, Lady Chann is a force to be reckoned with. Having served her apprenticeship as part London’s premier dancehall crew she is a true microphone controller, her husky voice and trademark flow setting her apart from the pack, and tearing up the hottest clubs across the UK and beyond.

Artist: Dreadsquad feat. Tenor Fly
Title: Jump & skip
Format: 12″
Genre: dancehall / ska / breakbeat / dubstep / digital / garage / dub
Label: Superfly Studio
Cat.No: SF003A
Release date: October 2010
Artwork: Superfly Design
Photo: Tim Schnetgöke
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“Massive release by Dreadsquad. Surely bounces floors from Berlin to Tokyo. Love Adam Faz and Da Wiesel workouts!!”

Marc Hype / Melting Pot / Germany

“Superfly Studio records and Dreadsquad crew are really setting up the standard in today’s dancehall scene worldwide with their next killa release.”

Radikal Guru / Moonshine Recordings, Dubbed out / Poland

“Nice productions! A little bit more commercial sounding than what we usually play. Feeling Riddim Tuffa’s Scottish version the most i would say. Peace and oneness.”

Doug / Mungo’s Hi Fi / Scotland

“Here comes another feelgood skanking bomb from Dreadsquad, this time with legendary Tenor Fly on vocal duties. Remixes are absolutely wicked too, Adam Faz bass heavy versions will explode on those heavier dancefloors. Mr Benn dope 2-step / funky skank can surprise few people (in a positive way). Riddim Tuffa digital mix is a pure joy too. Essential package, can’t be missed!”

Harper / Polskie Radio 4, K mag, Laif mag / Poland

Artist: Dreadsquad & Lady Chann
Title: Money Ah Dem God
Format: 12″ / Digital Download (Including bonus tracks – acapellas and instrumental versions)
Genre: Reggae / Dub / UK Funky
Label: Superfly Studio
Cat.No: SF003B
Release date: October 2010
Artwork: Superfly Design
Buy: Juno Itunes

Lady Chann (London / UK) has been part of North West London’s vibrant Suncycle crew since it’s conception, and now she’s branching out alone, and bringing her unique talent to a wider audience.

Well schooled in reggae music from an early age by her soundman father, the rhythms of Studio One, Trojan and Treasure Isle soundtracked her childhood. Chanelle’s mother recognised her keen musical interest from an early age and encouraged her to take up piano, flute, trombone, french horn and even the drums, alongside the singing lessons that set her on the path.

Fast forward to 2009 and Chann has been deep in the studio with some of the UK’s hottest producers, working on tracks for her debut album. She worked with South Rakkas, Todla T, Warrior One and Sticky.

Live, Lady Chann is a force to be reckoned with. Having served her apprenticeship as part London’s premier dancehall crew she is a true microphone controller, her husky voice and trademark flow setting her apart from the pack, and tearing up the hottest clubs across the UK and beyond.

“Puuulll UP! More ace sounds coming straight from the heart of Europe via JA! Dreadsquads blends and Radikal Guru’s remix of ‘Caravan’ have been on JSTAR DJ rotation and now comes more wickedness out of the musical fire!!!!”

J*Star / London, UK

“Dreadsquad brings some nice vibes to the dancefloor with this fresh remake of answer riddim and the collaboration of Ward21 making an ode to the reggae musicality. On B side Lady Chann put reality lyrics over an up-tempo and skanking rhythm proving there is some intelligent life in dancehall still. Well done production by Dreadsquad and remixes by many guests keep the same level.”

Marcus MPC / DigitalDubs / Brazil/

“Slick as ever productions from the Dreadsquad camp – uplifting vibes that will nice up any dance, with a deadly selection of remixes to boot. “

Ben Menter / Mr Benn aka Mr Blennd / Bristol, UK

“It’s a bashment skank thing! Lady Chann on fire as ever. Great to hear Ward 21 in a jungle style. Real jump up party track.”

Gabriel Myddelton / Heatwave / Rinse.fm / London, UK

Artist: Dreadsquad & Ward 21
Title: Jump & Skip
Format: 12″ / Digital Download (Including bonus tracks – acapellas and instrumental versions)
Genre: Reggae / Dub / Dubstep / Drum & Bass / Jungle
Label: Superfly Studio
Cat.No: SF003A
Release date: October 2010
Artwork: Superfly Design
Buy: Itunes Juno

Ward 21 (Kingston / Jamaica) is a group of four creative, lyrical and multi-talented individuals, consisting of musicians, engineers, sound system operators and producers who had a sound and approach to music unlike anything heard at the time.

It was legendary music producer King Jammy himself, that had the insight and saw the potential in these young men from Waterhouse. He brought Mark Mean Dog Henry, Andre Suku Gray, Ranaldo Rumblood Evans and Kunley McCarthy together and gave them a platform to express themselves musically. They called the group, Ward 21, subsequently the name of the Psychiatric Ward at The University Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica.

The group has since gone on to creating many number one hits like Haters , Rhyme, No Apologies, and Garrsion among countless others. They have toured extensively world wide, sold many records, gained thousands of dedicated fans globally and have acclaimed international success and recognition for their work.

Feedback:

Puuulll UP! More ace sounds coming straight from the heart of Europe via JA! Dreadsquads blends and Radikal Guru’s remix of ‘Caravan’ have been on JSTAR DJ rotation and now comes more wickedness out of the musical fire!!!!

J*Star / London, UK

Dreadsquad brings some nice vibes to the dancefloor with this fresh remake of answer riddim and the collaboration of Ward21 making an ode to the reggae musicality. On B side Lady Chann put reality lyrics over an up-tempo and skanking rhythm proving there is some intelligent life in dancehall still. Well done production by Dreadsquad and remixes by many guests keep the same level.

Marcus MPC / DigitalDubs / Brazil

Slick as ever productions from the Dreadsquad camp – uplifting vibes that will nice up any dance, with a deadly selection of remixes to boot.

Ben Menter / Mr Benn aka Mr Blennd / Bristol, UK

It’s a bashment skank thing! Lady Chann on fire as ever. Great to hear Ward 21 in a jungle style. Real jump up party track.

Gabriel Myddelton / Heatwave / Rinse.fm / London, UK