The Bug And Tippa Irie Are "Angry" - New Single + Live Dates

Ninjatune just announced the next single off The Bug's forthcoming new album, London Zoo: "Angry" featuring Tippa Irie on the A-side with "Ganja" featuring Flowdan on the B-side. The 12" vinyl and the digital download both drop June 16th. Whoever writes the press releases for Ninjatune does such a smashing job, it leaves me with nothing to add. So, without further ado:

Kevin Martin AKA The Bug announces the highly anticipated “London Zoo” album with the mighty single, “Angry,” featuring the vocal talents of reggae legend Tippa Irie (Irie had number one hit with 'Hello Darling' and worked with the Black Eyed Peas on their monster hit 'Hey Mama'. He was part of the pioneering British fast chat specialists Saxon Sound). Tippa is at his most militant, The Bug at his most accessible. The 'Jah War', 'Skeng', and 'Poison Dart' singles have devastated the Dubstep scene in the past 12 mths, called “better than anything else by precisely 312%” (Guardian Guide), “Anthemic. Immense” (Guardian) and “ Heavy, Heavy, Heavy” (Mixmag), The Bug returns with the more familiar percussive assault of “Angry. But instead of opting for the homicidal intensity of his groundbreaking Razor X era 'Killer' cut, Martin opts for flat out dancefloor demolition with the irresistible swing of this virulently infectious tune. “Angry” proves that “London Zoo” is going to be an album that clearly reaches past and brings together/celebrates reference points from dancehall, grime, hip-hop, and noise onslaughts. Additionally 'Ganja' continues Martin's explosive relationship with Roll Deep's Flowdan and Killa P for the non-album B-side, this track has been rinsed by dubstep DJ of the year N-Type and Kode 9 amongst others. Other album guests are set to include Warrior Queen, Ricky Ranking, Spaceape, Roger Robinson and Aya. Having been publicly praised by such maverick's as Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Grace Jones, Lamb, Massive Attack, Jerry Dammers and Mark Stewart, this single is sure to increase the pressure. Essential.

Ooooh I can't wait!! For the 1st time in a long time, I'm having so much fun collecting the singles - on heavyweight 180g vinyl with gorgeous, rugged vinyl sleeves - that I don't mind waiting more than a year for the full LP. Just keep 'em coming N-tune! Pure Fiyah! Much Love to the NinjaTuned Massive!Artwork, but alas, no audio yet:01 Angry - The Bug feat. Tippa Irie02 Ganja - The Bug feat. Flowdan You can pre-order or get updates via the Ninjatune page for "Angry"/"Ganja"The Bug has numerous live dates this summer with TOP Ranking MCs Flowdan, Daddy Freddy, Warrior Queen, Ricky Ranking and more! Catch the FIRE live:Fri - 06/06/08 Marseille France Sonarcotic Festival The Bug feat. Warrior QueenSat - 14/06/08 Gothenburg Sweden Clandestino Festival The Bug feat. Warrior QueenSat - 14/06/08 Gothenburg Sweden Clandestino Festival The Bug feat. Warrior QueenSat - 28/06/08 Namur, nr Brussels Belgium Verdur Rock The Bug feat. Warrior Queen and Ricky RankingThu - 03/07/08 Beijing China China Doll The Bug, DJ SetFri - 18/07/08 Dour Belgium Dour Festival The Bug feat. Warrior Queen, Flowdan and Ricky RankingFri - 18/07/08 Dour Belgium Dour Festival The Bug plus MCsSat - 19/07/08 Glade United Kingdom Glade Festival The Bug feat. Daddy FreddySat - 16/08/08 Berlin Germany Strm Festival The Bug feat. FlowdanTippa Irie - "Ah Ho & Pick Up My People" (2007):