6/12 Saburuko, Kjell, Seoul & Raw Q @ Sullivan Room

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Thursday, June 12th
DIRECT DRIVE

SABURUKO
(Horizons Music Group | Future Thinkin | Integral | Cyber Groove Productions)

One duo that is slowly but surely making their mark on the DnB scene worldwide is known as "Saburuko". Representing Brooklyn, NY, by way of the UK, Russell Knight and Edward Parker are currently signed exclusively to the Horizons Music Group. Having spent their formative years back in their respective homes of Scotland and Wales they take over 2 decades of DJ and production experience to critical acclaim the world over. To date they continue to go from strength to strength receiving multiple airplays on both the major radio stations and a host of internet shows. So far support has come from A-Listers such as Fabio & Grooverider, Doc Scott, DJ Lee, Marcus Intalex, LTJ Bukem, Nookie, DJ Flight, Digital, Amit, D- Bridge, Marky, Artificial Intelligence, Influx UK, Bryan Gee, JJ Frost and Outrage so it's no wonder these guys are being tipped for huge things in 2007 and beyond. With a rich and diverse musical background that is clearly evident in their productions it is claimed the ear they have for melody, mood and atmosphere is not seen in one set group. Evidence of this can be heard in their lead off release on Horizons, the Boro Park EP, featuring 4 tracks ranging in styles it is a perfect primer to the sound that is Saburuko: multi-faceted, deep, emotional and real. Hot on the back of their hugely acclaimed first release are promoters requesting their talents in Europe and across the USA culminating in numerous DJ performances at the 2007 Miami Winter Music Conference. On the production tip, Saburuko have also been remixing and collaborating with such names as Insight, Bachelors of Science, Sabre, Hobzee, Soulmatic, Stunna and Amaning to name but a few.

Kjell
(Timeless | Creative Source | Colours | Trackdonalds | Style Control | Miles A. Head)

With support from Fabio, Flight, LTJ Bukem, Digital, and many others, Kjell is becoming a force in dnb to be reckoned with. Hailing from Richmond, VA, he is also one half of the Style Control production team with Will Miles. Kjell currently has releases on Colours Audio, Trackdonalds, Santorin and Digital Blus with forthcoming 2008 releases on Timeless, Creative Source and Play Musik.

DJ SEOUL
(Direct Drive)

A major force in the Stateside Drum and Bass scene, New York City-based DJ Seoul made his debut behind the decks back in 1993. After several years of DJing and party promotions at underground scene nationwide, sensing the need for a weekend Drum and Bass night, Seoul began a weekly Saturday night event called Direct Drive in 1998. Direct Drive has received international acclaim as the party which consistently hosts the finest in US and UK talent and Seoul is now widely recognized as one of the top Drum and Bass promoters and DJs on the East Coast. Expanding on the success of the Direct Drive party, Seoul formed an event production and promotion company with the same name. Currently, Seoul is focusing his energy on producing tracks in his recording studio as well as overseeing the launch of a record label.

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RAW Q
(Bingo Beats | Grid Recordings | Direct Drive | Driven AM | Influence | NYC)

Raw Q aka: Dj Beau is one of nyc's original drum 'n bass djs for 12 years and counting. He began producing back in '96 with Dj Ani (formerly of Deee-Lite) for DJ Soulslinger's Liquid Sky Music Label. In 2003 Dj Beau evolved into Raw Q. In the last few years Raw Q has released music on prestigious labels such as Zinc's Bingo Recordings, Grid Recordings and will soon be releasing 'Caspian Moon' on Aaron Jay's new Label Influence Records. His tracks have earned support from DnB's most respected djs and artists including LTJ Bukem, Zinc, Roni Size, Flight, Randall, Fabio, Bryan Gee, Bailey, Krust, Marky, Marcus Intalex, L Double and many more. His track 'Vital Soul' took the dnb world by storm when it first appeared on dubplate and managed to reach 11th place in the BBC's Global Dance Charts in 2004. Raw Q continues to dj as a resident of Direct Drive and as a frequent guest dj and supporter of Camouflage and other quality NYC DnB parties.

WINTER's going away bash!
(Sister NYC)

Representing Sister NYC, Winter has made a name for herself playing weekly events and earning residencies at all over NYC. As co-founder of Sister NYC, she's helped to develop the organization and establish a presence for the all-female crew of DJs, producers and vocalists. She was a finalist in the Numark and Women Who Rock magazine's DJ competition in 2003 and competed at Iron DJ 2004 at the Frying Pan. She has played alongside major names in DnB Including Total Science, Decoder, Profile, Kenny Ken, DJ Rap, Odi, Datcyde, Doomer, Reid Speed, Dieselboy and Soul Slinger and many more.

SULLIVAN ROOM
218 Sullivan St. (Bleecker & West 3rd Street)
$5 Before Midnight on RSVP list, $10 After, 21+ Bring ID
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