Critics and fans have praised the piece for its "restraint," as Blawan chooses to loop long, pitched sections of the original vocals rather than chopping them into unrecognizable bits. These soulful harmonies are paired with , muddy drums, and a heavy, "weapons-grade" bassline. Legacy and Release

"Getting Me Down" by (Jamie Roberts) is a seminal piece of post-dubstep and UK garage, released in May 2011 as a single-sided white label on his own DOWN imprint .

The central vocal loop is taken from the second verse of Brandy's 1994 hit.

The track is widely recognized for its clever use of , specifically:

It also features elements from this classic track.

My Fave "Post Dubstep" track OAT.... Blawan - Getting Me Down

Experience the track's infectious, thumping energy in this high-quality recording: Blawan - Getting Me Down - Full HQ YouTube• May 22, 2011 Musical Composition