RIOT - DESTROYER EP

Artist: Riot
Cat #: SKLTR009
Release Date: 7th July 2017

Tracklist:
A// Destroyer
B// Section 9
C// Contradiction
D// The Weapon

After a short hiatus, we unveil the 9th release on Skalator Music, “ Destroyer E.P.” by Portuguese longstanding musician, producer and DJ, Riot.

Started his journey in music as a drummer, his influences lead for a deeper love for elec- tronic music. Founding member of Lisbon’s Jungle / Drum & Bass collective Cooltrain Crew, and together with João Barbosa (Branko), created the globally acclaimed band Buraka Som Sistema, touring worldwide and featured on the 49th Fabric Live album in 2009. Created a Drum & Bass and Dubstep label called Faster Music leading to the “Fala Baixo” residency on Vodafone FM in 2011.

His work as a multi-talented musician/producer in Buraka Som Sistema paved the way to the creation of a new sub-genre, “Zouk Bass”, based on the Zouk sounds of the Antilles and the Kizomba of Angola. His releases on Enchufada showcase this new and exciting style of bass music, and is “Originator” E.P. release in 2014 consolidated his reputation in the scene.

2015 sees Riot joining the Metalheadz strict club releasing “Control of People” with Swedish-born producer Mikal, leading to another collaboration for Mikal’s album “Wilderness”, “Segunda” fusing Drum and Bass sounds with Zouk Bass aesthetics.

He’s now working on his first solo album to be released later this year, and collaborating with local and international artists alike, refining is unique production style.

“Destroyer E.P.” unleashes four crafted cuts where we see Riot moving away from the “Zouk Bass” sound, into pure Drum and Bass territory. All tunes showcase his samurai production skills, always with the dance floor in mind.


We would like to give a shout out to all involved in the movement, keeping the vibes alive.

Credits:
Tracks 1 to 4: Written and Produced by Rui Pité
Mastering by Hugo Santos
Artwork by 79ers

P & C Skalator Music 2017

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