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10 iconic Skream moments

Been there, done that, got the dubplates

  • Dave Turner
  • 28 April 2017
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Remixing La Roux's 'In For The Kill'

You might need to turn the heating up when listening to this, 'cause it gives you a serious case of the chills. Released in 2009, just as dubstep was hitting the big time (and becoming extremely bastardised in places), Skream grabbed hold of a pop anthem and declared 'Let's Get Ravey'. He ignored the loud, obnoxious route many were taking at the time, instead sticking to his raw, crisp sound. That combined with Elly Jackson's angelic vocals and an unexpected breakbeat finish amounted to a crossover banger. Cue 17-year-olds winding their car windows down and riding through town with the volume cranked up.

 
 
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