Artist:DJ Silence

With a name to match his quiet demeanour, one could be mistaken for thinking that DJ Silence hasn't got much to say. The truth is, he mightn't talk much but his music speaks volumes. He is a focused and critical producer of exceptional talent and, at various times, the man behind the decks for artists such as Empty, ASAP, Wisdom2th, DVS and FG. His debut EP was released on June 21st 2014. 'In the Shadows' is 5 tracks of raw, moody sample based beats that give a firm nod to the golden age of hip hop production whilst maintaining a progressive and contemporary sound. DJ Silence draws influences from artists as wide-­‐ranging as Aesop Rock through to Bonnie Prince Billy. His diversity of taste is further reflected in the diversity of sounds he draws from to create the songs on “In The Shadows”. It is apparent at first listen that DJ Silence treats the sounds that he works with like oil paints or materials in a collage. Textures are layered and complex, arrangements provide contrast ...