Numbers proudly presents the Gold Tooth Grin EP by Taz, the first homegrown release on the label since its inception earlier this year. What makes Taz so special is how he draws on so many genres we know and love to produce tracks that burn down raves like classics even though you've never heard them before. One day he’ll be sending you hard as nails Grime instrumentals, while the next will see these beautiful, melodic hip-hop or UKG influenced dubs land in your inbox. The Gold Tooth Grin EP is a case in point, vivid synths, futuristic funk rhythms and an underlying sense of menace throughout. The title track of the EP is pure escapism. Its brightly-lit synths and Southern Hip-Hop vibes make you think of a colourfully re-imagined Glasgow with subtropical temperatures and barbecues in the park where Big Boi and The-Dream are serving us ice cold beers. Taz then flips it with the aptly titled Robogrime, bringing back the sinister with a Wiley meets cinematic stalker movie vibe in one of the catchiest 8 bar rhythms you're ever likely to hear. Strike First closes the EP. We first heard this one when Hudson Mohawke dropped it at our inagural Numbers party in London many years ago. The crowd went nuts and so did we. It's rapid-fire rhythms and gritty soundscapes builds on that same sense of urgency you’ve heard on early Slew Dem and Firecamp records. Pure aggression. About Taz: Originally hailing from the sleepy Scottish town of Castle Douglas, Taz started making music in his mid-teens, dabbling with turntables and software. He’s inspired by a multitude of genres but counts Roger Troutman, Slayer and the movie Big Trouble In Little China as his key influences. Most recently Taz was featured alongside global beat royalty Flying Lotus, Geeneus, Rustie and Gaslamp Killer on the North/South/East/West project, a collection of photos and tracks curated by Bleep.com, Give Up Art and photographer Shaun Bloodworth.