Bold beautiful breaks “Fat monster. Love it” 8/10 Laurent Garnier

NOGOODNIK

Originally from a small place near Gatwick - perhaps that should explain why Nogoodnik (aka Clive Mead) began writing, producing and DJing from an early age.

Now 32 and based in Brighton, he has been producing for 14 years and DJ-ing for nearly 20 years under numerous aliases. His DJ-ing includes London’s The Fridge, Crash and ‘The Cross as well as Ibiza’s Es Paradis.

Since his first release in ’99, he has had tracks released through many labels including Triple X, Adjust, Full Blast, Rebel Vinyl, Prognosis and numerous white labels. And his music reaches further a field than the club scene – he has even had a track used in an American porno!

Primarily a house producer, Clive Mead is now proving his versatility with a variety of projects. There is a downtempo album on the horizon, as well as this FITE NITE EP... dark bold beautiful breaks.

Nogoodnik’s FITE NITE EP includes 3 mixes of the title track and another recording ‘Don’t Stop’. Shamefully modest when asked about his breaks, Fite Nite proves that he should get ready to step out of the shade and enjoy some well-deserved attention.

When questioned about influences it is clear that drum and bass in the 90s was a big influence and in ‘96-97 he used to DJ at Jungle Pressure in Brighton with the then unknown DJ Friction. So although he doesn’t currently produce dnb perhaps the one key influence that can be heard results from those early drum and bass days. As he says himself he just makes music how he’d want to hear it.

In addition to the musical alliance with American porn, he has also dined with Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake and Palmer (having remixed an ELP track).

That’s about it for now – we look forward to your feedback – the good the bad and the filth!

Fite Nite and all tracks on the EP are available to license. This EP will be released digitally through KUBE RECORDINGS. www.kube-recordings.com

A few quotes on Fite Nite (just a few days after dishing out to some DJs around the globe!):

FITE NITE [Nogoodnik 08 Dub mix] - “Fat monster. Love it” 8/10 Laurent Garnier
“fat and funky break track [Fite Nite (08 mix)] Full club support” 7/10 Laurent Garnier
“[Don’t Stop] Another fat bastard. Yyyeeesssss” 8/10 Laurent Garnier

“REALLY GOOD PRODUCTION FROM NOGOODNIK. CANT WAIT TO HEAR MORE FROM HIM.” 8/10 P.B.M.

“Definately down with the dub mix, sure its gonna blow some speakers at the next White Rhino, nice ;-)” 8/10 Paul My Fingah

“this one is one of the best pure breakbeat tunes i've heard in some time. Simple, really energetic and classy. Will work on a dancefloor for sure! I'm gonna chart it and support not only in a club environment, but in my radioshow too (at radio Bis). Much much thanxx “ 9/10 HARPER Boogie Mafia / Beats Friendly

“well-paced kick, melodic dominant bassline, and killer samples. Sure to be a top tune on Frosted Breaks.” 9/10 DJ Prato

“The drum and bass influence is clearly audible in this release. The original of Fite Nite is bouncy and atmospheric at the same time, but I prefer the heavier sounds of the 08 vocal mix, which is a decent roller with a slightly euphorically tinged breakdown. Don't Stop is a little bit more progressive sounding, but still with the heavy bass end and clubby vibe. Overall a good 4-tracker.” 7/10 Kickflip

“This is a really strong release, all mixes are good.” 8/10 DJ Groovy

“It's hard to pick the best one but let's say that Fite Nite (Nogoodnik 08 mix) is my favourite. This release is awesome!” 8/10 DJ Filip

“thank you thank you thank you, i though all hope was lost and then i get sent this wikkid tune, this ones on the play list fo sho.” 9/10 Barrcode

“can definitely see me playing this!” 8/10 Hexadecimal

“The HIGHEST rating I can give. Fite Nite and Don't Stop have all the things I love to hear in breaks right now. “ 10/10 DJ Prato

“will get [Fite Nite (Nogoodnik 08 dub mix) on show …. bit of a Summery vibe to it as well, looking forward to droppin it n my sets and radio show.” 8/10 DJ Icey

Support from Laurent Garnier, Ed2000, Jay Cunning, Pete Samplers, P.B.M., DJ Harper/Boogie Mafia, Jean Reiki, Kickflip, DJ Filip, Barrcode, Paul My Fingah, Jean Reiki, Hexadecimal, DJ Icey, DJ Prato, JBass, Simply Jeff, Jay Kaufman and many many more

All enquiries (licensing/distribution/Sync, bookings, press/radio) please contact: Suzie Wrennall Kube Recordings T.+44(0)1442 395309 M. +44(0)7918 144572 suzie@kube-recordings.com
Mastered by Ben Jones at Amstore.

Artwork by Marc Brand – dt00mab@hotmail.com

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