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Rusko’s “O.M.G.!” W.T.F.?
By Oh Werd at May 5, 2010 | 7:02 pm | Print
If Rusko could be bottled into an energy drink it would be more powerful than Redbull, Monster, Rockstar, and 5 Hour Energy combined. Just like his energy, Rusko’s success shows no signs of slowing down. 2009 was the year of Dubstep and Rusko has been its King. On his last U.S. tour Rusko performed to a sold out show at Webster Hall in Manhattan.
When the doors finally opened, NYC Dubstep fanatics attempted to rush the stage in hopes that they would catch one of the genre’s greatest up close and personal. However, the enormous 3-story venue was so packed security made fans form another line inside the building. This may sound crazy to someone who doesn’t love Dubstep, however, it made perfect sense to me as I was the most insane one of them all standing at the front of this massive line.
Rusko was unmerciful and slayed every last person in the audience. His ability to pump his fans up is unmatched by any other Dubstep artist. I saw Caspa and Benga a week before at the very same venue and while the crowd was raging, it wasn’t on the same level as Rusko. Rusko’s set, which included songs by Excision, Skream, and Caspa, was so hot that the roof of the venue was actually dripping sweat onto the crowd.
Survival of the fittest became a common theme for those of us leaning against the railing in the front row. Things got violent as hostile mosh-pits viciously stomped the wobbling dance floor. I hadn’t seen an audience this intense since I saw Rancid in London on Halloween in 2006, where the audience was predominated by spiked-jacket, brass-knuckled, black leather camo-boot wearing punks who jammed paper clips into every orifice on their face. Rusko’s U.S. tour has kept fans drooling in anticipation for the release of his first full length album. Now the wait is finally over!
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RUSKO @ Webster Hall- WOO BOOST
Rusko’s 14-track album “O.M.G.!” released in the U.S. on May 4th highlights his unique producing skills. The album is multidisciplinary, incorporating a diverse array of genres that include Drum n Bass, Electro, Dancehall, Dub, Hip-Hop and, of course, Dubstep. The greatest song on the album by far is “Woo Boost”- a song that we will be telling our grandchildren changed the face of an entire genre.
RUSKO @ Webster Hall -DROPS “SWAAGA” BY EXCISION
While it is always positive to experiment and think outside of a genre, hardcore Dubstep fans may find this album a bit frustrating. However, true Rusko fans should keep the faith and appreciate as this album illustrates his ability to produce more than just Dubstep… then again… F*$@! THAT!!! WHERE MY WHOMP AT?!!?!! Remember “Jahova” – “Hip Hop”- “Bring It On Remix” – “Mr. Chips”- “Cockney Thug”- and “Hammertime” ??? WE WANT MORE SONGS LIKE THESE!!! I’m sure you’ll get ‘em next time Rusko. wobble wobble.
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You can catch Rusko at the 12th Annual Starscape Festival in Baltimore, Maryland on June 5th and at Camp Bisco 9 in Mariaville, New York on July 17th.
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kenny kizzle, 1 year ago
I don’t think it’s so much the lack of womp that causes this album to fall short of enjoyable but more the fact that it just fails at the attempt to cross genres. Many “dubstep” artist’s have been able to make the cross pollination enjoyable, artists like Egyptrixx, floating points and FaltyDL to name a few. I think Rusko made the mistake of trying to capture the underground current while not being part of the underground so it sounds a bit forced and contrived to me.
Oh Werd, 1 year ago
Right on Kizzle!! But the lack of whomp is without a doubt a major reason why this album falls short. “Woo Boost” is the best song on the album for the very same reason Rusko is famous- his signature whomp and wobble- which is unmatched by his counterparts. While the album does display his ability to produce more than just Dubstep I do agree that he did not produce these genres in a fluid manner. I don’t agree with the underground current comment though. The whole album is a reflection of the hipster pop club scene! It seems like Rusko has been too heavily influenced by his new home in Los Angeles. I wish he would just move back to London and remember his roots! Thanks for your input
Christina, 1 year ago
Maybe after a few more listens I can hopefully get into O.M.G! not feeling it too much right now
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donfriscodisco, 1 year ago
W.T.F. is more like it indeed. I have always been a fan of rusko and the mountain climbing gear that allows him to traverse into womp valley indigenous of bass fiends and sweaty girls. I have also been involved in raging some menudo, ace of base and lindsay lohan. Ruskos new cd falls somewhere in between these three artists (minus menudo’s killer lyrics. Oh werd, Beautiful pic of you and your lover front row at rusko. I must also encourage you to continue with your articles, they serve as cultural documentation of the dub movement. one that requires bitches getting raw in the front row and dudes making faces like they ate the whole bag of pup.
ranchsauce, 1 year ago
you boof pup donfrisco, but as always I agree with your ingenious towers of babbles.
Jeffry McGee, 1 year ago
Disagree. The album is an electronic crossover, even an “introduction” to Dubstep for newbies to get their feet wet, and I personally find it compelling and fantastic! The second track is totally radio-worthy too, providing for additional crossover / mainstream airplay. Dubstep is heading to the masses, baby!
ranchsauce, 1 year ago
interesting opinion Jeffry, i agree that it is heading to the masses and crossingover although I wish it happened differently.