flying hi over Athens with kaptain @kinabalu.82
music : " when you hold me (dub) "
by @levjnr / @bennyill91 / #nassis
taken from the @tempaltd LP & CD
" IN FINE STYLE (PART I) " [2001]
drone photography + direction : @kinabalu.82
A very late thank you and massive shout out going out to @savage_gardens and the 1T crew for the invite to me and the CBM crew for their Christmas Paint and drink up last year 🎅🥳🍻👊
Horsepower Productions. The almighty horsepower Productions. Innovators and game changers. Say nothing less.
⬇️ This was a hard task breaking it down into 19 slides as there is just an incredible amount of good music in this discography but let me know what you think of the selection in the comments below. What's your favourite track or tracks?! 💫⚡
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Emerging from the UK’s vibrant underground scene in the late 90s, Horsepower Productions stands as a pivotal architect in the evolution of electronic music. Often credited with laying the foundation for dubstep, the collective fused elements of garage, techno, and world music into a signature sound. Their early releases on the legendary Tempa label redefined the dancefloor, stripping away the upbeat vocals of UK garage to reveal a darker, more cinematic atmosphere characterized by intricate percussion and heavy sub-bass.
Their seminal debut album, In Fine Style, remains a masterclass in hybrid production, blending dub aesthetics with urban grit. By incorporating sampled dialogue and a stripped-back, half-step rhythm, Horsepower Productions moved the needle away from traditional 2step and toward the experimental bass movements that would later dominate the global stage. Their influence is woven into the DNA of modern bass music, proving that minimalist design can have a maximalist impact when executed with precision and soul.
Today, Horsepower Productions continues to be a symbol of sonic innovation and authenticity. Eschewing fleeting trends in favour of deep-rooted groove and technical mastery, they remain essential listening for anyone tracing the lineage of the UK underground. Whether through their classic discography or their influence on a new generation of producers, the group’s legacy is defined by a relentless commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound, space, and rhythm.
Horsepower Production with 1/2 @bennyill91 & co-produced by @levjnr / TO THE RESCUE on @tempa.ltd is a « Great album, also you can play "spot the samples from Steven Seagal film ‘Marked for Death’ " while you listen!!! » « Samples abound throughout this EP, but for me it’s worth the price of admission just for Classic Deluxe Part Two with it’s jungle canopy sound effects, house shuffle, garage swing and lush ambiance. A bona fide masterpiece. » #discogsdiaries « Horsepower Productions are truly unique, credited along side El-B and the Ghost collective for the creation of dubstep. Originally a collective that featured No U-Turn stalwarts Nassis and Lev Jnr, more recent output as been the work of just Benny Ill, joined on the 2009 comeback single ‘Kingstep’ by newcomer Jay King, and by Nassis and Lev Jnr once more on the 2010 album ‘Quest For The Sonic Bounty’.
All born and bred Londoners - the roots of Horsepower’s sound is as culturally diverse as the city’s inhabitants. Their inspiration draws on UK Garage, Techno, House, Dub, Broken-Beat, Hip-Hop, Reggae, D&B, Funk, Soul and a massive selection of global cinema samples. »
Many thanks and massive shout out to @tunnel_syndrome_collective
Seriously tuff book if you can lay your hands on a copy I highly recommend that you do
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