London-based Edward Upton, better known as DMX Krew, Ed DMX, or simply Edmx, stepped into the limelight with his releases on the legendary Rephlex label, soon after starting his own imprint Breakin' Records. His fascination for electronic music started at the early age of 10, with synth-pop groups like Kraftwerk or Information Society, but also hip-hop artists like Erik B. & Rakim and Public Enemy - influences that can easily be discerned in the unique DMX sound, oscillating between funked-up synth-pop and dark and moody electro breaks.
The EP That Was Harder Than I Expected
was reviewed:
Four pieces in a more classic electro vein than DMX Krew's simultaneous outing on Permanent Vaccation, 'That Was Harder Than I Expected' nevertheless has Ed Upton's talent for sentimental pop melodies shine through its spares and funky grooves.
