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MIGHTY DUB KILLAZ Conscious socio-political lyrics cut through bass-drenched dub, dubstep, breaks and hard hitting drum n' bass to define the unique Mighty Dub Killaz sound. Both Papa Roads and Janaka Selekta are season musicians with the ability to play a number of instruments. They are also skilled composers, studio engineers, producers and performers. In the studio, The Mighty Dub Killaz have created 2 unreleased albums and a dance music EP. On Stage, a daily rehearsal schedule and tour dates have honed a live set that blends 1970's analog dub with future forward technology to create a show that has been rocking audiences in the US. In their DJ/MC incarnation Mighty Dub Killaz draws from Janaka Selekta's award winning track record of DJing (1. Best DJ, Readers Poll Award, SF Bay Guardian. 2. Best Electronic Act, Editors Choice, SF Bay Guardian. 3. Best DJ Crew, AsianWeek) and Papa Road's history as a roots singer to create a seamless mix of cutting edge dance beats and fresh lyrical improvisation. In both incarnations critics and audience alike have been astounded to see that the sound bumping through the speakers is being created live! Mighty Dub Killaz will be blowing up dancefloors and live venues in your area! Bookings:
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
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---- PAPA ROADS Pushing Air is a result of his blood, sweat, and tears through breakups, healings, and discovery throughout the past few years. The album was shaped on the road from SF to Chicago to NYC to the UK to India to Sri Lanka and back again. The outcome is an album that pushes a wall of sound forward never staying constant to one style or genre. It’s like you’ve travelled with Janaka on his journeys in each song. The SF Weekly broke it down by stating, “The album opens with "End of the Sun,"… soothing organ and elegant strings set up an ornate atmosphere before giving way to a midtempo, tabla-based beat progression. Tracks like "Awake" — featuring Chicago vocalist JC Stokes — "Bring the Curtain Down," and "Anklets" layer melancholy vocals with haunting melodies and the slow punch of deep dub bass tones.” The Weekly continued by describing, "The Escapist" blends sweeping strings from traditional Indian instruments bansuri and sarangi with crisp drum 'n' bass breaks. The album ends with the spiritually uplifting "Nomadic," which layers Hema Ram's evocative vocals over a percolating beat.” The album features other notable guests including Asian Dub Foundation’s Dr. Das, Riffat Sultana, and Salar Nadar Janaka regularly appears on the play lists of a number of BBC Radio shows as well as radio stations across the States, Europe and Asia. A recent feature article in Rolling Stone India highlights Janaka's album and multi-city tour. His album has also appeared in the Top 5 Album picks by BBC Radio's Bobby Friction. http://janakaselekta.net/Press/35%20Electrobuzz.pdf. - Rolling Stone India, Pushing Album and Tour Feature - Rolling Stone India, Bobby Friction's Top 5 Albums http://janakaselekta.net/Press/BobbyFrictiondubstep.pdf The next month sees original and exclusive sets of music made by Janaka Selekta for Bobby Friction and DJ Pathaan airing on BBC Radio. He continues to take his music out to club nights and festivals throughout the year both showcasing his skills as a veteran vinyl DJ, onstage dubber and live performer. He has been awarded “San Francisco's Reader's Choice for 'Best DJ” 2 years in a row as well as regular “Critics Picks” for his shows. Janaka's diverse DJ and live sets span many genres with a typical set including breaks, dubstep & drum n bass all with a global flavor. Janaka Selekta spends most of his time in the studio creating music for his solo project as well the bands Mighty Dub Killaz, No Small Thing & Gods Robots. Mighty Dub Killaz has taken 2009 by storm with a crucial blend of conscious lyrics, performed by Janaka's writing partner singer/songwriter Papa Roads, and hard hitting blends of dub reggae, dubstep, breaks and drum & bass. Their performances on the West Coast Festival circuit have solidified their reputation as a cutting edge act with a powerful stage show. As one half of No Small Thing, Janaka co-writes and produces music with singer/songwriter Madhu Rose. No Small Thing's sound has developed over a number of years and pairs the beautiful and serene voice of Madhu with classical Indian instrumentation, western classical strings, heavy bass sculptures and wafting sonic arrangements.
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