Goli & Ashburner

Get Up EP (RSD & Alpha Steppa Remixes)

'Get Up' by UK dubstep heavyweights Goli And Ashburner is the next release lined up by Steppas, and once again it also includes remixes by RSD (aka Rob Smith) and Alpha Steppa. Representing a move towards darker, deeper and heavier roots-based dubstep, 'Get Up' demonstrates the best of UK bass pressure at it's most innovative. Having spent much of 2010 and 2011 releasing on labels such as Chemical Records, Ministry of Sound and Clandestine Cultivations, Goli And Ashburner are now placed in the centre of the current dubstep explosion. Their energetic mix of grime, bassline and dubstep has won them international fans following tours in America, Belgium, Sweden, Holland and Croatia. With 'Get Up' they demonstrate their commitment to dubstep that is heavy, full of bass and cutting-edge. RSD, one half of legendary duo Smith and Mighty, has been making waves in the UK bass scene since the 1980's. Considered pioneers of the dubstep scene, Smith and Mighty were never ones to shy away from experimenting with dub, reggae and drum'n'bass. RSD's solo work is regarded as being just as significant and he has released on well respected labels such as Punch-Drunk, Earwax and Tectonic. His contribution to 'Get Up' is deep, energetic and driven by a trademark, chest-rattling RSD bass line. Alpha Steppa, child protege of Alpha and Omega, debuted in 2010 with a bang. He launched Steppas Records in style, offering up fresh dubs and soundsystem mixes by his mentors, as well as one of the final releases by titan of the reggae scene, the late Gregory Isaacs. Alpha Steppa produces dubstep that is aware of it's roots heritage and works to integrate that into some of the most innovative dubs being made today. Currently based in Eastern Asia, he has begun integrating an authentic oriental sound into the dubstep vibe, showcased in the two tracks he contributes here - a deep, sub-heavy remix offset by a crisp dub version.