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For our 23rd EP release we welcome experimental production wizard J-Shadow for his long-awaited debut release on Simply Deep. Standing at 5 original tracks and 3 remixes making this Simply Deep's biggest outing since Korin Complex's 'No Statement' release.

J-Shadow is a London based producer who has plenty of DJs supporting his sound; names such as Mumdance, Blackdown & Zenker Brothers to name just a few, not forgetting features on respectable publications such as FACT, DJ Mag, Crack Magazine, Bleep & more. To add to the impressive background from J-Shadow he recently released an EP with Beat Machine featuring a remix from the legendary Gantz.

Beginning the story of this release we have the title track 'Modulator', a spacious 132BPM number forming the core of the EP. This song really opens up around the 4 minute mark with an array of break-beat percussions varying in dynamic and rhythms which could easily hold a candle to break-beat veteran Special Request.

'Gene and Defect' takes a much heavier turn alternating between wobbly LFO's, heavy pulsating synths and industrial styled percussion. 'Side-Step' takes a more broken approach, similar to Modulator, with tasty accented basslines for the first half and a synth-pad breakdown in the middle of the track to leave the hairs on your arms standing upright. 'Inflation' brings us back to the heavier parameters of before with massive stabbing synths combined with alternating drum and bass patterns to keep you in suspense till the final moments of the track.

'Glaciers' finishes off J-Shadow's original tracks perfectly with all the standout qualities from the previous tracks - emotional synth breakdowns, massive basslines and sexy break-beat drums when necessary.

On remix duties we welcome back into the fold Jubley & Pro.Tone with an exciting addition to the Simply Deep roster man like 9TRANE. These artists all picked 'Modulator' for their weapon of choice, each delivering imaginative results whilst representing their signature styles.

J-Shadow hops between inspirations from UK Bass, Jungle & Grime fluently whilst his experimental tracks reflect his fascination of the physical world and perceived reality. J-Shadow has a bright future and isn't a force to be taken lightly.

Mastering : Defiant // Spektralsound