![]() ![]() Now one year on, MORRT has fused 90s House with nostalgic samples and remixed tracks by MNEK, Route 94 and CeCe Penistone. Inspired to make music after he was assaulted and left with a broken jaw, the young producer bought his first piece of equipment last year from compensation money. MORRT aka Josh Mortimer, a 20 year old from Derby, had only been producing for a few months before his soulful ambient track ‘Let You Go’ was discovered by BBC Radio 1’s B Traits. The year was drawn to a close with one of MORRT’s tracks featuring on the ‘Fat Trax Volume 1’ compilation, including music from Bondax, Maribou State, Randomer, Foamo, My Nu Leng and Kidnap Kid.Every Saturday at Stealth & The Rescue Rooms His music began to catch the attention of labels Bambusa Records, Nuwave Records and Fat! Records, all of whom released MORRT’s first three singles in the second half of 2014. ![]() MORRT was soon asked to play DJ sets in Russia and Croatia, before any releases or press, which soon led to signing with Blueprint Artists (Derrick May, James Zabiela) and subsequently playing reputable venues including Ministry of Sound and Button Factory.Ģ014 has seen MORRT experiment with music resulting in remixes of Azealia banks and Sebastian Carter. It’s a style that has seen him championed early on by Hannah Wants and B Traits (BBC Radio 1). ![]() Remaining a discreet presence and allowing the tunes to do the talking, MORRT’s music channels the vibes of late nights, superb bass lines, lustful vocal samples and layers of synths and organ loops. Just one listen shows his funk and soul influenced take on dance music including a nostalgic nod to the early 90s. Since emerging through the ranks on Soundcloud with much-played bootleg remixes, MORRT aka Josh Mortimer, proved himself to be a serious contender in the house music scene. ![]()
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