| Description: | If you are into neurofunk & the seeper sounds of dnb, you probably praise ARMADA. If you hang out on the main dnb boards like DOA, DNBA, etc.. you have heard of all the hype surounding the "Official" launch & the series lately. ARMADA is the word every HEADZ has on their lips this week and luckily enough, the main man behind it is performing in our city this weekend. Expect high energy level set filled with the hottest dubs. And of course the Teebee's Desolation RMX which is causing worlwide drama!!.
After developing a strong fan base in Georgia, he relocated to Philadelphia. There, he created Armada Recordings, with partners Donna Mihaeli (of Empire Underground) and Evan Kreiner (aka INI), in mid-2004. Armada Recordings provides a creative work environment for drum and bass artists, without having to feel restricted; while still being able to offer the tunes and artists that the general public craves. With artists such as Noisia, Corrupt Souls, Teebee, Pacific, Desimal, and Skynet on board, Cyanide has always had an ear for recognizing new talent and helping to bring them to the forefront, while still bringing in innovators that he respects, and giving them a part in his mission.
In 2004, he joined up with 3 other producers in Philadelphia, to form Quadrant. Quadrant's first release is on Virus' sub-label 1210, featuring the track, "Manipulated Living," and a remix of Bad Company and Fierce's, "Thin Air". Cyanide's taste in music stretches long and wide; culling from this is what forms his unique sound and vision in music. Cyanide's music is personal, vulnerable, abrasive, sometimes unsure of itself, but always powerful. The search to find warmth and connection through music that is cold and alien by nature, is his ultimate goal. In addition to drum and bass, Cyanide also produces hip hop under the moniker Missing Persons, having had some tracks recently signed by notable hip hop labels/artists.
With a vast array of influence, coupled with such a unique and raw talent, it's anyone's guess what Cyanide will emerge with in this coming year, or years. One thing is for certain, whatever it may be, it will be powerful and unparalleled. |
