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more smiley culture

Tonight www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham and 95.6FM (if local to Brum of course) Merlin Emanuel carries on the campaign for Justice for Smiley Culture, if your around give it a listen and share yor views

Posted at 13:56, 30th March 2011

end of term raving

Bless Riddims // 27.03.11 // Junglist Hardcore Rave

As it comes to the end of term, its time to remember what it is that made Bless Riddims a rave out so far 2010-2011. That means ladies and gentlemen, a good old fashioned junglist rush! expect early 92 hardcore to heydey jungle of 95, keep it locked!!!

Posted at 00:02, 27th March 2011

smiley culture

Some of you might have heard about Smiley Culture's suspicious death after a police raid on his home. Some are questioning how he died, and the police's actions. If you're interested,

http://www.facebook.com/Campaign4Justice4SmileyCulture?sk=wall

and get involved

Posted at 19:42, 24th March 2011

dancehall special

Bless Riddims // 13.03.11 // Dancehall Special

Since returning on air, dancehall has taken a back seat to the other genres played on the show. Bless Riddims is gonna remedy this with hopefully the first of a few dancehall specials. Get locked for bashment and dancehall coming from the late 90s and early noughties!

Posted at 11:38, 12th March 2011

100 sleeves of vinyl on the wall...

Just got a mega package of early noughties bashment vinyl ready for the next show, more info closer the time, for now, i gotta work my way through them...

Posted at 13:21, 2nd March 2011

from smooth to filthy

Bless Riddims // 27.02.11 // From Smooth to Filthy

This week will have the usual supply of Funky and Garage to ease you all in before been taken over by some of the latest filthy dubstep, including original tracks as well as remixes. Keep it locked, Brother Trevor needs you!

Posted at 17:01, 25th February 2011

could only be one host for this romantic day...

Bless Riddims // 13.02.11 // Valentines Day

Here at Bless Riddims, ideas were running through the mind on how to celebrate that romantic of days, the 14th February, Valentines Day. Then the light bulb clicked, only the great Curtis could possibly get across how we all feel about Valetines! So against medical advice, and to tuttings from his pastor, Curtis will be playing host to Jungle, Grime and Bassline to get the message across...WE DON'T LIKE VALENTINE'S DAY!!! Alla da shottas keep it locked!

Posted at 15:56, 11th February 2011

new mix cd available...

DJ Q's latest bassline mix cd for you all to enjoy

http://www.sendspace.com/file/had24c

Posted at 14:32, 5th February 2011

more time for more madness and badness

Bless Riddims // 30.01.11 // Brother Trevor's TWO hours

Bless Riddims enters an era now of (wait for it) two hour shows, meaning more time for the recouperation of Brother Trevor and ultimately more time for the music to flow. Lock in, gonna be a guddun

Posted at 16:50, 28th January 2011

no show

No show this weekend, but be sure to lock in on the 30th for the 1st of new fortnightly 2 hour shows, more time to explore the best in garage et al...and see brother trevor's recovery in action!

Posted at 16:17, 21st January 2011

the rehabilitation of brother trevor

Bless Riddims // 16.01.11 // Brother Trevor's Hour

This week will see much of the same of last week, but an hour less of course. Expect late jungle, Garage, UK Funky, and the one and only bassline, all to keep Trevor on track

Posted at 19:04, 12th January 2011

new year, new era

Bless Riddims // 04.01.11 // New Year, New Era

They said it couldn't be done, and millions of taxpayers money was spent trying to rectify the man, but Curtis has been tamed, Jungle is no longer running tings, either in the late 90s, or now. In this 2 hour special, we're gona ease Curtis in to the new world with early garage, before being a champion sound with more recent sounds. Bless Riddims is here to please, provide and mash up di place, keep it locked famlam!

Posted at 18:18, 2nd January 2011

merry xmas and happy new year

Due to maintenence work in the John Mac building, Bless Riddims won't be going out this week, hold tight for the new year when Bless Riddims makes a triumphant return and revamps its output!

Posted at 15:54, 17th December 2010

rewind that selecta

Bless Riddims // 12.12.10 // Return to the Jungle

Hopefully second time lucky to get Junglism back on the way this weekend. Nobody was impressed by the lack of show, especially Curtis who went and merked some people to vent some steam, badman that he is. So keep it locked for some junglist vibes just the way we all want it

Posted at 10:45, 9th December 2010

whoops

Many apologies for no show the 5th, hardware problems means the show had to be scrapped. Everything should be back up to scratch for the next show

Posted at 01:41, 5th December 2010

bassline house mix

A recently made Bassline House Mix

http://www.mediafire.com/?zqdg2ud8iehevp0

1-Jump, Bounce Shut Up-SJ Productions 2-Gangster Riddim-DJ Stylus 3-Mortal Kombat-Bass Addict 4-Next Episode- Dr. Dre & Snopp Dogg (Ben Chemikal Remix) 5-6 Million Ways (dub)- Sho Stopper 6- Next Hype-Tempa T 7-Next Hype (DS1 Bassline Mix)-Tempa T 8- Beast-Chipmunk 9- Beast (firstborn Remix)-Chipmunk 10-Lovely Thang-SJ Productions 11-See Through You (Dub Native)-Leanne Star 12-Losing Me (Jamie Duggan 4x4 Mix) -Rachel M

Posted at 01:36, 4th December 2010

serious heaviness

Bless Riddims // 28.11.10 // Dubstep

You may have noticed a pattern over the past few shows. Before Curtis is released on bail to get back to what he's doing best at Junglism, DJ Griff will take you on another special, Dubstep. From bass-heavy wobbles to blaring mid-range and everything else in between, make sure you have your bass-bins cranked up to keep with the ride

Posted at 12:40, 24th November 2010

many thanks...

New logo, with shout outs going to my sister Kathryn for the redesign

Posted at 12:39, 23rd November 2010

dutty dutty dutty

Bless Riddims // 21.11.10 // Bassline House

While Curtis is out proving in more ways than one that Jungle is in fact the champion sound, DJ Griff will continue with the specials started from last week. This week is the promotion of Bassline house, that strand of Northern UKG that needs promotion! Expect dubplates, classics and most of all a rave on the radio. KEEP. IT. LOCKED

Posted at 12:27, 17th November 2010

time for a funky anthem

Bless Riddims // 14.11.10 // UK Funky

Time for a break from pulsating beats (but not non-sensical ragga chat) and go for a smoother and funkier step. UK funky is the word(s) and the show will have a range from stndard floor filling anthems to crazier concoctions. keep it locked

Posted at 11:41, 12th November 2010

back to basics

Bless Riddims // 07.11.10 // Ragga Jungle

This week we'll stick with a straight diet of ragga jungle, from both the old skool and more recent efforts. NOthing more, nothing less, so tune in for more usual frantic fun

Posted at 16:07, 3rd November 2010

blog

Interested in the musical views of DJ Griff?

http://ragamuffin01-brukout.blogspot.com/

Posted at 10:44, 31st October 2010

halloween special

Bless Riddims // 30.10.10 // Halloween Special

Being broadcast on Halloween, it's only right that a special is made. A split between Drum and Bass, Techstep and Grime to suit the occasion. Never know, you might even wet yourself

Posted at 20:48, 27th October 2010

rhythm division link

Those of you after that Gyptian 'Hold You' remix that I played on the latest show can get in it on Vinyl at:

http://www.rhythmdivision.co.uk/

Obviously there's other genres to browse through, there's your starting point!

Posted at 15:38, 25th October 2010

new link added

The link to the Candadian Jungle Label JungleXpeditions in the links section. Been in the game for a good few years now have connections with artists across, from Merseyside to Lithuania. Check it,

http://junglex.ca/

Posted at 12:18, 23rd October 2010

all about the jungle

Bless Riddims // 23.10.10 // No Nonsense Jungle

This week is a straight hour of Jungle, mixing together old ragga Jungle classics, newer cuts in the world of Jungle and remixes or current hits. We don't joke in this rave

Posted at 10:43, 21st October 2010

black history month

Bless Riddims // 16.10.10 // Black History Month

Back again on the decks and mic for the celebration of Black History month, cutting across the various styles of Black Britain over the decades, including dancehall, hip hop, jungle and all the garage forms. Not one to miss!

Posted at 18:20, 12th October 2010

no show

No show on the 10th October as I take a trip south of the border. Show on the 17th as usual celebrating Black History month. keep it locked

Posted at 10:02, 6th October 2010

business as usual

Bless Riddims // 02.10.10 // Ladies and Gentlemen..Heavy Bass

After last weeks garage special we go back some major junglism, supported ringside by smooth and rough bassline to freshen things up. It's why this is champion sound!

Posted at 17:02, 30th September 2010

bassline and garage special

Bless Riddims // 25.09.10 // All Garage Heads

Taking a break this week from the madness of Jungle, we'll be fully indulging new and old Garage along with personal favourite, Bassline. It'll be a smoother vibe to the show, along with the return of the Dubplates which helped keep last terms shows so fresh. Gonna be a guddun

Posted at 14:57, 22nd September 2010

Bless Riddims // 11.09.10 // The Returning Champion

With a more appropriate timeslot, Bless Riddims returns to champion the soundwaves. Dancehall has retired but Jungle has quite happily taken its place. In its ringside corner Dnb, Bassline and Garage provide the support to keep this show one worth putting in your essential listening

Posted at 17:42, 9th September 2010

garage and grimy dubstep excursion

Bless Riddims // 23.05.10 // A Night of Grity Garage

Ending the series of 'specials' that have been on the past few shows is a Garage and 'Grimy Dubstep' edition(as in fast, dutty bassline riding Dubstep, with a hint of Grime stars rapping over it). Expect older, deeper garage, mixed alongside new Bassline dubplates (which I'm sure have been sorely missed) followed by some Dubstep to make the hairs on your head stand on end.

Posted at 18:22, 19th May 2010

jungle!!!

Bless Riddims // 02.05.10 // The Jungalist Massive enter the ring

This week, a break from the usual mix for a special Jungle mix I've been working on, as Jungle/DnB have been the styles that are making me move ma ting at the moment. We're still raving, but with a darker edge! This badman mix will be supported by some grime and bassline, including one contribuation by a good friend of mine. If you've seen Kidulthood, you'll get it!

Posted at 14:58, 28th April 2010

back in the ring

Bless Riddims // 25.04.10 // The Grand Return

After a series of abscences both on mine and the stations part, I return for my usual graveyard slot. Over the past month or so I have been collecting some great music and stories to share on air, so tune in 3am to get the best show to continue that late night rave

Posted at 16:58, 22nd April 2010

while you wait...

Here's a Jungalist Mix I made over the Easter break while you wait for my live return http://www.mediafire.com/?ymynvwz1wdq Remember that you listen to the previous shows by clicking on the listen again on the relative dates.

Posted at 22:43, 8th April 2010

no show...

No show this on the 28th March as I'll be back in Manchester that weekend. Don't worry, I shall return by the 4th, hopfully some great new garage tracks coming out of Manchester and Sheffield, enjoy the rest of the month!

Posted at 13:48, 21st March 2010

another week, another rave

Bless Riddims // 21.03.10 // Hits of the scene

Time for another early morning show to keep that Saturday rave going for longer. Remember to get in touch with the studio, the banters good all the way!

Posted at 17:05, 18th March 2010

keeping the ball rolling

Bless Riddims // 14.03.10 // Round 2

This next edition of Bless Riddims will carry on the great start last week with the mix of dancehall garage and grime. The usual juggling and dubplates, with a couple of them sounding familar if you've clocked the originals

3am, we're avin it!

Posted at 17:23, 12th March 2010

nice start!

Bless Riddims // 07.03.10 // Introducing...

Thanks to all who tuned in last night, was a lot of fun, if not perfect! There are a few things that need to be ironed out (such as me refusing to stop mentioning Southern!) but as time goes this will improve and the show will get better because of it!

Any one who wants any requests for next sundays show let me know through the facebook page which you can get the link through the profile

See you next week!

Posted at 19:29, 7th March 2010

let's get ready to rumble!

Bless Riddims // 07.03.10 // Introducing...

The first show of Bless Riddims starts Sunday 7th March at 3am. You read the themes of the show so the first episode is going to give you a flavour of what you're gonna hear over the next few months. Dubplates will be present, as well as some Dancehall jugglin' (and if you don't know what that is, I'll let you know in the show!)

Enjoy!

Posted at 13:29, 1st March 2010