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Location: North London, UK
Bookings: ben@paramountartists.com
Other: yemiolag@gmail.com
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FORTHCOMING RELEASES:
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Blacksmif - "...And The Sun Rose Out" EP [Synchronicity - SYNCHRO001]
(Mar 2nd 2012)

Paper Tiger - Illuminated (Blacksmif Re-Lick) [Mind On Fire - MOF007]
(Feb 27th, 2012)

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UPCOMING GIGS:
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Fri Mar 2nd 2012 @ The Soup Kitchen (Manchester)
Paper Tiger Illuminated EP Launch Party w/ Paper Tiger + guests

Fri 23rd March 2012 @ The Rhythm Factory, 10pm-4:30am
Operation Reality w/ Ikonika, Kahn

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Description:
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"Incredibly strange & wonderful... Stunning... Absolutely phenomenal..."
(Mary Anne Hobbs - Radio 1 / Xfm)

"A producer that we think is destined for big things..."
(Goldierocks - NME Radio / Radio 1 / 4Music)

"Blacksmif is a very convincing future prospect for electronica/bass music. The North London raised producer has created a very unique and exciting sound using elements from genres such as dub, soul and jazz which are welded together to form a new ingredient in the ever growing bass music revolution. Blacksmif has a large catalogue of unsigned music and has been producing track after track of the highest quality, however does he have what it takes to rise above the growing clamour that is British Bass Music?...

...The sound of Blacksmif certainly has a different twist on the bass music revolution. Unlike some of those around him he is not falling into the trap of following the herd and serving up watered down copy's with tried and tested sounds, rather he is finding his own path. It is our opinion that once the right people find out about him he will become a much more recognisable figure in electronic music!"

...A prolific studio dweller who's music flirts on the edge of known wisdom, taking flamboyant percussive and melodic risks within a bass driven jazz tinged environment. "
(words by Jonny Cravenwood - Shimstar / Blah Blah Blah Blog)

"Blacksmif's already won the interest of Gilles Peterson, as well as plenty of column & blog inches with his crackling, jazz-tinged approach to bass music. Bringing a warmth which has been found lacking of late, the Londoner's super-consistent and intricate productions expertly weld elements of dub, soul and jazz with atmospheric synths and deftly-implemented drums and vocals. All this makes for spine-tinglingly beautiful, intimate music of the rarest kind. Catch him now before he hits the big time"
(words by Shades of Grey Records)

"North London genre-juggler, Blacksmif, welds together elements from over two decades of musical exploits into bass maidens that should get the likes of Gilles Peterson nodding their heads in sonic agreement once they find out about him."
(words by Errol Anderson - The Independent Blogs / MTV's Urban Blog - The Wrap Up / Decibel Soup)

"Eclectic electronica producer - 'Blacksmif' is the moniker of London-based-and-bred Yemi Olagbaiye. The strength of Blacksmif, much as his name suggests, lies in his ability to carefully forge and meld a host of genres, melodies and instruments into one signature sonic formula. Manipulated samples at the heart of his tracks resonate over crackling vinyl effects and combine with synthesised hooks. If he carries on coming up with this kind of atmospheric, spine-tingling produce, he’s bound to attract widespread attention soon..."
(words by Dan Moss - Somethin' Else / Radio 1)

"North London producer Blacksmif grabbed our attention, showboating his skills with some cleverly crafted remixes of ‘Letoya – Not Anymore’ and ‘Destiny’s child – Bug A Boo’. It’s hard to stand out from the crowd nowadays as so many future garage tracks begin to sound the same in style and instrumentation, but Blacksmif has managed to find his own niche to the extent that you could easily point out a Blacksmif track."
(words by Will Warr - Bokah Magazine)

"Our debut release on Synchronicity is an EP from a very talented producer named ‘Blacksmif’ – his tracks were so beautiful that we couldn’t decide on just two, it makes sense to put four of them out together as they’re all equally strong tunes. All are such organic and intricate soundscapes that encourage deep levels of listening, you’ll understand more when we release further information very soon..."
(words by Nikki Acute - Acute Promotions / Family Tree Records / Synchronicity Records)

"Blacksmif's epic sample clusters and crackled beats have brought him quick attention as he edges the burial-step sound forward but its his rich jazz tinged chords and lushness that are making the likes of Mr Scruff and Gilles Peterson take note."
(words by Timothy 'Landslide' Land - Hospital Records / Round The Houses / Landmass)

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http://www.facebook.com/Blacksmif

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.”

Hope you enjoys listening to my stuff as much as I enjoys making it! :)