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Zomby
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresUK Garage, eskibeat, dubstep
Years active2007 - present
Labels4AD, Werk Discs, Cult
Websitewww.myspace.com/zombyproductions

Zomby is an electronic artist who began releasing music in 2007. He has released music on several labels, including Hyperdub, Werk Discs and 4AD labels. Zomby's influences include that of jungle music and Wiley's eskibeat sound. [1][2] Zomby keeps his identity secret.[citation needed]

Career

Zomby's first major release was the Zomby EP in 2007 on Hyperdub. In 2008, he released a full length album, Where Were U in '92?, inspired by the rave scene of the early 1990s.[3] This was followed by a subsequent collection of tracks, One Foot Ahead of the Other, in 2009.

In 2011, he released Dedication on the 4AD label. In a four-star review in The Guardian, it was described as "an album of pensive, thought-provoking sadness," drawing comparisons to pianist Keith Jarrett and 1990s techno act Spooky.[4] Later that year, he released the Nothing EP.

Reark Controversy

In early 2012, UK producer Reark posted a loop to Soundcloud entitled "Natalia's Song" he claimed to have written in 2007[5]. He later posted a YouTube video demonstrating the track laid out in Reason.[6]. Reark had already reported copyright infringement in August 2011 to both 4AD and Zomby, and 4AD responded by co-crediting Reark on the single in late 2011[7]

Discography

LP

  • Where Were U in '92? (2008; Werk Discs) (2012; Cult Vinyl re-issue)
  • One Foot Ahead of the Other (2009; Ramp Recordings)
  • Dedication (2011; 4AD Records)

EP and singles

  • "Memories EP" (2007; No label)
  • "Memories (Darkstar Remix) / Saytar" (2007; MG77)
  • "Liquid Dancehall / Strange Fruit" (2008; Ramp Recordings)
  • "Mu5h / Spliff Dub (Rustie Remix)" (2008; Hyperdub)
  • "Rumours & Revolutions" (2008; Brainmath)
  • "Spliff Dub (Remixes)" (2008; No label)
  • "The Lie" (2008; Ramp Recordings)
  • "Zomby EP" (2008; Hyperdub)
  • "Digital Flora" (2009; Brainmath)
  • "Natalia's Song" (2011; 4AD Records) (Borrowed)
  • "A Devil Lay Here / Basquiat" (2011; 4AD Records)
  • "Nothing EP" (2011; 4AD Records)

References

  1. ^ http://pitchfork.com/features/grime-dubstep/7728-grime-dubstep/
  2. ^ http://www.self-titledmag.com/home/2011/06/29/the-self-titled-interview-zomby/
  3. ^ http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/12543-where-were-u-in-92/
  4. ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jul/07/zomby-dedication-review
  5. ^ http://soundcloud.com/reark/natalia-original
  6. ^ http://www.factmag.com/2012/02/08/natalias-song-gate-reark-submits-video-evidence/
  7. ^ http://4ad.com/releases/21265

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