Horsepower Productions are truly unique. Many credit them along side El-B for the creation of the genre that is ‘dubstep’ Their debut LP ‘In Fine Style’ was released in November 02 and was a collection of 6 new tracks - making up a double 12” (with bonus re-issue ‘Gorgon Sound’) and a single 13 track CD. The CD contained these seven tracks and a collection of other Horsepower 12”s now mainly out of press. Until the end of 2002 Horsepower Productions were collectively Benny Ill, Nassis and Lev Jnr. They now operate as a two man outfit minus Nasis, who is concentrating on Drum & Bass and other production work.
After a hiatus lasting a couple of years they made a come back with the 2010 album “Quest For The Sonic Bounty”.
One things for sure whether Horsepower is one, two or three people they’ve consistently delighted and surprised with their constantly innovative approach to production. What”s most apparent when you hear their music is a diversity of influence. All born and bred Londoners - the roots of Horsepower”s sound is as culturally diverse as the city”s inhabitants. Their inspiration draws on UK Garage, Techno, House, Dub, Broken-Beat, Hip-Hop, Reggae, D&B, Funk, Soul and a massive selection of global cinema samples.
Benny Ill has been producing music for the past 10 years under various alias”s including the dub laced sounds of Bill & Ben. Benny is also a regular DJ at Drive By and Wicked in NYC & Forward>ยป in the UK. |
