Often described as a city which 'lives and breathes' music, Philadelphia has a long standing tradition in music. Probably best known for Philly Soul, Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Philadelphia also established a lively scene around electronic music. Artists like Diplo and Spank Rock also hail from the city of the sound of the Liberty Bell as well as Josh Wink's renowned Ovum label.
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Ovum Recordings |
After founding the house label Ovum Recordings with former partner King Britt in 1994, Josh Wink went on to record club classics such as 'Meditation Will Manifest', 'Don't Laugh' and 'Higher State Of Consciousness', which often employed a screaming...
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Big Dada |
Simply one of the most influential producers of dance music in recent years, Diplo has made his love for diverse and ecclectic bass music his trademark and biggest asset. Born in Tupelo, MS, Diplo (born Thomas Wesley Pentz) mainly grew up in Florida, and...
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Boysnoize Records |
Fusing the unique vibe of Baltimore's club scene with rap and grime influences, Spank Rock got their break in 2005, recording a number of highly successful singles as well as their debut album 'YoYoYoYoYo' for influential UK label Big Dada. The group's...
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Philadelphia's Starkey is one of the US' most versatile producers and DJs in the field of dubstep and grime. From his experimental beat onslaughts for Actress' Werk Disc label, to his more nuanced recent outings on Planet Mu, Starkey's style is all about...
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