Knowledge 87

Here’s the lowdown on the latest issue of Knowledge (K87), now available to buy online at www.knowledge.co.uk or in all good newsagents and record shops…

Marcus Intalex, ST Files & Calibre have been at the forefront of the liquid rollers this year. Knowledge caught up with them to chat about the new album and all things MIST:I:CAL

Coming with a second album can be a tough process, not for the original Blu Mar Ten members Chris Marigold, Leo Wyndham who along with some help from newcomer Michael Tognarelli have come with the goods once again. Knowledge dropped into their Camden Studio to catch up.

All Crews has gone from strength to strength since it got published in 2004. We catch up with author Brian Belle- Fortune to see what he thinks about the current state of the drum and bass scene and to discuss where its going.

We talk to recent newcomer Benny Page about his rapid rise as a dancefloor smashing producer, being the protégé of Shy FX and all things Digital Soundboy, plus take a look into what his plans for the future are.

One of the original founding members of Brockie’s Undiluted Records and as KoolFM’s longest serving DJ, Kane should be up there with the best of them. We chat to him about why things have been so quiet as of late, and how he’s planning his comeback.

Residing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are Gein, three boys that have been pushing the harder sound of drum and bass stateside. Knowledge dropped in to have a chat about their inspiration and to find out how their new EP is going.

Knowledge checks in with Kenny Ken and Mace to find out about their new projects; Mace’s Digital Funk label is a response to the changing face of the music scene and is a strictly digital affair where Mace hopes to be able to cover different genres and Mix & Blen’ sees Kenny Ken wanting to keep things rolling with the classic jump-up label.

In Digital Nation, Don John ‘The Bastard’ gives us a lowdown on the best of this year’s music production releases so you can spend all of your Xmas cash wisely. Touching on the best piece of hardware and the best plug-in Don John will guide you into next year with the tastiest bits of kit for your studio.

We also check out BBK’ new signings Brookes Brothers, take a look into the worlds of Utah Jazz and Eastern European producer Sunchase, take a trip into the artwork of talented designer Richt and touch down with MC JokerD And, If that isn’t enough then we also have all the latest games, books, websites, news, fashion, cool shit, DJ equipment, clubs, plus all we review the movies and DVD's to keep your probing minds at bay for another month.

FREE COVER CD Mixed by MACE

1. Locuss – Days Of Fury (Planet Funk Dubplate)
2. Dj SS – MA2 (Kenny Ken & Mace Remix) (Formation)
3. Mace – The Rattler (Mix & Blen’ Dubplate)
4. Kenny Ken – Murda You (Benny Page Remix) (Mix & Blen’ Dubplate)
5. Mace – Forever Soul (Planet Funk – Pfunk007)
6. Blue Sonix – Luv Me (Logistics Remix) (Spearhead Dub)
7. Contour – Medieval Love (Planet Funk – Pfunk009)
8. Silva D – Love & Hate (B Cee & Lomax Remix) (Ease Up Dubplate)
9. Contour – Colour of Science (Planet Funk – Pfunk 009)
10. Mace – Holding On (Digital Funk – Dfunk001)
11. Kenny Ken & Mace feat. Demolition Man & MC Fats – Fire 2006
(Knowledge & Wisdom)
12. Samurai feat. Charlotte – I Wanna Tell You (Mace Remix) (Restless Natives)
13. The Outfit – Wantin’ You (Planet Funk) (Rockstar EP – Pfunk006)
14. Ed Funk – Lazy Afternoon (Peshay Remix) (Planet Funk – Pfunk007)
15. Kenny Ken – Everyman (Benny Page Remix) (Mix & Blen’ Dubplate)
16. The Outfit – Topless (Planet Funk) (Rockstar EP – Pfunk 006)