Crissy Criss

Crissy Criss

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One of Drum and Bass’ most important ambassadors, Crissy Criss has become an established force both in the studio and the DJ booth. A versatile leader for the genre as a whole, Crissy is now a household name in broadcasting, DJing and production across the globe. The DJ Hailing from Leytonstone, Crissy Criss was constantly exposed to pioneers of the primordial Drum and Bass scene, and given the best start possible for a certified D&B selector. Given his first pair of decks at five by his step father Kenny Ken, Crissy’s mum was also the founder of the DJ Agency Ton Management. Home to the likes of Kenny Ken, Nicky Blackmarket, DJ Rap, Ratpack, EZ Rollers, Peshay and Stevie Hyper D, the musical environment was a huge influence for a young DJ - and proved instrumental in his later career. After hanging round with Drum and Bass’ brightest lights, it was no surprise that Crissy soon became interested in following the Drum and Bass heroes he admired. Crissy’s first gigs were played to an empty room, sneaking into Kenny Ken’s studio when he wasn’t home - but it was at the tender age of barely nine that his career began its meteoric ascent. After months of dedicated practise and lots of broken turntable needles, Crissy's first gig as a DJ came without warning - at an empty Festival at The Essex Show ground. A last minute replacement for Kenny Ken, Crissy ended up playing alongside the likes of Andy C and GQ - names he would regularly be associated with in the future. Four years later aged 13, Crissy had his first ever DJ booking. Handpicked by the mighty DJ Zinc, Crissy warmed up the legendary ‘End’ club for a line up that included Mampi Swift, Bad Company and Andy C. In 2001, Crissy also began playing abroad - solidifying his position as an international top DnB DJ. Since then, Crissy Criss has continued to be a force behind the decks, smashing crowds worldwide every weekend earning him many ‘Best DJ’ nominations at numerous Drum&Bass Award ceremonies. The Broadcaster As well as delighting crowds in live events, Crissy began to use his ear to play the best tunes on the airwaves. Getting his first break on the legendary underground pirate station Kool FM at only 10 years old, Crissy took his first steps to becoming one of DnB’s most important broadcasters. Regularly playing with Low Down Deep’s Logan D at the age of 15, Crissy soon graduated from Kool FM, stepping up to BBC’s national Radio 1. The youngest DJ presenter to ever grace the BBC’s flagship station, Crissy Criss first started on 'The Residency’, An idea championed by Pete Tong. the Residency saw the likes of other dance music heavyweights such as Eddie Halliwell, Nic Fanciulli & Kutski share a weekly radio slot. After three years, Radio 1Xtra bosses realised what the likes of Kenny Ken and Kool FM already knew, and gave Crissy his own permanent show on BBC Radio 1Xtra in 2007. Since then Crissy Criss flew the flag for Drum and Bass on the BBC, with his weekly Radio 1Xtra show delighting listeners for a total of ten years. Breaking new artists on the biggest stage, Crissy Criss helped kick start the careers the likes of Netsky, Camo & Krooked, Wilkinson, Flux Pavillion, Doctor P, FuntCase, Metrik, Mind Vortex, Fred V & Grafix, SPY, Dimension and many more become iconic names for those in the know. As well as servicing the underground, the 1Xtra show also attracted many mainstream accolades - including a Sony Radio Award nomination for his 'Story of the Amen Break’ documentary. Injecting new energy into Drum and Bass, Crissy Criss showed D&B in a new light, with popular features such as ‘I’m An MC Get Me Out Of Here’ and ‘Evolution of Drum&Bass’ appealing to bass veterans and newcomers alike. The epitome of Crissy's work for the genre, Radio 1Xtra’s recent ‘D&B Soundclash' drew in more listeners than ever, pitting established labels against each other in a celebration of bass music's rich diversity. Keeping the BBC’s flagship urban station on the pulse of underground music, Crissy led 1Xtra to 3 Best Radio Station awards at the prestigious Drum&Bass Awards in 2008, 2009, 2013 and also securing himself in the top Best Radio Show category 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Using his undeniable mixing talent and respected position, Crissy Criss has become an ambassador for D&B - representing the genre at numerous 1Xtra Live gigs alongside the likes of Alesha Keys, Disclosure, Chase & Status and more. Crissy has also gone on to champion Drum&Bass sound across the airwaves since on Kiss FM & Kiss Fresh covering DJ Hype up until July 2018 The Producer Like many DJ’s, Crissy Criss soon caught the producing bug. Beginning his beat making with the Back2Basics label in 2004. It wasn’t long before Crissy soon found a home at Drumsound & Bassline Smith’s ‘Technique Recordings’. Regularly releasing his own tracks from 2010, including the huge 'Give You The World’ album with Youngman, releases on a multitude of labels soon followed. As one half of experimental bass music project’s DeadExit and Est1987, Crissy has also remixed the likes of DJ Snake, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Deekline, FuntCase, Cookie Monsta, DDoubleE, as well as Flux Pavilion and DJ Snake. In 2016 Crissy Criss dominated the scene with his remix of TC’s ‘Next Hype’ featuring Malux & Erb N Dub which would grab itself a nomination for ‘Best Remix’ at the Drum&Bass Arena Awards and strong support from legends like Ram Records boss Andy C, Sigma, Noisia, Hazard, The Upbeats, DJ Marky, in fact - everyone! After grabbing the attention of the dance floor Crissy, Malux & Erb N Dub would then go on to cook up another surefire weapon in 2017 on ‘Get Hype Records’ remixing The Prototypes anthem ‘Rocket Gunz Blazin’. Now, after a discography encompassing D&B, Dubstep, House, HipHop and a Top 40 co-produced track with Shy FX for ‘Yasmin - On My Own’, Crissy Criss is now ready to start a fresh new chapter in his production story. A statement of intent, Crissy’s brand new label ‘War On Silence' is set to be the permanent home for future productions and signing exciting up and coming talent in the Drum&Bass scene.


Reviews

  • I'm a big fan of The Prototypes and have supported them on their journey from the start. This is a great pack from one of the leading dance floor D&B artists, this pack is a reflection of the great productions you hear from The Prototypes including some of their signature sounds. Its always good to see how a another producer approaches sound design and this is a pack that will teach you just that.


    Great sample pack from a massively talented artist. Iv worked with Malux on many occasions and his sound design and production techniques blow me away every time. Anyone looking for a high end neuro sample pack with a twist then this pack is right up your street! The drums in this pack are amazing, we are only teased with a handful but that is all you need, the Bass hits are exactly as I expected, nasty! already looking forward to the next Malux pack!


    Nootropic Neurofunk

    Rating: 8/10

    Nothing but quality from Singomakers as always, this pack doesn't lack anything, this is full of clean and crispy highly recommended drums from a range of different styles to suit whatever slammin' track you got on the go! This ones defo for the hard heads out there, basses are great too! Be sure to check this one out!


    Bassline Axiom

    Rating: 9/10

    Now and then I like to dabble in other genres and learn how things are done when I can't get them right myself! When I came across 'Bassline Axiom' i had to download it and check this out whilst I was working on a Bassline track of my own. The Basses and Drums in this pack are amazing! its a thumbs up from me, I'lll defo be using some of the nasty basses and bouncy kicks in this pack in a few future projects. Another great pack from Singomakers once again!


    NAIS Neurofunk Serum

    Rating: 9/10

    This pack great! 76 patches in total and if you're looking for that really gritty, gnarly and nasty Neurofunk sound then this pack is for you, some real nice reese type hybrid bass's in there too with the 'Ahtung' patches being my favourite patches in the pack.


    This serum pack is full of great 'dirty' patches, exactly what it says on the tin!. Some really cool experimental envelopes making the post processing on basses really interesting. 'Bass Rebellion' is defo a favourite in the pack. Defo recommended for for some dark, rolling Neurofunk production!

    Massive X DnB

    Rating: 8/10

    Some great patches in this pack. I found myself influenced by quite a few other sounds in here that helped me find my way around the new Massive X. Lots of nice sounding stuff in here from Neuro to Jump up. Defo recommend for users of Massive X trying to get the hang of things!


    Drum And Bass 4

    Rating: 9/10

    The production in this pack is superb! Amazing sounding drum loops and a wide range of kicks and snares that have managed to find their way into a few of my own productions. Some great Bass shots that you can loop up and really have fun with. Great work all around, highly recommend!


    Drum And Bass 5

    Rating: 10/10

    Sound design on everything in the pack is on point! Absolute filth to get your track sounding where it needs to be. Great snappy drums and very sick bass shots to get stuck in with. If you're looking for a pack with some energy and neuro influences this is the one for you without a doubt.



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