Our 2nd Annual Subdivision Bass Safari was last night, and a really really great time! Everyone who played pretty much wrecked shop in their own distinct way.. thanks much to Girl Unit, Sgt. Sass, Rx, Siyoung, Buddy Leezle, Lady Prowl, Battleaxe Baby (next time!!), Dev79, Sonkin, Dani Hill and of course all yall Bassheads for coming out and supporting! Here’s some pics, few more coming soon..

What a NIGHT!!!! Big up to LAZERCRUNK and EKOFIELD and of course, KANJI KINETIC!!!!

Check out Kanji’s newest “ZOMBIEZZZZZ”………..
3 Kanji Kinetic-Zombies by Tigerbeat6

…………while you flip through the photos of the massive performance by KANJI KINETIC – February 19, 2010; BRILLOBOX!!

Below are a series of photos from the February 3, 2010 party hosted by the Manchester (UK) chapter of Subdivision at Subspace!! Be sure to check the Facebook Page for upcoming events (1st & 3rd Wednesdays at Subspace).
UPCOMING: February 17, 2010: Goli & Ashburner / Pyrex / Kilic / Lucien Fever / Martisaurus. £3 Before Midnight / £1.50 Beer / £2.00 Double Mixer

Great Black & White shots from my man LOS. Thanks again to all who came out Ava!! One of the most memorable birthdays ever!! Finally, Ninja Tune sent us this KING CANNIBAL mix – a lovely soundtrack whilst you scroll through the photos.

And remember, on FEBRUARY 19th Subdivision Pittsburgh and Lazercrunk will be hosting KANJI KINETIC at BRILLOBOX!!

Thanks to all who came out & those who performed last night at KING CANNIBAL‘s show at Ava Lounge here in Pittsburgh last night. Massive sets from 8cylinder, Local, Xanopticon, and, of course, KING CANNIBAL. It was a hell of a birthday – so thanks to you all!!

As a sign of gratitude, I wanted to share some of my favorite tracks with you all. And Pittsburgh, remember, on February 19th at Brillobox Subdivision & Lazercrunk are teaming up to bring London’s SPLATTERBASS czar KANJI KINETIC.

Our first party of the new year was hot, sweaty, and full of heavy bass + lovely people! Be sure to come back on 2/26/10 for our next party w/special guest Jubilee (Nightshifters, NYC)!

Check out the “introductions” post up on Hush House featuring Subdivision UK’s very own JAYOU!!

The Decade Gone – HUSH HOUSE

Subdivision Pittsburgh’s RUKKUS wanted to share his favorite tracks from the seminal 2009:

1. Udachi – Jelly Roll
Amazing tune, so heavy large and funky. When the beat drops on this one there no stopping it.

2. Udachi - Jelly Roll
It’s so nice it made the list twice. GO GET THIS TUNE

3. Raffertie - Anti-Social (B. Rich remix)
Another one with a huge drop, this remix has a choice melody. B. Rich manipulated the synths to sound like someone bending gutair chords so soulfully.

4. Virus Syndicate – Talk To Frank
Just learned of Virus Syndicate this year, every track they do has a catchy hook and is fully of high energy mcing.

5. Chase and Status feat Snoop Dogg - Snoop Dogg Millionaire
I was really happy to hear dubstep being made by main stream people. This track is sick and Snoop Dogg on top of that equals amazing.

6. Chase and Status feat Murs - Mad house
Love this for the same reasons as the Snoop dogg millionair only love this one more cause of Murs.

7. AC Slater – Calm Down AND Calm down 2
No track has gotten more rewinds in 2009 than this one.

8. Crookers featuring Wiley & Thomas Jules - Business Man (DZ Remix)
3 word reviews for the rest: MC bizerk dubgoodness

9. eDIT - The Game's Not Over
glitchy foolhardly heavy

10. Panty Drop - ABZ
pittsburgh dub anthem

BEST ORIGINAL TRACKS OF 2009

1. Triple Drop (featuring Shifee Moova) - The Squire of Gothos
The Squire of Gothos set the bar for dance music in 2009 with their undefinable sound. The zenith of the Squires’ 2009 releases is their Triple Drop, which is not only my favorite track of 2009, but one of my favorite songs ever. Upon hearing Triple Drop for the first time I knew I was listening to a classic – as important to me as Underworld’s Dirty Epic or Orbital’s Halcyon (on + on). Triple Drop is the song that defined 2009. I cannot WAIT to hear the Squires have in store for 2010.

2. United Groove - L-Vis 1990
L-Vis 1990 is THE producer of 2009 and United Groove is the track, thus far, for which he will be remembered. His kicks and snares tones are definitely his own, and he pulls off the tedious task of making complex progressions sound effortlessly simplistic. United Groove redefined the word “funky”, and, like The Squire of Gothos, L-Vis 1990′s genre bending sound make him one of the most exciting producers of 2009.

3. Zappa Fill - Rx
It is still crazy to me that two of my favorite producers of 2009 are a Subdivision residents. Along with Jayou, Rx’s productions continued to progress and impress throughout 2009. It was a hard choice between the Rx/Chae Hawk collaboration – Malt Liquor – or Zappa Fill, the wobbler so weird you’d think Frank himself made it. In the end, the title went to Zappa Fill because I have yet to hear anything else out there that sounds remotely like it. Easily one of the best songs to drop in the middle of a set – the expressions on the crowd is consistently priceless!

4. Ghostline (featuring Devilman) - B.U.N
2009 wasn’t a much of a year for Bassline; especially, when compared to 2008′s prolific Bassline releases. However, this B.U.N collaboration with Devilman shined bright among the mountain of shit that was 2009′s Bassline releases.

5. Chocolately - Bill Eff
I love every second of this track. From the plucking strings, to the quivering horns to a beat so bouncy that it would make ANYONE do the truffle shuffle. Chocolately is just one of those tunes that makes you smile. And despite playing it over and over again, I have still yet to tire of it. Brilliant song.

RUNNERS UP:
POWER MOVES – JAYOU
My favorite tune that Subdivision UK’s Jayou did all year. Exemplifies all of the elements that makes a Jayou production mind blowing.

BEST REMIXES OF 2009

1. Waves (Chilly Gonzales Piano Version) - Boys Noize
Boys Noize + Chopin = Chilly Gonzales’ version of “Waves”. If you had told me that there was a classical piano version of a Boys Noize track – especially one from his progressive 2009 LP, POWER! – I wouldn’t have believed you. But the unimaginable is true – and the best “remix” I’ve heard this year. If Untold’s remix of Boys Noize’s “Transmission” was released on it’s original December date, that would probably be my #1 pick. Unfortunately, it is being pushed back to a February release.

2. Baseball Bat featuring Marina (High Rankin Remix) - Herve
Picking just one High Rankin track was a difficult choice. Along with L-Vis 1990 and DZ, High Rankin owned 2009. This remix of Herve’s Baseball Bat, however, stands out because it remains one of the most brutal songs I’ve heard all year. I cannot WAIT to see what Lord Rankin got in store for 2010.

3. I Be Everywhere (DZ Remix) – Gucci Mane
DZ is the most prolific producer in the world today. Aside from a slew of originals and remixes released in 2009, DZ has THREE full length records coming out in 2010. This Gucci Mane remix for Mad Decent’s forthcoming Gucci Mane mixtape stands out among all DZ’s 2009 remixes (and I wager will be the best of all the remixes on Mad Decent’s mixtape). Sorry I can’t post this track, but be sure to check out the Mad Decent mix and bask in the brilliance of DZOther standout DZ remixes of 2009 are “Keep It Going Louder” – Major Lazer, “Beeper” – The Count and Sinden, “The Salmon Dance” – Chemical Brothers, “Punks” – Juju, “Call Me Up” – Chromeo, and “Need You” – Dylan & Ink.

4. Archangel (Stenchman Remix) – Burial

Most remixes of Burial tracks are horrible. Most of the time, the remixes are nothing more than an additional kick or snare. Stenchman’s remix of Untrue’s standout “Archangel”, however, is a complete reworking of Burial’s original. I first heard this when Stenchman toured the United States in April 2009 and was the highlight of his set in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and New York. It captures the haunting tone of the original, while adding the stinky wobble of most Stenchman productions. MASSIVE remix!!

5. Anaconda (Chopped & Screwed by L-Vis 1990) - Untold
When two of the most left field producers in dance music combine their efforts, the finished product is often one of the most bizarre sounds to ever reach one’s ears. Like Burial + Four Tet or Mike Patton + Kool Keith, L-Vis 1990′s re-imaging of Untold’s classic, Anaconda, is as stranger than you could imagine. And from this madness comes shimmers of brilliance, making this remix one of the best I’ve heard all year.

RUNNERS UP: Passin Me By (Heppy J Remix) – The Pharcyde, You have the Internet, I have the Moon (Golden Panda Remix) – The Field, Take Me to the Hospital (King Cannibal Remix) – The Prodigy

With Subdivision’s one year anniversary quickly approaching, each member of the Subdivision family will be reflecting upon the music of 2009 before welcoming in 2010.

First up is Subdivision Philadelphia’s Rx 2009 picks:

5. Moth - Burial and Four Tet
C’mon, do you even need to hear the song before you know you’ll love it? The song is a tour de force collaboration, combining the subtle and haunting samples they’re both known for. “Moth” demonstrates incredible restraint then release from the duo in order to make one of the most distinct, progressive, timeless tracks I’ve heard in recent years. Bravo.

4. These Words - Martyn (featuring dBridge)
Another one of my favorite, innovative, “I don’t care what the hell genre this is, I just love it” tracks of this year. Dropped at the right time in a set and you can turn a wub wub chk-chk-BANG hour into romance in the club. Definitely need more tracks like this out there.

3. A New Error - Moderat
What an infectious, heady groove. If C3PO was peaking on ecstasy, he’d want to turn this tune UP!

2. Vibrationz – Javelin
When I first heard this song, I had it on repeat the whole month and just walked around my house in nothing but a bathrobe, socks and drank white Russians – that’s all I needed!

1. United Groove - L-Vis 1990
Need I say more? Unbelievably innovative groove, arrangement, soundscape, and most of all – IT KNOCKS!! Works everytime – I had to own this on wax the second I heard it. Fun fact that makes it all better: L-Vis LOVES Wawa!