- Words Notion Staff
To celebrate his new single, “B22s”, we chatted with S Dog about his musical firsts, from feeling starstruck by Toddla T to his first track with P Solja.
Whether you’re a DJ, clubber, or simply a music lover, the chances are Bradford-hailing S Dog’s new banger, “B22s” is bound to get you down and skanking. An ode to the artist’s favourite kicks, the Christian Dior B22, this bold, genre-defying single lands with high-octane flow, club-honed MC stylings, and S Dog’s signature witty bars. He’s joined forces with Toddla T, Sheffield’s own production mastermind, to deliver a room-shaking beat and an onslaught of heavy bass-quakes. In essence, “B22s” captures the magic of British club music, each bar revealing a new element of the Northern club culture that only this Yorkshire duo could get away with.
The release follows on from “On Heat”, which was created in collaboration with the legendary DJ Q. Staying true to local tunes, the duo sampled Unique 3’s 1990 hit, “Rhythm Takes Control” – one of the original tracks of the dance sub-genre known as ‘bleep-house’, which established disciples in everyone from Pete Tong to Derrick May. “On Heat”, and “B22s” will both feature on S Dog’s forthcoming EP, titled ‘Estate Royalty’ – a five-track work entirely produced by Toddla T.
Ahead of the release, we caught up with S Dog to chat his musical firsts, from feeling starstruck by Toddla T, to his first-ever track with P Solja.
First song you ever made?
“Estate Life” with P Solja.
First time you fell in love with music?
As a little boy escaping from the environment around me.
First CD or record you owned?
‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ by Eminem.
First time you realized you wanted to be an artist?
2017 when I first started writing bars.
First gig you went to?
Parked Out 2015.
First time you faced an obstacle in your career?
Literally as soon as I started releasing music, the police were removing my tracks.
First instrument you owned?
Never owned an instrument, just my vocals!
First time you felt like giving up?
Second week into releasing music haha.
First time you felt starstruck?
When I met Toddla T! Always been a big fan of his production.
First time you ticked off a bucket list goal?
Making an EP with Toddla T and signing a record deal.