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Fabriclive 67: Ben UFO (DJ Mix)
FABRIC 134DX
21 Jan 13
Fabriclive 67: Ben UFO (DJ Mix) by Ben UFO/Various on Fabric Worldwide Cue Track
Fabriclive 67: Ben UFO (continuous DJ mix by Ben UFO) - (1:12:36) 131 BPM
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Review: In an era when considered eclecticism is all the rage, Hessle Audio founder Ben UFO still stands out. He's long been considered one of electronic music's more interesting DJs, seemingly able to weave together disparate sounds and styles into a logical, entertaining whole. This contribution to the FabricLive series shows him at his masterful best, utilising the simple pleasures of rhythm to weave together 28 thrilling and thoughtful selections. In the space of 70 minutes, he somehow manages to fuse sparse electro with classic acid house, murky post-dubstep techno with tribal African rhythms (and sharp '80s proto-house synths), Mr Fingers with Shackleton, stripped analogue techno with tactile futurism, and locked grooves with crystalline electronica. Truly, it's a tour de force.
Rinse:16 Ben UFO
RINSECD 021DIGI
26 Sep 11
Crucified by Aaron Carl on Rinse Cue Track
Aaron Carl - "Crucified" (XDB edit) - (3:20) 127 BPM
Workshop 12A by Kassem Mosse on Rinse Cue Track
Kassem Mosse - "Workshop 12A" - (3:47) 126 BPM
Extended Epic by Dro Carey on Rinse Cue Track
Dro Carey - "Extended Epic" - (1:11) 127 BPM
Andy by Third Side on Rinse Cue Track
Third Side - "Andy" - (4:05) 126 BPM
Dark Energy by STL on Rinse Cue Track
STL - "Dark Energy" - (3:30) 128 BPM
Caretaker by Karenn on Rinse Cue Track
Karenn - "Caretaker" (Dubplate mix) - (2:58) 129 BPM
Winamp Melodrama by 2562 on Rinse Cue Track
2562 - "Winamp Melodrama" - (1:43) 129 BPM
Swims by Unknown on Rinse Cue Track
Unknown - "Swims" - (3:26) 131 BPM
Tanned Legs by Lerosa on Rinse Cue Track
Lerosa - "Tanned Legs" - (1:17) 131 BPM
Arpjam VIP by Jam City on Rinse Cue Track
Jam City - "Arpjam VIP" - (4:06) 132 BPM
Future by Mr Monday on Rinse Cue Track
Mr Monday - "Future" (Carl Craig remix) - (2:22) 132 BPM
Cactus by Objekt on Rinse Cue Track
Objekt - "Cactus" - (1:59) 132 BPM
Sensitivity by Champion on Rinse Cue Track
Champion - "Sensitivity" - (3:15) 131 BPM
Ghosts Have A Heaven by Actress on Rinse Cue Track
Actress - "Ghosts Have A Heaven" - (2:54) 131 BPM
Nibiru by Snugs on Rinse Cue Track
Snugs - "Nibiru" - (3:35) 132 BPM
Dunkel Jam by Elgato on Rinse Cue Track
Elgato - "Dunkel Jam" - (1:12) 133 BPM
Lady Scienc by Soul Capsule on Rinse Cue Track
Soul Capsule - "Lady Scienc" (Tek mix) - (4:19) 133 BPM
Keep Your Love by Ordinary People on Rinse Cue Track
Ordinary People - "Keep Your Love" (Def club mix) - (1:31) 133 BPM
Sweet Love by Fierce on Rinse Cue Track
Fierce - "Sweet Love" (M Dubs remix feat General Levy) - (1:42) 134 BPM
Hex by Pangaea on Rinse Cue Track
Pangaea - "Hex" - (1:24) 136 BPM
Stacks Riddim by Helix on Rinse Cue Track
Helix - "Stacks Riddim" - (2:20) 136 BPM
Deadman by Shackleton on Rinse Cue Track
Shackleton - "Deadman" - (3:10) 140 BPM
Curbside by Unknown on Rinse Cue Track
Unknown - "Curbside" - (1:14) 141 BPM
Pump It Up by Bassboy on Rinse Cue Track
Bassboy - "Pump It Up" - (1:21) 142 BPM
Ice by Kode9 on Rinse Cue Track
Kode9 - "Ice" - (1:46) 142 BPM
Silo Pass by Bok Bok on Rinse Cue Track
Bok Bok - "Silo Pass" - (1:35) 141 BPM
Sicko Cell by Joy O on Rinse Cue Track
Joy O - "Sicko Cell" (Pearson Sound remix) - (2:33) 143 BPM
Systems Of Chaos by Andrew Coltrane on Rinse Cue Track
Andrew Coltrane - "Systems Of Chaos" - (0:54)
Escape Before The Rain by How To Dress Well on Rinse Cue Track
How To Dress Well - "Escape Before The Rain" - (3:10)
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Played by: Breakbeat.is, Rockwell
All Trap Music (unmixed tracks)
TRAP 001DD
10 Feb 13
Dum Dum by Baauer on All Trap Cue Track
Baauer - "Dum Dum" - (2:01)
7even OH! by Massappeals on All Trap Cue Track
Massappeals - "7even OH!" - (3:57)
Rollup by Flosstradamus on All Trap Cue Track
Flosstradamus - "Rollup" (Baauer remix) - (3:11)
Spooked by Bro Safari on All Trap Cue Track
Bro Safari - "Spooked" (feat DJ Craze) - (3:36)
All Deez by Buku on All Trap Cue Track
Buku - "All Deez" - (3:26)
Network by Dream Mclean on All Trap Cue Track
Dream Mclean - "Network" (Chase & Status remix) - (3:06)
From The Back by Flosstradamus on All Trap Cue Track
Flosstradamus - "From The Back" (feat Danny Brown - Lunice remix) - (3:22)
Janky by Buku on All Trap Cue Track
Buku - "Janky" - (4:12)
I Run This by Luminox on All Trap Cue Track
Luminox - "I Run This" - (4:10)
Ratchet Strap) by 12th Planet & SPL on All Trap Cue Track
12th Planet & SPL - "Ratchet Strap)" (Z remix) - (4:00)
Underground Tactics by HPNTK on All Trap Cue Track
HPNTK - "Underground Tactics" - (3:24)
Ball So Hard by Hucci & Stooki Sound on All Trap Cue Track
Hucci & Stooki Sound - "Ball So Hard" - (4:19)
Goon Bags by Foreign Beggars on All Trap Cue Track
Foreign Beggars - "Goon Bags" (Z remix) - (3:37)
Hustle by Hucci on All Trap Cue Track
Hucci - "Hustle" - (3:59)
Higher by XXTRAKT on All Trap Cue Track
XXTRAKT - "Higher" - (4:38) Biggest-selling track on this release
TurnUp by Gent & Jawns on All Trap Cue Track
Gent & Jawns - "TurnUp" - (3:05)
Bricks by S-X on All Trap Cue Track
S-X - "Bricks" - (4:01)
Grapes Alla Vodka by RL Grime on All Trap Cue Track
RL Grime - "Grapes Alla Vodka" (Salva remix) - (5:12)
Fumando by Clicks & Whistles on All Trap Cue Track
Clicks & Whistles - "Fumando" - (3:22)
All Trap Music (unmixed tracks) by Jikay DJ/Various on All Trap Cue Track
All Trap Music (continuous DJ mix) - (59:50)
All Trap Music (unmixed tracks) by Jikay DJ/Various on All Trap Cue Track
All Trap Music (continuous DJ mix by JiKay DJ) - (37:12)
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Modeselektion Vol 02
MONKEYTOWN027
29 Jun 12
Levitate by Egyptrixx on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Egyptrixx - "Levitate" - (4:16)
Hitting The Surface by Monolake on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Monolake - "Hitting The Surface" (Electric Indigo Edit) - (5:47)
Manic Miner by Addison Groove on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Addison Groove - "Manic Miner" - (3:54)
Pixel by Bambounou on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Bambounou - "Pixel" - (5:38)
Nordic Wilt by Clark on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Clark - "Nordic Wilt" - (3:40)
Humoslab by Mouse On Mars on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Mouse On Mars - "Humoslab" - (3:41)
Landscape by Lazer Sword on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Lazer Sword - "Landscape" - (4:38)
Fukushima by Phon.o on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Phon.o - "Fukushima" - (4:41)
Activate by Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team - "Activate" - (4:55)
Red Dancers by Martyn on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Martyn - "Red Dancers" - (5:45)
Maik The Chicken by Modeselektor on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Modeselektor - "Maik The Chicken" (CD edit) - (4:29)
ModeOperator (Beispiel A) by Diamond Version on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Diamond Version - "ModeOperator (Beispiel A)" - (5:18)
Finna Fury by Soft Circle on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Soft Circle - "Finna Fury" - (3:24)
Death By Barber by Prefuse 73 on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Prefuse 73 - "Death By Barber" (pt1 (Haircut Zero)) - (3:15)
Sudaka Invasor by Frikstailers on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Frikstailers - "Sudaka Invasor" - (4:02) Biggest-selling track on this release
Modern Talk by Siriusmo on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Siriusmo - "Modern Talk" - (3:51)
Distorsione For Strings by Jan Driver on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Jan Driver - "Distorsione For Strings" - (4:26)
Observing The Patterns by Anstam on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Anstam - "Observing The Patterns" - (4:26)
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Review: Drawing on the usual combination of close associates and fresh talent, Modeselektor are plaing curators once again and serve us this hefty 18-strong collection of shockingly modern beats. There's rugged and ranging electronica from Clark, Prefuse 73 and Mouse On Mars, while Modeselektor themselves keep things decidedly techno. By and large though the strongest informer is electro, from Lazer Sword's manic delivery to the deadly Detroitisms of Diamond Version. A special mention goes out to Martyn for the swinging glory of "Red Dancers", a rough and ready jacker with bandy legs and bawdy acid in its veins.
Modeselektor Proudly Presents Modeselektion Vol 02
MONKEYTOWN 027LP
31 Jul 12
Levitate by Egyptrixx on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Egyptrixx - "Levitate" - (4:16)
Hitting The Surface by Monolake on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Monolake - "Hitting The Surface" (Electric Indigo edit) - (5:47)
Manic Miner by Addison Groove on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Addison Groove - "Manic Miner" - (3:54)
Activate by Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team - "Activate" - (4:55)
Nordic Wilt by Clark on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Clark - "Nordic Wilt" - (3:40)
Humoslab by Mouse On Mars on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Mouse On Mars - "Humoslab" - (3:41)
Landscape by Lazer Sword on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Lazer Sword - "Landscape" - (4:38)
Pixel by Bambounou on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Bambounou - "Pixel" - (5:38)
Ruk by Dark Sky on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Dark Sky - "Ruk" - (5:08) Biggest-selling track on this release
ModeOperator (Beispiel A) by Diamond Version on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Diamond Version - "ModeOperator (Beispiel A)" - (5:18)
Fukushima by Phono on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Phono - "Fukushima" - (4:41)
Modern Talk by Siriusmo on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Siriusmo - "Modern Talk" - (3:51)
Distorsione For Strings by Jan Driver on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Jan Driver - "Distorsione For Strings" - (4:26)
Observing The Patterns by Anstam on Monkeytown Germany Cue Track
Anstam - "Observing The Patterns" - (4:26)
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Rita Maia Presents Sine Of The Times
BMOOD 010
01 Feb 13
Intro by Robin The Fog on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
Robin The Fog - "Intro" - (1:22)
Sticky by Amenta & Lost Twin on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
Amenta & Lost Twin - "Sticky" - (4:43)
Brighter by Will Ward on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
Will Ward - "Brighter" - (4:53)
Kandy by My Panda Shall Fly on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
My Panda Shall Fly - "Kandy" - (3:34)
Love Of My Life by Bongos Ikwue on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
Bongos Ikwue - "Love Of My Life" (Simbad Lover mix) - (5:45)
Whole by dFranklin on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
dFranklin - "Whole" - (4:38)
Lost & Found by VVV on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
VVV - "Lost & Found" - (3:41)
Hear Me In The Morning by Modo Fractal on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
Modo Fractal - "Hear Me In The Morning" - (5:48)
The Wave Chamber by BD1982 on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
BD1982 - "The Wave Chamber" - (4:43)
Fading Floor by NKC on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
NKC - "Fading Floor" - (5:21)
In & Out by Visionist on BadMood Recordings Cue Track
Visionist - "In & Out" - (2:19) Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: Rita Maia is currently a busy woman, presenting radio (including a weekly Resonance FM show also called Sine Of The Times), DJing everywhere (aside from holding down a residency at the Notting Hill Arts Club) and now releasing albums too! This 11-song collection isn't a mix album per se, although the tracks do cleverly flow together. The overall vibe is gentle, almost brittle, micro-house-meets broken beat: perfect for hazy post-club mornings. Highlights include the teardrop beats of Dfranklin's "Whole", the melancholic rain-soaked 2-step of VVV's "Lost & Found" and the tropical comedown of BD1982's "The Wave Chamber".
DJ Kicks (unmixed tracks)
K7 291DTM
17 Oct 11
HF029B2 by Sigha on K7 Cue Track
Sigha - "HF029B2" - (3:51)
The Power Of Doubt by Surgeon on K7 Cue Track
Surgeon - "The Power Of Doubt" - (7:40)
For Tonight by dBridge on K7 Cue Track
dBridge - "For Tonight" - (6:25)
Lost Highway by Badawi on K7 Cue Track
Badawi - "Lost Highway" (Incyde remix) - (4:58)
Sun Dance by Peverelist on K7 Cue Track
Peverelist - "Sun Dance" - (6:13)
The Affair by Until Silence on K7 Cue Track
Until Silence - "The Affair" - (5:25)
An We Drop by Addison Groove on K7 Cue Track
Addison Groove - "An We Drop" - (4:57)
Leapfrog by Roska on K7 Cue Track
Roska - "Leapfrog" - (4:30)
Shorty by Trevino on K7 Cue Track
Trevino - "Shorty" - (4:14)
CPX11 by Beaumont on K7 Cue Track
Beaumont - "CPX11" - (4:18)
Two Ninety One by Function vs Jerome Sydenham on K7 Cue Track
Function vs Jerome Sydenham - "Two Ninety One" - (9:49)
Breakup by Braille on K7 Cue Track
Braille - "Breakup" - (5:26)
Everybody In The Place by Quest on K7 Cue Track
Quest - "Everybody In The Place" - (6:27)
Let Me In by Sigha on K7 Cue Track
Sigha - "Let Me In" - (6:52)
Shackled by George Fitzgerald on K7 Cue Track
George Fitzgerald - "Shackled" - (7:10)
Streetwalk by Jon Convex on K7 Cue Track
Jon Convex - "Streetwalk" - (5:00)
Don't Walk Away From My Love by Mr Beatnick on K7 Cue Track
Mr Beatnick - "Don't Walk Away From My Love" - (6:36)
Acid Battery by Boddika on K7 Cue Track
Boddika - "Acid Battery" - (4:55) Biggest-selling track on this release
Captivate by Marcel Dettmann on K7 Cue Track
Marcel Dettmann - "Captivate" - (6:01)
Rendezvous by Arkist on K7 Cue Track
Arkist - "Rendezvous" (SCB edit) - (8:04)
Drowning by Locked Groove on K7 Cue Track
Locked Groove - "Drowning" - (5:54)
Tecumseh by Recloose on K7 Cue Track
Recloose - "Tecumseh" - (8:02)
Where I Come To Forget by Sigha on K7 Cue Track
Sigha - "Where I Come To Forget" - (8:22)
Rythm Of The Night by Sex Worker on K7 Cue Track
Sex Worker - "Rythm Of The Night" - (3:18)
DJ Kicks (unmixed tracks) by Scuba/Various on K7 Cue Track
MARS (DJ-Kicks) - (6:02)
Gedons by Jichael Mackson on K7 Cue Track
Jichael Mackson - "Gedons" - (14:39)
Running by Rivet on K7 Cue Track
Rivet - "Running" - (6:11)
Backbone by Recondite on K7 Cue Track
Recondite - "Backbone" - (5:40)
Mental Bright by Ludovic Vendi on K7 Cue Track
Ludovic Vendi - "Mental Bright" - (8:18)
Slant by Rivet on K7 Cue Track
Rivet - "Slant" - (6:49)
Adrenalin by Scuba on K7 Cue Track
Scuba - "Adrenalin" - (6:08)
Inside by Sepalcure on K7 Cue Track
Sepalcure - "Inside" - (2:13)
Scuba DJ-Kicks mix by Various on K7 Cue Track
Various - "Scuba DJ-Kicks mix" (continuous DJ mix by Scuba) - (1:15:57)
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Review: While it might be tricky in these open-minded times for Scuba to shatter preconceptions the way that he did with his Sub:Stance mix a few years ago, this compilation should be seen really as a celebration of the man himself as a DJ. After launching with a decidedly minimalist approach, the mix meanders between pacey techno, bluesy broken beat and rolling dubstep tempos. At times the flow feels unsteady, but then it just rings true that he put this mix together for himself. Without a dancefloor to look after, who knows where many of our favourite DJs might take us?
116 & Rising
HESDD 2
31 May 11
You & I by Pangaea on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Pangaea - "You & I" - (5:56) 138 BPM
Test Signal by Untold on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Untold - "Test Signal" - (4:20) 143 BPM
Fram by Blawan on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Blawan - "Fram" - (5:54) 138 BPM
Buzzard & Kestrel by James Blake on Hessle Audio Cue Track
James Blake - "Buzzard & Kestrel" - (5:44) 140 BPM
I Can't Stop This Feeling by Untold on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Untold - "I Can't Stop This Feeling" - (6:05) 140 BPM
Rut by Joe on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Joe - "Rut" - (6:03)
Blimey by Ramadanman on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Ramadanman - "Blimey" - (6:45)
Put You Down by TRG on Hessle Audio Cue Track
TRG - "Put You Down" - (5:16) 138 BPM
Level Crossing by Joe on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Joe - "Level Crossing" - (4:41) 140 BPM
Why by Pangaea on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Pangaea - "Why" - (5:08)
Broken Heart by TRG on Hessle Audio Cue Track
TRG - "Broken Heart" (Martyns DCM remix) - (5:52) 138 BPM
Don't Change For Me by Ramadanman on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Ramadanman - "Don't Change For Me" - (5:33) Biggest-selling track on this release
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Played by: Shadow Dancer, Kid Suda
Review: Hessle present this digital set to showcase their progression as a label at the forefront of the multi faceted strands of music that have grown out of dubstep. 116 & Rising offers an array of brilliant music from Hessle mainstays like Elgato, Untold, and Jimmy Blake. In addition, the Hessle triumvate of overseers have secured exclusive material from the likes of D1 and Addison Groove - whose "Fuk Da 101" is a real treat among many highlights. Elsewhere Joe goes West LDN circa 2002 on "Twice" and Blawan serves further notice that he's got the best drum flex in the game with "Potchla Vee". Absolutely essential release.
116 & Rising
HESDD 1
24 May 11
Music by Elgato on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Elgato - "Music" (Body mix) - (5:40) 120 BPM
Cool Story Bro by Untold on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Untold - "Cool Story Bro" - (5:21) 130 BPM
Potchla Vee by Blawan on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Blawan - "Potchla Vee" - (5:41) 138 BPM
Stifle by Pearson Sound on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Pearson Sound - "Stifle" - (5:56) 130 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Twice by Joe on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Joe - "Twice" - (6:52) 116 BPM
Brunk by Randomer on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Randomer - "Brunk" - (4:49) 134 BPM
Runout by Pangaea on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Pangaea - "Runout" - (6:12) 134 BPM
Bijoux by Cosmin TRG on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Cosmin TRG - "Bijoux" - (6:11) 126 BPM
Sub Zero by D1 on Hessle Audio Cue Track
D1 - "Sub Zero" - (4:42) 139 BPM
Fuk Tha 101 by Addison Groove on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Addison Groove - "Fuk Tha 101" - (4:51) 140 BPM
Give A Man A Rod by James Blake on Hessle Audio Cue Track
James Blake - "Give A Man A Rod" (2nd version) - (4:34) 140 BPM
Sun Dance by Peverelist on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Peverelist - "Sun Dance" - (6:15) 131 BPM
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14 Tracks From Planet Mu
ZIQ 295
31 Jan 11
Solar by Oriol on Planet Mu Cue Track
Oriol - "Solar" - (3:55) 140 BPM
To Be With Her by Solar Bears on Planet Mu Cue Track
Solar Bears - "To Be With Her" - (4:08) 100 BPM
K&G Beat by Floating Points on Planet Mu Cue Track
Floating Points - "K&G Beat" - (6:30) 129 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Give It Up by Tropics on Planet Mu Cue Track
Tropics - "Give It Up" - (4:31) 98 BPM
Parasol by The Internal Tulips on Planet Mu Cue Track
The Internal Tulips - "Parasol" - (3:07) 110 BPM
Ufonik by Boxcutter on Planet Mu Cue Track
Boxcutter - "Ufonik" - (3:33) 129 BPM
Starfox by Kuedo on Planet Mu Cue Track
Kuedo - "Starfox" - (4:22) 108 BPM
Topaz by Ceephax Acid Crew on Planet Mu Cue Track
Ceephax Acid Crew - "Topaz" - (2:53) 128 BPM
Stars by Starkey on Planet Mu Cue Track
Starkey - "Stars" (Slugabed Did A remix) - (5:06) 140 BPM
Endeavour by FaltyDL on Planet Mu Cue Track
FaltyDL - "Endeavour" - (4:43) 113 BPM
E10 Riddim by Rossi B & Luca on Planet Mu Cue Track
Rossi B & Luca - "E10 Riddim" - (4:18) 140 BPM
Airmiles by Swindle on Planet Mu Cue Track
Swindle - "Airmiles" - (5:19) 140 BPM
Dckhdbtch by Ikonika on Planet Mu Cue Track
Ikonika - "Dckhdbtch" - (4:29) 130 BPM
Hooray For Captain Balding by Rudi Zygadlo on Planet Mu Cue Track
Rudi Zygadlo - "Hooray For Captain Balding" - (4:30) 135 BPM
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Review: Founded in 1995, Planet Mu has gone on to become a force in electronic music, setting the benchmark high and releasing some of the scene's seminal and groundbreaking artists. Blending house, techno, dubstep, hip-hop and all the grey areas in between that have come to dominate the sonic landscape of recent years, Planet Mu have never been afraid to depart from the status quo. Marking the first release of 2011 for Mike Paradinas' lauded label, 14 Tracks From Planet Mu collates tracks from some of the new artists to have graced the Mu airwaves over the past year. There are four exclusives in there, for those that like it hot off the press, and some familiar names like Oriol, Solar Bears, Floating Points, FaltyDL, Ikonika and Boxcutter. Superb stuff.
160OR80
TBS 0003
04 Feb 13
Ask Your Ghost by Dubbparade on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Dubbparade - "Ask Your Ghost" (instrumental) - (3:37)
Sullivan Show by Campanella on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Campanella - "Sullivan Show" (Uncle Texx beat) - (3:38)
Hoodwork by Senninsho on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Senninsho - "Hoodwork" (CRZKNY beat) - (3:32)
Back In The Day by DJ Sekis on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
DJ Sekis - "Back In The Day" (instrumental) - (3:24)
Far From Chicago by ECD on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
ECD - "Far From Chicago" (DJGO beat) - (3:20)
We Are Mvjimob by MVJIMOB on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
MVJIMOB - "We Are Mvjimob" (Klone7023 beat) - (5:12)
Emuy by Cherry Brown on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Cherry Brown - "Emuy" (Guchon beat) - (3:39)
Crash by DJAflow on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
DJAflow - "Crash" (instrumental) - (3:49) Biggest-selling track on this release
Preasure Of babybirth by Abe Tomonari on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Abe Tomonari - "Preasure Of babybirth" (Foodman beat) - (3:42)
Industry by Squash Squad on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Squash Squad - "Industry" (Skip Club Orchestra beat) - (3:15)
190000Co by Air Bouryoku Club on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Air Bouryoku Club - "190000Co" (Habanero Posse beat) - (3:13)
Based On Trill Story 2009 by Trinitytiny1 on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Trinitytiny1 - "Based On Trill Story 2009" - (3:20)
Maria vs Jason by Maria on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Maria - "Maria vs Jason" (feat Domu York From Simi Lab - CRZKNY beat) - (4:16)
Bad Hhabit by Punpee on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Punpee - "Bad Hhabit" (Satanicpornocultshop beat) - (3:46)
Year-End Tax Adjustment by Carios & DKXO on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Carios & DKXO - "Year-End Tax Adjustment" (Picnic Women beat) - (3:00)
Hanashi by Mike Matida on Thailand Bookstore Cue Track
Mike Matida - "Hanashi" (DJ Fulltono beat) - (4:05)
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5: Five Years Of Hyperdub (unmixed tracks)
HDBCD 005
05 Oct 09
Meltdown by King Midas Sound on Hyperdub Cue Track
King Midas Sound - "Meltdown" - (4:27) 139 BPM
Time Patrol by Kode9 on Hyperdub Cue Track
Kode9 - "Time Patrol" (feat Cha Cha) - (5:09)
Aidys Girl's A Computer by Darkstar on Hyperdub Cue Track
Darkstar - "Aidys Girl's A Computer" - (5:13) 136 BPM
Roller Skates by Samiyam on Hyperdub Cue Track
Samiyam - "Roller Skates" - (2:18)
Disco Balls by Flying Lotus on Hyperdub Cue Track
Flying Lotus - "Disco Balls" - (2:33)
Purple Smoke by Black Chow on Hyperdub Cue Track
Black Chow - "Purple Smoke" - (3:24)
Fostercare by Burial on Hyperdub Cue Track
Burial - "Fostercare" - (5:32)
Weekend Fly by Cooly G on Hyperdub Cue Track
Cooly G - "Weekend Fly" - (4:19)
Tarantula by Zomby on Hyperdub Cue Track
Zomby - "Tarantula" - (4:05)
Mega Drive Generation by Martyn on Hyperdub Cue Track
Martyn - "Mega Drive Generation" - (6:17)
Turn Away by LV on Hyperdub Cue Track
LV - "Turn Away" (feat Dandelion) - (4:14) 140 BPM
Level Nine by Mala on Hyperdub Cue Track
Mala - "Level Nine" - (4:53) 140 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Shake It by LD on Hyperdub Cue Track
LD - "Shake It" - (6:10) 136 BPM
Bleeps from Outer Space by Quarta 330 on Hyperdub Cue Track
Quarta 330 - "Bleeps from Outer Space" - (5:20) 144 BPM
Sahara Michael by Ikonika on Hyperdub Cue Track
Ikonika - "Sahara Michael" - (4:22) 140 BPM
Stash by Joker on Hyperdub Cue Track
Joker - "Stash" - (4:36) 140 BPM
9 Samurai by Kode9 on Hyperdub Cue Track
Kode9 - "9 Samurai" - (5:39) 140 BPM
South London Boroughs by Burial on Hyperdub Cue Track
Burial - "South London Boroughs" - (5:06) 138 BPM
Bad by Kode9 on Hyperdub Cue Track
Kode9 - "Bad" - (5:12)
Money Honey by The Bug on Hyperdub Cue Track
The Bug - "Money Honey" (feat Warrior Queen - remix) - (4:56)
Globetrotting (Erol Bellot) by LV on Hyperdub Cue Track
LV - "Globetrotting (Erol Bellot)" - (3:44) 140 BPM
Distant Lights by Burial on Hyperdub Cue Track
Burial - "Distant Lights" - (5:26)
Ghost Town by Kode9 on Hyperdub Cue Track
Kode9 - "Ghost Town" - (4:21)
Fukkaz by Kode9 on Hyperdub Cue Track
Kode9 - "Fukkaz" - (4:58) 140 BPM
Return by Samiyam on Hyperdub Cue Track
Samiyam - "Return" - (3:09)
Need You by Darkstar on Hyperdub Cue Track
Darkstar - "Need You" - (6:10)
Spliff Dub by Zomby on Hyperdub Cue Track
Zomby - "Spliff Dub" - (3:32) 143 BPM
Please by Ikonika on Hyperdub Cue Track
Ikonika - "Please" - (4:40) 140 BPM
Kaliko by Zomby on Hyperdub Cue Track
Zomby - "Kaliko" - (3:57) 139 BPM
You Don't Know What Love Is by 2000F on Hyperdub Cue Track
2000F - "You Don't Know What Love Is" - (5:46) 140 BPM
Digidesign by Joker on Hyperdub Cue Track
Joker - "Digidesign" - (4:12) 140 BPM
9 Samurai by Kode9 on Hyperdub Cue Track
Kode9 - "9 Samurai" (Quarta330 remix) - (5:29) 140 BPM
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50 Songs Vol 5
CR 054
14 Jan 13
Tears by Dissonant Child on Conga Cue Track
Dissonant Child - "Tears" - (4:31)
All Is Perfect (When U R In It) by Mr jOk's & Margo Gontar on Conga Cue Track
Mr jOk's & Margo Gontar - "All Is Perfect (When U R In It)" - (5:32)
New Vision by Madness E & Max Born on Conga Cue Track
Madness E & Max Born - "New Vision" (Saintone remix) - (4:11)
Obsessive House by Jookay on Conga Cue Track
Jookay - "Obsessive House" - (6:02)
Future Harmony by Madness E & Denis Karpinsky on Conga Cue Track
Madness E & Denis Karpinsky - "Future Harmony" (feat Margo Gontar) - (5:11)
Sequelium by Clusta on Conga Cue Track
Clusta - "Sequelium" - (4:17)
Pulsar by Dropp on Conga Cue Track
Dropp - "Pulsar" - (4:12)
Future Will Be Dark by Medium on Conga Cue Track
Medium - "Future Will Be Dark" (feat Darks - Disturbia remix) - (5:13)
Silence by Robin G on Conga Cue Track
Robin G - "Silence" (feat Dune Tran) - (4:25)
Laser's War by Jookay on Conga Cue Track
Jookay - "Laser's War" - (3:48)
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Audio Pirate
SOMETHE 039
01 Mar 13
Intertwining Of Destiny by Alex Van Love on Somewhere Out There Cue Track
Alex Van Love - "Intertwining Of Destiny" (feat TIGRA) - (4:57) 140 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Between Two Fire by Alexandr Lipovetsky on Somewhere Out There Cue Track
Alexandr Lipovetsky - "Between Two Fire" - (3:02) 148 BPM
DubStep Revolution by DJ Freel on Somewhere Out There Cue Track
DJ Freel - "DubStep Revolution" - (4:30) 140 BPM
Hellfire by DJ Kassvaj on Somewhere Out There Cue Track
DJ Kassvaj - "Hellfire" - (5:16) 150 BPM
Dusk vs Dawn by MgStack on Somewhere Out There Cue Track
MgStack - "Dusk vs Dawn" - (4:15)
Sweeper by Seldome on Somewhere Out There Cue Track
Seldome - "Sweeper" - (4:35)
Broken by The Speedway on Somewhere Out There Cue Track
The Speedway - "Broken" - (3:55) 145 BPM
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Back & 4th
HFCD 005
04 Apr 11
Taking You Back by Sepalcure on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Sepalcure - "Taking You Back" (original mix) - (7:26) 136 BPM
Loadtime by Boxcutter on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Boxcutter - "Loadtime" (original mix) - (5:02) 140 BPM
Warehouse by Boddika on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Boddika - "Warehouse" (original mix) - (5:55) Biggest-selling track on this release
Knew You Were The 1 by dBridge on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
dBridge - "Knew You Were The 1" (original mix) - (6:07)
Feel It by Scuba on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Scuba - "Feel It" (original mix) - (6:35)
Regret by FaltyDL on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
FaltyDL - "Regret" (original mix) - (5:29) 136 BPM
Fold by Sigha on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Sigha - "Fold" (original mix) - (6:18)
We Bilateral by George FitzGerald on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
George FitzGerald - "We Bilateral" (original mix) - (5:50)
Axis by Incyde on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Incyde - "Axis" (original mix) - (6:34)
Measureless by Roska on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Roska - "Measureless" (original mix) - (5:45)
Sketch On Glass by Mount Kimbie on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Mount Kimbie - "Sketch On Glass" (original mix) - (4:19)
Twitch by Scuba on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Scuba - "Twitch" (Jamie Vex'd remix) - (4:04)
Hyph Mngo by Joy Orbison on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Joy Orbison - "Hyph Mngo" (original mix) - (5:38) 140 BPM
Maybes by Mount Kimbie on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Mount Kimbie - "Maybes" (James Blake remix) - (4:35) 140 BPM
Expansions by Sigha on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Sigha - "Expansions" (original mix) - (6:20)
Just For You by Untold on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Untold - "Just For You" (Roska remix) - (5:49)
Tense by Scuba on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Scuba - "Tense" (original mix) - (4:41) 138 BPM
Sweat by Untold on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Untold - "Sweat" (original mix) - (6:35)
Bear Witness by Pangaea on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
Pangaea - "Bear Witness" (original mix) - (6:19) 139 BPM
Losing Marbles by TRG & Dub U on Hotflush Recordings Cue Track
TRG & Dub U - "Losing Marbles" (2562 remix) - (6:38) 138 BPM
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Review: For anyone with a passion for forward-thinking bass music, Back & 4th should be essential listening. Via a sprinkling of super-hot exclusives and historic label favourites, it brilliantly celebrates the enduring appeal of Scuba's vital Hotflush Recordings imprint. For confirmed fans, it's the first new jams that will titillate most. It boasts some real killers; strobe-lit future garage, dubstep and wonky neck-snappers from Boxcutter, Rosca, Boddika, Falty DL and Scuba himself (the acid house-flavoured "Feel It"). If that's still not enough to tempt you, take a look at the previously released tracks from Joy Orbison, Mount Kimbie and Untold.
Bass + Bonez
TBMP 3105
03 Oct 12
Boccia by Mieux! on Top Billin Cue Track
Mieux! - "Boccia" - (4:39)
Heal Me by DJ Corcovado on Top Billin Cue Track
DJ Corcovado - "Heal Me" - (4:16)
Always Got My Back by Classi Assi on Top Billin Cue Track
Classi Assi - "Always Got My Back" - (3:54) Biggest-selling track on this release
U-Go by Lebronx on Top Billin Cue Track
Lebronx - "U-Go" (Bass + Bonez VIP mix) - (3:46)
Rey by Cristian Dinamarca on Top Billin Cue Track
Cristian Dinamarca - "Rey" (Drippin's Bass + Bonez VIP mix) - (4:10)
22 Weeks by Ophex on Top Billin Cue Track
Ophex - "22 Weeks" - (4:50)
Steppin Up by Raziek on Top Billin Cue Track
Raziek - "Steppin Up" (JayceK Bass + Bonez VIP mix) - (4:18)
Thinker by Jubley on Top Billin Cue Track
Jubley - "Thinker" - (4:32)
Not Hot by Drippin' on Top Billin Cue Track
Drippin' - "Not Hot" (Bass + Bonez VIP mix) - (6:43)
Make You Mine by Volta Cab on Top Billin Cue Track
Volta Cab - "Make You Mine" - (3:52)
Summertime by Wolfhaus on Top Billin Cue Track
Wolfhaus - "Summertime" (Bass + Bonez VIP mix) - (4:17)
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Review: Having cut their teeth on tour with likes M.I.A., and counting Steve Aoki and Diplo as fans, Top Billin are on fire. The intention behind their new compilation, compiled by DJ Flipperi, was to present 'simply great music' irrespective of genre, but the cover shot of a pirate skeleton and parrot in a techno tunnel can only mean one thing: tropically tinged bass! We've got 11 top quality tracks here, ranging from the haunted garage of Volta Cab's "Make You Mine", to the minimal vocal and claps play of "Boccia" by Mieux! via the R 'n' G(oth) of Classi Assi's "Always Got My Back and the perhaps slightly cruel, crunk-funk warping of Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince's "Summertime" by Wolfhaus. Boom!
Basswave 2 (+ Free Track)
SLM 051
07 Jan 13
Jaded by Akin on Slime Cue Track
Akin - "Jaded" - (6:15)
Komatiite by Materia on Slime Cue Track
Materia - "Komatiite" - (5:38)
Tunwan by SPD on Slime Cue Track
SPD - "Tunwan" - (6:02)
Communication by Totte on Slime Cue Track
Totte - "Communication" - (5:51)
If You See Me by DJ Blakey on Slime Cue Track
DJ Blakey - "If You See Me" - (6:12)
Vices by DYP on Slime Cue Track
DYP - "Vices" - (7:02)
Mysticism by Eyelove on Slime Cue Track
Eyelove - "Mysticism" (Cromie mix) - (5:53)
Distances by Crump on Slime Cue Track
Crump - "Distances" - (7:04)
Reflux by Vausz on Slime Cue Track
Vausz - "Reflux" - (10:22)
There's No Way by Frequent Flyers on Slime Cue Track
Frequent Flyers - "There's No Way" (Mr Beeb mix) - (5:42)
Seduction by Partyson on Slime Cue Track
Partyson - "Seduction" (Hybu mix) - (5:36)
Comin' Back by Sleezy on Slime Cue Track
Sleezy - "Comin' Back" (Laney mix) - (4:19)
Let It So by Laney on Slime Cue Track
Laney - "Let It So" - (4:48)
Love You by Soaka on Slime Cue Track
Soaka - "Love You" (Frequent Flyers mix) - (5:46)
Gold Watch by Marlon on Slime Cue Track
Marlon - "Gold Watch" - (5:35)
In Echoes by Pikcha on Slime Cue Track
Pikcha - "In Echoes" - (5:06)
Glacier by Bhok on Slime Cue Track
Bhok - "Glacier" - (7:20)
Blossom by Colorhythm on Slime Cue Track
Colorhythm - "Blossom" - (4:59)
Dusk by Sker on Slime Cue Track
Sker - "Dusk" - (5:18)
Art Of Trauma by The Attic Project on Slime Cue Track
The Attic Project - "Art Of Trauma" - (4:45)
Try To Believe by EXT on Slime Cue Track
EXT - "Try To Believe" - (5:40)
Reflections by Aaron Static on Slime Cue Track
Aaron Static - "Reflections" - (7:28)
Rolling by Retrospekt on Slime Cue Track
Retrospekt - "Rolling" (Livewire mix) - (5:02)
Hillmatic by Powder Hill on Slime Cue Track
Powder Hill - "Hillmatic" - (4:17)
Another Planet by BSN Posse on Slime Cue Track
BSN Posse - "Another Planet" - (5:31)
Gem by Eyelove on Slime Cue Track
Eyelove - "Gem" (BSN Posse mix) - (5:15) Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: Wonderfully titled label Slime was founded in 2010 with the firm intent to 're-capture the wide-eyed thrill of the first age of rave'. Since then they have put out a multitude of forward thinking releases all leading to this, their second label compilation. Literally bulging with underground goodness, the tracklist weighs in at 26 full-length tunes (plus a free one!). Highlights of all this madness include the sparse 2 step of "Jaded" by Akin, the twitching, percussive "Sunwan" by SPD, the dreamy 3am RnB vibes of "Communication" by Totte, the deeply seductive rimshot house of DYP's "Vices" and the ominous rave of "There's No Way" by Frequent Flyers.
Bay Area Bass Vol 3
HNHLP 021
19 Mar 12
Back To The Garage by Kasio on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Kasio - "Back To The Garage" - (4:30) Biggest-selling track on this release
Stay by Red Army on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Red Army - "Stay" - (5:34)
Fortune Cookie by Konnekt on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Konnekt - "Fortune Cookie" - (5:27)
Taste My by Reilly Steel on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Reilly Steel - "Taste My" - (3:44)
Acid Test by Commodore 69 on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Commodore 69 - "Acid Test" (feat Jack Buser) - (4:01)
Tetra Hydra by Commodore 69 on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Commodore 69 - "Tetra Hydra" (feat Afterburner) - (5:18)
Love Me by Ground Control on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Ground Control - "Love Me" - (4:23)
What's Yo Name by Fishstix on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Fishstix - "What's Yo Name" - (4:13)
Gurl by Bad Looks on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Bad Looks - "Gurl" - (4:40)
Syrup by Sublo on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Sublo - "Syrup" - (3:39)
Handle Riddim by DJ Dials on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
DJ Dials - "Handle Riddim" - (3:20)
Fax Me Some Chips by So What on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
So What - "Fax Me Some Chips" - (3:47)
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Review: Pooling the best of San Francisco's 2-step, future garage and bass scene, Hot N Heavy's third volume in this series is a top source of some seriously impressive, upcoming talent. Kasio's opening "Back To The Garage" is straight-up stunning, with incredibly deep oceanic pads filtered down magnificently to a drop of crunchy and twitchy drums. Similarly, Red Army, Reilly Steel, Commodore 69 and Ground Control all prove more than a match for British kindred spirits like Joy O, Pearson Sound and the Night Slugs crew.
Black Acre Presents Rebuilds
ACRECOMP 001
30 Jul 12
Sketches by Fantastic Mr Fox on Black Acre Cue Track
Fantastic Mr Fox - "Sketches" (SBTRKT remix) - (5:20)
Diamond Islands by Hyetal on Black Acre Cue Track
Hyetal - "Diamond Islands" (Boddika remix) - (5:00)
Raindrops by Blue Daisy & Anneka on Black Acre Cue Track
Blue Daisy & Anneka - "Raindrops" (John Talabot's Cosmic rework) - (7:13) Biggest-selling track on this release
Phoenix by Hyetal on Black Acre Cue Track
Hyetal - "Phoenix" (Fantastic Mr Fox remix) - (5:09)
Multicolour by Memotone on Black Acre Cue Track
Memotone - "Multicolour" (Lukid remix) - (6:37)
Pocket Calculator by 1000names on Black Acre Cue Track
1000names - "Pocket Calculator" (Lynx & Hellrazor) - (4:13)
Bullseye by DZA on Black Acre Cue Track
DZA - "Bullseye" (feat Mujuice & Non) - Dizz1 remix) - (4:02)
Searchlight by Hyetal on Black Acre Cue Track
Hyetal - "Searchlight" (Stay+) - (4:34)
Blood Petal Roses by Blue Daisy & Anneka on Black Acre Cue Track
Blue Daisy & Anneka - "Blood Petal Roses" (Sunken Foal remix) - (4:45)
Truth by Von D on Black Acre Cue Track
Von D - "Truth" (Tes La Rok remix) - (6:39)
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Review: Coming into their own over the last 12 months as a destination label for fans of quality bass music, Black Acre build on releases from Blue Daisy, Fantastic Mr Fox and Lukid with this remix compilation that features big names like SBTRKT getting glacial yet charged on a mix of FMF's "Sketches", Boddika giving Hyetal's "Diamond Islands" an acid rewash and John Talabot giving Blue Daisy & Anneka's "Raindrops" a slow cosmic rework that's simply jaw-dropping. Other names like Sunken Foal, Tes La Rok, and Lynx & Hellrazor make this a riveting and genre-spanning collection.
Black Butter Spread Love Vol 1
BLKBTR-SLCD 01
13 Jan 13
Be More by Kidnap Kid on Black Butter Cue Track
Kidnap Kid - "Be More" (3hrs & Woz remix) - (4:37)
Vehl by Kidnap Kid on Black Butter Cue Track
Kidnap Kid - "Vehl" (Matta remix) - (4:47)
Vehl by Kidnap Kid on Black Butter Cue Track
Kidnap Kid - "Vehl" (Jonty Skrufff remix) - (6:52)
Lazarus Taxon by Kidnap Kid on Black Butter Cue Track
Kidnap Kid - "Lazarus Taxon" (Vince Clarke remix) - (6:13)
Lazarus Taxon by Kidnap Kid on Black Butter Cue Track
Kidnap Kid - "Lazarus Taxon" (South Soul Project) - (5:35)
Dirty & Stinking by HeavyFeet on Black Butter Cue Track
HeavyFeet - "Dirty & Stinking" (feat DRS) - (3:24)
Dirty & Stinking by HeavyFeet on Black Butter Cue Track
HeavyFeet - "Dirty & Stinking" (instrumental) - (3:21)
Cosworth by HeavyFeet on Black Butter Cue Track
HeavyFeet - "Cosworth" - (3:45)
What You Need by Codec on Black Butter Cue Track
Codec - "What You Need" - (4:30) Biggest-selling track on this release
Be Yourself by Codec on Black Butter Cue Track
Codec - "Be Yourself" - (5:27)
Your Always by Codec on Black Butter Cue Track
Codec - "Your Always" - (4:56)
Mark Two by RackNRuin on Black Butter Cue Track
RackNRuin - "Mark Two" - (6:15)
Hackney Heat by RackNRuin on Black Butter Cue Track
RackNRuin - "Hackney Heat" - (5:14)
Bubble Up by Hostage on Black Butter Cue Track
Hostage - "Bubble Up" - (4:49)
Hold It Now by Hostage on Black Butter Cue Track
Hostage - "Hold It Now" - (3:41)
Trick Green by Hostage on Black Butter Cue Track
Hostage - "Trick Green" - (4:36)
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Review: Despite only unveiling themselves to the public in 2010, Black Butter Records have already ascended to some impressive heights with a string of hugely popular bass/UKF releases. This first 'proper' label comp features five names from their roster, remixed by many more. It's literally fizzing and popping with retro-futuristic ideas and sounds: from the B-more drum machine orgy of "Be More (3hrs & Woz mix), to Matta's accelerated electro version of Kidnap Kid's classic "Vehl" and Vince Clarke's elasticated tech-house version of "Lazarus Taxon", to the scuzzy, rave-inflected house of Codec's "What You Need", the thoroughly ominous bass tones of "Hackney Heat" by Racknruin via the eccentric end-of the world beats of "Trick Green" by Hostage.
BRAiNMATHs Vol 1
BRAINMATHS
19 Mar 12
Paper Street by Airhead on Brain Math Cue Track
Airhead - "Paper Street" - (3:45) 138 BPM
Amhara by Bakongo on Brain Math Cue Track
Bakongo - "Amhara" - (5:30)
6am El Gordos by Brackles on Brain Math Cue Track
Brackles - "6am El Gordos" - (5:28)
Oneweekover by Sbtrkt on Brain Math Cue Track
Sbtrkt - "Oneweekover" - (3:29) 136 BPM
Pembroke by Airhed/James Blake on Brain Math Cue Track
Airhed/James Blake - "Pembroke" - (3:16) 139 BPM
Flexible by Untold on Brain Math Cue Track
Untold - "Flexible" - (5:29) 140 BPM
Laika by Sbtrkt on Brain Math Cue Track
Sbtrkt - "Laika" - (5:26) 140 BPM
Spiders by Spiders on Brain Math Cue Track
Spiders - "Spiders" - (5:35) 143 BPM
Rumours & Revelations by Zomby on Brain Math Cue Track
Zomby - "Rumours & Revelations" - (4:40) 140 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Played by: Jon Saigon
Review: A much anticipated release from Ramp Recordings subsidiary, Brain Math, which brings together the best in limited edition vinyl releases from 2008-10 from a star-studded cast, including stunners from James Blake, Roska (under his Bakongo alias), Brackles and SBTRKT. "Paper Street" gets the ball rolling with a Burial-like air, and is juxtaposed against Brackles' infectious "6am El Gordos". "Pembroke" has that discernable Blakean style, complete with synth haze, distorted vox and clip-clop beats. "Laika" (SBTRKT's first release, don't you know?) adds a dose of mischief, before Spiders take things dark and murky, with eerie SFX a-plenty, and the compilation is rounded off with Zomby's "Rumours & Revelations".
Brownswood Electr c 3
BWOOD 088DD
24 Sep 12
Makin' Magic by Krampfhaft on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Krampfhaft - "Makin' Magic" - (4:20)
Tiny Concrete Block by Kidsuke on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Kidsuke - "Tiny Concrete Block" - (3:46)
Lies by Djrum on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Djrum - "Lies" (feat Shadowbox) - (5:39)
Nothing by Lost Twin on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Lost Twin - "Nothing" - (5:11)
Tried & Tried by Anushka on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Anushka - "Tried & Tried" - (7:14)
Girl by Aftawerks on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Aftawerks - "Girl" - (4:44)
Wild by Plezier on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Plezier - "Wild" - (4:52)
Bootney Farnsworth by Metabeats on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Metabeats - "Bootney Farnsworth" - (2:56)
Too Many Y Chromosomes by The Risks on Brownswood UK Cue Track
The Risks - "Too Many Y Chromosomes" - (3:37)
Hot Rain by Pomrad on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Pomrad - "Hot Rain" - (3:20)
Labyrinth by BMBxSpaceKid on Brownswood UK Cue Track
BMBxSpaceKid - "Labyrinth" - (4:38)
Scarlett by Jaded Laur on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Jaded Laur - "Scarlett" - (3:52)
Kick It VIP by Frank Rodas on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Frank Rodas - "Kick It VIP" - (5:31)
Never Been by Dub Phizix on Brownswood UK Cue Track
Dub Phizix - "Never Been" (feat Fox - Electr*c VIP) - (5:20) Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: After two very successful instalments of the Electr*c series thus far, Gilles Peterson returns with another chunky selection of artists that fit into the less organic side of his taste-maker tendencies. This time it seems that he has dug especially deep to find some fresh talent, so unfamiliar are the names on the line-up. In terms of style, there's a tendency towards rich melody across the board, from Aftawerks engrossing mellow acid workout to the contemplative juke dazzle of Jaded Laur, but there's also space for some more primal club tracks. Just check the ghetto tech flex of Frank Rodas' "Kick It VIP" for all the proof you need.
Bullet Train Allstars
BTRL 23D
16 Apr 12
Worst Job Of Good Luck by Pale on Bullet Train Cue Track
Pale - "Worst Job Of Good Luck" - (4:16) 135 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Last Night by Marco Del Horno on Bullet Train Cue Track
Marco Del Horno - "Last Night" - (5:05) 130 BPM
Daydreamer by Last Japan on Bullet Train Cue Track
Last Japan - "Daydreamer" - (4:29) 134 BPM
Limitless by Shift Key on Bullet Train Cue Track
Shift Key - "Limitless" - (3:20)
13 by Skanky on Bullet Train Cue Track
Skanky - "13" (Saila remix) - (4:51) 138 BPM
Ghost by Skanky on Bullet Train Cue Track
Skanky - "Ghost" - (5:14) 131 BPM
Push by Kashii on Bullet Train Cue Track
Kashii - "Push" - (4:27) 130 BPM
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Counter Future EP
EQX-047DGTL
26 Apr 13
Chocolate by Godblesscomputers on Equinox Cue Track
Godblesscomputers - "Chocolate" - (3:37)
Scars by Skyence on Equinox Cue Track
Skyence - "Scars" - (5:51)
After Night by 813 on Equinox Cue Track
813 - "After Night" - (3:11) Biggest-selling track on this release
Running Circles by Rawbot on Equinox Cue Track
Rawbot - "Running Circles" - (4:00)
Lunatic Dolphin by Misanthrop on Equinox Cue Track
Misanthrop - "Lunatic Dolphin" - (4:19)
Crash by Bit-Tuner on Equinox Cue Track
Bit-Tuner - "Crash" - (4:14)
Our Music Box by Haunted Days & Witch's Teat on Equinox Cue Track
Haunted Days & Witch's Teat - "Our Music Box" (revisited) - (6:15)
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Cyber Rasta Roots Rockaz Platinum Edition
505553 2530841
11 May 12
Forward Natty Dread by Cornel Campbell on Culture Town Cue Track
Cornel Campbell - "Forward Natty Dread" - (2:45) 82 BPM
Jah Jah We Are Waiting by Johnny Clarke on Culture Town Cue Track
Johnny Clarke - "Jah Jah We Are Waiting" - (3:54) 81 BPM
Marshall Dread by Jah Stitch on Culture Town Cue Track
Jah Stitch - "Marshall Dread" - (3:05) 66 BPM
Praises by Leroy Mafia on Culture Town Cue Track
Leroy Mafia - "Praises" - (3:51) 69 BPM
Natty Roots Man by Barry Brown on Culture Town Cue Track
Barry Brown - "Natty Roots Man" - (3:36) 72 BPM
Wood & Stone by Prince Jazzbo on Culture Town Cue Track
Prince Jazzbo - "Wood & Stone" - (3:03) 70 BPM
Money Money by Horace Andy on Culture Town Cue Track
Horace Andy - "Money Money" - (2:40) 73 BPM
Money Lovers by Linval Thompson on Culture Town Cue Track
Linval Thompson - "Money Lovers" - (2:36) 73 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
African Roots by Dillinger on Culture Town Cue Track
Dillinger - "African Roots" - (3:59) 74 BPM
Oh Jah by Chuck Fender on Culture Town Cue Track
Chuck Fender - "Oh Jah" - (3:50) 74 BPM
How Long by Leroy Smart on Culture Town Cue Track
Leroy Smart - "How Long" - (3:08) 67 BPM
Way Of Jah by Mykal Rose on Culture Town Cue Track
Mykal Rose - "Way Of Jah" - (3:28) 80 BPM
Give A Helping Hand by Trinity on Culture Town Cue Track
Trinity - "Give A Helping Hand" - (3:03) 65 BPM
Don't Look Back by Rod Taylor on Culture Town Cue Track
Rod Taylor - "Don't Look Back" - (3:53) 118 BPM
What A Pollution by Alton Ellis on Culture Town Cue Track
Alton Ellis - "What A Pollution" - (2:30) 64 BPM
Reggae Ambassador by Earl 16 on Culture Town Cue Track
Earl 16 - "Reggae Ambassador" - (3:34) 88 BPM
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Destinations Vol 2
HNHLP 030
12 Dec 12
What I Can by CDBL on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
CDBL - "What I Can" - (5:30) Biggest-selling track on this release
Animal Farm by Reilly Steel on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Reilly Steel - "Animal Farm" - (4:59)
New Sick by UFO! on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
UFO! - "New Sick" (S0N!kA remix) - (6:20)
You Need To by Laney on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Laney - "You Need To" - (4:17)
Hairdresser by Allmostt on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Allmostt - "Hairdresser" - (4:05)
Left It by Morcee on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Morcee - "Left It" - (4:01)
Spectator by HxdB on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
HxdB - "Spectator" (feat Self Evident) - (4:54)
Rattling Cages by EPLP on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
EPLP - "Rattling Cages" - (5:03)
What I Think by Corporal F on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Corporal F - "What I Think" - (5:53)
It's Alright by Jake Wiltshire on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Jake Wiltshire - "It's Alright" - (5:03)
Our Dreams by Blind Prophet on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Blind Prophet - "Our Dreams" - (5:05)
Darling by D3ADL1NE on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
D3ADL1NE - "Darling" - (5:12)
1994 by Hybu on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Hybu - "1994" - (6:13)
Street Heart by Druid Cloak on Hot N Heavy Cue Track
Druid Cloak - "Street Heart" - (4:50)
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Review: San Francisco's Hot n Heavy Recordings mark their third birthday with a new action packed compilation, released on the symbolic date of 12/12/12. Featuring 14 fresh cuts spanning future bass, deep house and leftfield garage. Highlights include the tropical melancholia of Laney's "You Need To", the menacing minimal vibes of "Hairdresser" by Allmostt, the sparse, abstract garage of HxDB's "Spectator" and the slammin' raw, retro house of "Darlin" by D3adl1ne.
Digging The Blogosphere 2
HS 051
24 Apr 13
Where You Gone by INT on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
INT - "Where You Gone" - (3:10)
Down Brandy by Ta-Ku on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Ta-Ku - "Down Brandy" (feat Roughsoul) - (3:17)
Journey To Shore by Dope Gems on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Dope Gems - "Journey To Shore" - (4:58)
Muscles by Bonnie Banane on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Bonnie Banane - "Muscles" - (3:13)
Boomboxin by Moodprint on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Moodprint - "Boomboxin" - (3:03)
All Matter by Modlee & Vlooper on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Modlee & Vlooper - "All Matter" - (4:45)
7th Week (We're Almost There) by Roux Spana on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Roux Spana - "7th Week (We're Almost There)" - (3:28) Biggest-selling track on this release
The Followers by Philip Owusu on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Philip Owusu - "The Followers" - (3:20)
Freak Out by Naytronix on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Naytronix - "Freak Out" - (3:58)
The Differences (Diferencas) by Sango on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Sango - "The Differences (Diferencas)" (reprise) - (3:47)
YBMJ by MonkeyRobot on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
MonkeyRobot - "YBMJ" - (7:11)
Dealing by Up High Collective on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Up High Collective - "Dealing" - (3:53)
Paintball by Monster Sneaker on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Monster Sneaker - "Paintball" - (5:50)
Lucy by Noyce on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Noyce - "Lucy" (Lucy's Song) - (5:08)
Let You Go by Jacaranda Muse on Heavenly Sweetness Holland Cue Track
Jacaranda Muse - "Let You Go" (Baron Retif & Concepcion Perez remix) - (3:52)
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Review: Following on from their first instalment, the guys at Parisian soul/funk/jazz label Heavenly Sweetness are back with a follow up. Having spent months scouring the net for the best new sounds, they proudly present the cream of their findings - 15 in total. Highlights include the future bass/jazzy trapisms of "Down Brandy" which takes the eponymous RnB singer and warps her into another dimension, the drunk cat on a keyboard-isms of "Muscles", the cool retro hip-hop of "Boomboxin" and the 80s freestyle pop of "The Followers".
Dubooz 69 10 Vol 1
DUBOOZ69 CD01
08 Jan 13
Slapstick by FI69 on Dubooz 69 Cue Track
FI69 - "Slapstick" (Trap mix) - (4:12) Biggest-selling track on this release
Quintessence Of The Law by Disbase System on Dubooz 69 Cue Track
Disbase System - "Quintessence Of The Law" - (6:28)
JSBach by X-Killer on Dubooz 69 Cue Track
X-Killer - "JSBach" - (3:39)
Elevator by Dolser on Dubooz 69 Cue Track
Dolser - "Elevator" - (4:16)
No One by Ganju on Dubooz 69 Cue Track
Ganju - "No One" - (4:08)
Aggressive by D Matveev on Dubooz 69 Cue Track
D Matveev - "Aggressive" - (5:45)
Mystcial Shore by Disbase System on Dubooz 69 Cue Track
Disbase System - "Mystcial Shore" - (6:09)
Revers by Stas Bondarevskiy on Dubooz 69 Cue Track
Stas Bondarevskiy - "Revers" - (7:28)
Stell Wagon by Disbase System on Dubooz 69 Cue Track
Disbase System - "Stell Wagon" - (5:39)
I'll Wait by Ganju on Dubooz 69 Cue Track
Ganju - "I'll Wait" - (4:10)
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Electronics
FEV 016
17 Dec 12
Comedown by Andi Muller on Fever Cue Track
Andi Muller - "Comedown" (Luke Abbott remix) - (7:30)
1802 by Mattheis on Fever Cue Track
Mattheis - "1802" (Panda Valium remix) - (8:52)
Wishingwell by Limbo on Fever Cue Track
Limbo - "Wishingwell" (Morris Cowan remix) - (8:02)
Metall by Ina Becker on Fever Cue Track
Ina Becker - "Metall" - (5:34)
Amata Phegea by Niccolo Bianchi on Fever Cue Track
Niccolo Bianchi - "Amata Phegea" (Angelo Battilani remix) - (6:22) Biggest-selling track on this release
Just Like Haze by Philip James De Vries on Fever Cue Track
Philip James De Vries - "Just Like Haze" - (5:57)
Hornet by Examine on Fever Cue Track
Examine - "Hornet" - (5:32)
Circular Squared Room by Vaghe Stelle on Fever Cue Track
Vaghe Stelle - "Circular Squared Room" (Lukid remix) - (4:33)
Nougat Trees by Aiden on Fever Cue Track
Aiden - "Nougat Trees" - (6:55)
Del Barrio by Mig Dfoe on Fever Cue Track
Mig Dfoe - "Del Barrio" - (8:21)
All Together by animalZOO on Fever Cue Track
animalZOO - "All Together" - (7:38)
Amaranthine by Groj on Fever Cue Track
Groj - "Amaranthine" - (6:16)
You're The Best Thing Ever by Yoshiba 87 on Fever Cue Track
Yoshiba 87 - "You're The Best Thing Ever" (feat Pien Feith) - (5:09)
Notti Bianche by Vaghe Stelle on Fever Cue Track
Vaghe Stelle - "Notti Bianche" - (4:36)
The Rivulet by Tundra on Fever Cue Track
Tundra - "The Rivulet" (Jesse Somfays Delysid Love remix) - (9:06)
ALink by Van Did on Fever Cue Track
Van Did - "ALink" - (6:18)
Recon by Nirusu on Fever Cue Track
Nirusu - "Recon" - (6:36)
Recovery by Mateo Murphy on Fever Cue Track
Mateo Murphy - "Recovery" (Axel Helios remix) - (4:56)
3rd Pendulum by Gisberto on Fever Cue Track
Gisberto - "3rd Pendulum" (Sigward's Ginoacid F_ckup) - (7:37)
Beyond This Dream by Interiors on Fever Cue Track
Interiors - "Beyond This Dream" - (2:56)
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Played by: Lifecycle
Escape From Chicago: Loose Squares Compilation Vol 1
L 707
22 Oct 12
When Fire Starts by Atki2 on Loose Squares Cue Track
Atki2 - "When Fire Starts" - (2:54)
Freak You by 618 on Loose Squares Cue Track
618 - "Freak You" - (5:37) Biggest-selling track on this release
Footpork by Pixelord on Loose Squares Cue Track
Pixelord - "Footpork" - (4:14)
Lost In The Jungle by Actraiser on Loose Squares Cue Track
Actraiser - "Lost In The Jungle" - (5:29)
Bring It Back by DJ Godfather on Loose Squares Cue Track
DJ Godfather - "Bring It Back" - (3:38)
Crack by Nickotine on Loose Squares Cue Track
Nickotine - "Crack" - (5:15)
Donde Estan Las Mujeres by Cardopusher on Loose Squares Cue Track
Cardopusher - "Donde Estan Las Mujeres" - (4:54)
Steak Night by LV & Mumdance on Loose Squares Cue Track
LV & Mumdance - "Steak Night" - (4:07)
Won't Be Satisfied by Hesk on Loose Squares Cue Track
Hesk - "Won't Be Satisfied" - (4:01)
Invisible Hand by Dawn Day Night & Emilski on Loose Squares Cue Track
Dawn Day Night & Emilski - "Invisible Hand" - (4:24)
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Review: This new compilation sees Loose Squares seeking to showcase footwork from around the world.. It's a diverse collection (compiled by Chrissy Murderbot) and features 10 leftfield takes on established sounds. Atki2 kicks things off with the minimal, drum machine-led "When The Fire Starts", 618's "Freak You" marries a resounding bass drum to a Lil' Kim sample, Pixelord plays with a host of exaggerated vocals samples on the deliciously tropical "Footpork". However, following on from the mellow "Lost In The Jungle" by Actraiser (clue's in the title), things get more hypey with DJ Godfather delivering the Bobby O-sampling jump-up banger "Bring It Back" and the intense speed-a-thon that is "Crack" by Nickotine.
Feathers
FLY 009
18 Feb 13
Money Cat by Zora Jones on Pelican Fly Cue Track
Zora Jones - "Money Cat" - (4:40)
Aurora by Cashmere Cat on Pelican Fly Cue Track
Cashmere Cat - "Aurora" - (3:33) Biggest-selling track on this release
Prom Nite by Sinjin Hawke on Pelican Fly Cue Track
Sinjin Hawke - "Prom Nite" - (4:29)
Rave Land by Mister Tweeks on Pelican Fly Cue Track
Mister Tweeks - "Rave Land" - (3:58)
On & On by Lucid on Pelican Fly Cue Track
Lucid - "On & On" - (3:17)
Mishima Curse by Samename on Pelican Fly Cue Track
Samename - "Mishima Curse" - (3:42)
Fillet by Deebs on Pelican Fly Cue Track
Deebs - "Fillet" - (4:24)
Circular Motions 2025 by Richelle on Pelican Fly Cue Track
Richelle - "Circular Motions 2025" - (4:52)
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Review: Belgian leftfield dance label Pelican Fly have collated a host of tunes from all the key acts on their roster for this impressively different mini-compilation. Over the course of eight tracks we get taken on quite an adventure: from the bleepy 'G(litch) n B' of Zora Jones to the epic fanfare of Sinjin Hawke's "Prom Nite" and the restlessness of "Rave Land" by Mister Tweeks to the drum- machine-being-drowned-in-Lilt-isms of Lucid's "On & On" and the positively psychedelic "Circular Motions 2025" by the 'imaginative' Richelle.
Fool's Gold Clubhouse Vol 3
FGRCH 003
20 Nov 12
Whateva by Baxta on Fools Gold US Cue Track
Baxta - "Whateva" - (3:46)
Sensuous Blaqq by Vin Sol on Fools Gold US Cue Track
Vin Sol - "Sensuous Blaqq" - (4:00)
Hacksaw by Astronomar on Fools Gold US Cue Track
Astronomar - "Hacksaw" - (4:51)
Get It Together by Mason on Fools Gold US Cue Track
Mason - "Get It Together" - (5:57)
Badump by Sneakz on Fools Gold US Cue Track
Sneakz - "Badump" - (5:15)
Gang by Revue on Fools Gold US Cue Track
Revue - "Gang" - (3:51)
Zippo by Mr Mitch on Fools Gold US Cue Track
Mr Mitch - "Zippo" - (3:14)
Sanctum by 813 on Fools Gold US Cue Track
813 - "Sanctum" - (2:56) Biggest-selling track on this release
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Played by: Hxdb, Starkey, Slugabed
Future Foundations
2NDRPFF 001
04 Mar 13
Grande Swing by Alex Coulton on 2nd Drop Cue Track
Alex Coulton - "Grande Swing" - (6:25) Biggest-selling track on this release
Faith by Youandewan on 2nd Drop Cue Track
Youandewan - "Faith" - (9:10)
Livin Up by LV & Dan Bowskill on 2nd Drop Cue Track
LV & Dan Bowskill - "Livin Up" - (5:01)
Sliding Down Rainbows by Pedestrian on 2nd Drop Cue Track
Pedestrian - "Sliding Down Rainbows" - (5:28)