Rustie

Rustie
Rustie performing
Background information
Birth name Russell Whyte
Also known as Rustie Russ
Born (1983-01-04) 4 January 1983
Origin Pollokshields, Glasgow, Scotland
Genres
Occupation(s) Producer
Years active 2007–present
Labels Warp Records, LuckyMe, Numbers, Hyperdub, Wireblock, Stuffrecords
Associated acts Hudson Mohawke, Zomby, AlunaGeorge, Nightwave, Danny Brown
Website Rustie on Myspace

Rustie (born Russell Whyte) is a Scottish musician from Glasgow. He signed to Warp Records in 2010 and received widespread recognition for his 2011 debut album Glass Swords.

History

Rustie's first instrument was guitar and he bought his first decks at age 15. He is associated with the subgenre of laser hip hop, a genre described as an experimental offshoot of hip hop that emphasizes slowed down, low-slung beats, with lashings of electronic mutterings and morphing basslines.[4] He believes his work conveys movement and fluidity, and that his creative process is an "immersive world" wrapped up in sound, rhythm, and color. Rustie's long-time interest in videogames has influenced his approach to electronic composition.[5]

Rustie's first singles were released in 2007 and 2008.[6] The producer signed with Warp Records in 2010 for the release of Sunburst EP. In 2011, Rustie released his first album Glass Swords on Warp Records.[7][8][9] Brad LaBonte of Dusted Magazine wrote "Glass Swords contains some of the freshest, most exciting electronic dance music I've heard this year. Put simply, nothing sounds like this record."[10]

In 2012, "After Light" from Glass Swords was included in an Adidas television advertisement featuring British track and field athlete Jessica Ennis prior to the 2012 Olympic Games.[11] Three tracks from Glass Swords ("After Light", "Ultra Thizz" and "Surph") were used in the soundtrack to the video game Sleeping Dogs.

The same year, Glass Swords won The Guardian's First Album Award.[12][13]

Rustie released his second album, Green Language, on 26 August 2014 on Warp Records. Two tracks from the album, 'Raptor'[14][15] and 'Attak (feat. Danny Brown)',[16] received "best new track" awards by Pitchfork." Following the release, a second single, 'Lost (feat. Redinho)', was premiered by Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1.

After a show for XOYO Loves at London's Coronet Theatre on November 29th 2014 featuring special guest, rapper Danny Brown, Rustie announced his upcoming 2015, 'Green Language Live' world tour. The 'Green Language' tour is his largest to date and features dates across Europe, Australia, the USA and Korea. The events will showcase immersive 3D visuals by A-Rock including lost Egyptian artefacts, swarms of birds amongst other extravagant effects.[17][18]

Previously, Whyte has played live with collaborators, Redinho at his album launch party hosted at London's Oval Space on September 18th 2014 and also with production/ vocal duo AlunaGeorge[19] and Koreless.

On April 6, 2015, Rustie announced the next North American leg of his Green Language World Tour. It includes stops at a number of festivals including performances at Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, Firefly and Governors Ball.[20]

At the beginning of November 2015, Rustie announced that his third album, Evenifyoudontbelieve, would be released on November 5.[21] Evenifyoudontbelieve was released via Warp Records,[22] having made two of the singles taken from the album, "First Mythz" and "Peace Upzzz" available for stream only days prior to the release.[23]

Late November 2015, saw Rustie take part in a live Q&A with fans on Reddit, answering questions on a range of subjects including his production techniques, his influences and previous collaborations.[24]

Production

As well as his own material, Whyte has produced three tracks for Danny Brown's 2013 album Old.[25]

Personal life

At the age of 15, Whyte was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.[26]

In the midst of EVENIFUDONTBELIEVE's release cycle and tour, Whyte announced that he would be cancelling all concerts "due to addiction and mental health problems"[27]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Glass Swords
Green Language
  • Release: 26 August 2014
  • Label: Warp
Evenifyoudontbelieve
  • Release: 5 November 2015
  • Label: Warp

EPs

Title Album details
Jagz The Smack
Bad Science
Sunburst

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
UK
[28]
2008 "Zig-Zag" — Bad Science
2011 "All Nite" — Glass Swords
"Ultra Thizz" —
2012 "Surph"
(featuring Nightwave)		 —
"After Light"
(featuring AlunaGeorge)		 173
2013 "Triadzz / Slasherr" —
2014 "Attak"
(featuring Danny Brown)		 — Green Language
2014 "Lost"
(featuring Redinho)		 —
2015 "Big Catzz" — Evenifyoudontbelieve

"—" denotes single that did not chart.

Remixes

  • "Spliff Dub" by Zomby on Mush / Spliff Dub (2008)
  • "Another Day" by Jamie Lidell on Another Day (2008)
  • "Let Me See What U Workin With" by Rod Lee on Let Me See What U Workin With (2008)
  • "Drama" by Fool on Drama (2008)
  • "In This" by Various Production on Versus (2008)
  • "In The Blood" by Pivot on In The Blood (2008)
  • "The Black Block" by Modeselektor on Happy Birthday! Remixed #2 (2008)
  • "No Security" by Crookers feat. Kelis on No Security (2009)
  • "Ariel" by Stateless on Ninja Tune XX: 20 Years Of Beats & Pieces (2010)
  • "Ariel" (Second version credited as 'Rustie's Pentagram Remake') by Stateless on Ninja Tune XX No. 1 (2010)
  • "I'm Gone" by Lazer Sword on Lazer Sword (2010)
  • "G41" by 8Bitch on G41 (2010)
  • "Dominos" by The Big Pink on Chysalis Music 2010 Coachella (2010)
  • "Fancy Forty" by Lunice on Stacker Upper (2010)
  • "On My Mind" by Joker on On My Mind (2011)
  • "Brand New" by Gucci Mane (2011)
  • "Lose Yourself" by Surkin on Lose Yourself (2012)
  • "Love in Motion" by SebastiAn on Love in Motion (2012)
  • "Ratchet" by Bloc Party on Four (Deluxe Edition) (2013)
  • "Trouble on My Mind" by Pusha T feat. Tyler, the Creator via Soundcloud (2013)
  • "Back Seat Ho" by Machinedrum (2014)
  • "Beautiful" by A. G. Cook (2014)
  • "Midnight" by Joker (Musician) (2014)
  • "Hit Da Blokk" by Big Dope P (2015)
  • "Where Are Ü Now" by Jack Ü with Justin Bieber (2015)

References

  1. ↑ Aguiar, Steven. "RUSTIE GOES ACOUSTIC FOR A LIVE SESSION ON BBC RADIO". MTV. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  2. ↑ Clark, Martin. [RUSTIE GOES ACOUSTIC FOR A LIVE SESSION ON BBC RADIO "Grime / Dubstep"] Check |url= value (help). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  3. ↑ Harvell, Jess (18 October 2011). "Rustie :Glass Swords". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  4. ↑ Bakare, Lanre (20 October 2008). "Scene and heard: Get ready for aquacrunk". The Guardian. London.
  5. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20121012122000/http://pitchfork.com/killscreen/288-interview-rustie-used-to-produce-like-how-gamers-game/. Archived from the original on 12 October 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ↑ LaBonte, Brad (12 October 2010). "Sunburst". Dusted Magazine.
  7. ↑ Reynaldo, Shawn (10 October 2011). "Glass Swords". XLR8R.
  8. ↑ Gibb, Rory (27 September 2011). "Glass Swords". BBC.
  9. ↑ Macpherson, Alex (6 October 2011). "Glass Swords". London: The Guardian.
  10. ↑ LaBonte, Brad (11 October 2011). "Glass Swords". Dusted Magazine.
  11. ↑ "Rustie features on new Olympic Adidas advert". Factmag.com. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  12. ↑ Jonze, Tim (9 February 2012). "Guardian first album award: Rustie". The Guardian. London.
  13. ↑ Hann, Michael (6 January 2012). "The Guardian first album award 2012: our shortlist". The Guardian. London.
  14. ↑ Dombal, Ryan. "Rustie – Raptor". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  15. ↑ Minsker, Evan. "Rustie Details New Album Green Language". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  16. ↑ Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/17004-rustie-attak-ft-danny-brown/. Retrieved 1 October 2014. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  17. ↑ "Green Language Live - 2015 World Tour Dates". Warp Records. London. 6 December 2014.
  18. ↑ "Rustie takes Green Language on world tour starting January 2015". FACT Magazine. London. 6 December 2014.
  19. ↑ "Rustie: London live Show update, AlunaGeorge & Koreless added". Warp Records. London. 13 August 2014.
  20. ↑ http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/rustie/dates
  21. ↑ https://twitter.com/RUSTIE/status/661967395016351749
  22. ↑ "Rustie's new album 'Evenifyoudontbelieve' has dropped". Mixmag. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
  23. ↑ "Rustie". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
  24. ↑ "[AMA] Ayyy this is Rustie from Glasgow. I have just released my 3rd album on Warp Records. Ask me anything. • /r/Music". reddit. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  25. ↑ "Danny Brown Reveals New Album Title, Collaborations With A$AP Rocky, Purity Ring, Rustie". Pitchfork. London. 17 December 2012.
  26. ↑ Rustie (7 July 2015). "Rustie – This track saved me when I was 15 & wanted to die after being diagnosed insulin dependent for the rest of my life". Facebook.
  27. ↑ Rustie (19 December 2015). "Due to addiction & mental health problems, all gigs in the near future are cancelled. Very very sorry & hope to see u all soon". Twitter.
  28. ↑ Peak positions in the United Kingdom:
    • For "After Light": "New Chart Entries – August 18, 2012". The Zobbel Website. 18 August 2012.
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