A while ago I was planning on doing an article on my top 5 Dubstep tracks but I was then put off it as I couldn’t really choose what my top 5 tracks were! After much thought, I still can’t really be certain on what my top 5 Dubstep tracks truly are, but this article will make you aware of 5 tracks that have the possibility of being in my true top 5 (if you know what I’m saying).

Dubstep is a very diverse genre, I’ll have you know! Every single track is different, they may sound similar on top but the production of tracks and the instruments used are always completely different. Dubstep isn’t a limiting genre either. Sure, Dubstep is usually around 140bpm, but if you take note of “usually”, it doesn’t say “always”. Great Dubstep tunes in my opinion are the ones that have a story behind them, have a good base and aren’t always complicated. I’d actually prefer the older type of minimal Dubstep (like Skream, Benga, Distance etc) and not the crazy industrial sounding “filth” that many listen to nowadays. Let’s get down to business.

My absolute favourite Dubstep track (yes, I am certain on this one) is Jahova by Rusko. First off, the introduction is brilliant. Whenever my ears get a sound of the “Jahova” sample when I’m listening to a Dubstep set, I know that a big tune is coming and I get ready to get my skank on. Jahova is a track that I usually drop when things aren’t looking good during a set (when the crowd is dead) or most likely near the final stages of my set. It’s a track that is sure to get the crowd moving again, each time it is played. It’s been my favourite for around a year or so now, and there are no signs that I am planning on de-throning it.

My #2 on this list was only recently bumped up to this position, it’s a track called Sincere by MJ Cole (remixed by Nero). I had heard the track on many mixes and mainly on Skream & Benga @ FWD’s mix. After recently IDing the track thanks to some contacts, I took a good listen to the full length and full quality track. The introduction is calm, the vocal makes it seem relaxed with a good chilled vibe. The drop is the complete opposite. When the track drops, it’s like an explosion, a catalyst making you want to get up and dance, skank and ask for a re-fix of the track (rewind). I cannot praise the use of the vocal enough, it’s a memorable vocal and the drop is epic.

My third track on this so-called favourite list is Lose Control by Skream. The reasoning behind it? I don’t actually know myself. There’s something about the track that makes me want to put it in every mix I do. It’s a pretty simple track, driven by the bassline and a few interesting bits on top and that’s about it. Not to mention the Star Wars sample used which makes me smile every time I hear it. It’s just an all-around good song with a good beat in the background to time your foot-tapping or air-humping (aka the Dubstep dance) to.

Forthly, this track is a triumph. B4 the Duel by Benga, what a tune! Most will hear the intro and laugh at it, but it’s kind of a story within a tune. Half way through the track, the mood just switches. It takes you on a hectic journey to the darkness of space. Just listen to this track, at 2:50, you can hear the mood suddenly switch. The spacey vibes suddenly fade in and the whole scene changes to as if you are a member of the space station. Benga is truly the master of drums and synths. Just take a listen to his other work, especially the work featured on his album “Diary Of An Afro Warrior”, truly spectacular!

Finally, Sweet Shop by Doctor P is my last track that I have decided to feature on my list. I remember buying this track as clear as day. Me, Sam and Jake were discussing the latest Dubstep releases and we talked about this track in particular. We went to visit Catapult Records and guess what? Sweet Shop was playing! I snapped it up then and there. What a tune. Not only the memories of the track make it enjoyable for me, but also the foolery used within the introduction. You expect some old-school dance track to drop when you hear it but you get quite the opposite. A real dance floor filler, a real Dubstep gem.

Sorry for the poor English used in this here blog post. It’s kind of rushed. Maybe I’ll work on it in the future?

100th blog post, woo!

I need some more content on here (x4),
There’s too many poems, too many many poems,
Too many poems, too many many poems,
Too many poems, too many many poems,
Too many poems, too many many poems!

Seriously, back to business. Yes, this is still my personal blog, not some poem crackhouse – I have picked up on the fact that I have been writing numerous poems (including today), when I’ve been taking breaks from writing up Incognito Records’ portfolio and also in the middle of night when I can’t sleep (don’t go nuts on me, please!) So my blog, what am I supposed to do with my blog again? I haven’t spoken about my life for a while, so I’ll update you on everything at the moment..

Tomorrow is Tuesday I guess, I think I’m going to go on a bike ride with Ben M and a few others (I don’t know who else is coming or whatever). Then on Wednesday I’ve got Howells’ prom (if I’m still invited, that is! It seems that Alice hasn’t been talking to me since Friday, maybe it’s just me). After the prom is the, well, after prom.. I’m going to be supplying the beats for this event (not DJing, well, I am actually when I think about it..) by bringing my iPod speakers and then I’ll show off my Summer mix 2010 (you can download that here by the way!) — I also have a load of radio 1 mixes that I’ve heard before, a few episodes of the Stella Sessions (Skream and Benga), so that should keep us going for a while!

Going to have to sleep through Thursday morning / mid-afternoon ready for Soundscape’s soundcheck which will be at around 4 and then the doors open at 6:30 (I think!). Will be playing b2b with Sam CL for only 10 minutes (what a joke) — I’m counting on the teachers somehow dieing of, umm, sonic molestation? Then we can continue to play because we managed to play for around 1 hour and a half and even that seemed to last no time! Anyways that should be good. Another thing to note is that on the same day is Clwb Ifor Bach (Cynt night’s) open deck session. I have got in contact with them about possibly doing a set on the night (it starts at 10:30) but I highly doubt they will permit us due to being 16 (18 is age restriction on most club nights), damn it!

As for after these two pretty busy days, nothing much else to report. I’m trying to get some free sets over the summer hols to get some practice with a live crowd and just for the experience / to show off but at the moment people are reluctant to ask me / Sam due to our age (16). It’s a joke! Anyways my BBQ should be soon and then I can concentrate on DJing and Incognito stuff. Should be a good summer, but no Jake all summer? Oh well! I got Greece at the end of summer and if I decide to sort out Magnetic Man in october, we will be going to see them in Bristol. That should be good (if I do buy the tickets).

Anyways, thanks for the read. Take it easy!

By the way, I had a complaint about the blog logo so I’ve re-designed it (see?) and now I think it looks gorgeous. Enjoy!

# A Summary Of Myself
# Written by Tom Spiteri
# From: http://tomspit.com

Lost in a sea of feelings,
Stranded in a pool of thoughts,
They linger in my head for days on end,
These obstacles I want no more.

I walk through the town on my own,
I daydream and plan my day,
These plans never seem to work properly,
Most things never go my way.

Yet something still keeps me going,
Perhaps never really knowing the truth,
Unreliable people with many things to doubt,
To believe I require some proof.

Lost in a sea of feelings,
Stranded in a pool of thoughts,
This isn’t depression,
I’m always making progression,
I’m aiming to achieve much more.

# Precious Planet Earth
# Written by Tom Spiteri
# From: http://tomspit.com

Enjoy it while you can because it will all come to an end,
I’m not just talking about schooldays but also family and friends,
We take many things for granted in our short and lonely lives,
Were too greedy for our own good, it’s the definition of mankind.

People protesting get nowhere, it’s action that needs to be made,
People are doing nothing for good, for this they’re getting paid,
The state of the world is unbelievable, there’s now just too much stress,
It’s all one great big competition, the winner controls the rest.

Power is too centralised and corruption is a global truth,
Elders are now evermore afraid of the crazy and violent youth,
Where does this leave planet earth and the beings it caters for?
We take and never seem to give back, all we ever want is more.

Many people are used and abused for our ever growing greed,
To come together and work as one is what we really need,
I’m not some peace fanatic, just a normal 16 year old teen,
Just action needs to be taken is what I really mean.

vSquared Summer mix 2010

Download link: http://tomspit.com/downloads/vSquared Summer Dubstep mix.zip (43MB approximately)

Thanks for downloading the vSquared Summer mix 2010. I have decided that every year I will compile a mix and release it for free. Make sure that you hit me up around the June / July time every year to get your hands on this free mix!

The mixing itself isn’t the best you will ever hear, I’ll admit it, but I feel that the track listing is brilliant, so I hope you will enjoy it in that aspect. I’m still an amatuer DJ and I’m constantly improving. I’m available for free sets at any event, I DJ alongside my co-partner, Samuel Crossley-Lewis, if you want to know more, email me; “me[at]tomspit[dot]com”.

Artist — Track — Label
Chrispy – Roll Out – Dubplate
Flux Pavillion – Normalize – Circus
Bar 9 – Faded – APhreaks
Skream – Minimool – Dubplate
Noah D & No Thing – Unknown Suspect (VIP) – Subway
Kelly Dean & Steady – Teflon – Dubplate
Plastician – Japan –     Terrorythm
L-Wiz – Girl From Codeine City – Dub Police
Sub Focus – Coming Closer – RAM
Rusko – Da Cali Anthem – Mad Decent
12th Planet & Juakali – Reasons (Doctor P remix) – Dubplate
Benga – Stop Watching – DSoundboy
Benny Page – Step Out – DSoundboy
Datsik – Retreat – Rottun
Doctor P – Gargoyle – Circus
Shackles – Sound Of My Dreams* – Incognito

^ Dubplate indicates track is a free release / unknown label.
* Forthcoming track on Incognito Records.

Big up to the whole Cardiff crew including Catapult, Aperture, Neuropol. A special thanks to all the Dubstep artists, keep up your great work for the genre! If you like the tracks featured in this mix, please buy them! Finally, my email address is “me[at]tomspit[dot]com”. Take it easy.

> http://incognitorecords.com

Once again, if you’ve read all of this and haven’t found the download link; http://tomspit.com/downloads/vSquared Summer Dubstep mix.zip (43MB approximately)

Some people still don’t know or haven’t heard that me and Sam Crossley-Lewis will be playing at Soundscape b2b. This is just a post to remind you guys that yes, we are playing and yes, it will be some filthy Dubstep.

The mixes are back! You may have noticed that the VinylVirgin (vSquared) YouTube channel is finally alive again after an exact month mixless (heartbreaking, I know). Head on over to the channel and get with the new mixes. More are to come over the next few weeks > Seriousss. http://www.youtube.com/VinylVirgin

# Constant worry
# Written by Tom Spiteri
# From: http://tomspit.com

She’s online right now but resist I do,
I can’t seem to bring myself to talk to you.

I click your name but then I stall,
I don’t want to try just in case I fall.

I’m afraid of denial, being a social reject,
I worry if I tell her, will I lose her respect?

I want to show my feelings but it’s proving real tough,
In my mind being friends just isn’t enough.

# Action plan
# Written by Thomas Spiteri.
# http://tomspit.com/

The plan is there and the course is set,
The love itself is my only threat,
The thought of rejection is scary enough,
I’ve got to continue, advance and be tough.

She has full control, a puppet on a string,
She is embedded in my mind, deep under my skin,
She can knock me down or reflect my thoughts,
I’ve got to try hard, love cannot be bought.

# Chances
# Written by Tom Spiteri
# From: http://tomspit.com

The chances I’ve had to tell her straight,
Until I do, I’ll remain as a mate,
I take all this time to contemplate,
Do I stay this quiet or ask her on a date?

The chances I’ve had to make her mine,
I’ve been thinking about this for too much time,
I’m staying down low like I’ve committed a crime,
Do I stay in order or do I cross the line?

I’ve had countless chances and I’m being dumb,
I’ve had countless chances and you’re the one,
I’ve had countless chances and it’s no longer fun,
I’ve had countless chances. Many, many chances.