Fixate
Declan Curran, aka Fixate, comes from a generation that isn't locked to the notion genre, he is product of UK musical innovation with his sound pallet & productions traversing styles such as drum & bass, jungle, dubstep and grime.
His debut release, ‘Pum Pum’ / ‘System Malfunction’ on Diffrent Music, immediately caught the ears of the great and good of the electronic music world with it’s discombobulating rhythmical patterns and clever fusion of multiple genres. Support came from DJ’s as diverse as Toddla T, Sam Binga, Alix Perez & dBridge amongst others, with the latter releasing two of his collaborations with Manchester’s Chimpo, ‘Bun It’ & ‘Dumb’, on Chimpo’s ‘Out An Bad’ EP a short while later.
Following on from the success of these initial tracks, he was tasked with writing his first solo EP for dBridge’s hugely respected, taste-making label Exit Records. The ‘Throwback Therapy’ EP was released in May 2015 to much acclaim, with the 4 tracks demonstrating the wide ranging influences and artistic flair of their creator.
He has since become a flagship artist for the label, with his follow up ‘March On’ EP and work as part of D&B supergroup ‘Richie Brains’ garnering praise from critics and fans alike. November 2017 sees the release of his biggest and most ambitious project to date, the 6 track mini LP ‘What Goes Around’. With 4 solo cuts as well as collaborations with Dismantle & Skeptical, it builds on everything that has come before and cements his reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in UK bass music today.
Lyndon Jarr
Whilst now a 140, Dubstep and Drum & Bass producer based in Hong Kong, Jarr is originally from Sydney where he helped foster the DnB movement in the early 00's through his crew's radio show Deep Beatz (BondiFM) and numerous Bass events. Jarr's first major release, "Play the Tape", with respected underground UK label Deep Heads became an overnight success and was followed by his dub- infused tune "Whiteboy" which lead the charge on Soul Deep Recordings' 9th Unsung Heroes compilation. Tracks such as Jazzman and Django, from his latest EP on Brighton’s SmallPrint Recordings, provide a perfect example of the deep and unique atmospheric stylings wired throughout his productions. Having just released his Dark Jazz EP on Bristol-based 140 Ninja look out for his forthcoming half-time and footwork releases on on Italy’s ground- breaking imprint - The Dreamers.
Eligo Kontent
As a big fan of Drum & Bass and accumulating listening experience for years, Eligo Kontent, who was born in Shenzhen, had met Unchained crew in 2017 and found a place to express his personal feelings about Drum & Bass.
Influenced by different kinds of bass music and hunting new sounds from many genres recently, he would love to try blending those things together and deliver them to the dance floor.
Daniel Power
Founder of Unchained Asia, and residing in Shenzhen, Daniel Power has been defining, developing and elevating the Bass Music scene in South China for years now.
Covering very broad ground, he acts as CEO of the prolific music label Unchained Asia, runs regular International and local events across China and is one of the scenes most celebrated Drum and Bass DJs. Many consider him partly responsible for the ‘new wave’ in Bass now underway in the region.
Regularly touring across cities throughout China and Asia, playing in both developed and emerging electronic music scenes, he is often the DJ of choice as a club headliner, festival ticket and or support for some of the scene’s most respected touring artists. Whether he is playing alongside legends such as DJ Zinc, Mala or Fabio, or being the drawcard artist in cities such as Shanghai, Seoul or Ho Chi Minh, Power’s name carries weight.
Whilst once the resident DJ and Artistic Director for Shenzhen ‘super club’ Club Sector, he now partners with the infamous Oil Club, pushing forward the scene via events and the many activities of Unchained Asia with his dedicated crew.
Katie Cooper
Growing up in Manchester with sound system culture and being heavily involved in the UK scene before she relocated, Katie Cooper came out with a bang in Shenzhen and shook its youth with her enviable collection of grime, dubstep and UK funky music.
Cooper's versatility and foundation in UK bass music has made her a solid contender in China’s booming electronic music scene, where you can find her smashing it out in clubs, parties and warehouses around South China, plus the region's most talked-about venue, Oil Club Shenzhen. In a short period of time, Cooper has also garnered attention from other regions in Asia in 2018, where she was invited to DJ in Japan for the second time in 2018 to perform in cities Tokyo, Osaka and Kochi.
Artists she has supported include: Goth-Trad, Murlo, Madam X, Nina Las Vegas, Truth, Gundam, Swing Ting, DJ Soda, Loefah, Elijah & Skillam, Royal-T and more.
Just Bee
Love bass music? So does Just Bee, the local’s favorite DJ blowing up in Hong Kong and Southern China’s underground bass music scene! Referred to as “the most in demand DJ in Bass music,” she has received unconditional support from almost all crews and now forms a core part of Unchained crew. Having already played alongside such recognized names such as dBridge, Fabio, Fre4knc, DLR, Homemade Weapons, Stray (Ivy Lab) and Makoto, she has also toured several times across Asia including China, Singapore and Korea. Known for her rolling basslines and funky bass, yet techy, style - Just Bee is now ready to conquer Asia.
Budball
BudBall hails from Macau and is a DJ, musician and emerging electronic producer that has been contributing to the Bass Music scene since an early age.
Along with Dubstep Pioneer N1D, he founded Ecstatic Bass, a movement and collective that is today considered one of the main progenitors of Bass-driven music and Sound System Culture in the region.
As an expert DJ, BudBall’s sets have gained the acclaim of both touring artists and the electronic music community as a whole. Whether he is performing as one of the main acts at a festival such as Sonar or humbly doing his own thing at an underground warehouse rave, followers can trust that they will be moved by his weighty, aggressive sounds and high energy mixing style.
He has performed countless shows in Hong Kong, China and different Asian cities as both a headliner/festival drawcard and as one of the main supporting artist of choice by promoters for touring internationals.
His support list includes the likes of Joe Nice, Coki, Loefah, Mala, Swindle, Mungo’s Hi-Fi, Brother Culture, Madam X, Flava D, Bok Bok, Doc Scott and Stray to name a few.
His Ecstatic Bass nights and regional tours with global icons such as Goth-Trad, Madam X, Sinjin Hawke & Zora Jones have helped to constantly brew the local scene and providing a fresh and alternative club night experience for local youth.
His expertise on the decks makes it easy for him to effortlessly switch between Reggae, Dub, UK Bass, Grime, Garage, Dubstep, Juke, Footwork and Jungle. Heavyweight could be one way to describe the sets he delivers.
Expect dubplates, unreleased material and selections of ‘deadly weapons’ for the dance floor from both Budball and the Ecstatic Bass crew.
BudBall has been sharing decks with artists such as -
Dubstep/Grime/Bass :
Mala, Coki, Loefah, Joe Nice, Goth Trad, Truth, RSD, Madam X, Flava D, Bok Bok, Juss B, Prism, Slin, Korostyle, Silas & Snare, Air Max '97, Perrera Elsewhere, Julibee & The Large, Miss Yellow, Howie Lee, Sinjin Hawke, Zora Jones, Kid Fresh, Swindle, Majora
DnB :
Dub Phzix, MC Strategy, Fracture, dBridge, Total Science, Chimpo, Stray, Doc Scott, PsychoFreud, Arkaik, Dom & Rolan
Reggae/Dub/Dancehall :
Brother Culture, Mungo's Hi Fi, Charlie P, Part2Style, Blood Dunza, Far East Lion, Mouse FX, Bazza Ranks
Immuno
Immuno, one of the core members of Unchained Asia, who are one of China's top Bass Music crews located in South China. Originally he is from New Zealand - known for having one of the world’s most prolific DnB scenes. When Nick dove into DJing at an early age he found himself quickly climbing the ranks. It wasn’t long before he was making it as a finalist in New Zealand National DJ competitions, and getting the opportunity to support some A-list artists. In 2014 he made the move to Hong Kong were for the past several years, he has truly made waves. He has featured on the line up of numerous Bass and DNB events including King of Kowloon (Heavy HK), the Yin Yang Great Wall Music Festival, Hummingbird, Secret island Party and Drum’n’Bassment, and of course the regular Unchained evnts. Now a core member of the Unchained crew he is looking forward to pushing the D’n’B scene throughout China! Over the past 10 years, he has supported the likes of DJ Zinc, dBridge, Prototypes, DJ SS, DLR, Total Science, Stray (Ivy Lab), and Zed Bias to name a few. Known for his high energy mixing, 3 deck sets and artfully curated half-time and broad spectrum Drum and Bass selections, lets be clear... Immuno is an experienced dance floor aficionado - guaranteed to please.
3ASiC
3ASiC, an electronic music producer from Nanjing, now residents in the Netherlands. Having founded party organisation Nanking Electro and music label Project Sync, he participated actively into underground music scene in China since 2013 and have achieved great success in his home country China. Not only giving special show in many cities’ underground clubs in every part of China, but also becoming a regular guest of music festivals, and he also has lot of experience supporting international artists. He has been supported by varying music websites and platforms, such as Kanjian Music, Xiami, Netease, and SmartSH. His track “Jelly” which released in 2015 was supported by the most famous international bass music Youtube Channel - Bass City. In the beginning of 2017, he was recommended by Soi Music as the Top 10 must-listen Asian producers. Currently he’s trying to make a next step, not only in China, but came to Netherlands to show his talent to more people who unaware. Apart from Sound Arts, he is now working on an unprecedented Art performance which combines Sound and Visual.
MC R-Vee
R-Vee is a UK-born independent MC, a product of the drum n bass golden era at the turn of the millennium. Known for his stamina, melody and flow along with an ability to host extra-long sets while keeping the crowd entertained, he has performed at major events and festivals across the globe. Always in the know that the duty of the MC is to compliment the music, a fact sometimes overlooked by MC’s in the scene today. R-Vee has gained recognition and been rewarded by being booked to perform with an endless list of A-list artists from all major record labels in the industry, throughout a career which has included residencies in London, Dubai, Prague, Barcelona, Ibiza and Hong Kong.
VJ Evfo
VJs Fushi Lee & EvilKoo is from Hong Kong who is a photography enthusiast. they are a creative and open-minded
person and she has a passion for fashion, modelling, music, art and design.
VJ Fushi Lee Since 2000, began to get in touch with DISCO, RAVE and CLUBING cultures.
They believes that the combination of sense of hearing and visual sensation led to the real enjoyment for the audience in a show.
VJ EvilKoo has 7 years of experience in post-production effects and has a good understanding of Visual design synthesis.