Dark & Heavy by J:Kenzo x Rider Shafique
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J:Kenzo & Rider Shafique – Dark & Heavy
A powerful meeting of minds between dubstep pioneer J:Kenzo and lyrical heavyweight Rider Shafique, Dark & Heavy delivers exactly what the title promises — a meditative, sub-driven journey built for the sound system.
On the flip, Sound Control steps in with a UK steppers-style remix, injecting militant energy and deep dub aesthetics that pay homage to roots traditions.
Mastered directly to 1/2" tape @ Stardelta Mastering.
This release marks the first-ever collaboration between Artikal Music and Lion Charge, two labels at the forefront of bass-heavy, dub music.
➤ Vinyl + digital available from 7th November 2025
➤ Distributed via all major platforms
cat no: ARTKLION001
Tracklist
| 1. | Dark & Heavy (Vocal Mix) | |
| 2. | Dark & Heavy (Dub Mix) | |
| 3. | Dark & Heavy (Sound Control Vocal Mix) | |
| 4. | Dark & Heavy (Sound Control Dub Mix) |
Credits
Written, Produced and Engineered by J.Fairbrass @ Holocron Studios, Folkestone, UK.
Vocals Written & Performed by R.Hunt @ Poor Man's Friend Studio, Bristol, UK.
Mastered by Stardelta..
Artwork and Design by The Burma Shave Construction Co.
Vinyl manufacted by Seabass Vinyl, Scotland.
Distributed by Sequence.
License
All rights reserved.Tags
DJ & Producer known for his signature sound in the both the dubstep / drum & bass scenes
A taste-maker and consistently at the forefront of underground bass music
J:KENZO has produced 2 albums and multiple EPs whilst also remixing number of notable artists and appeared on labels such as Metalheadz, Tempa, 31 Recs, as well as his own label Artikal
Bridging the gap between dubstep and drum & bass