Soundboy Sessions - Featuring Jumpin Jack Frost, Dave Owen, and T.R.A.C.

The Audacity! Presents - Soundboy Sessions - Featuring Jumpin Jack Frost, Dave Owen, and T.R.A.C.
Support from GTK Soundsystem | Marcoast | Sejika | subtoll | THD | SRZ BZNZ | Andiammo | Repriise
The Reef Health Bar | November 30th 10PM - 6AM | 21+

JUMPIN JACK FROST
(V Recordings | Philly Blunt | Chronic - UK)

Bit by the music bug at a tender age, South Londoner Jumpin Jack Frost hit the DJ circuit at 18, mixing funk, hip hop and originalbreakbeats and diving into the acid house circuit via the Carwash nights in the late 80s, alongside Grooverider, Bryan Gee, and Fabio. When the rave scene exploded Frost was at its fore front, enjoying the freedom of going with the flow and mixing drastically different styles of music to suit the mood of the moment. Starting at the (FRIDGE) in Brixton, Frost went on to headline many legendary events of the era including Sunrise and Energy.
His friendship with Bryan Gee was formed when Frost heard Bryan's diverse set in a small south London bar. Bryan left his promotions job at Outer Rhythm with some demos by (then unknown) Bristol artists Roni Size and Krust, the two teamed up and started their own label, V Recordings, to release them. To watch Roni Size, Krust, Die, Dynamite and Suv develop into full blown artists, along with the satisfaction and pride of watching Reprazent win the Mercury Music Prize is something that cannot be described.
In 1993, Frost produced one of jungle’s mostseminal anthems: THE BURIAL.(MOBO nominated), recorded as LEVITICUS, with a young engineer called DILLINJA at the controls and OPTICAL on the vocal mix that featured Frosts sister Yolanda. The sound was too hardcore for the experimental and cutting-edge V and Philly Blunt was formed. The exemplary rise of both labels isillustrated by the success of the “V classic” album released in1997 which confirmed Frost and Bryan as leading forces on the scene onboth sides of the Atlantic. Frost spent 5 years at KISS 100 winning the best radio DJaward.
JJF and Bryan Gee headed to America and two spent 2 years as monthly residents at the world famous TWILO New York, and Frost also performed a residency at the VIPER ROOM in Los Angeles.
DAVE OWEN
(Metalheadz | Dispatch | ThirtyOne | V Recordings - NYC)

As one of the foremost American ambassadors of Drum and Bass, Dave Owen needs little introduction. Since smashing onto the scene with his legendary (and tragically, yet to be released) track "Yo Girl," he's gone from strength to strength.With continuous support from DNB legends like Goldie, DJ Marky, LTJ Bukem, Fabio and Grooverider, and John B, and a wide array of releases on heavyweight labels like Metalheadz, Dispatch, progRAM, ThirtyOne, and Fokuz, he continues to push his sound into the future. Heavy airplay on stations like BBC Radio 1, Rinse FM, Kiss FM, Ministry of Sound Radio, and Bassdrive.com, along with guest mixes featured on Vice, Thump, Mixmag, and K Mag, have helped to push his sound across the globe. Keep your eyes and ears open for future releases from this talented and versatile producer.
T.R.A.C.
(V Recordings | The North Quarter | Hospital | Liquicity - NYC)

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, education in hip-hop beats and lyricism was standard, and local sounds were diverse. With other influences from jazz, R&B, reggae, rock, soul, and house, music was always at the forefront of T.R.A.C’s daily motion. Inspired by the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Wu Tang Clan, and Pete Rock, T.R.A.C. was a keen student of music culture early on. Carving his own niche with flavors of blues and soul added to his undeniable lyrical skill, he became a fixture of the New York underground landscape, and has now established himself internationally as a respected vocalist, musician, and emcee - he can be found playing all over the US and UK; in Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Canada, and of course at Sun and Bass in Italy.
Over the years, T.R.A.C. has developed an unmistakable symbiosis between hip hop and drum and bass. Along this journey he’s been connecting these genre dots in a totally unique way, forming a sound of his own which has become a staple in the US and worldwide dance music scene. T.R.A.C.’s first solo 2011 hip hop album “The Network” was produced by Reinforced Records and 4hero pioneer Marc Mac, where the junglist influences were close at hand. After more of his tunes found their way onto labels such as SGN:LTD, Jazzsticks, and Intrigue, T.R.A.C.’s focus sharpened. His 2017 “Life in Motion” album on V Recordings brought some of the most detailed insights yet into this prolific artist’s musical ethos. Featuring productions/collabs from heavy hitters like Lenzman, Bladerunner, Calibre, Atlantic Connection, Serum, David Boomah, Dynamite, Conrad and others, this is a nonstop soul-infused ride through T.R.A.C.'s unmatched blends of hip hop, soul, and DnB. With a diverse portfolio of releases, and “Life in Motion” becoming an instant classic—T.R.A.C.’s reach continues to grow with tremendous momentum.
Support:
GTK Soundsystem (Italy / UK)
Marcoast
Sejika (Abyss | First Bass)
subtoll
THD (Abyss | First Bass)
SRZ BZNZ (The Audacity!)
Andiammo
Repriise

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