Press Release

Scuba is the production and DJ alias of Paul Rose, the curator of Hotflush Recordings, a label, which having released some of the most important tracks of the formative period of dubstep, has grown into a leading player in the wider world of electronic music. A celebrated and influential DJ, Scuba was voted #25 in Resident Advisor’s 2011 poll of the world’s Top 100 DJs and has also been nominated for several categories in DJ Magazine’s Best of British 2011 Awards.

Earlier this year Scuba released his Adrenalin EP, picking up radio plays from Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, Rob Da Bank as well as Mistajam, illustrating how his sound has mutated into previously unexplored areas. Alongside Adrenalin, Scuba also released his addition to K7!’s DJ Kicks series which has made notable appearances on several "Best of 2011" lists.

On the 27th February in Europe and March 6th in the US, Scuba will release his third album through Hotflush. Entitled Personality and featuring 11 brand new tracks, it takes in a wealth of genres across contemporary dance music, proving once again Scuba’s place at the cutting edge of the electronic music scene. Preceding his LP will be The Hope, pushing on from the tense atmospherics of previous Scuba material, the single fizzes with claustrophobic bass pressure and menacing narration. Backed by an exclusive non-album cut Flash Addict, The Hope will proceed the album on the 6th February.

Originally from London, Scuba relocated to Berlin in 2007, and released his debut album, A Mutual Antipathy in 2008. The stylistic synergy of the album cemented his position as one of the most forward-thinking producers to emerge from the London bass scene. In the same year, Scuba founded the massively successful SUB:STANCE night at the legendary Berlin club Berghain. SUB:STANCE has since launched in New York with a look to expanding further in 2012.

Scuba’s second album, Triangulation, was released on Hotflush in early 2010, joining the likes of Mount Kimbie, Sepalcure, Joy Orbison, Untold, Sigha and George Fitzgerald on its enviable roster.

With Personality due for imminent release and plans for a live show in the works, Paul Rose's constantly developing world seems set to keep on turning in 2012.

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Artist: SCUBA
Title: PERSONALITY
Label: HOTFLUSH RECORDINGS
Cat#: HFCD007
Release Date: March 6th 2012 (USA)

01. Ignition Key
02. Underbelly
03. The Hope
04. Dsy Chn
05. July
06. Action
07. Cognitive Dissonance
08. Gekko
09. NE1BUTU
10. Tulips
11. If U Want


Stream
Full album stream forthcoming

Video
Video for "The Hope" forthcoming

Download
Download the non-album track "Flash Addict" (B Side to the single "The Hope" out 03.06.2012) at Pitchfork

Live and DJ dates

03.10: SUB:STANCE, TBA, Brooklyn, New York, NY
Additional Spring / Summer 2012 USA dates TBA

Links
Hotflush Recordings: http://www.hotflushrecordings.com

Other Information
Single "The Hope" will precede album February 6th

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