JZ - Jazz Prasad

ABRZY Live On Tour at Cassette Nine Auckland, with support from Denzel Kelemete and CHEF MOB

From Khilgaon, Bangladesh to Khandallah. ABRZY (Ay Brezzy) Smashed the final show in Auckland.

Supported by:
Denzel
https://www.facebook.com/denzel.kelemete

Chef Mob
https://www.facebook.com/chefmobmusic

Tour Band:
On the drums - Eric Sebastian https://instagram.com/ericseb513?igshid=ZmZhODViOGI%3D

Sax - Tupoki Wairau-Hunter https://www.facebook.com/Poks-Music-104122648420685/ https://www.instagram.com/poksmusic/

DJ - Nam Chucks
https://www.facebook.com/namnita

ABRZY Live On Tour at TOTARA STREET Tauranga with Skye Hine & Dead Empire NZ 🤘🏾

From Khilgaon, Bangladesh to Khandallah. ABRZY (Ay Brezzy) Nails the second show in Tauranga.

Supported by:
Skye Hine
https://www.facebook.com/skye.hipok

Dead Empire NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Deadempire.nz

Tour Band:
On the drums - Eric Sebastian https://instagram.com/ericseb513?igshid=ZmZhODViOGI%3D

Sax - Tupoki Wairau-Hunter https://www.facebook.com/Poks-Music-104122648420685/ https://www.instagram.com/poksmusic/

DJ - Nam Chucks
https://www.facebook.com/namnita

প্রিয় বাংলাদেশের ভাই, বোন ও বন্ধুরা, আমি আবিদ রহমান অর্ণব ওয়েলিংটন থাকি । আমার ছোটবেলা কেটেছে অকল্যান্ডে । আমি গান করি । আমার গানের নাম (ABRZY) । এই সামারে আমি নিউজিল্যান্ড মিউজিক কমিশনের সহযোগিতায় তিনটি মিউজিক শো করছি । প্রথমটি ওয়েলিংটন এ ২১শে জানুয়ারী হয়ে গেলো যেখানে ২০০ এরও বেশী দর্শক এসেছিলো । আমি ৩রা ফেব্রুয়ারী টাওরাঙা আর ৪ঠা ফেব্রুয়ারী অকল্যান্ডে শো করতে যাচ্ছি । আমার বাংলাদেশের ভাই, বোন ও বন্ধুরা আমার শোতে এলে আমার ভালো লাগবে আর সে সাথে আমি নিশ্চিত তোমরাও দারুন উপভোগ করবে । নীচের লিংক থেকে তোমরা টিকেট বুক করতে পারো.

দেখা হবে ইনশাল্লাহ । See you there

Tour | ABRZY

Epic night at Meow witnessing ABRZY kick off his first ever National Tour. 🤘🏾
Tauranga and Auckland you're next! 🐯

https://www.abrzy.com/tour

Biggups to J-Kon for his new LP dropping on legendary label DSCI4.
Top Shelf Production!! 🔥

We asked J-Kon a few questions ahead of his 'Cloak The World' LP released next month.

1. How did you get into DJ'ing & producing drum & bass?

My first DNB gig I ever attended was Konflict at Studio Nine, Wellington, NZ, in 2001.

It was a natural progression from going to gigs and enjoying the vibes, to then trying to find the music, then working out how it was being played, and then finally working out how it was being produced. It was a great journey, from what I can remember! ...and I will continue this journey for as long as I can!

2. What's the scene like in New Zealand at the moment?

To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what the scene is like at the moment, but I get the feeling the scene is definitely not the way it used to be! As far as Wellington goes, we lost a lot of our main DNB venues due to building closures as these buildings were prone to earthquake damage. The few gigs I have been to over the last few years were for sure not the way parties used to be 20 odd years ago!

3. How would you describe your style? Any influences that you care to mention?

I would say my general style would be deep dark funk. I love a tune with a groove and a deep and dark vibe. That said, I love all styles of DNB and love to dabble in producing everything from old school jungle to liquid funk. Some of my main influences would be Paradox, Seba, Alpha Omega, Source Direct, LTJ, Cern, Tactile, Universal Project, old C4C and Virus, old Cylon, Invaderz....

4. Who are your favourite producers in 2023?

At the moment I'm digging this chap from Finland called Park Shadow. I'm currently on a collab with him and expect something deep and dark! Others would be Dynamix, HABIT, Survey, Opalys, Verb, Release, Ricky Force.

5. What's your favourite track on DSCI4?

My all time fav DSCI4 tune would have to be Chris Su - Need U Tonite. A proper smooth mix of deep groove.

Promo mix in comments.

Wellington Anniversary Weekend is going to be epic!

Catch ABRZY Live on Tour at Meow followed by Scottish Dub/Roots/Reggae titans Mungo's Hi Fi at the Hotel Bristol this Saturday night.

https://www.facebook.com/ABRZYRahman
https://www.abrzy.com/tour

https://www.facebook.com/mungoshifi

Tour | ABRZY

Chartered Account by day, Rapper by night.
Come witness ABRZY kick off his first-ever tour with support from Sodalight and Slep.

From Bangladesh to Billboards... sorta 😜😜

Honestly a surreal moment seeing these floating around my city. I hope these really do inspire kids that look like me to really go and get it 💪🏼 Being a musician in NZ is bloody tough. Being a Bangladeshi Musician in NZ is fkn coooooked! 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

This isn't about branding or promotion. I don't care how much publicity these generate or how many ticket sales stem from them. This poster is dedicated to every single door that ever closed on me and my brothers. This is about letting these industry cats know we're either buying the building of those doors or throwing a brick through the window next to it, to go and get the bag 💰💰

Cannot wait to kick this tour off and crush Meow this Wellington Anniversary weekend. Saturday Jan 21st, see you then! 🐯🔥

The Eastern Sound Collective is a network for Asian musicians in Wellington that jam, run events and advocate for representation in the arts. Over the last few months I've had the honour of working with two of their musicians and a band in preparation for an upcoming tour.

Abid Rahman a.k.a ABRZY is a kid straight outta Bangladesh, making music since he was 17 and now a Chartered Accountant. He's just dropped his new Rap Album "80 Different Ways II" and is hitting Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland in the coming weeks.

Come witness ABRZY and his crew:
Jan 21st - Meow, Wellington
Feb 3rd- Totara Street, Tauranga
Feb 4th - Cassette Nine, Auckland

https://www.abrzy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ABRZYRahman
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GIxnPuJrbOyBfyYkMzJRo?si=L4LALWqlSy6e6QeL31YPiA


Eastern Sound Collective
https://www.easternsoundcollective.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066472436384

25 years ago I started my music career with a handful of vinyl records, an old rusty Numark mixer and belt drive turntables.

Throughout my life Music has helped me through mental illness and navigating the highs and lows and ebbs and flows. From the songs Mum and Dad would play at home and on road trips, to the gazals, kirtans and bhajans during pooja's and Hindu festivals and then the concerts and dance parties my friends and I experienced. Music always had a profound impact on me, encapsulating moments in time and space, becoming another form of escapism or healing.

Slowly but surely my passion for music grew in every way - live shows/concerts/dance parties, more crates of vinyl and stacks of CD's, newer and better equipment. Then came guest appearances on friends radio shows and eventually my own weekly show on Firm 107 FM (Wellington). A short while later came the regular bar and club residencies with the help of Bassdrop.co.nz (Massive thanks, love and respect to A-Tech and the Bassdrop family). It was an absolute honour to be a part of that community and to have played alongside some of the best DNB talent in NZ and now the World.

Although my parents don't quite understand my taste in music, they have always been supportive of me, but unfortunately for many ethnic artists we also carry a dark passenger that's personified by the gossip and judgement we can receive from extended family, friends and our ethnic communities, by people who simply don't have an understanding or appreciation for music and the arts.

As artists we have to walk in two worlds navigating the expectations of our culture and traditions while trying to adapt to our constantly evolving society.

All of my International DNB hero's avidly speak of the vibe, energy and appreciation shown by Kiwi crowds, Kiwi producers are internationally recognized as some of the best in the business but It broke my heart trying to live in two worlds due to the fear of judgement from the "evil eye of communal gossip"

25 years of derailments until I had the fortune of meeting a kindred spirit who reignited my passion for live music and encouraged me to reach out to the Eastern Sound Collective - A network for Asian musicians in Wellington that jam, run events and advocate for representation in the arts.

This year things came full circle, once again things started falling into place and I found a way to face the fear that's always held me back.

Big tings a gwan for 2023!

Thanks to JAM Talent, New Zealand Stunt School

"Each new hour holds new chances for new beginnings. The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change"

Happy New Year to you all, have a safe and lovely night.
Thank you for your ongoing love and support.
JZ 🙏🏾❤️

Rolling out a selection of summery beats and basslines at COSMIC Cuba Mall from 2-4pm!
🌞🤘🏾

Netsky - Everybody Loves The Sunshine (feat. Chantal Kashala & Daddy Waku) Buy or stream 'Second Nature' here: https://www.NetskyHospital.lnk.to/SecondNatureycDance music icon Netsky has taken the drum & bass scene by storm since th...

Big respect to ABRZY!
I really hope and pray that his message inspires more ethnic and indigenous artists to follow their dreams. 🙏🏾

1 week ago today.. Thank you Lord 🙏🐯

Biggups to SAL 🤘🏾

Dopamine EP out now on Soul In Motion Records

Sim011 - Dopamine EP, by Sal 4 track album

🤘🏾 Brilliant way to start to the year! Absolutely top notch Producer and DJ heading our way!

I’m ending 2022 and kicking off 2023 on the other side of the planet. See you soon New Zealand!

100% independent and organically grown Punk Rock in the Horowhenua!

Big respect to ABRZY!!

Check out this new album 80 Different Ways II on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/2tGI2Ei1ZqRM3xox4xztwf?si=xInHP187TIqGaZtyhXohZA

So stoked to be included on this playlist with some of the greats 🎤 Shout out Spotify for including my song Be Someone from my new album 💪🏼🔥🔥

Check the link in my comments to give it a spinnnn

Another awesome workshop with the NZ Stunt School today, this time we got tactical!
(airsoft replicas, nerf and rubber prop guns)

Sad day for the NZ DNB Community, Big love and respect to Jay Bulletproof. 🙏🏾
RIP 🕯

https://ukf.com/words/how-bulletproof-has-been-documenting-new-zealands-drum-bass-history/34497 🙏🏾

How Bulletproof has been documenting New Zealand’s drum & bass history The History Of New Zealand Drum & Bass is now 30 episodes deep, has a listenership of over 60,000 D&B fans and features some of the most respected artists from both hemispheres.

Epic day at the New Zealand Stunt School Wires Workshop!
Massive thanks to Dayna Grant, her beautiful family and the wonderful crew, I'm still in awe of all the amazingly talented people I spent the day with.

No more donuts and naps!
Take it to the next level.

It's been a hot minute since my last mix.

This one was special, the urge to give up and walk away from it all earlier this year was tough. My work/life balance was completely discombobulated, I just couldn't find the motivation and creativity to continue but through a sympathetic ear and encouraging words I finally managed to get back on track, pick out some classics and then sift through the latest DNB offerings on Beatport to bring you this new live mix.

Enjoy!

Hypersonic 5 Take a Hypersonic flight through some classics and the freshest DNB releases on Beatport so far this year. Recorded completely Live & Direct! Featuring new music from Zero T, Break & Total Science, Digital & Outrage, Jaise, Dj Trace & Kid Drama, Presha, Seba, Nurve, LSB, Jubei and more...