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| Bio of the Artist |
VISIONARY UNDERGROUND (London)…
FORMED IN 2001 BY DJ FEELFREE & VJ COCO
AUDIO VISUAL DRUM ‘N’ BASS/BREAKBEAT DANCE BAND…
-- FIRED UP -- NEW VU ALBUM
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Visionary Underground is a technology driven, audiovisual drum ’n’ bass/breakbeat band from London. At VU’s core, DJ Feelfree’s distinctive, driving beats are laced with UK hip hop, ragga, soul, dub and Asian flavas and accompanied by VJ Coco’s vibrant, interactive visuals. Damion Mulrain’s soaring vocals are a perfect counterpoint to the fluid delivery of rapper Duane Flames. Collectively, they ably demonstrate that they have a finger on the pulse of the nation’s psyche. Their live performances, delivered with energy and passion, are underpinned by the mighty, melodic basslines of special guest
Dr Das (founder member and formerly of Asian Dub Foundation).
The debut album “Keep The Grime On” saw many guest collaborations but new album “Fired Up” reverts to a more traditional format of featuring mainly only band members and of course, Dr Das.
Reflecting Visionary Underground’s independent nature, VU Recordings, their own label was created to overcome the lethargy of, and lack of opportunity in the music industry. “When no-one gives you an opportunity – you have to make your own”.
Prior to the release of “Keep The Grime On”, VU Recordings released four 12” vinyl singles and one CD/vinyl single. “Feeling Good,” “Urban Uproar,” “Countries @ War,” and “Eye of the Storm,” have all been well received by the underground club market, especially “Eye Of The Storm” which was picked up by MTV’s Party Hard… Also, “Militant 24-7” taken from KTGO, was chosen as TV title music for BBC2’s Asian arts and culture programme Desi DNA, whilst a selection of VU tracks have also found their way onto a variety of compilation albums including “FabricLive 15” (mixed by Nitin Sawhney) and “Peace Not War” Vols II and III. Nov 2006 saw the release of Dr Das's solo debut album "Emergency Basslines."
VU have always embraced internet technology and acknowledge it as a powerful tool that can help you reach people all over the world. Since their conception, they have given away many MP3 downloads from the VU site. “It’s a good way of introducing people to our sound and also gives something back to all those that have been supporting us”. ??
Over the past five years VU have worked with and remixed for a host of artists including: Asian Dub Foundation ft Sinead O’Connor, Nitin Sawhney, Aref Durvesh (tabla maestro), Chandru (bollywoodstrings.com), Pandit Dinesh (tabla and percussion guru), MC Navigator (of Freestylers fame) & Sonia Mehta (Indian vocalist).
?2007/08 sees VU touring new album FIRED UP…
For more info: visionaryunderground.com and www.myspace.com/visionaryunderground |
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