Sosun Suh X Rise Ashen – Konvergence In the summer of 2023, Ottawa-based Korean-Canadian house dancer Tangent started working on a piece called Konvergence with her Korean collaborator, dancer Dr. Yeonji Hong. As a Korean-Canadian, Tangent had a vision for creating a collaborative piece which would allow her to exchange with a traditional Korean…
Check out the SPECIAL EDITION 2xLP re-issue of RICHIE PHOE’S debut LP that quickly sold out in 2012. Feat. TIPPA IRIE, EARL 16, DANGERMAN, the highly sought after “BUMPY’S LAMENT,” and exclusive to this edition, “CLOUDS OUTERNATIONAL PT. 2.” A testament to modern reggae that combines digital, soulful and conscious styles. This double LP includes…
Don Barbarino and Rise Ashen met at the Mercury Lounge in Ottawa around 2012 when Don came to play at MELO-T’s Afropolitan series. The pair kept in touch and Don brought Rise to play his night at Au Pied Du Courant in Montreal. Then Don came to play at Capital Sessions and the pair kept…
Artist: Old Tek Release: Portals Cat: BAL-64 Release date: January 24, 2025 IG: _old_tek_ File under: Mid-apocalyptic groove, dub-funk, psychedelic Born in the basement and backyard, Masks full of Red River Valley dust, We find ourselves. Dangling mics & dodging rocks in the garage, Paths diverge, converge, and re-renew. Ultrasonic frequencies that heal the soul.…
DANE ANTHONY SWAN X RISE ASHEN – DREAM Canadian-Bermudan poet, musician and writer Dane Anthony Swan and Ottawa musician and DJ Rise Ashen started collaborating together over 20 years ago. At the time, Dane was living in Ottawa and DJing with Bellyful Soundsystem. Rise became an instant fan of Dane’s cool personality, music, DJing and…
Seed Organization Cat: Vibes 06 Released August 02, 2024 Embark on an electrifying sonic voyage with Itesquake, the latest release from Seed Organization. Rooted in the traditions of dub reggae and infused with modern electronic elements, Itesquake showcases Seed Organization’s deep appreciation of dub’s rich heritage. Featuring three mesmerizing tracks—Itesquake, No Label, and Heights—this release…
“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…
