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Christopher Mercer, aka Rusko was born in Leeds in 1985 to a musical family. From day one Rusko was surrounded by music. Whether it be his family’s pianos, guitars, banjos and saxophones…or the heavy reggae and dub sound systems of later years in Leeds, music has always been an integral part of Rusko’s life.
After graduating from Leeds university with a degree in musical performance, Rusko discovered the world of dubstep through Sub Dub and a debut appearance from the Digital Mystikz. Having spent the past 10 years making future dub alongside Leeds very own Iration Steppas, Rusko connected with the sound and moved down to London to further advance his musical opportunities with Sub Soldiers label mate Caspa.
Veering away from the dark, serious side of the sound Rusko brought a highly driven energy and fun approach to the dubstep massive and quickly coined his own take on the genre and turned the scene upside down. His sound appealed to many people outside of the dubstep world as his productions became more adventurous in formula, sound and energy. His huge hit Cockney Thug has been played by everyone from Pete Tong, Switch, Diplo and Santogold, and has been remixed by Buraka Som Sistema, Diplo, Caspa, Drop the Lime and the Scratch Perverts.
Now at 23, Rusko is only in first gear, with collaborations on the table with the likes of Switch, Diplo , Yo Majesty and Wiley, the future sure is looking bright. Already setting the radio airwaves alight with his own productions and remixes of artists like Adele and A-Trak featuring Kid Sister, Rusko is headed in the right directions.
After graduating from Leeds university with a degree in musical performance, Rusko discovered the world of dubstep through Sub Dub and a debut appearance from the Digital Mystikz. Having spent the past 10 years making future dub alongside Leeds very own Iration Steppas, Rusko connected with the sound and moved down to London to further advance his musical opportunities with Sub Soldiers label mate Caspa.
Veering away from the dark, serious side of the sound Rusko brought a highly driven energy and fun approach to the dubstep massive and quickly coined his own take on the genre and turned the scene upside down. His sound appealed to many people outside of the dubstep world as his productions became more adventurous in formula, sound and energy. His huge hit Cockney Thug has been played by everyone from Pete Tong, Switch, Diplo and Santogold, and has been remixed by Buraka Som Sistema, Diplo, Caspa, Drop the Lime and the Scratch Perverts.
Now at 23, Rusko is only in first gear, with collaborations on the table with the likes of Switch, Diplo , Yo Majesty and Wiley, the future sure is looking bright. Already setting the radio airwaves alight with his own productions and remixes of artists like Adele and A-Trak featuring Kid Sister, Rusko is headed in the right directions.
Shoutbox
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betoonking wrote:
dude listens to Lady Gaga and Korn, then comes here and says Rusko is overrated. l-o-l.
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misanstrop wrote:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ph7cm/In_New_1Xtra_DJs_We_Trust_Rusko/ Check dis out.
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Theartofstu wrote:
Artists always try to distance themselves from genres so Rusko saying he wouldn't class his stuff as dubstep doesn't really say much
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Taisez-vous wrote:
and so? even if he doesn't class hhalf of his songs as dubstep his music is still the most detailed...
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booshpower wrote:
sorry just expressing my opinion. his mixes? i have the fabric live album. rusko said himself he wouldn't class half his music as dubstep
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Taisez-vous wrote:
his a fucking genius this rusko man ;)
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EMONEELY wrote:
if u have not heard mixes please write it somewhere else. rusko was, is and will be the best.
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EMONEELY wrote:
god of fucking dubstep as is
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EMONEELY wrote:
stfu
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booshpower wrote:
OVER FUCKING RATED AS FUCK [2] most of his songs sound more or less the same
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Fratey wrote:
Zephism, I'd love if you raged a bit more.
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Zephism wrote:
OVER FUCKING RATED AS FUCK
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starkemptiness wrote:
Wobble pop at its finest
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b0park wrote:
Heavy! Check me out at http://onlifesupport.blogspot.com or http://www.last.fm/music/On+Life+Support
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ImperialNoise wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCH7lbJHbko
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jmeeter wrote:
Hey guys, I just started a forum for fans of Rusko and that kind of music. We need your help though! Please check it out and register! The url is http://electrojams.com/forum/ there are some bootlegs and rarities as well... Enjoy!
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TORMENTU wrote:
wake the fuck up !!!!111
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cruderrr wrote:
very good
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mornova wrote:
*__*
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spankyx wrote:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/pages/FabricLive37/211039543614?ref=mf (Y)
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The Greatest Show on Earth Bristol NYE Festival in association with Arcadia, Bugged Out! + The Blast
Motion, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Jan
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Hospitality
Matter, London, United Kingdom
2 shouts
| 32 attendees
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Jan
29
Rusko
клуб "16 тонн" Пресненский Вал, 6, стр. 1 +7(495)253-15-50, Москва, Moscow, Russian Federation
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| 26 attendees
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Recent Activity
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unclerokus added Rusko to unclerokus’s library. 53 minutes ago
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Mike_Collie tagged Rusko with ‘dubstep’. 1 hour ago
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Mike_Collie, MarcelinaW, TubbleG and 20 other people added Rusko to their libraries. 1 hour ago
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doomTR tagged Rusko with grime and dubstep. Monday afternoon
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Taiposan tagged Rusko with ‘grime’. Monday afternoon
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aaronWHAT tagged Rusko with ‘dubstep’. Sunday evening
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