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BASS: D&B label Grid Recordings launches Allsorts imprint with Electrosoul System

After a 2006 that saw Drum & Bass label Grid Recordings expand its musical horizons with the launch of the Liquid Allsorts series, it has kicked off a new imprint Allsorts with Russian producer Electrosoul System (pictured left). The imprint launch comes after releases last year from artists such as DJ Marky & Bungle, A Sides, Heist and Electrosoul System.

As a result of the critical and commercial success of the Liquid Allsorts releases, Grid recordings decided to give the series its own label and has announced the launch of Allsorts -- a brand new imprint that will focus on deeper beats, soulful sounds and "all sorts of styles."

Kicking off the label is Electrosoul System, who is considered one of Russia's finest exports and a rising star of the international D&B scene. The current issue of Knowledge Magazine reportedly describes Electrosoul -- whose birth name is Andrey Burtaev -- as "being instrumental in giving Russia a voice in drum & bass worldwide."

Electrosoul's first release with Allsorts, issued worldwide during March/April 2007, is a 12" vinyl with two tracks, Falling and Sing. Allsorts describes Falling as having "rolling beats, cleverly edited vocals, lush pads and warm rounded bass." Sing, which begins with deep atmospherics, grows into "an uplifting piano led roller."

Click the Allsorts website to hear Electrosoul System's debut tracks, as well as a sample mini mix.

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