VIRUS SYNDICATE

OUT MAY 2007!!
HiWe would like to invite you and your friends to the Virus Syndicate christmas Party on Sunday the 23rd December 2007 at Moho Live, Tib Street, Manchester.Its a invite only affair, but were given out free tickets to our friends on myspace.If you want to come message us with your name and address and we will send out as many free tickets as you want (within reason).The lineup is massive, but because its Christmas were not going to tell you until on the day!!!SMART DRESS!!!!!! ONLY!!!!!!! TICKET ONLY!!!!!!! YOU NEED A TICKET/INVITE!!!!!!LatersVS
Virus Syndicate Presents "CONTAGIOUS VOLUME 1" out May 21st 2007!!!!! If you live in or around Manchester look out for advance copies at Eastern Bloc Records, Oldham Street, Manchester.
The album features 18 exclusive tracks featuring the likes of Skittles, Trim of Roll Deep, Major Ace, Grim, Soulja, Dready, Raw T, Sniper E, Roudy, Jammer, Ears, B Live to name a few. Make sure you go out and GET YOUR COPY!!!!
Comments from Work Related Illness LP…..
“..set to follow Dizzee Rascal, Wiley and Kano to cult status..”
HIP HOP CONNECTION
“Wipe the sweat from your brow and let this devour you.”
PLAN B MAGAZINE
“Some of the tautest British MC-ing since the first Dizzee Rascal Album.”
DAILY TELEGRAPH
“This one’s worth sticking to”: SINGLE OF THE WEEK
GUARDIAN GUIDE
“..best grime album in the world ever..theres nothing you can do to stop them!”
DMC UPDATE

Virus Syndicate are DJ/producer MRK1 and MCs JSD, Goldfinger & Nika D. Hailing from Manchester, their raw urban bass heavy sound leans to many genres, with hard edged beats and lyrical intelligence the Virus are fast gaining tips to become the next major UK break through act.
MRK1 (Formerly Mark One) is one of the leading heads in the ever evolving dubstep scene and combined with his heavy electro, grime, hip hop and jungle influence his sound provides a super-sonic platform for the lyrically astounding mc’s. From satire to irony, humour to sincere… Virus Syndicate offer an interesting perspective on life and a much needed breath of fresh air for the urban/dance crossover world.
After the success of their debut album “The Work Related Illness” Virus Return with a fresh batch of hybrid bass bombs, all unique in sound and even more infectious than before. Tracks such as “Conspiracy” dig deep and are a true sign of the times touching upon illegal wars, politics, poverty and the hierarchical system...disputes aside Virus still deliver their wonderfully crafted stories such as “Kane and Able” detailing a tragic sibling rivalry with fatal consequences and the “Balance”, a tail of unexpected pregnancy amongst love struck, care free teenager’s.. then there’s the up front testosterone fuelled tracks such as “Be like us” and the ever present misogynistic tracks such as “Bashy” and “Dipping”, just a few of the many humorous Manchester colloquialisms used by Virus.
Collaborations and remixes are brewing with USA's Yo Majesty, Freq Nasty, Switch, Various Productions, Foreign Beggars, Nextmen, Jahcoozi, DJ Baku (JPN). With over 60 European dates under their belt and receiving support from the likes of Liam Howlett, Rob Da Bank, Ross Allen, Mary Anne Hobbs, Tim Westwood (to name a few!) the future looks bright for Virus Syndicate…get ready to be infected.
More info: [email protected]
DISCOGRAPHY

Digital (12") Contagious Recordings 2001
Slow Down / Devil Boy (12") Planet Mu 2005
The Work Related Illness (CD, Promo) Planet Mu 2005
The Work Related Illness (3xLP) Planet Mu 2005
The Work Related Illness (CD) Planet Mu 2005
Dead Man Walking (12", Promo) Planet Mu, Tyke Records 2006
Ready To Learn (CD, Maxi, Promo) Planet Mu 2006
Ready To Learn (12") Planet Mu 2006
Ready To Learn (Remix) (12") Planet Mu 2006
The Work Related Illness (Re-Issue) (CD) Planet Mu 2006
Production: Undercover Cuts 25 (CD, Enh)
Major List MCs Undercover Mag 2005
Appears On:
Extend (CD, Album) Dead Man Walking Planet Mu 2006
Extend (2xLP) Dead Man Walking Planet Mu 2006
Tracks Appear On: Big N Bashy Entertainment: Clash Me Volume One (CD)
Strictly Clashment Big N Bashy 2005
Eye Of The Tiger Volume 1 (CD) WD25 True Tiger Recordings 2005 Undercover
Cuts 25 (CD, Enh) Major List MCs Undercover Mag 2005
Grimey Beats Vol.1 (CDr) Major List MCs Loud & Clear (2) 2006
Mary Anne Hobbs Presents The Warrior Dubz (CD) Dead Man Walking Planet Mu 2006
Mary Anne Hobbs Presents The Warrior Dubz (4x12") Dead Man Walking Planet Mu 2006
Sacred Symbols Of Mu (2xCD) Neva Planet Mu 2006
Neva Argue Food4da Brain (12”) Terra Firma Split 2007-04-22
Neva Argue Food4daBrain (CD)
Unofficial Releases:
I Got To Go (Remixes) (12") I Got To Go Contagious Recordings 2006
Empire EP (12”) Tyke Records 2006
Wasted EP Tyke Records 2007 (12”)
Contagious Vol 1 Contagious Records 2007