London-based label Ramp Recordings is on the forefront of a new contemporary downbeat movement, crossing over hip-hop with heavy synths and wonky beats taken from dubstep, electro and other modern genres. Prominent artists include Zomby and Flying Lotus. Ramp's sub-label for UK funky house is PTN.
Tracks on "The Summer Of Shortstuff EP"
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In the short span of time between his first release in 2008 and this 7-track EP for Ramp Recordings, Shortstuff's name has become almost synonymous with the post-dubstep movement. His neon-colored sound palette is chopped, blended, and served up raw declaring the summer 2010, 'The Summer Of Shortstuff'.