Posted date: April 2006
Deekline
and Wizard, aka Nick Annand and Greg Fleming, are a fresh-faced duo
from the United Kingdom that together, have been tearing things—from
the underground—up for some years now. Most recently, comprehensive
website breakspoll.com, home to the International Breakbeat Awards,
nominated them in three categories for their 2006 round: Best Producer,
Best Single (“All Your Love”) and Outstanding Contribution to
Breaks. They’re about to take the States by storm,
beginning with a stint at UMF’s Future Sound of Breaks Tent. And many
will attest that you don’t jump from pond to pond for nothing.
Deekline,
who was inspired at an early age by funk and electro, made his mark
upon the music world with his first release “Don’t Smoke the Reefer,” a
popular track filled with breaks and loud bass. He has collaborated
with legendary producer Arthur Baker, as well as Freq Nasty and was
also chosen to officially remix Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s track “Want Your
Money.” He continues to gain mass appeal in the UK, making club nights
such as Breakbeat Connection and Thursday Night Shakedown quake until
the wee hours of the morning.
Wizard, aptly nicknamed for his
magic proficiency in the studio, found himself at work early on in his
career in the studio with New Order and the Chemical Brothers.
The past two years have seen him becoming a force to be reckoned with,
adding his breaks touch to artist albums for Lady Sovereign and M.I.A.
He’s also remixed the Rolling Stones, Britney Spears and Usher. His
tracks are filled with deep dark bass lines and a feverish, grimy aura
that will make you sweat and do nasty things. This lethal combination
makes their sets an experience in itself.
Things will only get
better for this dynamic and energetic duo, as Miami won’t be the only
place heating up after they drop their upcoming second album, featuring
vocals and collaborations from the likes of Yolanda, DJ Assault (yeah,
that one). Just get up, dance, and enjoy the ride.
By Megan Silvera
Additional Reporting by Dennis Sebayan
