DJ Madd’s entrenched passion for roots music has led to many ofhis productions over the last five years exhibiting strong creative influence from the genre. Perhaps most notably on the acclaimedand increasingly rare ‘WAR’ white label series, Madd melded together timeless, sun-drenched dubby vibes with the harder-edged bite and suffocating bass pressure of dubstep; a perfect fusion of styles that has stood the test of time. As a continuation ofhis dedication to the hybrid sound, this spring sees the inauguration of his brand new imprint, ‘Roots & Future’, a label established todeliver the freshest cuts of reggae-flavoured dubstep on full vinyl and digital release. Madd himself is set to kick off proceedings with 001 featuring two original beats created specifically for the project. Encapsulating pulsing dancefloor energy and a vibrant sonic palette, the A side ‘Never 2 Late’ features Japanese vocalist G.Rina, with her playful melodies intertwining with rich brass fanfares and dread-weight basslines. On the flipside ‘Murder Dub’, crisp halfstep rhythms swing below driving saxophone riffs before escalating into a full-blown skanker, punctuated with off-beat chords and a healthy application of sub frequencies. Due to land late March/early April on manila sleeved 12” plates, these heavyweight tracks signal an exciting start for Roots & Future, with plenty more of the best in reggae- infused dubstep music on the horizon. 1 DJ Madd Ft. G. Rina - Never 2 Late 2 DJ Madd - Murder Dub