Butterz


Butterz is an independent record label based in London that specializes in grime music. It was founded by DJs and music producers Elijah and Skilliam. The label helped bring grime instrumentals to the forefront of the electronic music scene, and was ranked 10th in Fact's "The 10 Best Record Labels of 2011".

History

Butterz began as a blog in 2007, run by Elijah and Skilliam. The blog consisted of downloads, interviews and features with grime musicians.
The label was formed in March 2010 and has since released grime music both digitally and on vinyl, from artists including Terror Danjah, Newham Generals, Royal-T, DJ Q, Flava D Swindle, Champion, P Money and Trim. In 2010 it was announced that the blog was ending so as to focus solely on the label.
David Kelly has designed all of the label's artwork, which for a long time, only used two colours: black and yellow.

Radio show

Elijah and Skilliam had a weekly regular show on Rinse FM from 2008 to 2014. In 2011, Elijah and Skilliam released Rinse: 17, a mixed compilation album featuring material from the radio show and the label.

Events

Butterz events take place in various nightclubs with label artists alongside guests. They have included appearances from JME, Skepta, Kode 9, DJ EZ, Joker and Kano.
From 2013-2016 Elijah & Skilliam ran an offshoot night Jamz, with regular parties in Leeds, Manchester, Berlin and Liverpool, which ended with a final session streamed live on Boiler Room.

Catalog

CatalogueArtistTitleRelease DateFormat
BR001Terror DanjahBipolar EPJan 201012" EP, digital
BR002Terror Danjah / Royal-T / SRC / Mr. MitchQuality Street EPSep 201012" EP, digital
BR003Swindle / Starkey / Royal-TAir Bubble RemixesNov 201012" EP, digital
BR004D.O.KChemical Planet / Keep On Making GrimeNov 201012", digital
BRW001TRCOo Aa Ee Nov 201012" white label
BRW002S-XWoooo RiddimDec 201010" white label
BR005Royal-TOrangeade EPJan 201112" EP, digital
BR006SwindleMood SwingsMar 201112", digital
SXDK001S-X vs. RamadanmanWoooo Glut / BricksMar 201112" white label
BRVIP001Swindle / Royal-TMood Swings VIP / Orangeade VIPApr 201112" white label
BR007P Money & BlacksBoo YouMay 201112", digital
BR008TrimI Am / Notice NowAug 201112", digital
BR009Swindle & SilkieUnlimited / PineappleMar 201212", digital
BTTRZ001N/AButterz x Mishka NYCApr 2012T-shirt
BR010Terror Danjah & Ruby Lee RyderLet Me Be The OneJun 201212", digital
BR011ChampionCrystal Meth / SpeedJul 201212", digital
BTTRZ002N/AButterz x New EraAug 2012Hat
AIRMILES001SwindleAirmiles Feb 201312"
BRVIP002Terror DanjahBreakdance / Anger Management vs. MorphFeb 201312" white label
BR012Flava DHold On / HomeMar 201312", digital
BTTRZ003N/AButterz x Mishka NYC #2Jun 2013Capsule Collection
BRVIP003Flava DHome VIP / Hold On VIPOct 201312" white label, digital
BXK001040Let It Be Known / MinorsFeb 201412", digital
BR015Royal-T & Flava DOn My MindMar 201412", digital
BR016FootsieScarsJan 201512"
BR017Royal-TShotta EPApr 201512" EP, digital
BR018t q dDay & NightApr 201512"
BR019RapidThe Rapid EPJul 201512" EP
BR017RRoyal-TShotta Sep 201512" EP
AIRMILES002SwindlePeace, Love & MusicSep 2015LP, CD, digital
AIRMILES003SwindleGlobal Dance / Mad TingSep 201512", digital
GRIME001Elijah & SkilliamGrime 2015Nov 20152xCD, digital
USB001t q dUSBAug 2016USB
AIRMILES004SwindleConnectaSep 201612", digital
AIRMILES005SwindleFunk & Grime EPOct 201612", digital
GRIME002Elijah & SkilliamGrime 2016Oct 20162xCD, digital
BR020t q dOnly One / GhostsDec 201612", digital
AIRMILES006SwindlePurple WallsFeb 201712", digital
TQD001t q dUKGMar 20172xLP, CD, digital
HAPPYFlava DHappy Sep 2017Digital
BR021MurloWind Me UpSep 2017Digital