Artist: Silla & Rise Cat#: BAL-53 Format: CD, Digital Released October 15, 2021 Tulukkat is the plural of tulugaq “raven”. The symbolism of the raven is often complex and appears frequently in the stories of peoples around the world. As a mediator between life and death in both Celtic and Inuit traditions this song blends…
Artist: Silla & Rise Cat: BAL-54 Released: October 29, 2021 With Silarjuaq, the album draws its title from the Inuktitut word for Universe: its root, Sila, has a broad definition that encompasses concepts of weather, the land, the spirit of the atmosphere, cunning, and intelligence. Adding the affix “-juaq” makes it “large” and alludes to…
Artist: Silla & Rise Catalogue #: BAL–51 Format: Digital, CD Release Date: September 10, 2021 File Under: Dub, World, Deep House, Dubstep, Downtempo, Techno, Balanced music Galactic Gala is the second album by Silla and Rise, the trio made up of Inuit throat-singers Cynthia Pitsiulak and Charlotte Qamaniq (Silla) and musician/producer Rise Ashen. It…
Artist: Clinton Sly Cat: VIBES03 Label: Serious Vibes Bandcamp: August 27, 2021 All DSPs: September 17, 2021 Clinton Sly – Simma Seed Organization – Simma Dub (feat. Clinton Sly) The Serious Vibes imprint returns with Clinton Sly’s track “Simma” and the dub version by the Seed Organization. Mastered by Seed Organization at Green House Mastering…
Artist: Various Catalogue: BAL-55 Format: Digital Released May 6, 2022 The third release in Balanced’s 20th anniversary series and the first of 2022 features longtime collaborator Richie Phoe with Petrichor Dub as well as label head Seed Organization’s super heavyweight tune Amps. Mastered by Seed Organization at Green House Mastering Cover Artwork by JS Perron…
Various artists Cat: BAL-56 Released July 8, 2022 The final installment of our 20 year series lands with two uptempo tracks from some of the original Balanced creators. Longtime collaborators Kasm & Rise team up for a warm, meditative track guided by Rise’s powerful, expansive vocals. As a bonus, the instrumental version is also included…
“Canadian Junglist RCola has amassed a staggering discography and loyal fans the world over. His multifaceted experience as a producer, re-mixer and DJ are reinforced by his seemingly instinctive ability to make the best of each vocalist and collaborator.” “Though he traces his inspiration back to the reggae and dub music from the Sound Systems of…
Born to parents from St. Vincent & The Grenadines, West Indies; Clinton Sly grew up to the sounds of Reggae music along other caribbean sounds. He has gathered the inspiration to start writing and performing during his early teen years. Commanding a rugged and unique vocal style along with diverse lyrical content Clinton reaches out…
Producer & DJ Seed Organization makes bass heavy music inspired by roots and dub reggae from of his studio the Green House. Residing in Montréal, Canada, he has run dances with the Pull-Up Selecta Crew collectively bring the city its dub, steppers and jungle fix. Along with his partner Kasm, he operates the long-running electronic…
Hailed as “Brighton’s Lee Scratch Perry” (Rob Da Bank BBC Radio 1), longtime reggae-dub producer Richie Phoe has been releasing tracks since 2006 and was an early adopter with Balanced, releasing his first track in 2008. Richie has collaborated and remixed many notable artists along the way including Max Sedgley, Jon Kennedy, Tippa Irie, Earl…
Singing songs of love, life and justice, 5-time Juno nominee, Ammoye delivers a wholly unique future forward reggae sound that incorporates old-school rocksteady dancehall and dubstep, with gospel, soul and R&B. With her infectious voice and messages of empowerment, Jamaican-born Ammoye is a lightworker and self declared soul rebel. Appears on Citizen Sound -…
A Long Island/Brooklyn native, J57 brings styles upon styles to his unique brand of production. He infuses his beats with hiphop, pop, soul, glitch, and countless other influences with a masterful ear and unerring drive. Currently mentored by the legendary DJ Premier, J57 is one of the most sought-after beat-smiths in indie hip hop, worldwide. …
Since 1995, Kasm has covered the spectrum of breakbeat influenced music from downtempo, afrobeat, bass music, dub and broken beat styles. As one of the original founders of Balanced and current label manager, Kasm has been integral to the label’s growth and identity both on the international stage and with cultivating artists from the flatlands.…
Producer, Musician, DJ and Dancer Rise Ashen has devoted his life to the study of sound and movement. From his early years as a B-boy in Montreal in the 80s, to his studies at Fanshawe College (North America’s Oldest Recording School) and the Banff Centre for the Arts, his focus has been on applying hi-fi…
Solidaze, the best-known recording and production pseudonym for Luis Francisco Cardona, embraces urban beats and natural rhythms in both his house and downtempo journeys. Always infused with a deep soul and a muted electro sensibility his work resonates with even the most discerning listener. His production and engineering can be found throughout the early releases…
