“His is a spiritual sound, forever on a quest to finesse that perfect balance between musical deepness and the crisp rhythmic patter of drum and bass”– JunoDownload
Zen Dub eradicates any barriers to what we believe Drum and Bass should be, skilfully crafting ‘Invoke’ a masterfully produced DnB and transcendent World Music single, making for a mind-bending listen.
Lacing philosophical practices and liquid un-restricted beat patterning, the delicate vocal arrangement transforms the track to ethereal and atmospheric levels. Captivating audiences at Boomtown and beyond, it is evident the use of multiple languages, and Asian influence is refreshing to electronica and is the very thing that keeps the loyal Zen Dub fans intrigued and attracts new audiences.
In a time of sole single releases, ‘Invoke’ heralds the release of aptly named 10-track album, ‘Enigma’. Sonically dynamic and captivating, the album travels through dubstep, chillout, minimal and thoughtfully composed instrumentals; the entire album encapsulates meditative practices and the importance of being. It’s more than fair to say Zen Dub’s mission of introducing mindfulness to the genre has been achieved, presenting an exciting development to DnB. Zen Dub himself stating “I use many world instruments in my production and blend them with electronic sounds including synths/drums/basslines. It’s a refreshing take that I don’t hear many artists doing these days; it brings the modern & the ancient together in a beautiful fusion of sound”.
With music inspired by Zen Dub’s travel through Asia and Latin America, the introduction of electronic production qualities, ranging from Moog Sub 37 synthesisers to site-specific recordings in a field, it’s clear ‘Invoke’ and ‘Enigma’ are fast becoming the genre’s most exciting projects. For fans of Shy FX, Jamie XX and Disclosure.
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Words by Olivia Barnes