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REVIEW: DJ Rockid - Trinity EP out on Rub A Duck / Black Hole recordings

1. Trinity 
 2. Dragon Balls 5000 
 3. Trinity (C.O.N.E. Remix) 
 4. Dragon Balls 5000 (O.Crow Remix) 

 DJ Rockid returns to the Rub A Duck imprint with his brand new "Trinity EP", which was preceded by last year's "Bonecrusher EP".  
 DJ Rockid started DJing at the age of 16 and quickly set his reputation as turntable virtuoso. He has been making his mark in the clubs for the past fourteen years, in which he practically played every club in The Netherlands and performed in front of thousands at national events like Mysteryland, FFWD Dance Parade, Amsterdam Dance Event, Latin Village and Dance Valley. He’s no stranger to international festivals either, where he’s graced the stage at both the Detroit Electronic Music Festival and world-renowned Glastonbury Festival. Known in the clubs as the quick-fingered mixing maestro, his name is now interminably linked with his very own, aptly dubbed, eclectic! sound - best described as an exhilarating mix of house, hip hop, electro, breakbeat, garage and bass. 

 DJ Rockid set a solid foundation for his success many years ago: born in South Korea, Rockid learned to love music from an early age. After moving to The Netherlands, his interest in music developed further and the turntable soon became his instrument of choice. Starting out playing hip-hop tunes, he learned the art of scratching and decided to hone his skills by entering the DMC DJ championships in 1998. It was there where things first exploded: DJ Rockid didn’t only rock the house, he also went on to become the Dutch DMC champion five years in row and represented The Netherlands all the way to the finals in New York, London & Paris! 

 With both "Trinity" and "Dragon Balls 5000" DJ Rockid paves the way for some seriously grinding electro house. Rockid's beefy beats serve as the silver platter on which he presents his abstract, growling synth stabs and chopped drum fills; also note the use of the Amen break in "Dragon Balls 5000". The C.O.N.E. remix tackles "Trinity" with a dueling blend of electro and dubstep, while O.Crow's straight up dubstep beats and drops anchor big strings in the break. DJ Rockid's "Trinity EP" is rough, rugged and raw; a sweet low-end punch for beat junkies. 

Dimitri Kechagias review: 2 years and nothing can stop them. The label grows with every single release by showcasing local talents from the Netherlands and the whole world. Creativity and love for music grows rapidly all over the world and Rub A Duck is here to release it and bring it to the very front of EDM music scene. Dj Rockid returns on the top label with his magnificent Trinity EP. First of all is Trinity and you better get prepared to dance and sweat tones with this nu rave mega smasher. Packed with electro/dub step/bass music and progressive elements along with nice retro amiga style melodies and siren effects. Its one of those tunes that you drop and the party will go out of order.  Dragon Balls 5000 is powerful and highly energetic with electro infused  basslines, progressive driving beats, old school break beat references, cool vocal samples and feel good happy melodies. Rough and in your face sounds with sweet relaxing moments too. If you want the clean cut dubstep version dont look any further. The label regular artist O.Crow service the full on, hard and bumpy dubstep version to drive you crazy. Lastly C.O.N.E. remix of Trinity moves on the well known trap  style. With electro, dubstep and old school references no leaving being can resists its energy, funkiness and groove. LOve iT

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