Butterz
Butterz is an independent record label based in London that specializes in grime music. It was founded by DJs and music producers Elijah and Skilliam.[1][2] The label helped bring grime instrumentals to the forefront of the electronic music scene,[3] and was ranked 10th in Fact's "The 10 Best Record Labels of 2011".[4]
| Butterz | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Elijah & Skilliam |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | AEI |
| Genre | Grime, UK garage |
| Location | London, England |
| Official website | butterz |
History
Butterz began as a blog in 2007, run by Elijah and Skilliam. The blog consisted of downloads, interviews and features with grime musicians.[5]
The label was formed in March 2010 and has since released grime music both digitally and on vinyl, from artists including Terror Danjah, Newham Generals, Royal-T, DJ Q, Flava D Swindle, Champion, P Money and Trim.[6] In 2010 it was announced that the blog was ending so as to focus solely on the label.[5]
David Kelly has designed all of the label's artwork, which for a long time, only used two colours: black and yellow.
Radio show
Elijah and Skilliam had a weekly regular show on Rinse FM from 2008 to 2014.[7] In 2011, Elijah and Skilliam released Rinse: 17, a mixed compilation album featuring material from the radio show and the label.[8]
Events
Butterz events take place in various nightclubs with label artists alongside guests. They have included appearances from JME, Skepta, Kode 9, DJ EZ, Joker and Kano. From 2013-2016 Elijah & Skilliam ran an offshoot night Jamz, with regular parties in Leeds, Manchester, Berlin and Liverpool, which ended with a final session streamed live on Boiler Room.
Catalog
| Catalogue | Artist(s) | Title | Release Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR001 | Terror Danjah | Bipolar EP | Jan 2010 | 12" EP, digital |
| BR002 | Terror Danjah / Royal-T / SRC / Mr. Mitch | Quality Street EP | Sep 2010 | 12" EP, digital |
| BR003 | Swindle / Starkey / Royal-T | Air Bubble Remixes | Nov 2010 | 12" EP (clear vinyl), digital |
| BR004 | D.O.K | Chemical Planet / Keep On Making Grime | Nov 2010 | 12", digital |
| BRW001 | TRC | Oo Aa Ee (VIP Mix) | Nov 2010 | 12" white label |
| BRW002 | S-X | Woooo Riddim | Dec 2010 | 10" white label (blue / purple vinyl) |
| BR005 | Royal-T | Orangeade EP | Jan 2011 | 12" EP, digital |
| BR006 | Swindle | Mood Swings | Mar 2011 | 12", digital |
| SXDK001 | S-X vs. Ramadanman | Woooo Glut / Bricks | Mar 2011 | 12" white label |
| BRVIP001 | Swindle / Royal-T | Mood Swings VIP / Orangeade VIP | Apr 2011 | 12" white label |
| BR007 | P Money & Blacks | Boo You | May 2011 | 12", digital |
| BR008 | Trim | I Am / Notice Now | Aug 2011 | 12", digital |
| BR009 | Swindle & Silkie | Unlimited / Pineapple | Mar 2012 | 12", digital |
| BTTRZ001 | N/A | Butterz x Mishka NYC | Apr 2012 | T-shirt |
| BR010 | Terror Danjah & Ruby Lee Ryder | Let Me Be The One | Jun 2012 | 12" (yellow vinyl), digital |
| BR011 | Champion | Crystal Meth / Speed | Jul 2012 | 12", digital |
| BTTRZ002 | N/A | Butterz x New Era | Aug 2012 | Hat |
| AIRMILES001 | Swindle | Airmiles (20,000 Miles Later) | Feb 2013 | 12" |
| BRVIP002 | Terror Danjah | Breakdance / Anger Management vs. Morph | Feb 2013 | 12" white label |
| BR012 | Flava D | Hold On / Home | Mar 2013 | 12", digital |
| BTTRZ003 | N/A | Butterz x Mishka NYC #2 | Jun 2013 | Capsule Collection |
| BRVIP003 | Flava D | Home VIP / Hold On VIP | Oct 2013 | 12" white label, digital |
| BXK001 | 040 | Let It Be Known / Minors | Feb 2014 | 12", digital |
| BR015 | Royal-T & Flava D | On My Mind | Mar 2014 | 12", digital |
| BR016 | Footsie | Scars | Jan 2015 | 12" |
| BR017 | Royal-T | Shotta EP | Apr 2015 | 12" EP, digital |
| BR018 | t q d | Day & Night | Apr 2015 | 12" |
| BR019 | Rapid | The Rapid EP | Jul 2015 | 12" EP |
| BR017R | Royal-T | Shotta (Remixes) | Sep 2015 | 12" EP |
| AIRMILES002 | Swindle | Peace, Love & Music | Sep 2015 | LP, CD, digital |
| AIRMILES003 | Swindle | Global Dance / Mad Ting | Sep 2015 | 12", digital |
| GRIME001 | Elijah & Skilliam | Grime 2015 | Nov 2015 | 2xCD, digital |
| USB001 | t q d | USB | Aug 2016 | USB |
| AIRMILES004 | Swindle | Connecta | Sep 2016 | 12", digital |
| AIRMILES005 | Swindle | Funk & Grime EP | Oct 2016 | 12", digital |
| GRIME002 | Elijah & Skilliam | Grime 2016 | Oct 2016 | 2xCD, digital |
| BR020 | t q d | Only One / Ghosts | Dec 2016 | 12", digital |
| AIRMILES006 | Swindle | Purple Walls | Feb 2017 | 12", digital |
| TQD001 | t q d | UKG | Mar 2017 | 2xLP, CD, digital |
| HAPPY | Flava D | Happy (Murlo Remix) | Sep 2017 | Digital |
| BR021 | Murlo | Wind Me Up | Sep 2017 | Digital |
See also
References
- Hancox, Dan (1 September 2011). "Mobos: what is 'music of black origin' in 2011?". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- "Butterz announces switch-up". Resident Advisor. October 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- "Grime / Dubstep". Pitchfork. 22 January 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- "10 best: labels of 2011". Fact (UK magazine). 22 November 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- "RIP Butterz Blog // Long Live The Label: 6 Months In Grime 2010 Part Two + The End". Butterz Blog. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- "FACT mix 135: Elijah & Skilliam". Fact (UK magazine). 26 March 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- "Butterz | Rinse FM". Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- "Blackdown: Elijah & Skilliam v Blackdown part 1". Blackdown. 16 October 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2012.