Emalkay

Martin Knowles, better known by his stage name Emalkay, is an English dubstep producer and DJ from Birmingham.[1] He is best known for his 2009 single "When I Look at You", described by Clash as a "monster",[2] which was released on Caspa's Dub Police label.[3] Emalkay released his debut album, Eclipse, in May 2011.[4] Knowles describes his sound as '[...] a mixture of the usual dubstep tropes coupled with what I imagine Sean Pertwee's face sounds like when he is making all those terrible, grimacing expressions in the film Dog Soldiers.'[5]

Emalkay
Birth nameMartin Knowles
BornBirmingham, England
GenresDubstep, Drum and Bass
Occupation(s)Producer, DJ
Years active2005present
LabelsDub Police, Morphic Sounds, Boka, Storming Productions
Websitefacebook.com/emalkayofficial

References

  1. Collenette, Sam. "Emalkay Interview". Kmag. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011.
  2. "Emalkay: Birmingham Dubstep Producer". Clash. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  3. Armitage, Richard (30 November 2009). "Emalkay: When I Look at You". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  4. Stroud, Olivia (11 May 2011). "Emalkay Interview". Kmag. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011.


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