Ben Samples is back! Again?! Yup a full release is out December 6th. I’m proud to announce this on here. I’ve been lucky enough to get to hang with Mr. Samples a few times. This guy is a pro. Proud to say that too. He’s one hell of a guy and always an adventure with him. I can go on and on about this guy and probably shouldn’t so we don’t have crazy things getting out there. It was a honor to be asked to write the newsletter release for this. Trust me I can only imagine the arsenal he’s built in his collection if this one is coming out now! Check it out and be sure to grab this when it comes out.
Ben Samples is one of the staple names dropped when throwing around names in the glitch-hop and midtempo genre of music. His unique sound design and bass lines have such a distinct sound that he has helped evolve the direction of where the music is today. Samples has matured his sound over recent years and help his local area of Denver/Boulder Colorado become one of the Mecca’s for bass music. His duo act with Greg Fisk, Fresh2Death, has toured all over the States and considered one of the best live shows around featuring live remixes. His energy, skill, and talent is unmatched when he steps behind the controls, it’s truly a performance more than anything.
Chose You Own Adventure is Samples new album released by Made in Glitch. The title is based on choose-your-own adventure children’s book series that became popular in 80s and 90s where you chose your own destiny. This 15 track release is just that, an adventure into the mind and world of a legendary bass warrior battling through the life of a rockstar. The album has chapters that bring a familiar nostalgic feel and others that take us on entirely new trip into new dimensions. You will never know what is around the corner but it’s one hell of a ride. Throw the album on shuffle and see how long you survive.
There are two things when I think of Denver. The fact that smoking out there is decriminalized and the amount of music/talent out there in unbelievable.
Today I wanted to showcase two producers who probably don’t get enough exposure. Project Aspect & Dj Rex.
I’ve been playing out plenty of Project Aspect tunes for awhile now and since I’ve been backed up for awhile and figure give some spotlight on him. He recently just put out a new tune on his SC page and it’s banging. Be sure to keep an eye out on this guy and anyone for that matter part of DBS (Denver Bass Squadron).
Next up is Dj Rex. I had always seen his name around soundcloud but not till he submitted some tunes to my group did I realize how much I was sleeping on this guy. He has done some amazing remixes and reworks not to mention some fresh originals. He is another producer that deserves some respect but so easy to forget in the sea of talent in Denver.
Here are mixes from both of these Colorado boys. Both will take you on a thrill ride of dubstep & glitch-hop.
All this talk about Denver really has me thinking about finally visiting Denver. I’m sure ski season is about to start so be sure to check out where these guys are playing out in Denver if you going for a ski trip. I assure you that the mecca for glitch-hop right now is Denver/Boulder area. Yes, I said it not LA.
Off the top of my head some other Denver/Boulder producers/DJs that validate my statement that it’s the mecca: Pretty Lights, Vibesquad, Ben Samples, Greg Fisk, S.P.E.C.T.R.E, Jantsen, Willy Whompa, Omega, Unlimited Gravity, and many more… Much love to all the homies out there!
This weeks Fire Friday Mix comes from EPCOT! Homie dropped a fresh new podcast for Frite Nite and felt like you all should check it out. He is most well known for being the MC on the Tip-Hop album by Tipper. I had pleasure of getting to hang out with him earlier this year before WMC. He has some serious knowledge in the game and drops some of the freshest beats. Keep an eye on him not just as a MC anymore but DJ. This mix is so beautifully diverse that every tune dropped gives a chill beats vibe.
Big up to Epcot and the Frite Nite family. Frite Nite is making serious moves and other members NastyNasty, Salva, and B. Bravo are killing it all around on tour.
Here is a video of clips taken by us during our WMC project. The video starts with Fisk rocking out and then short clip of Epcot cutting it up live. The video also has other special guest appearances =)
This past WMC Munkz and I together formed Miami Glitch and threw our first party!
We had tons of special guest in town and raged all week!
Here are some small clips from the week!
Many Thanks:
Shilo, Ben Samples, Fisk, HipGnosis, S.P.E.C.T.R.E, Mochipet, Siren, Pressha, Mindelixer, Epcot, Stutterfly, JSB, & special thanks to Gooddroid!
May 18th, 2010 will be the day I believe Ben Samples will begin his Legendary status. Samples is one half (Fisk the other half) of the live remix project Fresh2Death/Girlfriend Bullshit that is based out of Boulder, CO.
Samples is on top of the game and is ready to explode. He is a prolific crunk glitch-hop producer. He brings it hard with his bass-heavy remixes of your favorite club anthems. Ben started his DJ career in 2006 when he picked up a weekly variety radio show for CU Boulder’s KVCU. He played many styles and genres, with a focus on dance music and hip hop. At the end of the day if anyone ask me what is glitch-hop or what does glitch-hop sounds like I point them in the direction of Mr.Ben Samples.
Samples is a member of the Denver Bass Squad, which is the essential crew that runs the bass scene in the Denver/Boulder area. It is worth mentioning that DBS will be a crew you will all know about soon… Spectre, Fisk, and Samples have been on a rampage releasing serious bombs! Don’t be surprised when you see the top selling tracks on there all from DBS members on the Additech charts.
Pick up the new EP put out by Mochipet’s label Daly City! It’s on pre-release here & check out Samples mini-mix of the EP!
Greg Fisk, one of the DONs of Boulder, CO!
Back again with another gangsta mix done live at Mohawk!
This man is beyond Fresh 2 Death! Hearing this mix gets me fired up and glad to be part of this community with so much dope stuff poppin off and glad to see at the talent is blowing up! Can’t imagine how crazy it’ll get if I do end up moving out to Boulder. Big up to the whole Denver Bass Squadron!
Afro Monk
November 27th by Afro Monk 
Tags: ben samples, Denver Bass Squad, Fisk, Fresh2Death, Justice Remix, Naughty Naughty
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