Sammy Virji x Smokey Bubblin B - Santorini by 1Forty published on 2020-09-21T15:14:54Z Premiered by Complex UK on 17th September 2020: https://www.complex.com/music/2020/09/premiere-sammy-virji-smokey-bubblin-b-santorini Since Sammy Virji and Smokey Bubblin’ B last appeared on the label in June and April 2019 respectively a hell of a lot has happened within the UK Garage scene. From simmering away in the underground the genre has had new life breathed into it with commercial hits such as AJ Tracy’s ‘Ladbroke Grove’ shining a bright light on the sound once again. Being branded as NUKG (New UK Garage) by Conducta his label Kiwi Records and reputation as an artist has also helped elevate this new era Garage sound to today’s younger generation of listeners. With both Sammy and Smokey appearing on Kiwi with their own EP’s they return to 1Forty for their highly anticipated collab as teased very recently by Conducta in his latest Kiwi Direkt mix, bringing a perfect soundtrack for a summer’s day. Sammy Virji set one scene alight and helped forge another all in the space of three years and there’s no signs of slowing with an ever growing eclectic discography brimming with energy. Now firmly at the front of UKG and underground UK Bass music as a whole the Oxford born producer is leading the charge of ‘NUKG’ with Conducta and co, whilst still maintaining his relationships with the likes of Chip Butty Records/Rare Supply and 1Forty as well as forging new ones overseas with Barong Family. All of this along with a healthy list of self releases have propelled him into a monthly Rinse FM residency and enjoy consecutive sold out ’Like A Virjin’ tours which all fit into his extensive schedule. This has seen him takeover the countries most reputable venues such as Stealth, Hidden, Wire and participate in some of the countries biggest events at Printworks, NASS, Boomtown and across the pond in Europe at the highlight of every underground music lovers calendar - Outlook Festival. 2020 saw him working with DJ Zinc, DJ Q, Moksi and the Prince of UKG and fellow Kiwi - Conducta, before dropping his debut album Spice Up My Life’ which has been one of the most critically acclaimed albums in bass music in 2020 hailing praise from the likes of Skream, Chris Lorenzo and Mistajam to name a few. Smokey Bubblin’ B has made himself one of the most renowned names in the UKG scene after the years of grafting away keeping the sound alive in the underground have come full circle, with the Garage sound now very much on the rise the South London born producer is reaping the rewards for his dedication. Smokey became one of the earliest recruits under Kiwi Records alongside Sammy to help the Prince Of Conducta take NUKG (New UK Garage) to the next level with his Better Run EP. In the last 12 months alone he has signed with Earth Agency and been awarded with a monthly Rinse residency too. Although the last 12 months have been integral to the growth of his reputation, his roots in the underground go much deeper than that with his discography more than holding its own, gaining regular support and friends over the years and from UK Garage day one’s such as DJ EZ, Hatcha, Matt Jam Lamont to name a few. @SammyVirji www.facebook.com/sammyvirji www.instagram.com/sammyvirji www.twitter.com/sammy_virji @Smokey-Bubblin-B-992965020 www.facebook.com/smokeybubblinb www.instagram.com/smokeybubblinb www.twitter.com/smokeybubblinb Genre Garage Comment by Betka coldddd 2023-02-25T19:03:38Z Comment by mrloesoe pff wow 🍭 2023-01-28T11:28:19Z Comment by Akinef Bro these sounds🔥such a vibe 2022-08-13T03:50:34Z Comment by eye4eye Network Such a vibe 2021-12-20T03:30:07Z Comment by Harry Ollett's Big Bank of Bangers dreamy!! 2021-07-28T16:36:30Z Comment by Mista-Ree sooooo good! 2021-05-25T06:26:12Z Comment by Espree That key change was blisssssss man 2021-05-18T18:33:10Z Comment by IMASU actually that decent 2021-04-04T06:57:23Z Comment by AM Hear the ducks?))) 2021-02-01T14:26:44Z Comment by LQQKUP so GOOD! 2021-01-07T04:30:52Z Comment by ANARCHITECT vibration 2020-12-17T08:41:42Z Comment by 👤 nice vibe 2020-11-26T21:31:47Z Comment by timmytheturtle251 Ahhhhhhh WOOHOOO this gets me everytime! Taking us to new planes! Feels so good 🎉 2020-11-11T13:09:17Z Comment by shmix feels on feels on feels on feels 2020-09-29T17:11:20Z Comment by REYDAR pure vibes 2020-09-28T17:14:53Z Comment by MC Turns Cream 2020-09-25T13:00:39Z Comment by C.H.M In love woth the hi hats 😍 2020-09-24T08:54:41Z Comment by User 97209760 Yes boys! Heard this on smokeys show last week and knew you’d made a tune! Mans got the ear for it x 2020-09-23T17:19:06Z Comment by awkwrd® / kraft percy 2020-09-21T17:12:46Z Comment by the illustration What a bop 2020-09-21T16:06:21Z