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Midnight Riot Volume 4
MRD 003
06 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Love Dance by Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee - "Love Dance" - (5:56) 116 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Blacker by Yambee on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Yambee - "Blacker" (Joey Negro remix) - (5:40) 116 BPM
Get Down by Caserta on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Caserta - "Get Down" - (6:36) 108 BPM
The Party (Move On) by Doc Jam on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Doc Jam - "The Party (Move On)" - (5:32) 105 BPM
Posin by LTJ Experience on Midnight Riot Cue Track
LTJ Experience - "Posin" - (6:34) 106 BPM
Grab A Girl by DJ Butcher on Midnight Riot Cue Track
DJ Butcher - "Grab A Girl" - (6:12) 110 BPM
Here We Go Again by Deadly Sins on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Deadly Sins - "Here We Go Again" - (5:54) 95 BPM
Turn Off The Lights by Peza on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Peza - "Turn Off The Lights" - (6:42) 98 BPM
Why Must It Be by Dan Butler on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Dan Butler - "Why Must It Be" - (9:13) 96 BPM
Got The Body by Chip Chabrelle on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Chip Chabrelle - "Got The Body" - (5:32) 110 BPM
Night by Rayko on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Rayko - "Night" - (8:48) 113 BPM
Places by The Glue on Midnight Riot Cue Track
The Glue - "Places" - (6:27) 120 BPM
Bashful by Shit Hot Soundsystem on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Shit Hot Soundsystem - "Bashful" - (7:12) 120 BPM
River by B Jam on Midnight Riot Cue Track
B Jam - "River" - (7:01) 120 BPM
I?ll Be Your Shining Star by BG Baarregaard on Midnight Riot Cue Track
BG Baarregaard - "I?ll Be Your Shining Star" - (6:30) 110 BPM
Fly A Night by Beaten Space Probe on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Beaten Space Probe - "Fly A Night" - (7:52) 116 BPM
Marlenas Groove by Fingerman on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Fingerman - "Marlenas Groove" - (7:56) 116 BPM
Singular Breaks by Wish & Consyn on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Wish & Consyn - "Singular Breaks" - (6:41) 108 BPM
Change Ahead by Heion on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Heion - "Change Ahead" - (6:56) 112 BPM
Trying Over by Ilya Santana on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Ilya Santana - "Trying Over" - (5:31) 114 BPM
Keep Comin Back by Niccolo Cupo on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Niccolo Cupo - "Keep Comin Back" - (6:58) 110 BPM
Fireflys Desire by Colbourne on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Colbourne - "Fireflys Desire" - (7:28) 111 BPM
Toooo Late by Jay Ru on Midnight Riot Cue Track
Jay Ru - "Toooo Late" - (6:30) 94 BPM
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Review: Arriving at a fourth Midnight Riot label compilation in little over a year is no mean feat for Yam Who?'s ISM operation, and the key to their success lies in the diversity of sounds you can include within the overarching theme of nocturnal grooves. And of course the high standard of artists that contribute, with this bumper 23 track selection no different as Yam Who? call on some respected names to contribute; seeing the likes of Joey Negro, Ilya Santana, Rakyo and LTJ Experience puts you at ease as you know you are in good hands - the Negro edit of Yambee's Ballistic Brothers classic "Blacker" is a notable highlight. Yet the fact these established names don't overshadow the contributions of lesser known Midnight Riot newcomers such as Dan Butler and Caserta - indeed the latter Boston based producer provides perhaps the best example of a 'nocturnal groove' with his slow burning, beat down house cut "Get Down".
Bass Funk Vol 1: Mooqee (unmixed tracks)
BOMBBASSF 001
15 May 13
Breakbeat
Retro Intro by Mooqee on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Mooqee - "Retro Intro" - (0:28) 129 BPM
Beats On A String by Ali B on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Ali B - "Beats On A String" (feat Jungle Brothers) - (4:35) 149 BPM
Back To School by Kontaktor on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Kontaktor - "Back To School" - (4:11)
Kill 'em With The Vibes by Neon Steve on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Neon Steve - "Kill 'em With The Vibes" (feat MC Zulu) - (4:08)
Come On Bounce by Stereo Shiftaz on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Stereo Shiftaz - "Come On Bounce" - (3:54)
Meeting Point by Drumattic Twins on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Drumattic Twins - "Meeting Point" (HerbGrinder remix) - (4:52)
Bang Your Head by Pimpsoul on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Pimpsoul - "Bang Your Head" (feat Alaska MC - acappella) - (2:49) 150 BPM
Fizzle Tickler by Opiuo on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Opiuo - "Fizzle Tickler" - (6:59)
Sound Around Town by Mooqee & HerbGrinder on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Mooqee & HerbGrinder - "Sound Around Town" - (4:06) Biggest-selling track on this release
Drop The Bomb by Santero on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Santero - "Drop The Bomb" (feat Credit To The Nation - Stickybuds remix) - (4:49)
Drop The Bomb by Santero on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Santero - "Drop The Bomb" (feat Credit To The Nation - 110bpm acappella) - (2:58) 147 BPM
Lets Do It Right Now by Pimpsoul on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Pimpsoul - "Lets Do It Right Now" (feat MC Shureshock - instrumental) - (3:53)
Throw Down by All Good Funk Alliance on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
All Good Funk Alliance - "Throw Down" (feat Neighbour & Think Tank - Featurecast remix) - (4:29)
Swing Break by McMash Clan on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
McMash Clan - "Swing Break" (feat Kate Mullins - radio edit) - (2:50)
Squeeze Me by Kraak & Smaak on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Kraak & Smaak - "Squeeze Me" (A Skillz remix) - (4:26)
Thizz Shake by Nick Thayer on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Nick Thayer - "Thizz Shake" - (4:39)
Like We Do by Brothers Bud on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Brothers Bud - "Like We Do" - (5:43) 127 BPM
Raging Speedhorn by Rory Lyons on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Rory Lyons - "Raging Speedhorn" - (3:27) 140 BPM
Got This Feeling by Neon Steve on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Neon Steve - "Got This Feeling" (feat Charlotte Dobre) - (3:44) 140 BPM
Shake Ya Mama by Rory Lyons on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Rory Lyons - "Shake Ya Mama" - (3:45) 133 BPM
Bang Your Head by Pimpsoul on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Pimpsoul - "Bang Your Head" (feat Alaska MC - Erb n dub remix) - (4:27) 131 BPM
Ego Tripping by Featurecast on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Featurecast - "Ego Tripping" (feat Farina Miss - Featurecast drum & bass remix) - (4:37) 134 BPM
Rain by Mooqee & HerbGrinder on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Mooqee & HerbGrinder - "Rain" (feat Greg Blackman) - (5:01) 131 BPM
Feeling Good by Mooqee & Pimpsoul on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Mooqee & Pimpsoul - "Feeling Good" (feat Bianca Gerald - Tantrum Desire remix) - (4:57) 131 BPM
I Got 5 On It by Rory Lyons on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Rory Lyons - "I Got 5 On It" (feat Utah Saints) - (4:20) 131 BPM
Bass Funk Vol 1: Mooqee by Various on Bomb Strikes Cue Track
Various - "Bass Funk Vol 1: Mooqee" (continuous DJ mix by Mooqee) - (54:11)
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Review: Mooqee's label Bombstrikes is doing all right for itself. So much so in fact that they've reached that milestone - a label's first compilation album. Here Mooqee has selected 25 sizzling bangers new and old that do it for him, and hopefully will do it for you too. Highlights include the compressed electro steamroller that is "Back To School", the crunch synth funky freakout of "Come On Bounce" and the devastating bass that's eaten all the pies of "Let's Do It Right Now". Heavy!
Paris Club Music: Volume 1
CCBCD 001
22 Apr 13
Bass
Yo Vogue by French Fries on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
French Fries - "Yo Vogue" (VIP) - (4:56) Biggest-selling track on this release
Riddle by Manare on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
Manare - "Riddle" - (5:02)
Dice by The Town on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
The Town - "Dice" - (5:41)
Coming At You by Jean Nipon on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
Jean Nipon - "Coming At You" - (5:01)
Southside by French Fries on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
French Fries - "Southside" - (6:04)
Missing You Nire by Coni on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
Coni - "Missing You Nire" - (5:42)
Kobe by Ministre X on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
Ministre X - "Kobe" - (6:01)
Champagne by French Fries on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
French Fries - "Champagne" - (4:23)
Hugz by French Fries on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
French Fries - "Hugz" (feat Bambounou) - (6:35)
Luz In Pool by Coni on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
Coni - "Luz In Pool" - (8:27)
Calling Me by Ministre X on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
Ministre X - "Calling Me" (feat Sana - radio edit) - (3:42)
The Movement by The Town on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
The Town - "The Movement" - (5:01)
Night by Bambounou on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
Bambounou - "Night" - (4:45)
Quartz by Manare on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
Manare - "Quartz" - (6:05)
Slab by Chaos In The CBD on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
Chaos In The CBD - "Slab" - (4:16)
Put It In The Trunk by Jean Nipon on ClekClekBoom Cue Track
Jean Nipon - "Put It In The Trunk" - (4:39)
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Review: With the imminent return of Daft Punk reminding us all of Paris's vibrant electronic music heritage, local label ClekClekBoom pop-up to provide us with a wide-eyed snapshot of the current Parisian underground. There are hints of familiar French staples - the stomping Ed Banger-ish ravery of The Town's "Dice", the classic house flex of Coni's "Missing You Nire" - but for the most part Paris Club Music Volume 1 dances to a different beat. With label regulars French Fries coming to the fore, much of the album is devoted to the sort of hard-to-pigeonhole bass music that takes its influence as much from B-more, R&B and UK garage as filter funk and electro-house.
Legendary Edits 3
LSR 010D
29 Apr 13
Deep House
Spring Fever by The Legendary 1979 Orchestra on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
The Legendary 1979 Orchestra - "Spring Fever" - (6:32) 116 BPM
Such A Feeling by Rayko on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
Rayko - "Such A Feeling" - (6:11) 115 BPM
Don't You Know by 78 Edits on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
78 Edits - "Don't You Know" - (8:57) 116 BPM
Have A Ball by Alkalino on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
Alkalino - "Have A Ball" - (6:20) 115 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Party Down by JimmyTheTwin on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
JimmyTheTwin - "Party Down" - (6:22) 118 BPM
The Third Eye by MannMadeMusic on Legendary Sound Research Cue Track
MannMadeMusic - "The Third Eye" - (6:13) 115 BPM
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Review: The Legendary Sound Orchestra continues his attempt to provide disco edit lovers with something extraordinary, with a third collection of hand picked reworks. Predictably, there's plenty to enjoy, from his own sparse, piano-heavy version of Silvetti's Salsoul classic "Spring Rain", to the rolling, bongo-laden goodness of 78 Edits' sprightly but loopy "Don't You Know". Highlights-wise, it's a toss-up between Alkalino's baggy disco-soul shuffler, "Have A Ball", and Jimmy The Twin's superb, TR-707-enhanced "Party Down". The latter, a horn-heavy chunk of upbeat disco-funk, is arguably the Bristol-based scalpel fiend's best work to date.
Nothin To Ya
WD 16
30 Apr 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Nothin To Ya by Dead Rose Music Company/Satin Jackets on Whiskey Disco Cue Track
Nothin To Ya - (7:24) 108 BPM
Nothin To Ya by Dead Rose Music Company/Satin Jackets on Whiskey Disco Cue Track
Too Late - (6:38) 120 BPM
Nothin To Ya by Dead Rose Music Company/Satin Jackets on Whiskey Disco Cue Track
The Hustle - (6:13) 110 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Nothin To Ya by Dead Rose Music Company/Satin Jackets on Whiskey Disco Cue Track
I Can See The Light - (7:19) 116 BPM
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Review: Whiskey Disco returns with a quartet of blisteringly good reworks from Dead Rose Music Company and Satin Jackets. Dead Rose Music Company open proceedings in style with "Nothin To Ya", a brilliantly low-slung, bass-heavy re-edit-turned-remix of the Jones Girls' "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else" that turns the delightful original into a dubbed-out chunk of dancefloor chugginess. The more upbeat "Too Late", based on a lesser-known favourite, is almost as good. Satin Jackets' "The Hustle" provides some looser - but still formidably heavy - dewy-eyed disco-soul thrills, while "I Can See The Light" is more Balearic than a wet, sloppy kiss from a grinning stranger.
Swing Bum
ZESTEP 049
27 Apr 13
Breakbeat
Swing Bum by JFB on Freshly Squeezed Cue Track
Swing Bum - (4:43) Biggest-selling track on this release
Swing Bum by JFB on Freshly Squeezed Cue Track
Swing Ya Beard (feat Beardyman) - (4:31)
Swing Bum by JFB on Freshly Squeezed Cue Track
Nobody Else - (5:23) 130 BPM
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Nights Turn Brighter
GGR 003
29 Apr 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Nights Turn Brighter by Shallow Taxi Club on Grass Green Cue Track
Flashback (original mix) - (7:41) 123 BPM
Nights Turn Brighter by Shallow Taxi Club on Grass Green Cue Track
Mark My Words (Monkey Boots remix) - (8:28) 115 BPM
Nights Turn Brighter by Shallow Taxi Club on Grass Green Cue Track
Mark My Words (disco edit) - (8:14) 114 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Nights Turn Brighter by Shallow Taxi Club on Grass Green Cue Track
Melody Of Creed (Monkey Boots remix - Juno bonus free when ordering entire release) - (7:57) 119 BPM
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Review: Further proof of the blurred boundaries between nu-disco, deep house and '90s house revivalism is provided by this jaunty four-tracker from Auckland-based studio buff Shallow Taxi Club. There's much to admire about the crisp, vintage house pianos, twittering melodies and bumpin' beats of opener "Flashback", but it's the deep, Crazy P-ish nu-disco groovery of "Mark My Words" that most impresses. Choose between the baggy 'Disco Edit' and a delightfully touchy-feely rework from Greg Wilson faves Monkey Boots. The latter also turn "Melody of Creed" into a gorgeous slice of shuffling deep house bliss.
Late Night Tales: After Dark (unmixed tracks)
ALND 31
05 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Late Night Tales Presents After Dark by Various on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Various - "Late Night Tales Presents After Dark" (Bill Brewster continuous mix) - (1:18:04) 110 BPM
Love The Way You Love Me by Marti Caine on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Marti Caine - "Love The Way You Love Me" - (5:40) 93 BPM
The Love by Linus Loves on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Linus Loves - "The Love" - (5:10) 102 BPM
Quiller by Quiller on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Quiller - "Quiller" - (6:50) 103 BPM
All Around & Away We Go by Twin Sister on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Twin Sister - "All Around & Away We Go" (Hotel Motel mix) - (9:56) 105 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Extraterrestrial Manouevres In The Dark by TBS on Late Night Tales Cue Track
TBS - "Extraterrestrial Manouevres In The Dark" (feat Jamalski) - (4:31) 105 BPM
Alright by Jamiroquai on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Jamiroquai - "Alright" (DJ version excursion) - (6:47) 106 BPM
Compulsion by The Doves on Late Night Tales Cue Track
The Doves - "Compulsion" (Padded Cell remix) - (7:30) 105 BPM
Moon Plain by Coober Pedy University Band on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Coober Pedy University Band - "Moon Plain" - (7:20) 109 BPM
Movin' In by Jamie Lloyd on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Jamie Lloyd - "Movin' In" (Brennan Green mix) - (8:03) 107 BPM
Best Is Yet To Come by Fernando Pulichino on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Fernando Pulichino - "Best Is Yet To Come" - (6:33) 111 BPM
Keep On Pokin' by Martin Kershaw on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Martin Kershaw - "Keep On Pokin'" - (8:46) 111 BPM
Machistador by M on Late Night Tales Cue Track
M - "Machistador" - (8:04) 112 BPM
Beach Towel by Karma on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Karma - "Beach Towel" (I:Cube mix) - (10:10) 111 BPM
Koolade by Zed Bias on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Zed Bias - "Koolade" (feat Toddla T & MDcL) - (6:28) 112 BPM
The Go Go by Beans & Company on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Beans & Company - "The Go Go" - (6:11) 115 BPM
After Dark by Tad Wily on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Tad Wily - "After Dark" - (6:29) 114 BPM
Blow Your Body by Herbest Moon on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Herbest Moon - "Blow Your Body" (Deep Space dub) - (8:27) 120 BPM
Space Talk by Asha Puthli on Late Night Tales Cue Track
Asha Puthli - "Space Talk" - (5:39) 100 BPM
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Played by: The Groovers
Review: Given his encyclopedic knowledge of music, you'd expect any compilation put together by Bill Brewster to be full of unlikely gems and lesser-known anthems. That's certainly the case with After Dark, the first in a new DJ-focused series from the Late Night Tales camp. From start to finish, Brewster's selections are spot on, from the lowdown, slo-mo disco oddness of Sheffield chanteuse Marti Caine's "Love The Way You Love Me" and wide-eyed, acid-laden kosmiche of Coober Peder University Band's "Moon Plain", to the dirty electrofunk of Zed Bias's "Koolade" (featuring Toddla T, of all people) and mid'80s percussion fest of Martin Kershaw's "Keep On Pokin". If that wasn't enough, Brewster has also unearthed a decent Jamiroquai record. The wonders never cease.
Jungle Cakes Vol 17
JC 017
20 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
Jungle Cakes Vol 17 by Ed Solo/Stickybuds on Jungle Cakes UK Cue Track
Smoke The Weed - (4:50) 175 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Jungle Cakes Vol 17 by Ed Solo/Stickybuds on Jungle Cakes UK Cue Track
Joker Smoker - (4:16) 175 BPM
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Review: You don't get much more junglistic than Ed Solo and on this latest release from Jungle Cakes, you've guessed it, some sticky, sweet jungle is the order or the day. "Smoke The Weed" is a classic jungle mashup, and with Canadian bass master Stickybuds on hand to provide some serious breaks it quickly escalates to an all-out skanking session. Before you can pass it on, "Joker Smoker" adds retro brass and guitar to build the reggae funk as the track fragments into not one but two different breakdowns providing the basis for some serious dancefloor workouts. Don't sleep on this.
BBP Remixed
BBP-069
03 May 13
Breakbeat
Freak Hip by BadboE on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
BadboE - "Freak Hip" (Morlack remix - part 2) - (5:26)
Whatta Joint by Kool Hertz on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Kool Hertz - "Whatta Joint" (Badboe remix) - (4:05) Biggest-selling track on this release
The Report by Fretless on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Fretless - "The Report" (Tom Drummond remix) - (4:36)
Monkey Phonk by Jayl Funk on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Jayl Funk - "Monkey Phonk" (Jayl Funk remix) - (3:30) 122 BPM
Rock The Rhythm by Tom Drummond on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Tom Drummond - "Rock The Rhythm" (MustBeat Crew remix) - (3:44)
Back To The Power by Calagad13 on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Calagad13 - "Back To The Power" (JiggyJoe remix) - (4:14)
My Bad by BadboE on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
BadboE - "My Bad" (Omegaman remix) - (4:12)
Shake It Out by DJ Rudd on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
DJ Rudd - "Shake It Out" (BadboE remix) - (5:12) 129 BPM
I Can Make You Dance by Calagad13 on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Calagad13 - "I Can Make You Dance" (Nynfus Corporation remix) - (3:44)
Let Go The Past by Fretless on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Fretless - "Let Go The Past" (Jazz K Lipa remix) - (5:21) 127 BPM
HMR by Prosper on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Prosper - "HMR" (feat Azaxx - Ez Icarus remix) - (3:13)
London Lights by Ez Icarus on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings Cue Track
Ez Icarus - "London Lights" (Infamous remix) - (4:32) 140 BPM
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Review: Flip the switch and get with the program: evergreen party purveyors Breakbeat Paradise have commissioned a whole bunch of reversions and each one is an instant booty-buster. Highlights abound throughout this raucous bass-bizzled nu-funk adventure but only a twit wouldn't pack Badboe's rub of Kool Hertz En Vouge sampling sizzle-up "Whatta Joint", JiggyJoe's orchestral disco-strung halfstepper rub of Calagad 13's "Back To The Power" or Badboe's take on Rudd's Supremes-slicing "Shake It Out". Paradise found.
Remixes EP
PLAYAZ 036
22 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
Remixes EP by Sub Zero on Playaz Cue Track
Your Flex (Majistrate remix) - (3:42) 175 BPM
Remixes EP by Sub Zero on Playaz Cue Track
Run N Hide (Konichi remix) - (4:34) 175 BPM
Remixes EP by Sub Zero on Playaz Cue Track
Dodge City (Jaydan & Sub Zero remix) - (5:01) 175 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Remixes EP by Sub Zero on Playaz Cue Track
Brighter Days (Krakota remix) - (6:02) 175 BPM
Remixes EP by Sub Zero on Playaz Cue Track
Motion (Supreme Being remix) - (4:27) 175 BPM
Remixes EP by Sub Zero on Playaz Cue Track
Run N Hide (Konichi Roller remix) - (4:29) 175 BPM
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Review: As a loyal member of the Playaz crew, drum & bass warrior Sub Zero needs no introduction. His remix EP on the other hand, offers a fresh look at some of his past dancefloor smashers as seen through the eyes of an interesting and extremely talented group of individuals. From jump-up veteran Majistrate's wild-eyes stomp through "Your Flex" to Ingredients Records original Krakota's soulful and sublime take on "Brighter Days", it's a journey through some of Sub Zero's best-loved tracks, and an incredible look at some of the genre's finest producers of the moment too.
A Brighter Light
UTS 040
09 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
A Brighter Light by A Jus Ted on Under The Shade Cue Track
A Brighter Light - (7:32) 119 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
A Brighter Light by A Jus Ted on Under The Shade Cue Track
A Brighter Light (Lars Vegas Juiced mix) - (7:47) 122 BPM
A Brighter Light by A Jus Ted on Under The Shade Cue Track
A Brighter Light (re a/jus/ted mix) - (7:38) 119 BPM
A Brighter Light by A Jus Ted on Under The Shade Cue Track
A Brighter Light (instrumental) - (7:00) 119 BPM
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Review: The fantastically named A/Jus/Ted - veteran producers Justin Strauss and Eddie Mars on a collaborative tip - make their debut on Under The Shade. "A Brighter Light", featuring the treacle-thick soul vocals of Jeremy Glenn, sits somewhere between electro-soul, early Chicago house and Balearic nu-disco. As you'd probably expect from the soul-minded Strauss, the resultant track is effortlessly soulful, quietly uplifting and brilliantly produced. The same could be said of the more instrumental Re A/Jus/Ted remix, which blends skittering proto-house rhythms and electrofunk dub elements with woozy modern deep house. Like the original, it's excellent.
Through Me (Junodownload Exclusive)
505545 3688454
06 May 13
Techno
Through Me (Junodownload Exclusive) by Tom Rowlands on Phantasy Sound Cue Track
Through Me - (5:44) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Through Me (Junodownload Exclusive) by Tom Rowlands on Phantasy Sound Cue Track
Nothing But Pleasure - (8:20) 127 BPM
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Review: Tom Rowlands is the spectacle-wearing-half of the Chemical Brothers and he debuts his solo work on Erol Alkan's Phantasy Sound. Rowlands merges new school styles of throbbing and jacked-up house - replete with marching snares, curdling cow bells and cut vocals - with powerful stylings of EBM. Pitch that against a synthesiser that sounds like its being hung, drawn and quartered and you have Rowlands' title track "Through Me". Meanwhile, the chainsaw synth of "Nothing But Pleasure" dominates the track, which builds into a druggy drop made for party-harder dancers moshing like they were at a Rage Against The Machine or Justice concert - harking back to the days when French electro labels Institubes and Ed Banger ruled.
Editz
ADULTERY 015
25 Apr 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Editz by Alkalino on Audaz Cue Track
Love That Funk - (5:58) 115 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Editz by Alkalino on Audaz Cue Track
There - (6:36) 115 BPM
Editz by Alkalino on Audaz Cue Track
Give U Up - (7:15) 122 BPM
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Review: Lino 'Alkalino' Rodriguez is getting straight to the point with the title of the latest release on his own Audaz label. The music featured also has a similar no-nonsense attitude, being all attention grabbing party starters. "Love That Funk" is an excellent electro-disco-boogie banger with an underlying hi-NRG feel. Ronnie Law's classic, "Always There", is subtly retweaked in sensitive fashion and likewise for Mystic Merlin's storming "Just Can't Give You Up".
Revolution Time Remixes EP
RTZR 009D
22 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
Revolution Time Remixes EP by Serial Killaz & Run Tingz Cru on Run Tingz Cue Track
Revoluiton Time (remix (featuring Yt)) - (5:09) 175 BPM
Revolution Time Remixes EP by Serial Killaz & Run Tingz Cru on Run Tingz Cue Track
Save Mi Life (remix (featuring Yt)) - (5:50) 175 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Revolution Time Remixes EP by Serial Killaz & Run Tingz Cru on Run Tingz Cue Track
Forward 2 Life (remix (featuring Yt)) - (5:47) 175 BPM
Revolution Time Remixes EP by Serial Killaz & Run Tingz Cru on Run Tingz Cue Track
Nah Gi Yu Weh (remix (featuring Yt & Dub Akom)) - (5:35) 175 BPM
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Review: The Run Tingz crew have been broadcasting their own nasty brand of bass from the South West since 2010. After cementing their place in the scene as one of the more original junglist labels and collaborative efforts, they've offered up a string of high-energy jungle and jump-up inspired releases. YT has long been a reggae and dancehall vocalist of distinction and working together with ragga D&B veterans Serial Killaz to produce some top notch remixes from his latest album "Revolution Time" they've created some serious jungle mashups worthy of any dancefloor. Big jungle sounds from some of the industry's finest.
Sounds Of The Innerground (unmixed tracks)
506014 2171247
29 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
A Disco Funk Organisation by DJ Marky on Innerground Cue Track
DJ Marky - "A Disco Funk Organisation" - (5:13) 174 BPM
Summer Soul by Submorphics on Innerground Cue Track
Submorphics - "Summer Soul" - (4:30) 172 BPM
Pied Piper Effect by Total Recall on Innerground Cue Track
Total Recall - "Pied Piper Effect" - (4:55) 175 BPM
Bloody Mary by DJ Marky & Makoto on Innerground Cue Track
DJ Marky & Makoto - "Bloody Mary" - (5:42) 174 BPM
Bring Me Back by Andrezz on Innerground Cue Track
Andrezz - "Bring Me Back" - (5:44) 174 BPM
Domino Crude by Random Movement on Innerground Cue Track
Random Movement - "Domino Crude" - (5:39) 175 BPM
Yellow Shoes by DJ Marky & SPY on Innerground Cue Track
DJ Marky & SPY - "Yellow Shoes" (Calibre remix) - (5:45) 175 BPM
Won't Budge by Dialogue on Innerground Cue Track
Dialogue - "Won't Budge" - (5:11) 175 BPM
Life Goes by Pennygiles on Innerground Cue Track
Pennygiles - "Life Goes" - (8:00) 174 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Down Somehow by Random Movement on Innerground Cue Track
Random Movement - "Down Somehow" - (5:19) 175 BPM
2nd Chance by T>I on Innerground Cue Track
T>I - "2nd Chance" - (6:39) 175 BPM
Break by Roy Green & Protone & Monologue on Innerground Cue Track
Roy Green & Protone & Monologue - "Break" - (5:15) 172 BPM
1971 by dRamatic & dbAudio on Innerground Cue Track
dRamatic & dbAudio - "1971" - (5:52) 175 BPM
Call Me by DJ Marky & Makoto on Innerground Cue Track
DJ Marky & Makoto - "Call Me" - (5:20)
Sounds Of The Innerground by Various on Innerground Cue Track
Various - "Sounds Of The Innerground" (continuous DJ mix Random Movement) - (1:08:18) 178 BPM
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Fifty Five
FOKUZ 055
22 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
Smoke Filled Days by NateChristian on Fokuz Cue Track
NateChristian - "Smoke Filled Days" - (5:18)
So Confused by ChartStalker on Fokuz Cue Track
ChartStalker - "So Confused" - (4:46) 173 BPM
Back To The Roots by Joakuim on Fokuz Cue Track
Joakuim - "Back To The Roots" - (6:15)
Dont Be Fool by DJ Clart on Fokuz Cue Track
DJ Clart - "Dont Be Fool" - (5:40) 171 BPM
Too Late For A Change by Donnie Dubson on Fokuz Cue Track
Donnie Dubson - "Too Late For A Change" - (5:23) 175 BPM
Humble Tone by Brother on Fokuz Cue Track
Brother - "Humble Tone" - (5:17) 173 BPM
Time Shift by Command Strange on Fokuz Cue Track
Command Strange - "Time Shift" - (4:46) 175 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Changing Faces by Bcee on Fokuz Cue Track
Bcee - "Changing Faces" (Hybrid Minds remix) - (6:25) 173 BPM
These Days by Soligen & Type-2 on Fokuz Cue Track
Soligen & Type-2 - "These Days" - (5:18) 175 BPM
Give You My Heart by Mr Josheph & Penny Giles on Fokuz Cue Track
Mr Josheph & Penny Giles - "Give You My Heart" - (5:12) 174 BPM
Promise by Incident on Fokuz Cue Track
Incident - "Promise" - (5:14) 174 BPM
Disciple by LM1 & Nelver on Fokuz Cue Track
LM1 & Nelver - "Disciple" - (6:20) 174 BPM
Be Quiet by Paul SG on Fokuz Cue Track
Paul SG - "Be Quiet" - (6:00) 172 BPM
Calendar Girl by Theory & Shookz on Fokuz Cue Track
Theory & Shookz - "Calendar Girl" - (6:23) 174 BPM
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Review: Where would drum & bass be without the innovators? After so many years plugging away in the mid section of dance music between empty, glamorous house and low-end rumblings from the dubstep millions, the selection of individual talents within the genre has expanded unbelievably. Focuz Recordings have brought together some of the finest names in modern D&B, including the likes of Bcee, Hybrid Minds, Paul SG, Pennygiles and Shookz as well as upcoming talents Soligen, ChartStalker and Command Strange. Each track is an instant selection of where each artist is at this moment in time and the result is a very satisfying various artists LP with a lot of variety and stacks of soul. One for the heads.
Frequent Flyer
ED 26
08 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Let The Sun Shine Down by Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee on Editorial Cue Track
Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee - "Let The Sun Shine Down" - (6:00) 101 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Avant L'Aube by DJ Steef on Editorial Cue Track
DJ Steef - "Avant L'Aube" - (8:03) 100 BPM
Into The Disco by Tony Tee on Editorial Cue Track
Tony Tee - "Into The Disco" - (6:14) 105 BPM
Lazy Jingle Jam by Hotbox on Editorial Cue Track
Hotbox - "Lazy Jingle Jam" - (6:44) 108 BPM
New Victim by Sonicvibe on Editorial Cue Track
Sonicvibe - "New Victim" - (7:48) 93 BPM
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Bristol Fashion EP
RIDDIMFRUIT 017
02 May 13
Breakbeat
You Wouldn't Know by The Allergies on Riddim Fruit Cue Track
The Allergies - "You Wouldn't Know" - (3:09) Biggest-selling track on this release
Real95 by Parker on Riddim Fruit Cue Track
Parker - "Real95" - (4:01)
Reeses Pieces by Mr 50 on Riddim Fruit Cue Track
Mr 50 - "Reeses Pieces" - (4:28)
Bring It Back by Frenic on Riddim Fruit Cue Track
Frenic - "Bring It Back" - (6:06) 120 BPM
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Review: With all the amazing dubstep and D&B coming from the city, you could be fooled into thinking bass is Bristol's only fashion. Well it's not; there's also a thriving nu funk scene, and each of the four cats on this generous EP are leading the charge. The Allergies lay down an authentic Dap Kings style vibe on, Parker drops the tempo for a slow, sludgy and remarkably sexy bass bust-up, Mr 50 pays homage to one of the sweetest chocolates on the planet by way of shivering 8-bit bleepery, swampy bass and nifty accordion squeezes and Frenic completes the set with a crisp, dramatic ode to the big beat glory days. Call the fashion police, this shizzle is hot!
Concrete
SOS 027
13 May 13
Bass
Concrete by Kry Wolf on Sounds Of Sumo Cue Track
Concrete - (4:40)
Concrete by Kry Wolf on Sounds Of Sumo Cue Track
Bluffin - (4:40)
Concrete by Kry Wolf on Sounds Of Sumo Cue Track
Concrete (Woz remix) - (4:41) Biggest-selling track on this release
Concrete by Kry Wolf on Sounds Of Sumo Cue Track
Bluffin (Benton remix) - (4:13)
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Review: Sounds Of Sumo label bosses Kry Wolf return to their home imprint with a bold new sound in the form of Concrete; eschewing their usually lighter take on bass music, the title track is a dark combination of wobble bass and dub atmospherics, held together with some steely techno rhythms which comes across like Objekt's "Cactus", while "Bluffin" combines more abstract beats with ghetto house-inspired vocal samples and dubby stabs. Woz is tapped up to remix the title track, being considerably more sparing with the savage bass and rearranging its rhythms into something altogether more angular; Benton's remix of "Bluffin" is classic SOS, providing a bouncy piece of bass-heavy garage house.
Late Nights EP
CHEAP 080
21 Apr 13
UK Funky/UK Garage
Late Nights EP by Taiki & Nulight on Cheap Thrills Cue Track
Take Me Up - (4:30) 134 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Late Nights EP by Taiki & Nulight on Cheap Thrills Cue Track
Footwerk - (3:56) 133 BPM
Late Nights EP by Taiki & Nulight on Cheap Thrills Cue Track
Late Nights - (5:08) 132 BPM
Late Nights EP by Taiki & Nulight on Cheap Thrills Cue Track
Offkey - (4:24) 134 BPM
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Review: The success of Taiki & Nulight's recent low-key release Late Nights has now seen it expand into a full-blown EP. Again released by Herve's Cheap Thrills, the title track is a dubby, wobbly 4x4 garage roller. "Take Me Up" is a straight up, hands in the air party anthem, "Footwerk" is dark, deep and very late night bassline houser , but it's all about "Offkey" for sheer next level sounds.
4Ward EP
506018 2930033
22 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
4Ward EP by Savage Rehab on V Recordings Cue Track
Rare Groove (feat Saxxon) - (7:08) 174 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
4Ward EP by Savage Rehab on V Recordings Cue Track
Step Inside (feat Saxxon & Gigante) - (5:49) 175 BPM
4Ward EP by Savage Rehab on V Recordings Cue Track
Neck Funk (feat Saxxon & Balistik) - (5:56) 174 BPM
4Ward EP by Savage Rehab on V Recordings Cue Track
Rise Up (feat Saxxon & Gigante) - (5:09) 174 BPM
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Review: There is a slick bounce to "Rare Groove" that perhaps only Savage Rehab could get away with. Being so unashamedly funky in a game where straight-faced hardmen poses are rife can bring its own problems, but with vibes coming in thick and fast from co-conspirator Saxxon throught this unique EP, there's no time to worry about all that; everyone is just far too busy dancing. Add the emotively dark "Step Inside", the irrepressible flair and snap of "Neck Funk" and the nasty neuro-jungle madness that is "Rise Up" and you find yourself in possession of one of this year's most impressively unique releases. Big sounds, bigger grooves.
Planet V: Drum & Bass Vol 1 (mixed by Bryan Gee)
506018 2935298
29 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
Rodigan by Mr Joseph feat David Rodigan on V Recordings Cue Track
Mr Joseph feat David Rodigan - "Rodigan" - (5:30) 174 BPM
Wonderful Feeling by Mr Joseph on V Recordings Cue Track
Mr Joseph - "Wonderful Feeling" - (5:55) 174 BPM
Music In The Night by Dr Meaker on V Recordings Cue Track
Dr Meaker - "Music In The Night" - (5:23) 175 BPM
Desire by Savage Rehab on V Recordings Cue Track
Savage Rehab - "Desire" - (6:20) 174 BPM
Don't Wait For Me by DJ Chap on V Recordings Cue Track
DJ Chap - "Don't Wait For Me" - (5:57) 175 BPM
Came To Play by Seven feat Alys Be on V Recordings Cue Track
Seven feat Alys Be - "Came To Play" (Need For Mirrors remix) - (5:35) 174 BPM
Solina by Peshay vs Lee Spectrum on V Recordings Cue Track
Peshay vs Lee Spectrum - "Solina" - (6:33) 177 BPM
Midnight Love by DJ Chap feat Iriann Joyce on V Recordings Cue Track
DJ Chap feat Iriann Joyce - "Midnight Love" (Dramatic & Dbaudio remix) - (6:07) 172 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Wasting Time by Northern Lights feat Malisha Bleau on V Recordings Cue Track
Northern Lights feat Malisha Bleau - "Wasting Time" - (4:50) 175 BPM
Let It Be by Artificial Intelligence feat Steo on V Recordings Cue Track
Artificial Intelligence feat Steo - "Let It Be" (DJ Marky & Spy remix) - (5:43) 173 BPM
Only by Decimal Bass on V Recordings Cue Track
Decimal Bass - "Only" - (4:32) 174 BPM
Foundation by Ruffstuff & Jayline on V Recordings Cue Track
Ruffstuff & Jayline - "Foundation" - (5:36) 175 BPM
The Drums by Savage Rehab on V Recordings Cue Track
Savage Rehab - "The Drums" - (6:39) 174 BPM
Situations by Critycal Dub on V Recordings Cue Track
Critycal Dub - "Situations" - (6:40) 174 BPM
Inna Streets by DJ Chap on V Recordings Cue Track
DJ Chap - "Inna Streets" - (6:44) 175 BPM
Time Flows By by Eveson feat Jo S on V Recordings Cue Track
Eveson feat Jo S - "Time Flows By" - (4:58) 170 BPM
I'll Be Gone by Acuna feat David Boomah on V Recordings Cue Track
Acuna feat David Boomah - "I'll Be Gone" - (5:20) 174 BPM
Easy Glide by Calibre on V Recordings Cue Track
Calibre - "Easy Glide" - (5:55) 175 BPM
Fast Lane by Level 2 on V Recordings Cue Track
Level 2 - "Fast Lane" - (5:19) 178 BPM
I Still Love You by Mr Joseph feat Kate White on V Recordings Cue Track
Mr Joseph feat Kate White - "I Still Love You" - (4:52) 174 BPM
Don't Stop The Rock by Mr Joseph on V Recordings Cue Track
Mr Joseph - "Don't Stop The Rock" - (5:55) 174 BPM
She Said by Juiceman on V Recordings Cue Track
Juiceman - "She Said" - (5:11) 175 BPM
Blazin by Calibre on V Recordings Cue Track
Calibre - "Blazin" - (5:11)
Why They Wanna by David Boomah & Serum on V Recordings Cue Track
David Boomah & Serum - "Why They Wanna" - (5:18)
Forward Ever by David Boomah feat Serocee/Aries & Gold on V Recordings Cue Track
David Boomah feat Serocee/Aries & Gold - "Forward Ever" (Unreal remix) - (5:14)
Music In The Night by Dr Meaker on V Recordings Cue Track
Dr Meaker - "Music In The Night" (Unreal remix) - (5:15) 175 BPM
Deeper Green by Eveson on V Recordings Cue Track
Eveson - "Deeper Green" - (5:32) 172 BPM
Live At The Apollo by Serum & Heist on V Recordings Cue Track
Serum & Heist - "Live At The Apollo" - (5:36) 175 BPM
Gatts by Ruffstuff & Friller vs Nu Elementz on V Recordings Cue Track
Ruffstuff & Friller vs Nu Elementz - "Gatts" - (4:30) 174 BPM
Red Notes by Level 2 on V Recordings Cue Track
Level 2 - "Red Notes" - (6:12) 175 BPM
Break The System by Nitri on V Recordings Cue Track
Nitri - "Break The System" - (5:44) 174 BPM
Bloom by Savage Rehab on V Recordings Cue Track
Savage Rehab - "Bloom" - (6:37) 174 BPM
Fighter by Dr Meaker on V Recordings Cue Track
Dr Meaker - "Fighter" (Unreal remix) - (5:32) 173 BPM
Mind Control by Artificial Intelligence feat Dan Bowskill on V Recordings Cue Track
Artificial Intelligence feat Dan Bowskill - "Mind Control" - (4:49) 175 BPM
Uprising by Artificial Intelligence on V Recordings Cue Track
Artificial Intelligence - "Uprising" (Dillinja remix) - (4:12) 174 BPM
Wheels Of Steel by Does Not Compute on V Recordings Cue Track
Does Not Compute - "Wheels Of Steel" - (5:13) 174 BPM
Love Is Gone by Bladerunner on V Recordings Cue Track
Bladerunner - "Love Is Gone" - (6:19)
Revolution Groove by Dramatic & Dbaudio on V Recordings Cue Track
Dramatic & Dbaudio - "Revolution Groove" - (4:51) 175 BPM
Guess by DJ Krust on V Recordings Cue Track
DJ Krust - "Guess" (Cabbie & Origin remix) - (4:50) 174 BPM
Dub After Dub by Pleasure & Origin on V Recordings Cue Track
Pleasure & Origin - "Dub After Dub" - (5:13) 174 BPM
Zion Sound by Juiceman on V Recordings Cue Track
Juiceman - "Zion Sound" - (4:48) 175 BPM
Planet V Drum & Bass Vol 1 Pt 1 by Various Artists on V Recordings Cue Track
Various Artists - "Planet V Drum & Bass Vol 1 Pt 1" (mixed by Bryan Gee (continuous DJ mix)) - (1:01:11) 181 BPM
Planet V Drum & Bass Vol 1 Pt 2 by Various Artists on V Recordings Cue Track
Various Artists - "Planet V Drum & Bass Vol 1 Pt 2" (mixed by Bryan Gee (continuous DJ mix)) - (1:10:20) 180 BPM
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Played by: Tchphnx
Review: Taking in drum and bass from all over the world for more than a decade, V Recordings and planet V have been a lynchpin in the scene and continue to release iconic drum and bass into their 14th year. Planet V - Volume 1 is a testament to one of the longest-running drum and bass nights still in existence. Mixed by the legendary Brian G, the compilation steps through all the sounds that make up this vibrant genre through the ears and eyes of V Recordings who've seen it all through from the very beginning. From Mr Joseph's natty ode to Rodigan right through to the smooth, contemporary sound of Artificial Intelligence as remixed by Marky & S.P.Y, the soulful, unmistakeable lilt of Calibre and the old school stylings of dRamatic & dbAudio, this is an LP any self-respecting D&B fan needs. A stunning tracklist with the credentials to match, get it while it's hot.
Smokin Sessions Vol 23
SMOKE 023
22 Apr 13
Deep Dubstep
Smokin Sessions Vol 23 by Geode feat Earl T & C Tivey on Smokin Sessions Cue Track
Ode - (5:02) 140 BPM
Smokin Sessions Vol 23 by Geode feat Earl T & C Tivey on Smokin Sessions Cue Track
Phi - (4:06) 140 BPM
Smokin Sessions Vol 23 by Geode feat Earl T & C Tivey on Smokin Sessions Cue Track
Ruh - (4:57) 144 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: By now, all those of a deeper dubstep persuasion should know what to expect from the Smokin' Sessions series; intricate, ear-soothing fare bolstered by zippy low-end rhythms. Inamind Recordings regular Geode is the latest to the step up the plate, alongside Earl T and C Tivey. For those keen on twinkling melodies, warm pads and decidedly cloudy atmospheres, there's plenty to enjoy, from the wide-eyed beauty of becalmed opener "Ode", to the almost impossibly warm chords and organic drums of "Phi". Our pick, though, is "Ruh", a snappy, dubwise roller peppered with spinetingling blasts of mournful piano.
West Philly EP
DDR 0001
22 Apr 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
West Philly EP by Dj Moar on Diggin Deeper Cue Track
West Philly - (3:49) 115 BPM
West Philly EP by Dj Moar on Diggin Deeper Cue Track
Bass N' Key - (6:07) 117 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
West Philly EP by Dj Moar on Diggin Deeper Cue Track
New Star - (4:33) 107 BPM
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Review: Venice Beach's DJ Moar goes it alone again for the latest in his long line of classy disco re-edit EPs. The Philly in the title betrays his love of those string arrangements best found here in the lazy disco-rock of the title track. "Bass N Key" instead fuses slap bass funk, mellow keys and dreamy synths, but the highlight here is the almost warped deep and spacey loops of "New Star".
We Still Believe
HOMETAPING 16
22 Apr 13
Deep House
We Still Believe by The Black Madonna on Home Taping Is Killing Music Cue Track
We Still Believe (original mix) - (6:44) 114 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
We Still Believe by The Black Madonna on Home Taping Is Killing Music Cue Track
We Still Believe (The Revenge mix) - (6:45) 115 BPM
We Still Believe by The Black Madonna on Home Taping Is Killing Music Cue Track
Say My Name - (6:10) 108 BPM
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Review: The Black Madonna has been responsible for some superb, Chicago-influenced music over the last 18 months, not least Home Taping debut "Alright This Morning". Here he returns to the Glasgow-based imprint with arguably his strongest cut to date - the formidably stripped back "We Still Believe". Sitting somewhere between early '90s trackiness, sparse '80s acid and British bleep, with melodies and acid tweaks inspired by Orbital style 'intelligent dance music', it's near perfect in its dancefloor simplicity. The Revenge provides a near anthemic, hands-in-the-air inducing rework (check out the ridiculously heavy bassline), while bonus cut "Say My Name" sounds like Maurice Fulton after a skipload of downers.
Primitive Technique
VSNCD 002
07 May 13
Drum And Bass
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Beyond Reality - (5:21) 174 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Drum Stop (feat Armanni Reign) - (2:14) 174 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Diffused - (5:18) 175 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Again I (feat Armanni Reign) - (2:46) 143 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Monogram - (5:22) 174 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
One Step - (4:56) 172 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Thrasher (feat Trei) - (4:57) 174 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Interval - (2:42)
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Falling Into Place - (4:24) 172 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Alone (feat Tasha Baxter) - (6:01) 171 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Castles - (2:41) 171 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Tangerine (feat Dose) - (4:52) 174 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Retrograde - (4:50) 174 BPM
Primitive Technique by The Upbeats on Vision Recordings Cue Track
Undertaker - (6:35) 174 BPM
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Played by: S Man
Review: Upfront drum & bass behemoths The Upbeats smash into the public consciousness like a meteor through the roof of parliament with their fourth LP. Seemingly convinced their previous works just weren't loud or complex enough, this album is an exploration of not only how explosive the duo can sound, but how their sound has changed since their early days. Even with the techno and grime influences in "Again I" featuring Armanni Reign, chiptune in "Falling Into Place", dark, dread-dripping haunted rhythms in "Alone" with vocals from Tasha Baxter, minimal bass noodle-ry in "Castles", hard-hitting neuro and jump-up run straight through this release like an electric heartbeat. Fans have enough meat to satisfy their subwoofers, newcomers and naysayers can sink their teeth into the deeper cognitions and apparitions. What's not to love?
Moplen Chops
CHOPDIGI 023
03 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Moplen Chops by Moplen on Chopshop Cue Track
Ma Foom Bey (edit) - (6:27) 117 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Moplen Chops by Moplen on Chopshop Cue Track
Ain't Nothin' Goin' On (edit) - (9:09) 108 BPM
Moplen Chops by Moplen on Chopshop Cue Track
Cavern (edit) - (6:59) 116 BPM
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Review: Here Chopshop welcome Moplen to their clan with an introductory EP of re-jigs. It's an impressive start: "Ma Foom Bey" is brooding Afro house with a slightly Chi-town undercurrent, 80s disco staple "Ain't Nothin Goin On But The Rent" gets a respectful nip and tuck while "Cavern" ends things with a way-out and noodley adaptation of Liquid Liquid's "Cavern".
Nelue Reworks Vol 3
GD 08
29 Apr 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Nelue Reworks Vol 3 by Nelue on Groove Democracy Cue Track
Nothing Compares 2 U (Nelue rework) - (6:17) 120 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Nelue Reworks Vol 3 by Nelue on Groove Democracy Cue Track
Walkers (Nelue rework) - (5:50) 113 BPM
Nelue Reworks Vol 3 by Nelue on Groove Democracy Cue Track
The Real Deal (Nelue rework) - (5:12) 116 BPM
Nelue Reworks Vol 3 by Nelue on Groove Democracy Cue Track
All My Love (Nelue edit) - (6:29) 107 BPM
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Played by: The Glue
Review: Nelue is a man who knows which side his disco toast is buttered on: the floor-friendly party side. As such he doesn't hold back; Sinead O'Connor's definitive version of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" gets whisked up in a whoosh-filled blender and arrives back in bouncey, housey form. Stevie Wonder gets a furious electro-disco makeover on "Walkers" and elsewhere "The Real Deal" is attitude-heavy electroboogie and "All My Love" is an emotionally stirring anthem with belting female vocals.
Lowdown EP
SIMBLK 002
06 May 13
Deep House
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
Vibin (original mix) - (4:17) 126 BPM
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
880 (original mix) - (5:16) 126 BPM
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
Fixate (original mix) - (5:30) 122 BPM
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
Up All Night (original mix) - (4:44) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
Don't Stop (original mix) - (5:20) 126 BPM
Lowdown EP by Low Steppa on Simma Black Cue Track
Dots (original mix) - (4:48) 123 BPM
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MK In The House (unmixed tracks)
826194 259785
21 Apr 13
Deep House
Defected Presents MK In The House by Various on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Various - "Defected Presents MK In The House" (continuous DJ mix 1 by MK) - (1:06:47) 123 BPM
Defected Presents MK In The House by Various on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Various - "Defected Presents MK In The House" (continuous DJ mix 2 by MK) - (59:55) 124 BPM
Love Changes by MK on In The House/Defected Cue Track
MK - "Love Changes" (feat Alana - MK mix) - (7:52) 120 BPM
Only One by Prince Club on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Prince Club - "Only One" (feat Nahrin David) - (7:10) 122 BPM
Nobody Else by Dusky on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Dusky - "Nobody Else" - (7:25) 123 BPM
Mizz Honey by Alex Agore on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Alex Agore - "Mizz Honey" - (6:39) 126 BPM
Before by Prince Club on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Prince Club - "Before" (feat Mars) - (6:32) 123 BPM
You by Creep on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Creep - "You" (feat Nina Sky - MK Hot Tub rub dub) - (7:50) 129 BPM
Took My Love by Bizarre Inc on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Bizarre Inc - "Took My Love" (MK remix - Lee Foss edit) - (7:44) 120 BPM
Just An Illusion by Amirali on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Amirali - "Just An Illusion" (MK remix) - (8:36) 120 BPM
Da Riddum by Sousk on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Sousk - "Da Riddum" (Reset Robot remix) - (7:23) 124 BPM
No Matter What by Huxley on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Huxley - "No Matter What" (MK dub) - (6:49) 122 BPM
Always by MK on In The House/Defected Cue Track
MK - "Always" (feat Alana - MK club mix) - (8:01) 123 BPM
They Frontin' by Catz 'N Dogz on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Catz 'N Dogz - "They Frontin'" (feat Monty Luke) - (6:35) 122 BPM
The Withywood Walk by Eats Everything on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Eats Everything - "The Withywood Walk" - (5:53) 121 BPM
Follow The Step by Rachel Row on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Rachel Row - "Follow The Step" (KiNK beat mix) - (6:02) 122 BPM
No More Lies by Harrison Crump on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Harrison Crump - "No More Lies" (feat Tierra Nevaeh - Sonny Fodera's Beatdown mix) - (6:13) 124 BPM
It's Only You by Kings Of Tomorrow on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Kings Of Tomorrow - "It's Only You" (feat April - Sandy Rivera's original mix) - (5:43) 123 BPM
On The Way by Dirty Channels on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Dirty Channels - "On The Way" (feat Rosina) - (6:41) 125 BPM
Road To The Studio by Jamie Jones on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Jamie Jones - "Road To The Studio" (Fly mix) - (6:54) 123 BPM
So High by Shadow Child on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Shadow Child - "So High" (Hot Since 82 remix) - (7:44) 122 BPM
Thirteen Thirtyfive by Dillon on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Dillon - "Thirteen Thirtyfive" (Lee Foss & MK remix) - (8:07) 122 BPM
Look Right Through by Storm Queen on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Storm Queen - "Look Right Through" (MK dub III) - (5:52) 120 BPM
Mother Acid Land by Toto Chiavetta on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Toto Chiavetta - "Mother Acid Land" - (6:00) 125 BPM
Electricity by Lee Foss on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Lee Foss - "Electricity" (feat Anabel)=) - (5:35) 115 BPM
Burning by MK on In The House/Defected Cue Track
MK - "Burning" (origina vibe mix) - (5:50) 120 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
I Never Knew Love by Chez Damier on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Chez Damier - "I Never Knew Love" (MK ckub mix) - (7:01) 123 BPM
Future by Kevin Saunderson on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Kevin Saunderson - "Future" (feat Inner City - MK AW deep mix) - (8:03) 122 BPM
Given by 4th Measure Men on In The House/Defected Cue Track
4th Measure Men - "Given" (MK dub) - (7:19) 128 BPM
Can You Feel It by Chez Damier on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Chez Damier - "Can You Feel It" (New York dub) - (5:30) 123 BPM
4 You by 4th Measure Men on In The House/Defected Cue Track
4th Measure Men - "4 You" - (6:15) 123 BPM
I Want To Thank You by LaTrece on In The House/Defected Cue Track
LaTrece - "I Want To Thank You" (MK mix) - (8:12) 120 BPM
The Need by 4th Measure Men on In The House/Defected Cue Track
4th Measure Men - "The Need" (MK's origianl mix) - (7:48) 123 BPM
You Brought Me Love by MK on In The House/Defected Cue Track
MK - "You Brought Me Love" - (6:07) 120 BPM
Sun Will Shine by Studio Apartment on In The House/Defected Cue Track
Studio Apartment - "Sun Will Shine" (feat Yasmeen Sulieman - MK dub) - (6:14) 126 BPM
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Review: The latest gladiator to enter the arena of Defected's "In The House" series is none other than veteran Detroit house producer MK. Despite having made big waves since the early 90s, this double disc set marks his first ever commercial mix. It's a thrilling ride and well worth the wait. Highlights include the futuristic jackin' garage of Dusky's "Nobody Else", the weird tranny-house of "Mizz Honey", the creepy minimal house of Sousk's "Da Riddum (Reset Robot mix)", the simply incredible "Withywood Walk" by Eats Everything and the sheer retro joy of Chez Damier's "Can You Feel It (New York dub)".
Declassified EP
TEMPA 075D
22 Apr 13
Deep Dubstep
Declassified EP by Sp:Mc on Tempa Cue Track
Declassified - (5:29) 142 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Declassified EP by Sp:Mc on Tempa Cue Track
Air Lock - (5:26)
Declassified EP by Sp:Mc on Tempa Cue Track
Kenshin (feat Youngsta) - (6:00) 140 BPM
Declassified EP by Sp:Mc on Tempa Cue Track
Launch Code - (5:26) 143 BPM
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Review: No other MC has made the transition from performer to producer as well as SP:MC. Hinting promise since his early forays with Breakage almost eight years ago, he's shown the utmost versatility and creativity. Back to the future and his skills are still more than evident. Ranging from icy, sheet metal beats ("Declassified") to skippy, steppy minimalism ("Kenshin"), this is one of SP's broadest, most accomplished EPs to date.
Nu Party Breaks Vol 6
TF 25
22 Apr 13
Breakbeat
Keep Me Hangin' by Cez14 & Dastardly Kuts on Tru Funk Cue Track
Cez14 & Dastardly Kuts - "Keep Me Hangin'" - (4:22) 128 BPM
Frantic Funk by Dick Diamond on Tru Funk Cue Track
Dick Diamond - "Frantic Funk" - (3:37)
Sky Train by DJ Czech on Tru Funk Cue Track
DJ Czech - "Sky Train" - (6:21) 129 BPM
Give Up The Funk by Essex Groove on Tru Funk Cue Track
Essex Groove - "Give Up The Funk" - (6:19)
B Boy Drop by Lebrosk vs Delimentary on Tru Funk Cue Track
Lebrosk vs Delimentary - "B Boy Drop" - (4:22) 120 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
One More Time by Morlack on Tru Funk Cue Track
Morlack - "One More Time" - (4:41)
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Review: Flying the nu-funk flag loudly and proudly, Polish imprint Tru Funk hit number six in their highly collectable bootleg and bass jam series. It's instantly business as usual as we hit Cez14 and Dastardly Kuts' Supremes/David Morales blend "Keep Me Hanging". Elsewhere we find DJ Czech taking Jay Ski and the Quad City DJs and giving them a sexy low-swung bass treatment on "Sky Train". We see Lebroski & Delimentary taking lead from Afrojack with a classic b-boy sample and showing him how it's done properly. Morlack, however, steals the show with a fine rendition of De La Soul and Chaka Khan's "All Good".
Throwback
LT 029
22 Apr 13
Deep House
Throwback by Dale Howard on Local Talk Cue Track
Thowback (dub) - (7:46) 123 BPM
Throwback by Dale Howard on Local Talk Cue Track
In Out - (8:23) 122 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Throwback by Dale Howard on Local Talk Cue Track
Throwback - (7:53) 122 BPM
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Review: This Local Talk three-tracker from Dale Howard is seemingly inspired by too many late nights spent listening to old Mood II Swing jams; "Throwback (Dub)" is tough, bassy, authentically produced and unsurprisingly effective. That it sounds fresh, despite its vintage sounds and inspiration, is testament to the quality of Howard's production. The bouncier "In Out" throws more classic UKG influence in the pot alongside the basement-bothering NJ garage sounds, resulting in a formidable peaktime banger.
Stutter
CHURCH 002
26 Apr 13
Bass
Stutter by Rumah on Church Cue Track
Stutter - (5:11) Biggest-selling track on this release
Stutter by Rumah on Church Cue Track
Stutter (Apes & Seb Wildblood remix) - (5:14)
Stutter by Rumah on Church Cue Track
Murmur - (5:51)
Stutter by Rumah on Church Cue Track
Murmur (James Fox remix) - (5:41)
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Review: Although it has only one release to its name - Happa's Beat Of The Drum - London club night turned record label Church is looking to be an imprint to keep close tabs on, especially on the strength of this second EP, from young London producer Rumah. Although his debut from last year demonstrated an atmospheric, syncopated style of bass music, "Stutter" shows a marked progression into swung techno styles, with a weighty track full of concrete rhythms and glassy synths; "Murmur" is similarly powerful, throwing acid flecks and sunken vocals into the mix. Meanwhile, Apes & Seb Wildblood offer their own take on "Stutter", tempering some of the original's more ferocious attributes with some subtle dub techno elements, while James Fox refixes "Murmur" into a slinky, mid-tempo house groover, whose swelling synths offer something considerably deeper.
Empty Promise
666017 260068
29 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
Empty Promise by Lenzman on Metalheadz Cue Track
Empty Promise - (5:22) 172 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Empty Promise by Lenzman on Metalheadz Cue Track
Broken Dreams (Makoto remix) - (5:42) 174 BPM
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Played by: Platform, S Man
Review: The king of lush, dancefloor-driven liquid returns with a sparkling example of what it means to be Lenzman. A lightfooted canter through a bright landscape of widescreen atmospherics and tight percussion, his classic electronic keys remain intact as "Empty Promise" rushes on, pushing towards making that dream of an endless summer a reality. Makoto proves himself as one of the scene's brightest talents once more with a flawless remix of Lenzman's club favourite "Broken Dreams". Expect thousands to be humming that chorus as soon as the sun comes out: "I choose you baby, I choose you."
Hunter
OSMUK 029
06 May 13
Deep Dubstep
Hunter by Kaiju feat Flowdan on Osiris Music Cue Track
Hunter - (5:36) 140 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Hunter by Kaiju feat Flowdan on Osiris Music Cue Track
Snagglepuss - (5:32) 140 BPM
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Played by: Gabriel, Be-1ne
Review: One important thing to note here Flowdan is on mic duties. With such a distinctive tone and menacing lyrical style, his flow suits Kaiju's liquid, slime-like sonics so well, they were made for each other; it's joined by the more spacious, eerie soundscapes of "Snagglepuss". Cute title, dark groove. Kaiju are on fine form right now.
Edge Of Seventeen
KGS 002
06 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Edge Of Seventeen by Steve Nicks on Kojak Giant Sounds Cue Track
Steve Nicks - "Edge Of Seventeen" (Rayko edit) - (8:00) 108 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Breakdancing by Irene Cara on Kojak Giant Sounds Cue Track
Irene Cara - "Breakdancing" (Rayko edit) - (5:28) 120 BPM
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Review: This duo of edits was originally released by DJ Ionic's imprint, Kojak Giant Sounds, a few years ago. Although the choice of source material here is undeniably obvious, Rayko is fairly restrained in his rework's of Nick's AOR classic "Edge Of Seventeen" and Cara's 1983 benchmark electro-disco tune "Breakdance", providing a little bit of vintage class to modern dancefloors in the process.
Smoke City EP
PRC 005
22 Apr 13
Bass
Smoke City EP by Krueger on Paradisiaca Recordings Cue Track
Giggles - (4:25)
Smoke City EP by Krueger on Paradisiaca Recordings Cue Track
Giggles (Obey City remix) - (4:01)
Smoke City EP by Krueger on Paradisiaca Recordings Cue Track
Giggles (Doctor Jeep remix) - (5:26)
Smoke City EP by Krueger on Paradisiaca Recordings Cue Track
Can You - (3:33) Biggest-selling track on this release
Smoke City EP by Krueger on Paradisiaca Recordings Cue Track
Can You (Rizzla remix) - (4:33)
Smoke City EP by Krueger on Paradisiaca Recordings Cue Track
Can You (Lockah Remix) - (5:31)
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Review: Deftly exploring the creative possibilities in the endless badlands of a post-dubstep landscape, Krueger references everything from juke to techno across his two originals. "Giggles" is a paranoid, minimal masterpiece that refuses to be pigeonholed, while "Can You" is basically acid house if it arrived twenty-five years later. Complex yet stark and simplistic both are the epitome of electronic music's earliest, most essential ingredients. And the remixes are all pretty special, too...
V's Edits Vol 5
VHR 18
14 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Leaving You by Weeper's Choice on Vehicle Cue Track
Weeper's Choice - "Leaving You" (V edit) - (5:30) 88 BPM
Like Dancing by Rose-Rolls on Vehicle Cue Track
Rose-Rolls - "Like Dancing" (V Triple Bass edit) - (5:28) 113 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Barbarism by The Smyths on Vehicle Cue Track
The Smyths - "Barbarism" (V re-punk edit) - (5:37) 123 BPM
On The Road by Carabas on Vehicle Cue Track
Carabas - "On The Road" (V edit) - (6:00) 120 BPM
(The Sound Of) Angry Brides by POST on Vehicle Cue Track
POST - "(The Sound Of) Angry Brides" (V edit) - (4:44) 118 BPM
Brother by Ralf Agan on Vehicle Cue Track
Ralf Agan - "Brother" (V edit) - (5:02) 120 BPM
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Played by: Fingerman
Review: Russian producer Valique is back with the latest installment of his successful disco edit series. He specialises in toughened, quanitised beats, lending old stuff a modern electro-house groove. Highlights here include his highly danceable take on The Smiths' "Barbarism Begins At Home", the skippy, cut up house shuffle of "Angry Brides" and the infectious electro-funk anthem "Like Dancing".
Enjoy Your Life
UOPS 004
03 May 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
Enjoy Your Life by Rayko on Undercover Operations Cue Track
Enjoy Your Life (edit) - (7:02) 110 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Enjoy Your Life by Rayko on Undercover Operations Cue Track
Emotion (edit) - (7:16) 115 BPM
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Played by: Grass Green, Lazy Kiss
Review: Given how many re-edit releases he's had over the last few years, you have to wonder whether Rayko will soon run out of fresh scalpel material. Thankfully, he's not reached the 'barrel-scraping' stage, as this breezy two-tracker proves. "Enjoy Your Life" is the epitome of summery disco-soul, all shuffling beats, addictive vocals, darting strings and wiggly funk guitars; it's the sort of thing that should be booming out of a boat party soundsystem somewhere in the Adriatic. "Emotion", meanwhile, sees Rayki return to his love of electrofunk drums, turning a synth bass-laden disco jam into a touchy-feely instrumental delight.
New Blood 013
MEDIC 33DD
29 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
Unfolding by Etherwood on Medschool Cue Track
Etherwood - "Unfolding" - (4:54) 164 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Don't Look Back by Dexcell on Medschool Cue Track
Dexcell - "Don't Look Back" - (4:34) 173 BPM
The Second Before Snow Turns Into Water by Mr Sizef on Medschool Cue Track
Mr Sizef - "The Second Before Snow Turns Into Water" - (5:30) 170 BPM
Another Year by Anile on Medschool Cue Track
Anile - "Another Year" - (5:14) 175 BPM
Plasticity by Minor Rain on Medschool Cue Track
Minor Rain - "Plasticity" - (5:49)
Cabin Fever by Optiv & CZA on Medschool Cue Track
Optiv & CZA - "Cabin Fever" - (4:58) 175 BPM
Isokime by Keeno & Whiney on Medschool Cue Track
Keeno & Whiney - "Isokime" - (4:36) 175 BPM
Kaikaki by Bakai on Medschool Cue Track
Bakai - "Kaikaki" - (4:00) 172 BPM
Rising & Falling by Barefoot on Medschool Cue Track
Barefoot - "Rising & Falling" - (4:57)
Perception by Drifta & Static on Medschool Cue Track
Drifta & Static - "Perception" - (6:06)
Outrage by Detail on Medschool Cue Track
Detail - "Outrage" - (4:56) 170 BPM
Tourmaline by Engage on Medschool Cue Track
Engage - "Tourmaline" - (5:19) 172 BPM
Somewhere Vivid by TwoThirds on Medschool Cue Track
TwoThirds - "Somewhere Vivid" - (5:31) 175 BPM
Frozen Sound by Joe Ford on Medschool Cue Track
Joe Ford - "Frozen Sound" - (4:33) 187 BPM
Subway, Which Is Unknown To Us by Mr Sizef on Medschool Cue Track
Mr Sizef - "Subway, Which Is Unknown To Us" - (4:38) 169 BPM
Aviators by Derrick & Tonika on Medschool Cue Track
Derrick & Tonika - "Aviators" - (5:40) 173 BPM
Sentinel by Coleco on Medschool Cue Track
Coleco - "Sentinel" - (4:43) 160 BPM
Mammut by Minor Rain on Medschool Cue Track
Minor Rain - "Mammut" - (6:00) 172 BPM
Eden by AudioSketch on Medschool Cue Track
AudioSketch - "Eden" - (5:33) 175 BPM
Take Your Timing by ThermalBear on Medschool Cue Track
ThermalBear - "Take Your Timing" - (3:36) 178 BPM
New Blood 013 by Various on Medschool Cue Track
Various - "New Blood 013" (continuous DJ mix) - (41:21) 170 BPM
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Played by: Platform
Review: The New Blood series have been a showcase of consistent growth and musicianship within Hospital Record's sister label Med School - a label set up to give intelligent, intricate and underground electronic music a platform from which to shout. Previous years have seen the inclusion of now household names sitting alongside equally talented but lesser-known artists, each release offering the best in new, breakthrough bass-driven dance music. From the outset of Anile's haunting "Another year" to Barefoot's chilled dubstep in "Rising & Falling"; rising star Etherwood's beautiful "Unfolding" to Mr Sizef's crisp electronics in "The Second Before Snow Turns Into Water", this LP has all the Med School hallmarks fans will be searching for. Worth a purchase to simply to hear something outside of the ordinary. Long live Med School.
Shake It Out EP
BB 010D
06 May 13
Breakbeat
Shake It Out by Prosper & Rory Hoy vs Imagine This on Boogie Boutique Cue Track
Prosper & Rory Hoy vs Imagine This - "Shake It Out" (original mix) - (4:16) Biggest-selling track on this release
Shake It Out by Prosper & Rory Hoy vs Imagine This on Boogie Boutique Cue Track
Prosper & Rory Hoy vs Imagine This - "Shake It Out" (Funkanomics remix) - (4:44)
Get That Boogie Thing by Prosper & Old Skool Nemo on Boogie Boutique Cue Track
Prosper & Old Skool Nemo - "Get That Boogie Thing" (feat JC001 & Ashley Slater - original mix) - (5:25) 120 BPM
Get That Boogie Thing by Prosper & Old Skool Nemo on Boogie Boutique Cue Track
Prosper & Old Skool Nemo - "Get That Boogie Thing" (feat JC001 & Ashley Slater - Nick Fonkynson remix) - (4:40) 120 BPM
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Review: London nu-funk imprint Boogie Boutique come correct once again on the Shake It Out EP which pairs up French producer Prosper with a number of collaborators. The title track has Prosper going toe to toe with Knaresborough's finest Rory Hoy on a funk heavy cut n paste production blessed with the J-Live style delivery of Imagine This - German trio Funkanomics handle remix duties and turn in one of their trademark electrified productions that still makes ample usage of Imagine This' delivery. Following this, the superbly titled Old Skool Nemo proves his studio worth alongside Prosper on the boogie number "Get That Boogie Thing" whose speed of sound is matched by swiftness of vocal delivery from JC001 and the man Ashley Slater. Nick Fonkynson drops a remix that begs for a big beat revolution.
Germinate EP
CRUNCH 014
22 Apr 13
Deep Dubstep
Germinate EP by Asylum on Crunch Recordings Cue Track
Bodyburn - (6:01) 140 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Germinate EP by Asylum on Crunch Recordings Cue Track
Embryo - (6:12) 140 BPM
Germinate EP by Asylum on Crunch Recordings Cue Track
Blue Dream (featuring Ben Verse) - (4:48) 140 BPM
Germinate EP by Asylum on Crunch Recordings Cue Track
Germinate - (6:03)
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Played by: Alert
Review: With a discography that ranges from deep techno to tropical dubstep, Asylum's soundset has found favour with DJs as disparate as Hawtin to Marcus Vector. Listen to this mighty four-tracker and you'll understand why: "Bodyburn" is a percussive homage to classic house thanks to its insatiably diced and spliced vocal sample, while "Embryo" drives a much deeper message home thanks to its slurring beats and melancholy bass groans. "Blue Dream" doffs its cap to the early synth-shocking iciness of Detroit and mild teases of jazz, and "Germinate" completes the circle, taking us back to the visceral body-shocking rhythm of the EP opener. Dark, carnal and wholly tribal, it's no wonder he's found favour across the board with beat like this.
OneFourFive
RDM 13082-3
29 Apr 13
Dancehall/Ragga
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Soundboy Dead (feat ZHI MC) - (2:25) 145 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Globetrotters (feat La Methode) - (3:28) 148 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Ruff Ride (feat Lady Chann) - (3:24) 145 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Kick People! (skit) - (0:46) 146 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Down Under (feat Spoek Mathambo) - (2:57) 145 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Taking Over (feat ZHI MC) - (3:18) 144 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Controlando (feat Bituaya & McKlopedia) - (2:34) 146 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Bad So (feat Feral Is Kinky) - (2:37) 144 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Shakka Boom! (skit) - (0:52) 144 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Soldierlettes (feat Etzia) - (3:45) 145 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Link Up! (skit) - (0:29) 146 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Top Class (feat Singin Gold) - (3:00) 145 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Miss Independent (feat BRNGTN) - (3:36) 145 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
Bushweed - (2:45) 144 BPM
OneFourFive by Symbiz Sound on Rootdown Germany Cue Track
All Alone (feat Teacha Dee) - (4:06) 145 BPM
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Review: It's a meeting of minds on this long player with rootsy German label Root Down releasing this much-anticipated album from Korean-German 'future dancehall' act Symbiz Sound. There's plenty of tunes, 15 in total here, many of which featuring either the talents of ZHI MC or Feral Is Kinky. Highlights include the sweet sounding lovers rock of opener "Soundboy Dead", the bassy, ghetto-hop of "Ruff Ride", the digital dancehall of "Down Under" and the sheer tribalism of "Bad So".
The Debut
505572 1806979
22 Apr 13
Drum And Bass
One More Time by Serial Killaz on FBK VIP Digital Productions Cue Track
Serial Killaz - "One More Time" - (5:17) Biggest-selling track on this release
The Beginning by Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on FBK VIP Digital Productions Cue Track
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - "The Beginning" - (5:17) 178 BPM
Voyager by Eazy on FBK VIP Digital Productions Cue Track
Eazy - "Voyager" - (5:07) 178 BPM
Gotham Reckoning by Toxin on FBK VIP Digital Productions Cue Track
Toxin - "Gotham Reckoning" - (5:54) 175 BPM
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