Kromestar
Ricky Kalsi, better known as Kromestar, is a British dubstep and grime record producer from South London.[1]
Kromestar | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ricky Kalsi |
| Also known as | IronSoul |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Dubstep, grime |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, DJ |
| Labels | Dubstar, Deep Medi Musik, Origin Audio, Nebula Music Group |
| Associated acts | Dark Tantrums, Silkie, Hatcha, Jay 5ive, F-One, Quest |
Biography
He is well regarded in both dubstep and the broader UK dance scene.[2][3] Kromestar is most well known for his first album, My Sound[4] which cemented him as a seminal producer in the genre.[5] He later released his second album 2011 Colourful Vibrations. In December 2013, the album Tears of Joy - inspired by the death of his son - was released, with proceeds going to charity.[6] His style is known to vary quite dramatically, from the mechanised sound of his dubstep releases to the smoother sounds of sample-based grime, and an overall aesthetic of concise production. In addition to his own labels Bass 'N' Love and Dub Steppers Recordings, he has released on Mala's Deep Medi Musik, V.I.V.E.K.'s System Music, and many other prominent labels in the scene.[7]
Selected albums and EPs
- Soul Music (as Iron Soul)
- Art of Music EP (as Iron Soul)
- Levels R High EP (as Iron Soul)
- Eye of the Tiger EP (as Iron Soul)
- My Sound
- Colourful Vibrations
- Tears of Joy
- Parallel Sounds EP (2011)
References
- This Month in dubstep This Month ]in grime and dubstep Pitchfork this month in grime and dubstep
- 30 Minutes of Bass education: Kromestar FatKidOnFire]
- Kromestar announces releasesFactmag on Kromestar/
- "Brisbane Street Press - KROMESTAR – My Sound". Rave Magazine. 2009-06-09. Archived from the original on 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
- "Dubstep Album Round-up | Knowledge Magazine". Kmag.co.uk. 2010-02-09. Archived from the original on 2013-07-27. Retrieved 2012-09-16.
- Tears of JoyStoneyroads Kromestar Tears of Joy
- Kromestar and Sukh Knight kromestar interview