L-Side

L-Side

L-Side is a drum and bass producer associated with HURT RECORD and based in Japan. He also uses the name Leonardo de Jesus Silva and works across different strands of drum and bass, including liquid and minimal.

Career

He begins producing in 2008, first making hip hop beats before turning his attention to drum and bass. In 2009 he starts attending drum and bass events and focuses more closely on electronic music. That same year he begins producing his first drum and bass tracks, and support from national DJs follows. The next year he makes collaborations with other Brazilian producers and meets Subsid, with whom he continues to produce tracks.

Releases and support

L-Side receives support internationally from DJs including Crissy Criss, Bailey, Jason Magin, Stunna, Ash-a-Tack and LTJ Bukem. He signs the track That Old Feeling with Subsid. His releases appear on Human Soul, Extent VIP, Soul Deep Recordings, Luv Disaster and SP Breakz.