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DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in SD, 18+ FRI 6/20
Skynet (N-vision, Skynet Recordings, Discrete, Underfire & Audio Blueprint Recordings, UK)
The UK acid house movement in 1987 was the catalyst for the dance music revolution that was ahead! Skynet, aka Nathan Vinall, found himself sucked into the thick of it. Skynet recalls how early acid house changed his life forever, “I was totally transformed over night. I remember going to the local clubs like Savannah and Zap and was like, what the hell is this? A few weeks later I found myself going out Thursday, Friday, and the whole weekend. At the age of 17 I was ready to blast, so I did and never looked back!”
Sixteen years later Skynet is more deeply rooted in electronic dance music than ever he could have imagined.
After a couple years spent listening, Skynet felt growing desire to DJ and produce. In the clubs he found himself gravitating to the more straightforward techno sounds familiarized by the works of Lenny Dee and Loftgroover. With his love of the music and his appreciation of its intricacies, Skynet felt that it was time to create his own sound and put it out there for others to enjoy. With that, Skynet purchased some studio equipment, despite knowing nothing about music apart from what he loved and turned him on. Whilst discovering and learning about the production of music he was exposed to a new sound that was evolving in the electronic music scene; it was called “Jungle”. It wasn’t long before Skynet’s talents in the studio began to unfold parallel to the increasing sophistication of the Jungle sound he loved so much.
After spending some time meeting new producers in his hometown of Brighton, England, Skynet was introduced to Shaun Morris, aka Stakka. Shaun had been producing for a few years and had already released a few records. Shortly after their introduction, the duo’s partnership began to take shape. “We started working together more and more. We found ourselves at a point were we had a couple of tracks that were really different from anything on any other labels, so we decided to start our own imprints, Audio Blueprint and Underfire.” After years of hard work the duo’s releases began receiving recognition from many of the major players in the scene, including Fabio, Grooverider, Andy C, Randall, Ray Keith. But it was Skynet & Stakka’s “Voyager” LP (Audio Blueprint) that really stamped their mark on the Drum and Bass map. The LP received rave reviews and is still regarded by many as a breakthrough for the drum and bass sound. The due soon followed up with “Blazin”, an LP released on their sister label Underfire. With its next level production and innovative sound, “Blazin” set a new musical standard in the scene. The milestone LP contained the tune “Side Effects” which instantly turned into an anthem familiar to drum and bass enthusiasts around the globe. In fact, it was that song Grooverider called, “One of the biggest tunes of Glastonbury” during a broadcast on BBC’s Radio One.
Not contented with two killer LPs, the duo went on to produce one final LP together, entitled “Clockwork”. The “Clockwork” LP, loaded with dance floor anthems, became an all time drum and bass classic. The album gained the duo worldwide recognition and respect while continuing to solidify Skynet’s stronghold as one of the hottest and most innovative producers in the drum and bass music scene.
Despite its success, “Clockwork” marked the end of the Stakka / Skynet partnership. “We had moved to Seattle for a year after the ‘Clockwork’ LP and during that time we discovered that we were on different pages.” Five years in the studio together can take its toll on the best of friend/partnerships. Skynet recalls, “It was like a marriage without the love. I felt restricted and needed to move on.”
In the years that Stakka and Skynet worked together they released a total of 40 twelve inch singles, three albums and five compilation CD's.
After returning to the UK, Skynet spent much of his time touring in order to showcase his sounds and skills as a solo artist. Alone for the first time Skynet hit Australia, Europe, and the US. He also spent a lot of time in the studio, creating an arsenal of new work and making plans for a new way to expose the public to his paramount sound. Alone in the studio, Skynet began to feel more inspired by the work he was writing. “It was just me now. I loved the freedom and it showed in the music I was creating.”
Back in the studio having crafted a nice cache of music Nathan decided to kick-start his own imprints: Skynet Recordings, Discrete, and Nvision. Skynet Recordings was the first followed closely by Discrete Recordings. “These were both labels for me really. I needed them both because of the sheer volume of tracks I was producing. The music I have been making seems to take on two different vibes.” Skynet Recordings is set for the heavy more dance floor material whilst Discrete Recordings was created to birth the deeper more soulful sounds. After many months of hard work, Skynet’s hard-line solo career began to raise eyebrows in the global drum & bass community. The releases on the new labels have led to continued requests for tour dates all over Europe, America, South Africa and Australia and high demands for original and remix work.
Recognizing the need of an outlet for other artists’ music, Skynet established Nvision. “A bombardment of demos from around the world kept coming in.” Skynet heard a good few tunes and he noticed serious potential in these artists, with that Nvision was born!
Skynet’s career and desire to push the music can never be called stagnant. It only took two years back in the UK establishing the labels for Skynet to realize he missed the States and had the urge to return. He packed his bags and said goodbye to the UK once more, this time settling in Philadelphia. Skynet is already taking the US by storm with an agenda that keeps him extremely busy. His own club night in Philly is in the cards for this year. Alongside a stream of DJ and remix work he has started producing original tracks for stateside record labels. Skynet has even found himself now branching out into the different sounds of Breaks, House and Hip Hop.
The future is bright for the man from Brighton and the global electronic music scene is better off because of his contributions.
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19 May 2008 08:00 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
Gonna be heavy! |
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19 May 2008 13:36 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
this might be my going back home to The Netherlands and goodbye San Diego dj set
leaving beautiful San Diego on July 9th 
BUT a party it will be .. looking forward
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19 May 2008 14:15 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
skynet will be coming with the dope tech vibes! can't wait for this show! |
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21 May 2008 16:36 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Gonna be ill. |
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28 May 2008 11:31 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
Skynet in SD... plus Lokal's going away party!? Fuhget abaaaht it!! Dopeness! |
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28 May 2008 16:43 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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YAAAARR!!!!!! |
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29 May 2008 07:28 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
Skynet killed it when som brought him out to the bee hive last year this should be a romper hes also one of my favorite all time producers!!! |
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1 Jun 2008 14:45 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
Hell yeah he did! I still have the flyer on my wall...I can't believe it's been 2 years already...feels like just yesterday.
I love that techy neuro style he puts out. His new album is going to kick ass 
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Skynet killed it when som brought him out to the bee hive last year this should be a romper hes also one of my favorite all time producers!!!
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3 Jun 2008 12:44 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
skynet dropping 2 hours deep set @ vienna few years ago, best party ever |
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3 Jun 2008 15:25 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
OOOH!
That'll be fun! :-) |
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4 Jun 2008 03:01 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
This party shall be off the hook...the Static Lounge has vastly improved their system...if you went to Dieselboy, you know what I'm talking about....holy schnikies, batman!!! |
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4 Jun 2008 14:17 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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It does sound way better, lookin forward to rockin those speakers.
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This party shall be off the hook...the Static Lounge has vastly improved their system...if you went to Dieselboy, you know what I'm talking about....holy schnikies, batman!!!
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8 Jun 2008 14:39 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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9 Jun 2008 16:01 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
Can I please get a WOOT? |
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9 Jun 2008 16:05 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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WOOT WOOT!!!!! |
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9 Jun 2008 16:42 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
really diverse line-up..might have to pop in for this one |
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9 Jun 2008 17:42 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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I'll bring some peeps with me  |
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9 Jun 2008 17:49 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
definitely liking this lineup!! Lokal and Devoe along with NVision's Skynet?
PROPER.
if i wasn't gonna be playing somewhere else this night, this is where i'd be. |
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11 Jun 2008 10:55 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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im there,even if i have pay in pennies and dimes.
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12 Jun 2008 10:20 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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how cute r u!
;-)
Wish I could go....:-(
Best of luck! GREAT lineup!
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im there,even if i have pay in pennies and dimes.
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12 Jun 2008 15:19 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
this one kinda reminds me of you kyle...
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17 Jun 2008 17:13 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
BOOM! |
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18 Jun 2008 21:17 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
the color purple is really red |
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18 Jun 2008 22:22 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Almost going down .. I will start rocking the house at 10:45
Got some nice new bits in |
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20 Jun 2008 12:34 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
TONIGHT!! |
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20 Jun 2008 12:46 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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According to dregen ...
TONIGHT!!
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Yeah buddy! |
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20 Jun 2008 12:57 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
YYYAAAAAEERRRRR!!!!! |
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20 Jun 2008 13:38 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
I hope everyone is ready cause i saw Skynet play last week and he killed it! He is going to be dropping some heavy tunes!! See you all tonight! |
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20 Jun 2008 15:06 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Re: DNA feat. SKYNET, Devoe, Lokal + more in San Diego, FRI
C'Mon San Diego!!!...put on yer dancin' shoes and come tear it up down at Static Lounge tonight! It's god damn beautiful weather out down here...the kind of weather that makes me want to drive to Static Lounge, drinks beers/boozes, hear great drum and bass, and dance the night away! DOOOOO IIIITTTTT!! hehe
*note to self...be sure to sober up before driving home...but continue dancing* |
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20 Jun 2008 16:16 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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What does sober mean? Never heard of such a thing.
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C'Mon San Diego!!!...put on yer dancin' shoes and come tear it up down at Static Lounge tonight! It's god damn beautiful weather out down here...the kind of weather that makes me want to drive to Static Lounge, drinks beers/boozes, hear great drum and bass, and dance the night away! DOOOOO IIIITTTTT!! hehe
*note to self...be sure to sober up before driving home...but continue dancing*
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20 Jun 2008 17:48 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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Tonight's gonna be *CRUNKTASTIC!* |
