DUB SQUARED BIRMINGHAM HIP-HOP Vs DUBSTEP W/ DJ KIDS MEAL/ Sam&Tre

Wow!!! Birmingham, You guys really got crazy at the last Dub Squared! Mad love for all who were involved in making this event a huge success!

Well you know how we like to keep things moving, soooo... Moving right along!

Who's ready for another battle of the titans???

This time:

DUBSTEP

Vs.

Hip - Hop

DJ KIDS MEAL
(Mashville/ Kidsmeal Review/ Nashville, Tenn)
http://djkidsmeal.com/
http://mashville.bandcamp.com/album/secret-recipe

Jesse Shacklock a.k.a DJ Kidsmeal, was born in the UK in 1982. He was transplanted to the U.S. in 1990 via Atlanta,GA. A few years later, at age 13, he moved to Nashville,TN, where he has now been DJing, producing and performing for 15 years. His debut album, "Secret Recipe" (released independently in 2009), received instant acclaim by the Nashville Scene and is already considered a classic among fans and peers.

Kidsmeal's musical roots and upbringing have made him a massive part of the Nashville subculture and influential in the underground hip-hop and electronic community. He is a founding member and resident of Nashville's premier monthly hip-hop / mash-up event, "Mashville" that originated in 2007. Shacklock has also been at the forefront of the visual art community; collaborating with the illustrious Workforce Rebellion crew. He has been a pioneer of the local music and art scene from the start, and is now reaching audiences both nationally and abroad.

Kidsmeal's musical approach, utilizes Turntabilism to deliver his own brand of electronic Hip-Hop fusion. The raw power of his live execution lies in maintaining a high level of technical skill, while still keeping the crowd energized and dancing. Kidsmeal's repertoire consists of eclectic styles that range from experimental hip-hop and breaks to glitch-hop and dubstep. Seamlessly blending original tracks, live remixes, and precise Turntablism, Kidsmeal has become a household name across the Southeast and beyond. He has performed alongside a diverse range of artists including GZA, Z-Trip, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Rusko, Excision, Ott, Gift of Gab, The Glitch Mob, Ana Sia, Lotus, and EOTO. Kidsmeal's dynamic skills on the turntables have been reflected in spontaneous "sit-ins" with acts such as Two Fresh, This is ART, and Mindelixir. Recently, Shacklock has worked on Beatstation, a plugin-based recording platform designed by Swedish software company ToonTrack. Kidsmeal recorded cuts and scratches for the program's sample library that will be used by beat makers and producers across the globe.

Kidsmeal's instant classic, "Secret Recipe" is now available for free download along with KDSML & SAM's debut EP release titled, "Shack Attack". Stay tuned for upcoming performances across the U.S


Sam & Tre
(Nashville, Tenn)
http://samandtre.com/
http://samandtre.bandcamp.com/

After being introduced during a 2008 recording session in Nashville, Sam & Tre decided to collaborate and see what happened. After two straight years of relentless recording, experimentation and bonding, their unique brand of Electro Glitch Hip Hop was born. With roots in Hip Hop, Dub, Rock and various genre influences, their unique group represents their respective upbringings in London, Atlanta and Trenton, Tennessee, while still keeping an international sensibility.

In late 2010, the release of their underground anthem, "We Do", hit the streets and spread like a bubonic plague. They soon were garnered with praise for their groundbreaking sound, cultivated by the accomplished mad-scientist producer Sam Shacklock, and lyrical originality of rapper Tre Easley. This was soon followed by the release of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut, which soon reached thousands of downloads and modest international attention.

Already in the process of recording their follow-up album, Sam & Tre are looking to once again push the limits of their unique creative sound.



Local Support:

BROWN RECLUSE

DJ Coco

DJ RASHIDO