A new project on Tectonic will sees original tracks by the likes of Pinch, Kode9 & Spaceape and Shackleton remixed by Scientist.

A veritable who’s-who of dubstep numbering the aforementioned plus Mala, Loefah, King Midas Sound, Distance, RSD, Jack Sparrow, Armour (Roly Vex’d) and Cyrus, have produced all-new material for the album, which will be out on Tectonic – the respected Bristol-based label operated by Pinch – in Autumn. No other details at this stage.

Scientist is the alter ego of Kingston, Jamaica’s Hopeton Brown, former protégé of dub originator King Tubby. Now in hi fiftieth year, Scientist has had an illustrious career, learning the ropes at Tubby’s studio before becoming principal engineer at Channel One Studios in the late 1970s. In 1982 he moved to Washington, D.C., concentrating on his solo career, which includes album releases such as King Of Dub, Scientist Wins The World Cup and most recently Dub 911 (2006). Our source tells us that Scientist will be touring the UK and beyond in support of the Tectonic release.