Derrick & Tonika / Shimbala Records · liquid artist

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Hospital/RAM/Symmetry/Architecture/Fokuz/Medschool/IM:Ltd/ Please buy tunes here: https://derricktonika.bandcamp.com/album/space-sweet-as-sin-2 Since 2006, DERRICK & TONIKA, also known as FUNKMASTERS are a husband/wife production duo working together robustly to elevate the Ukranian drum 'n bass scene. Their efforts have propelled their masterpieces onto such prolific imprints as Kryptic Minds' DEFCOM/OSIRIS, OUTSIDER, MEDSCHOOL, ARCHITECTURE, SOUNDTRAX, RUBIK, CAMINO BLUE, and FOKUZ. Noted as THE most prominent Ukrainian drum 'n bass duo, DERRICK & TONIKA are supported by a mighty roster of A-list heavyweight talent, including GROOVERIDER & FABIO, KRYPTIC MINDS, FUTURE PROPHECIES, LONDON ELEKTRICITY, BIG BUD, INK, and many more. Together, the duo has been showcased at major festivals including LET IT ROLL, HOSPITALITY UKRAINE, GLOBAL GATHERING and KAZANTIP There is no denying the mastery of the two, with TONIKA taking a step outside of the box to create THE TENDER SESSION PROJECT, where she uses live musical accompaniment to compliment her drum 'n bass set. Be sure to also look out for their PANORAMA RADIO SHOW Words by Bryan Friedman If you love our music and would like t

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Derrick & Tonika – Ukrainian drum & bass duo. Started to make tunes together in 2006 and have 12" releases on Architecture (UK), Soundtrax (UK), CD and digital releases on Paradox's Outsider (UK), Medschool Music (UK), Defcom/Osiris (UK), Camino Blue (DE) Rubik (UK), Fokuz (Nl). In Ukraine, they are one of the most prominent d&b djs, producers and promoters(FunkMasters). Supported by: Fabio, Grooverider, Kryptic Minds, Future Prophecies, London Elektricity, Paradox, Big Bud, Logistics, INK, Sabre, PBK, Nookie, Loxy, Implex, Gvozd, Nphonix. Derrick is a real master of his craft, the entire Ukrainian dnb scene admires his technical performances. Tonika - the first Drum And Bass lady in Ukraine! She is the author of the "Tender Session" project. The concept of this project is live music accompaniment to her drum and bass set. Derrick&Tonika are members in biggest festivals in Ukraine, like Global Gathering, Kazantip. Authors and lead Panorama Radio-Show on Bassdrive Radio

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