Few figures across the spectrum of UK club culture command the respect of Zed Bias.
A living legend, the Manchester producer has deep roots in UKG and broken beat, constantly seeking to push those sounds while locating fresh areas for innovation.
A crucial figure in the development of bass music into a dubstep sphere, Zed Bias has never allowed himself to be tied down to any one arena, a figure who sustains himself by existing on the fringes, connecting the margins to more up-front areas of dance music.
Having released with the likes of Digital Soundboy and Tru Thoughts, the esteem Zed Bias is held in can be discerned with a casual glance at his discography.
Set to play 51st Festival this summer, Zed Bias has sculpted a special mix for Clash readers ahead of the London event. Packed with exclusives, the producer revisits some seminal moments in UKG history, while also taking on board some brand new innovations.
A riveting listen, you can dive in below.
1. IT’S THE WAY – ZED BIAS VIP DUBPLATE
2. RIP GROOVE – DOUBLE 99
3. GOOD ENERGY – ZED BIAS ft SCRUFIZZER
4. HYPER FUNK – REACH AND SPIN FT SPECIALIST MOSS
5. BEEN HERE BEFORE – ZED BIAS
6. NEIGHBOURHOOD – ZED BIAS FT MC RUMPUS AND NICKY PRINCE
7. GOING IN AGAIN – ZED BIAS FT HMD (VIP DUBPLATE)
8. CRAZY – GNARLS BARKLAY (ZED BIAS UKG BOOTLEG)
9. BOOO – STICKY ft MS DYNAMITE (ZED BIAS DUB EDIT)
10. DELHI BIRDS – ZED BIAS X STAIN
11. MADSHIT – HEADTOP – ZED BIAS AND DJ DILEMA TRIBUTE
12. STARS ALIGN – ZED BIAS x ABSTRAKT SONANCE x AMBER PROTHERO x STARLORD MUSIQ
13. BUDDHA FINGER – RESERVOIR DOGS (ZED BIAS AND DJ DILEMA TRIBUTE)
14. STANDARD HOODLUM ISSUE – E.S.DUBS (ZED BIAS VIP BOUNCE MIX)
15. LITTLE BIT OF LUCK – DJ LUCK AND MC NEAT (ZED BIAS VIP DUBPLATE)
For full information on 51st Festival visit their official website.
