We first heard of LV's music in 2007 with the release of their monumental collaboration with vocalist Errol Bellot 'Globetrotting'. With releases over the past couple years on Hyperdub and 2nd Drop, LV have been on fire this year with 3 releases so far in 2010. Their first release of the year, a collab with Untold 'Beacon' was released on his Hemlock label in March (complete with stunning remix from Mt. Kimbie on the flip) as well as another Hyperdub release with Japan's Quarta330 titled 'Hylo.' The 5-track '38 EP' on Dusk & Blackdown's Keysound imprint has also seen release this past Spring.
Their most recent 12" effort 'Boomslang ft. Okmalumkoolkat / Zharp' takes influence from South Africa's Kwaito movement and officially drops on Hyperdub on October 11th. For now, enjoy the video sent over from our friend's at Hyperdub/Backspin and also check out an interview conducted with Gerv from LV by Martin Clark about his recent excursion to South Africa, as well as a mix from LV showcasing the South African house sounds of Kwaito HERE.
Kode 9 is the brilliant producer and founder of the Hyperdub Label. He discovered Burial and has gone on to select other fine young artists for the celebrated stable...
...this unique Hyperdub Label showcase features 6 exclusive 10 minute mixes from LV, Ikonika, Darkstar, Quarta 330, Zomby and Samiyam totalling 49 tracks in 60 minutes. It's introduced by Kode 9’s long-time vocal collaborator, The Spaceape.
