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'{{Other uses|Zombie (disambiguation)}} {{confused|Zomboy}} {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians --> | name = Zomby | image = | caption = | image_size = | background = non_performing_personnel | birth_name = Justin James Moulds | birth_date = {{birth year and age|1980}} | death_date = | origin = [[London]], [[England]] | instrument = | genre = [[UK garage]], [[jungle]], [[Grime (music)|eskibeat]], [[dubstep]] | occupation = [[Musician]] | years_active = 2007–present | label = [[4AD]], Cult, [[Werkdiscs]], [[Hyperdub]] | associated_acts = [[Actress (musician)|Actress]], [[Panda Bear (musician)|Panda Bear]] | website = [http://www.myspace.com/zombyproductions www.myspace.com/zombyproductions] | notable_instruments = }} '''Zomby''' (born 1980) is a [[British people|British]] [[Electronic music|electronic musician]] who began releasing music in 2007. He has released music on several labels, including [[Hyperdub]], [[Werk Discs]] and [[4AD]]. Zomby's influences include jungle music and [[Wiley (rapper)|Wiley]]'s eskibeat sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/features/grime-dubstep/7728-grime-dubstep/ |title=Grime / Dubstep: The Year in Grime / Dubstep &#124; Features |publisher=Pitchfork |date=2009-11-06 |accessdate=2013-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.self-titledmag.com/home/2011/06/29/the-self-titled-interview-Zomby/ |title=THE SELF-TITLED INTERVIEW: Zomby :: self-titled magazine |publisher=Self-titledmag.com |date=2011-06-29 |accessdate=2013-06-19}}</ref> ==Career== Zomby's first major release was the ''Zomby EP'' in 2008 on [[Hyperdub]]. He released his first full length album, ''[[Where Were U in '92?]]'', also in 2008. The album's title refers to the opening line from the [[MIA (artist)|M.I.A]] song "XR2" and is a homage to the [[rave]] scene of the early 1990s,<ref>{{cite web |url = http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/12543-where-were-u-in-92/ | date = 14 January 2009 | accessdate = 7 December 2012 | first= Nate|last= Patrin| publisher = Pitchfork | title = Zomby: Where Were U in 92?}}</ref> reflected by Zomby's mixture of chiptune-inflected [[UK Garage]] style with the more upbeat, ravey stylings of [[Breakbeat hardcore|breakbeat house]]. Zomby used equipment from the period, such as the [[Akai#Audio Samplers / Music Production Center|Akai S2000]] [[Sampler (musical instrument)|sampler]] and [[Atari ST]] computer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.4ad.com/artists/Zomby |title=Zomby |publisher=4AD |date= |accessdate=2013-06-19}}</ref> In 2009, he released a subsequent collection of tracks, ''One Foot Ahead of the Other''. In 2011, Zomby signed to 4AD Records,<ref>{{cite web |url = http://pitchfork.com/news/42150-zomby-signs-to-4ad/ | date = 8 April 2011 | accessdate = 7 December 2012 | first= Larry |last= Fitzmaurice| publisher = Pitchfork | title = Zomby Signs to 4AD}}</ref> on which he released ''[[Dedication (Zomby album)|Dedication]]'', also in 2011. 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]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Simpson |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jul/07/zomby-dedication-review |title=Zomby: Dedication – review &#124; Music |publisher=The Guardian |date= |accessdate=2013-06-19}}</ref> Later that year, he released the ''Nothing EP''. In 2013, Zomby released a [[double album]], entitled [[With Love (Zomby Album)|With Love]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://4ad.com/releases/21773|title=With Love by Zomby|publisher=4ad.com|accessdate=2013-0-19}}</ref> ==Plagiarism controversy== In early 2012, UK producer Reark posted a loop to [[SoundCloud]] entitled "Natalia's Song"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soundcloud.com/reark/natalia-original |title=Natalia's Song (original pre-Zomby loop) by reark on SoundCloud - Hear the world’s sounds |publisher=Soundcloud.com |date= |accessdate=2013-06-19}}</ref> he claimed to have written in 2007 and that Zomby had plagiarised. Reark later posted a YouTube video demonstrating the track laid out in music making software Reason.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2012/02/08/natalias-song-gate-reark-submits-video-evidence/ |title=‘Natalia’s Song’-gate: Reark submits video evidence against Zomby – FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music |publisher=Factmag.com |date=2012-02-08 |accessdate=2013-06-19}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://4ad.com/releases/21265 |title=Natalia's Song by Zomby/Reark |publisher=4AD |date=2011-05-09 |accessdate=2013-06-19}}</ref> ==Discography== ===Albums=== *''[[Where Were U in '92?]]'' (Werk Discs, 2008) (Cult, 2012 <small>vinyl re-issue</small>) *''One Foot Ahead of the Other'' (Ramp Recordings, 2009) *''[[Dedication (Zomby album)|Dedication]]'' (4AD Records, 2011)<ref>{{cite web |url = http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15617-dedication/ | date = 12 July 2011 | accessdate = 7 December 2012 | first= Jess |last= Harvell | publisher = Pitchfork | title = Zomby: Dedication}}</ref> *''[[With Love (Zomby Album)|With Love]]'' (4AD Records, 2013) ===EPs and singles=== *''Memories EP'' (No label, 2007) *''Memories (Darkstar Remix) / Saytar'' (MG77 Recordings, 2007) *''Liquid Dancehall / Strange Fruit'' (Ramp Recordings, 2008) *''Mu5h / Spliff Dub (Rustie Remix)'' (Hyperdub, 2008) *''Rumours & Revolutions'' (Brainmath, 2008) *''Spliff Dub (Remixes)'' (No label, 2008) *''The Lie'' (Ramp Recordings, 2008) *''Zomby EP'' (2008, Hyperdub) *''Digital Flora'' (Brainmath, 2009) *''Natalia's Song'' (4AD Records, 2011) *''A Devil Lay Here / Basquiat'' (4AD Records, 2011) *''Speng Pixie (with Grimes)'' (Melon Records, 2420) *''Nothing EP'' (4AD Records, 2011)<ref>{{cite web |url = http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16086-nothing/ | date = 30 November 2011 | accessdate = 7 December 2012 | first= Andrew|last= Ryce | publisher = Pitchfork | title = Zomby: Nothing EP}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{Myspace|zombyproductions|Official page}} * [http://4ad.com/artists/zomby Zomby at 4AD Records] * {{Twitter|ZombyMusic|ZombyMusic}} {{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> | NAME = Zomby | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Moulds, Justin | SHORT DESCRIPTION = British musician | DATE OF BIRTH = 1980 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = }} [[Category:1980 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Dubstep musicians]] [[Category:British electronic musicians]] [[Category:Masked musicians]] {{Electronic-musician-stub}}'