Dre Skull » Skull Riddim http://www.dreskull.com/blog Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:22:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Skull Riddim On Streetsweepers Reggae Picks 22 http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/06/05/skull-riddim-on-streetsweepers-reggae-picks-22/ http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/06/05/skull-riddim-on-streetsweepers-reggae-picks-22/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:49:15 +0000 Dre Skull http://www.dreskull.com/blog/?p=71 Reggae Picks 22 Hosted by Shifta
If you’re familiar with The Drama King DJ Kay Slay then you’re probably up on the Streetsweepers mixtape series. The latest release in the series is “Reggae Picks 22″ hosted by Shifta and mixed by DJ Scope. If you check that tracklist, you’ll see that they included a run of Skull Riddim versions voiced by Sizzla (”Gone Too Far”), Shifta, Lyrical and Vybz Kartel.

Reggae Picks 22 Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy’s a fan…yeeeeah.

Download the mixtape below.

Dj Scope Presents Reggae Picks 22 Hosted By Shifta (Sendspace)

Dj Scope Presents Reggae Picks 22 Hosted By Shifta (Zshare)

]]> http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/06/05/skull-riddim-on-streetsweepers-reggae-picks-22/feed/ 0 77Klash – Call Me http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/05/18/77klash-call-me/ http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/05/18/77klash-call-me/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 13:33:53 +0000 Dre Skull http://www.dreskull.com/blog/?p=66 77Klash
77Klash came through the studio last month to record on the Skull Riddim and the subsequent single “Call Me” is up for download at The Fader. Check for it…

77Klash – Call Me

]]> http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/05/18/77klash-call-me/feed/ 0 Skull Riddim Around The Web http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/05/07/skull-riddim-around-the-web/ http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/05/07/skull-riddim-around-the-web/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 19:32:39 +0000 Dre Skull http://www.dreskull.com/blog/?p=62 Skull Riddim Rhythm
(photo via)
The Fader has coverage of the recent Skull Riddim activity in Eddie Stats’ Ghetto Palms column – including a downloadable riddim blend of versions and dubs from Shifta, Crossovah, Lyrical, Natalie Storm and Vybz Kartel. Also, Stats’ turned in a great, live on two turntables mix for reggae blog Seen’s latest podcast. Be sure to grab that (and to check back every week).

Also, Skull Riddim has been showing up all over Youtube. Check a few of these blends.

]]> http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/05/07/skull-riddim-around-the-web/feed/ 0 Vybz Kartel Skull Riddim Dub http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/04/15/vybz-kartel-skull-riddim-dub/ http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/04/15/vybz-kartel-skull-riddim-dub/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:07:10 +0000 Dre Skull http://www.dreskull.com/blog/?p=58 Vybz Kartel
Chart topping Jamaican dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel has turned in a dub on the Skull Riddim. Give it a listen on myspace…

Vybz Kartel Skull Riddim Dub

]]> http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/04/15/vybz-kartel-skull-riddim-dub/feed/ 0 Studio Session With 77Klash http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/04/07/studio-session-with-77klash/ http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/04/07/studio-session-with-77klash/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:34:54 +0000 Dre Skull http://www.dreskull.com/blog/?p=56 77Klash in the studio
So I’ve been slowly getting some dubs and new songs on the Skull Riddim which should be going out to the world soon…

Last night 77Klash came through and voiced a proper new anthem. If you don’t know, Klash is a Brooklyn-based deejay and producer who’s staying way out ahead of the game.

Check his video for “Mad Again.”


I also recommend you read more in this XLR8R piece which details how Klash’s Scallawah riddim gave Jamaican singjay Turbulence his biggest hit to date with “Notorious.” Big chune!

]]> http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/04/07/studio-session-with-77klash/feed/ 0 Gone Too Far Is Out Now http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/03/24/gone-too-far-is-out-now/ http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/03/24/gone-too-far-is-out-now/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:04:33 +0000 Dre Skull http://www.dreskull.com/blog/?p=53 Gone Too Far Dre Skull Sizzla
The debut Mixpak release “Gone Too Far” is out today on vinyl and digital. The release keeps gathering steam and we’ve received some great support:

-All these remixes are amazing! The stand out is Buraka though… so good! – Annie Mac (Radio 1 – Worldwide)

-Buraka remix is off the hook! – Andy George (Radio 1 – MODA)

-The Buraka mix is pure fire! – Mixhell (Various – Worldwide)

-Really like the Lee Mortimer and Buraka mixes! – Ali B (Fabric / Various – Worldwide)

-Love this track. Also hot on the Lee Mortimer mix. – Rob Birch (Stereo MC’s)

-Solid VIP remix from Dre Skull. Big up! – HeavyFeet (Various – Worldwide)

-Great record. Original for me. – Joe Goddard (Hot Chip)

Please consider buying the release from these fine stores:

Beatport

Turntable Lab

Juno

iTunes

Also, special shouts to Annie Mac and Rob Da Bank for their support on Radio 1 and Sinden, Joe Ransom & Loose Cannons for their support on Kiss 100 and Fidgitech for support on Juice Brighton. Respect!

The vinyl is now available here:

Turntable Lab

]]> http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/03/24/gone-too-far-is-out-now/feed/ 0 Climbing The Reggae Charts http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/03/18/climbing-the-reggae-charts/ http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/03/18/climbing-the-reggae-charts/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:40:30 +0000 Dre Skull http://www.dreskull.com/blog/?p=54 Dre Skull iTunes Chart
“Gone Too Far” is climbing the iTunes Reggae “Top Albums” chart, grabbing the 18th spot today.

Dre Skull – Gone Too Far (feat. Sizzla)

Update: We hit #14.

]]> http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/03/18/climbing-the-reggae-charts/feed/ 0 Gone Too Far Out Exclusively On iTunes Today http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/03/17/gone-too-far-out-exclusively-on-itunes-today/ http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/03/17/gone-too-far-out-exclusively-on-itunes-today/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:59:23 +0000 Dre Skull http://www.dreskull.com/blog/?p=51 Gone Too Far iTunes Reggae
My new single with Sizzla is out today exclusively on iTunes worldwide. It’s getting some heat on the homepage under “What’s Hot,” as well as being featured as an “Indie Spotlight.” Last but not least it’s getting top bar treatment in the Reggae section, so we’ve pretty much got every angle covered. Please give it a listen and consider supporting – it’s the first release on my new label Mixpak Records. Mixpak has a number of new projects in the works…so keep your eyes and ears open.

Bonus news: Underworld dutifully reports their “Gone Too Far” listenership in a recent blog post. Maximum respect!

]]> http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/03/17/gone-too-far-out-exclusively-on-itunes-today/feed/ 0 Coming Soon: Dre Skull Featuring Sizzla http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/02/01/coming-soon-dre-skull-featuring-sizzla/ http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/02/01/coming-soon-dre-skull-featuring-sizzla/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:36:39 +0000 Dre Skull http://www.dreskull.com/blog/?p=43 Dre Skull featuring Sizzla - Gone Too Far Cover Art
Sneak peak at the cover of my forthcoming single, “Gone Too Far,” which features Sizzla on vocal duties. Massive remixes! At the pressing plant and coming soon…

]]> http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2009/02/01/coming-soon-dre-skull-featuring-sizzla/feed/ 0 Sizzla http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2008/08/02/sizzla/ http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2008/08/02/sizzla/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:24:27 +0000 admin http://dreskull.com/2008/08/02/sizzla/
I’m doing a new track with Sizzla and I just got word back from Jamaica. Big message!

]]> http://www.dreskull.com/blog/2008/08/02/sizzla/feed/ 0