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An obsession with sound textures, funk and deep bass frequencies has shaped the character of this producer's musical style.

Dlay (Dominic Ahtuam) has been producing for five years and DJing for twice as long and over this time he has collaborated with two other Soapsud City artists; with Justin Berman as Sketchybeats; and with Ketsa as Untying The Knots. These pursuits and a passion for ecclectic musical style have ultimately led him to Soapsud City.

Expect deep-jakin-minimal house, electro, idm, blues and even grunge influences which all shine through tight electronic terrain to create a sonal experience that is both intelligent and dance floor.


You can get dj mixes & some free tracks @ www.Soapsudcity.com as well as get release information...

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www.myspace.com/untyingtheknots
www.myspace.com/dlay79

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WWW.SOAPSUDCITY.COM Apr 7

WWW.SOAPSUDCITY.COM

Dj Mixes in the player Apr 7

In the player are:

Pairs - Deep Jackin Bizness.
On & Off again - Minimal techno house shizznitz..

Track listing to follow soon.. ;)

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Sud Up & Dance out now at all major mp3 retailers Apr 7

The seventh and most dance floor release from West London's Soapsud Crew, features the return of Ketsa's alter ego, and former Hydrophonic and Primate stalwart Shaolin. There's lots of tasty treats to get you bubbling, with four great grooves from Dlay, a classic Sketchy Beats number and a rave infected Sputnik O'Harra jam. Plus two more techno beats from Shaolin. It's time to Sud the hell up and dance.

Shaolin started on Primate Endangered Species. The first release he was on was a compilation called ..'Funky Monkeys..' vol 1, featuring Ade Fenton, Jel Ford, Extec and Shaolin. This enabled him to start his own label with Extec (Steve Murray), Hydrophonic recordings. ..'The mean green..' ep was his and the label..'s first release, featuring remixes from Extec and UK Gold. This EP was very well received, gaining 5 star ratings in various music publications and getting support from many DJS like Laurent Garnier and Josh Wink. He was also on Funky Monkeys vol2 with Woody Mcbride and also toured with the Primate DJs, playing many a party at home and abroad. After 4 releases on his own imprint, and obtaining remixes from artists like Ben Long, Prime and Hydrophonics called it a day. Now Shaolin is back with Soapsud City, fresh from three releases as his alias Ketsa, eager to pick up where he left.

Dlay is a Soapsud stalwart. A Prime worker as well, Dlays love of music spawned from an early age. Discovering electronic music and DJing many moons ago, Dlay..'s sound has evolved into a unique experience. Having featured on Sudscapes, Dlay has gone on to release an album, ..'Head Space..' and an ep ..'Dance with your eyes closed..' on Soapsud City to good acclaim. His sound is melodic but still very funked up, with elements of detroit and jacking house evident. He is a PEG party DJ, playing often around the UK and out the country.

Sketchy Beats is a union between Dlay and Justin Berman. Both PEG party Djs, they met during the Prime days and have been formulating their sound ever since. Their music is always rolling, funky and a little strange! Expect more sketchiness from these two in the future

Sputnik O..'Harra, aka Orphean Prophecy is the final quarter of Soapsud City. His rave infested anthem, Footwork, will surely have the masses reminiscing about the good old days. He has featured on ..'Sudscapes..' soapsud001, and has an album planned for later this year. Brother of famous music engineer Greg Hunter (The Orb, System 7, Crowded House), music clearly runs in the family.

Tracklist:
1. Dlay - 'Minimize'
2. Dlay - 'Memory'
3. Shaolin - 'Ketsamine'
4. Sketchy Beats - 'Carry Toffee'
5. Dlay - 'Simply Because'
6. Dlay - 'Whoops'(Time Away)
7. Shaolin - 'The Clear Soap
8. Sputnik O'Hara - Footwork'

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