YOUNGSTA x JOE NICE-BEATROX x SUBLIMATE xPULL UP PDX xDARK ARTS COLLECTIVE

Beatrox x Pull Up PDX x Sublimate x Dark Arts Collective present:an evening with two of dubstep’s founding figures Youngsta (UK) x Joe Nice (US) alongside Basura (US)& local support TBA

YOUNGSTA

/ / / Youngsta should need little introduction. A founding figure in dubstep, he’s been a resident at the genre-defining club night FWD>> since its early days and was the first to play some of its most iconic tracks. Decades on, he remains a central force in the genre’s evolution.His weekly show on Rinse FM digs deep for new sounds, consistently spotlighting emerging producers. The original ethos that shaped dubstep still runs through every set he plays. Known for his unmistakable sound, Youngsta favors tracks that are both crushingly heavy and intricately detailed—tight, claustrophobic, yet spacious in all the right places.“The sound is just me,” he says, reluctant to label what he plays. “It’s Youngsta. It’s what I’ve always done. People say it’s not changed much, but you can hear progression and change, definitely, it’s not the same as it was. It’s obviously the same vibe, it’s going to be deep.”In recent years, as the deeper, system-rooted end of dubstep has grown into its own self-sustaining scene, Youngsta has emerged again as a key figure—this time for a new wave of producers. Artists like J:Kenzo, Proxima, Icicle, VIVEK, and Nomine are closely tied to him, forming a new vanguard within an increasingly distinctive and energized movement.To highlight this community, Youngsta launched Contact, a club night aimed at placing these producers within a broader dance music context.In 2012—eleven years after FWD>> began and after collabs with the likes of Seven, Kryptic Minds, and SP:MC—Youngsta released his debut solo 12″ on Tempa, featuring the tracks “Destruction” and “Poseidon.” Since then, he’s released 15 more singles and EPs, including last year’s thumping “Plenty” 12” with Costa Rican duo Mucky Update featuring the MC Logan on the Deep Midi label.

JOE NICE

/ / Joe Nice is recognized worldwide as America’s original dubstep ambassador. Over the past two decades, he’s played music in 50 countries across 6 continents, with multiple residencies in several cities. From 2005 to 2010, Joe ran Dub War—America’s first dubstep night--along with Brooklyn DJ Dave Q, hosting genre pioneers like Hatcha, Youngsta, Kode9, Mala and Loefah. Soon afterwards, he continued the legacy by co-running the legendary Reconstrvct night in New York. Joe has also produced award-winning radio shows on SubFM, and since 2015, he’s run the GourmetBeats label, releasing vinyl and digital by the likes of E3, Bukkha, AxH, Titus 12, DJG, and many others.Away from the decks, Joe’s activism has included working with refugee resettlement agencies in multiple cities, developing justice and equality programs in Baltimore, participating in protests and rallies, producing two activist podcasts (#LiveAndDirectChats and #JoeAndKatChats), and launching Joecreates, his socially conscious and sustainable clothing line.

BASURA

/ / / Basura is a rising dubstep DJ known for delivering heavy, raw, and bass-driven beats that push the boundaries of the genre. Drawing influence from the darker side of dubstep, Basura creates high-energy sets that captivate audiences with their intense soundscapes and dynamic drops. His performances are a blend of underground dubstep culture and modern bass music, making him a favorite in the dubstep community. Basura's unique approach to DJing showcases his ability to create powerful, immersive experiences for fans of bass-heavy music.

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