What's Grimey in the UK? Part II

Jamie xx

Earlier this month we here at THiCK BEATS told you about Night Slugs, whose single 'Wut' by Girl Unit might be the hottest track out of the UK right now, through our ongoing What's Grimey in the UK? series. Today, in Part II of our series, we are proud to introduce you to one of the most talented DJs/producers from across the pond right now.

Jamie xx (Jamie Smith) is the Mercury Prize winning producer behind one of the most critically acclaimed albums of 2009, 'xx' by The xx. Over the past two years while working the MPC at The xx's live shows and producing tracks for the band, Jamie found time to make some music of his own. His first single, 'Far Nearer', debuted late last month on Xfm in the UK and should be available for purchase soon through Numbers records. The result is a Caribbean-steel-drum-laced 2step track that doesn't disappoint.

Jamie xx - Far Nearer (as heard on Xfm):

But Jamie's work outside of The xx doesn't end there. Yesterday Jamie released an excellent remix of Nosaj Thing's 'Fog'.

Nosaj Thing - Fog (Jamie xx Remix)

Earlier this year he released the 10th mix for Paris' famed Colette store.

Which you can download and listen to here.

And who can forget what was probably the best remix of last year, The xx remix of Florence and the Machine's 'You've Got the Love', which of course was produced by Jamie xx and features vocals from the rest of the band.
Florence and the Machine - You've Got the Love (Jamie xx Remix)

Until next time...

...keep it grimey massive!