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JC 015
20 Nov 12

Bad Boyz - (4:51) 175 BPM

You Can Be My Night - (4:31) 175 BPM

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Played by: The Funk Hunters, Euphonique, S Man, Telephunken, Radical Mixtape

Review: Two heart-warming jungle-tastic dollops of loveliness here from the Jungle Cakes label. Deekline and Ed Solo are the sumptuous cooks of these two delights and what a treat they are. First up is "Bad Boys" with the iconic vocal hook "Bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do, what you gonna do when they come for you?" and insistent, pattering drums which are paired with jungle sirens and weighty bass beneath. Accompanying this is the equally as fun "You Can Be My Night" which continues the madness with massive builds, plenty of bass stabs with tearing drums and oodles of dancefloor potential.

JAKWOB feat MAIDAY

Fade

Boom Ting Recordings

BOOMT 002DX
17 Mar 13

Fade (club VIP) - (5:14)

Fade (club mix) - (6:00)

Fade (Etherwood VIP) - (5:51)

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Played by: Platform, DJ Jimi Needles, Cocaine On Her Dress

Review: It's been a long journey for James Edward Jacob, from young thrash metaller in Leicester to aspiring dubstep producer in college, and now hot future bass property. This EP of his own VIP mixes is premier grade stuff, expertly produced and cleverly tweaked for different moods. "Fade" gets three different interpretations here - a club mix that sees big crescendos drop into totally nasty 4/4 garage basslines, a different club mix that goes deeper with soft pads and a retro Enya-goes-RnB vibe, and finally the Etherwood version, all melancholic DnB, forlorn vocals and piano fused with low bass and urgent beats.

OPTIV/BTK/THE PROTOTYPES/ICICLE/TECHNIMATIC

Shogun Audio Evolution EP Series 4

Shogun Audio

SHA 062
03 Dec 12

Optiv & BTK - "Understand" (feat Sam Wills) - (5:26) 174 BPM

The Prototypes - "Blackout" (feat MC ID) - (4:11) 175 BPM

Icicle - "Timer" - (4:29) 172 BPM

Technimatic - "Solace" - (4:55) 174 BPM

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Played by: Homegroove Project, Shroombab, Zoom, Able Danger, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Dephzac, S Man, Facing Jinx, Philth, Liz-E, Alert, Optiv And Btk

Review: The Shogun Audio Evolution EP series can be relied upon for bringing us the best in cutting edge D&B from our favourite artists, new and old. Well, the fourth installment does not disappoint - with four killer cuts from artists as wide ranging as Optiv & BTK, The Prototypes, Icicle and new SGN:LTD signings Technimatic. Kikcing off with the awesome "Understand (feat. Sam Wills)" here mellifluous, whispering vocals are paired with grinding beats. Then there's "Blackout (feat. MC ID)" which is a contorted, high energy slab of filth. "Timer" sees the Iceman on some next level raw and ruthless tip - this one is immense - before Technimatic round things off with a shimmy of blissed out beats and murmuring vocals in "Solace". A cracking EP.

ENEI

Machines

Critical Music

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CRITCD 05D
12 Nov 12

Machines - (5:20)

The Moment (feat DRS) - (5:23) 170 BPM

Enei & Eastcolors - "2012" - (5:07) 175 BPM

Runnin (feat Georgia Yates) - (5:03) 170 BPM

Centrifuge - (5:16) 173 BPM

Elephants - (4:29)

I Dont Know - (4:59) 170 BPM

Enei - "Saligia" (feat Kemo) - (5:11)

Thin Line - (4:37) 170 BPM

Enei & Eastcolors & Noel - "Cracker VIP" - (4:07) 172 BPM

Trainchaser - (4:52)

Movin Fast (June Miller remix) - (5:16) 172 BPM

Rotate - (3:46)

Stonehead VIP - (5:18)

Situation (feat Georgia Yates) - (3:09) 187 BPM

Machines LP Mix (continuou mix) - (23:59) 172 BPM

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Played by: Shroombab, Zoom, Tchphnx, Syncopix, Diplo, Euphonique, Mat Zo, S Man, Critical Music, Subtension

Review: After much anticipation, Enei finally brings us his debut album on Critical. The universally respected young Russian artist has done nothing but impress since he burst onto the D&B scene a few years ago. And safe to say, Machines lives up to all the hype and expectation. Bringing together all the elements that make up his characteristic sound expect tough, tech-y terseness alongside sparse, minimal moments and driving energy. The title track gets things off to a great start with its infectious, pulsing energy. Elsewhere watch out for tracks like the vocal-driven loveliness of "Runnin (feat. Georgia Yates)" as well as the bleep n click-y "I Don't Know", the moodiness of "Thin Line", plus a VIP of old favourite "Cracker" and a June Miller remix of "Movin Fast". A superb debut from Enei.

VARIOUS

We Are Your Friends

Image Muzik

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IMAGELP 001
21 Jan 13

Original Sin - "Suffer No Fools" - (4:28) 175 BPM

Harvest - "At The Ready" - (4:37) 175 BPM

Sub Zero & Supreme Being - "Marching Powder" - (4:30) 175 BPM

Code Red - "Cruel Intentions" - (4:28) 175 BPM

Supreme Being - "Pussy Club" (VIP) - (4:06) 175 BPM

Jaydan - "Holy Shit" - (4:27) 175 BPM

Dan Blackout - "Storm (Your Game)" - (6:02) 175 BPM

Supreme Being - "Audio Skank" (VIP) - (4:28) 175 BPM

Taxman - "Saturday Night Fever" (VIP) - (4:57) 175 BPM

Heist - "Robotic Insecticide" - (4:34) 175 BPM

Original Sin - "Keep Ya Pimp Hand Strong" - (4:57) 175 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Liondub, S Man, Hydroponicz

Review: Not to be confused with the Justice vs Simian track of the same name, We Are Your Friends is in fact Image Musik's first LP, a massive collection of bonafide D&B bangers. From the opening track, Original Sin's "Keep Ya Pimp Hand Strong", with its tornado-like subs and furious percussive assault, to Code Red's "Cruel Intentions" with its swelling rave undertones and devastating bass drill, there's literally no let up. Our favourites are Harvest's "At The Ready" with its breakbeat rhythms and sub-bass squelch and the end of night vibes of Dan Blackout's "Storm (Your Game)", but there's something for all fans of furious D&B.

Ram Drum & Bass Annual 2012 (unmixed tracks)

MIND VORTEX/VARIOUS

Ram Drum & Bass Annual 2012 (unmixed tracks)

Ram

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RAMMLPD 4
09 Dec 12

Calyx & TeeBee - "Pure Gold" (feat Kemo) - (5:31) 173 BPM

Wilkinson - "Need To Know" (feat Iman) - (4:26) 174 BPM

Culture Shock - "I Remember" - (5:31) 174 BPM

Calyx & TeeBee - "Elevate This Sound" - (5:15) 172 BPM

Cyantific - "Infinity Plus 1" - (5:12) 174 BPM

Loadstar - "Passenger" - (4:35) 173 BPM

Culture Shock - "Troglodyte" - (5:15) 174 BPM

Wickaman & Hoodlum & Mavrik - "One Scratch" - (7:21) 174 BPM

Mind Vortex - "Now It's Time" - (5:34) 175 BPM

Loadstar - "Bomber" - (4:30) 174 BPM

Rene LaVice - "All My Trials" (feat Ivy Mairi) - (4:57) 174 BPM

Hamilton - "Deep In My Heart" - (4:50) 174 BPM

DC Breaks - "Move Closer" (feat Belle Humble) - (4:59) 174 BPM

Wilkinson - "Automatic" - (4:54) 174 BPM

Delta Heavy - "End Of Days" - (4:43) 174 BPM

Chroma - "So Alone" - (5:17) 173 BPM

Rene LaVice - "Absolute Monster" - (5:24) 173 BPM

Delta Heavy - "Turbine" - (4:34)

Frankee - "Pandorum" - (6:02) 172 BPM

Mind Vortex - "Hotbox" - (4:32) 172 BPM

Kove - "Iodine" - (4:04) 174 BPM

DC Breaks - "Firez" - (5:08) 175 BPM

LoKo - "Bassline Secret" - (5:40) 175 BPM

Hamilton - "Rich Kids" - (4:08) 174 BPM

June Miller - "64 Thousand Dollar Habit" (feat The Secret Handshake Club) - (5:02) 170 BPM

Various - "Ram Drum & Bass Annual 2012" (continuoius DJ mix by Mind Vortex) - (33:11) 180 BPM

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Played by: Facing Jinx

Review: One of D&B's premier labels sees 2012 out with a bang as the end of their 20th anniversary culminates with the release of the Ram Drum & Bass Annual. Bringing together some of the smash hits of the year from Ram artists new and old, it's a must buy for any discerning D&B fan. Opening with Calyx & Teebee's awe-inspiring and award-winning "Pure Gold", we progress through such highlights as Culture Shock's gloriously guttural "Troglodyte", not forgetting Loadstar's dancefloor destroyer "Bomber". Elsewhere watch out for bangers from Wilkinson, Delta Heavy, DC Breaks and Hamilton. This comes highly recommended.

DJ HAZARD

Never The Same EP

Playaz

PLAYAZ 032D
10 Dec 12

Never The Same - (5:32)

Air Guitar - (4:50) 173 BPM

It's A Secret - (4:28) 175 BPM

Do Without You - (5:07) 178 BPM

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Played by: Digitalsoapmusic, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Liondub, S Man, Facing Jinx, Philth, The Upbeats, Alert, Jaydan

Review: The Birmingham based jump up maestro that is DJ Hazard continues to stun audiences across the globe with his signature shade of D&B. And it's safe to say that the hype surrounding "Never The Same EP" is well and truly warranted. Kicking off with the title track, the echoing vocal sample immediately gives the tune an epic, almost euphoric, quality; add grouchy bass, chiming SFX and punchy drums to the equation and you have an anthem in the making. But that's not all, no; "Air Guitar" ups the ante yet again with punishing, gritty roars and growling subs. "It's A Secret" is another wobbly jump up banger with Hazard written all over it, and then "Do Without You" twists things up with more bass-driven badness. This comes highly recommended for all D&B heads.

DUB PHIZIX/VILLEM/SKEPTICAL/DRAMATIC & DBAUDIO

Mise En Place pt 2

Ingredients UK

RECIPE 035
18 Mar 13

Dub Phizix - "Rainy City Music" - (7:03)

Villem - "Splinter In Your Mind" (Break remix) - (5:17) 173 BPM

Skeptical - "Blue Eyes (VIP)" (Blue Eyes) - (6:15) 174 BPM

dRamatic & dbAudio - "No Return" - (7:07)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, S Man, Mikal

Review: Mise En Place Pt. 2 is a showcase for some of the most innovative talents in drum and bass today. Ingredients Records certainly know how to stockpile an enviable portfolio of tracks, and some of these beauties have been on the backburner for a while. First track "Rainy City Music" by Dub Phizix has added lingering, hopeful ambiance to the end of sets for a good long while now, but with a proper release, headphones everywhere can experience its full cinematic glow. Villem's "Splinter In Your Mind" gets a fractious and bassy makeover by the elusive Break, puling switches and swapping rhythms like a mad professor in a thunderstorm. Skeptical, the go-to man for dark, minimal drum and bass provides a VIP version of cold-hearted killer "Blue Eyes", where beautiful samples are stamped and warped by high-pressure bass and intricate percussion, adding faster-moving tension to an already sterling track. Finally dRamatic & dbAudio's icy roller "No Return" is soaked in icy atmospherics, with bass that looms terrifyingly out of the mist. Four incredible tracks from producers punching well above the median.

VARIOUS

Critical X

Critical Music

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CRITDIGILP 02
10 Dec 12

Mathematics - "Black Jack" - (6:26) 174 BPM

Calibre - "Barca" - (6:23) 174 BPM

Break & Silent Witness - "Dialling Out" - (6:41) 174 BPM

Breakage - "Staggered Dub" - (7:20) 171 BPM

Silent Witness - "California" - (6:43) 174 BPM

Lomax - "Innocent X" - (6:06)

Icicle - "Lost Hours" - (5:18) 174 BPM

SpectraSoul - "Organiser" - (5:38) 172 BPM

Bladerunner - "Back To The Jungle" - (5:39)

Rockwell - "Aria" - (6:33) 170 BPM

Sabre & Stray & Halogenix - "Oblique" (feat Frank Carter III) - (6:25) 174 BPM

SPY & Kasra - "Surface VIP" - (5:03) 174 BPM

Kasra & Enei - "So Real" (Mefjus remix) - (5:25) 172 BPM

Emperor - "Contaminant" - (4:08) 174 BPM

Hybris - "The Cleaner VIP" - (5:18) 172 BPM

June Miller - "Walls Of Jericho" (Enei remix) - (4:27) 172 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Facing Jinx

Review: What with Critical celebrating their ten year anniversary this year it's only right and proper that there should be a landmark album, looking back on their success to date. Enter Critical X; featuring a carefully curated selection from Critical's past, present and future (watch out for some cracking unreleased material), this is a must buy for deeper D&B heads. Stand outs from across the 16-track album include Breakage's awesome "Staggered Dub", Spectrasoul's iconic "Organiser", and of course jungle revivalist anthem Bladerunner's "Back To The Jungle". Make sure you check out the remixes from Mefjus and Enei, which add the final cherry on the cake for this superb and frankly rather essential release.

RENE LAVICE

Insidious

Ram

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RAMMLP 16D
10 Feb 13

So Inspired To Fail - (5:15) 175 BPM

Rene LaVice - "Insidious" (feat Ivy Mairi) - (3:58)

This Is A Conflict - (3:39) 175 BPM

Regrets - (4:42) 174 BPM

Rude Selection (feat Trinity Chris) - (3:14) 140 BPM

Perfect World - (4:47) 174 BPM

More Wore - (4:16) 172 BPM

Thorax - (4:52) 174 BPM

Tap Dat - (4:30) 173 BPM

Dark Passenger (feat Rezan) - (3:51) 174 BPM

Dank - (5:34) 174 BPM

The Way You Love Me (feat Patrick Christopher) - (5:48) 173 BPM

Vicecream - (4:51)

Absolute Monster - (4:12) 173 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Sunchase, Good News Boppers, System-D

Review: Since first making his debut on Canada's Stride Recordings back in 2009, Toronto native Rene Lavice has been inching towards 'D&B heavyweight' status. While he's not there just yet, this confident debut album for the mighty RAM Records should nudge him a little nearer his goal. Bold, brash and rave-inspired, with both eyes on the dancefloor, Insidious breathlessly flits between steppy jungle, tech-step and deeper flavours without a care in the world. It has its share of darkness, too - see "Thorax" and the brilliant old skool roller "Tap Dat" - but the overall feel is one of thrilling release. As debut albums go, it's pretty good.

WRONGTOM meets DEEMAS J

Superteng

Tru Thoughts

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TRUDD 074
08 Apr 13

Superteng - (4:02) 162 BPM

Superteng (extended version) - (6:43) 163 BPM

Jump + Move + Rock (Benny Page remix) - (4:29) 178 BPM

Superteng (Scoop & Alter Ego & Rico remix) - (4:10) 140 BPM

Superteng (Mo'matic remix) - (3:17) 190 BPM

Superteng (instrumental) - (6:43) 162 BPM

Superteng (acappella) - (4:04) 162 BPM

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Played by: Nice Up! Soundsystem, Johnnypluse(Bulabeats Records), Gabriel, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Juno Recommends Dancehall/Ragga, Juno Recommends Dub, The Funk Hunters, Euphonique, Good News Boppers, Highgrademuzik Aka Don D Selectah, Mo' Matic

Review: Wrongtom Meets Deemas J's album In East London was met with some serious levels of hype when it arrived on the reggae scene last September. "The strongest modern reggae set to emerge from the UK for many years" said The Wire. High praise indeed. So "Superteng", the second single to be released from the roots-inspired LP, is a toned-down affair, groove-driven and minimal, letting the lyrics do the talking. Featuring a cool and collected remix by Scoop & Alter Ego & Rico and the bonus addition of jungle mashup "Jump + Move + Rock" remixed by the one and only Benny Page, you can't mistake the top quality of this release. If you're a fan, buy the LP too, it's a modern reggae masterpiece.

F BLOCK/WOOD N SOO/SUBTIFUGE/DJ TZINAS

Ragga Party Jams Vol 7

Dirty Dubster Digital

DDD 039
06 Feb 13

F-Block - "Jah Bone" - (4:39) 146 BPM

Wood N Soo - "Smoke 2 Joints" - (3:45)

Subtifuge - "Love 4 U" - (5:26) 130 BPM

DJ Tzinas - "Wicked" - (3:44) 150 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Dancehall/Ragga, Ez Icarus

Review: The Dirty Dubster crew return with a bumper seventh volume of their ragga party jams, and true to form, they mash up ragga with other contemporary styles with considerable style. F-Block's "Jah Bone" combines all manner of echo-laden dub guitar with filthy dubstep bass, while Wood N Soo's "Smoke 2 Joints" is a contemporary update on The Toyes' classic, filling it with rolling snares and powerful low end. Subtifuge's "Love 4 U" is a slightly more skanking effort, with rolling D&B rhythms completely at odds with its laid back mood, while DJ Tzinas' "Wicked" combines a horn sectiona and tropical acoustic guitar with some serious dub airhorn - big stuff all round!

NU ELEMENTZ

Hey Brother

Gun Audio

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GUN 002
04 Feb 13

Bow Down - (4:23) 175 BPM

Nu Elementz & Ruffstuff - "Hey Brother" - (4:27) 174 BPM

Nu Elementz & Klay - "Timeshift" - (4:06) 175 BPM

Nu Elementz & Dub Motion - "Ragga Skank" - (4:31) 175 BPM

Pussy Whipped - (4:31) 175 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass

Review: Nu Elementz comes storming at us on Gun Audio with an arsenal of killer cuts and cracking collaborations across this five-track EP. First up is "Bow Down" with its rambunctious, jump up panache, drill-like SFX and apocalyptic vocal sample; next is the eponymous track of the EP "Hey Brother" with it's Hazard-esque rumbling wobbly bassline and gritty mid range. "Timeshift" blends rough, dancefloor-driven beats with epic movie sampling and soaring instrumentals to huge effect before "Ragga Skank" adds a nice dose of ragga jungle to the proceedings before "Pussy Whipped" brings the EP to a close.

DIRTY DUBSTERS feat TOP CAT

Girls Pon Mi Mind

Irish Moss

IM 006
15 Aug 12

Girls Pon Mi Mind (original mix) - (3:33) 143 BPM

Girls Pon Mi Mind (Liondub remix) - (5:33)

Girls Pon Mi Mind (Spenda C remix) - (4:03)

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Played by: Nice Up! Soundsystem, Johnnypluse(Bulabeats Records), Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Juno Recommends Dancehall/Ragga, Quincy Jointz, Liondub, Euphonique, Basement Freaks, S Man, Dirty Dubsters, Tosses & Varvez, Pier, The Mane Thing

Review: Irish wobble-maestros Dirty Dubsters continue their relentless assault on the junodownload charts, unveiling "Girls Pon Mi Mind" a eminently carnival ready collaboration with Champion UK Deejay Top Cat, which comes backed with some switch em up remixes. The original version pays equal attention to the chunked out beats as it does the authentic dubbed out skank riddims that shift in and out of focus along with some vintage JA horns, whilst Top Cat's distinctive delivery rides the circa 140bpm bump with aplomb. Those wanting something a bit rowdier will no doubt be satisfied by the accompanying remixes from Liondub and Spenda C which flip "Girls Pon Mi Mind"in a vintage jungle stylee and main room dumbstep way respectively.

JFB

Swing Bum

Freshly Squeezed

ZESTEP 049
27 Apr 13

Swing Bum - (4:43)

Swing Ya Beard (feat Beardyman) - (4:31)

Nobody Else - (5:23) 130 BPM

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Played by: Nick Hollywood, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, DJ Axe, The Funk Hunters, Ragga Scum, Ez Icarus, Essex Groove

JINX IN DUB

Jungle Cakes Vol 16

Jungle Cakes UK

JC 016
03 Dec 12

Amen In Session - (5:58) 172 BPM

Seek & Find - (4:59) 174 BPM

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Played by: Hong Kong Ping Pong, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Euphonique, Pier, Satin

Review: Jungle Cakes deliver the 16th volume of their Jungle Cakes series with Jinx In Dub at the helm and vocalist Kanjah for extra ammunition. First up is the glorious "Amen In Session" with its atmospheric intro, clinking piano keys, swaggering beats, stomping snares and infectious, swaying lyrics. As it progresses we are treated to a flurry of bass belches and shimmying melodies which are punctuated by jungle chirrups before the rolling amens kick in. As if this wasn't enough, "Seek & Find" continues the delightful narrative with soulful vocal, rattling breaks and plenty of junglistic vibes.

DJ TWISTER aka VINYL CAT

Swing Session EP Vol 1

BOTB Poland

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BOTB 15
22 Feb 12

Hip Hop Swing - (5:02) 127 BPM

Party Swing - (5:18) 131 BPM

Handclap Swing - (4:42) 127 BPM

Swing Or Not - (5:00) 127 BPM

Hip Hop Swing (instrumental) - (5:02) 127 BPM

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Played by: Bmd, DJ Stex, Manmade / Cmc-Silenta, Nick Hollywood, Minimatic, Voodoocuts, Gray, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Dastardly Kuts, DJ Twister Aka Vinyl Cat, Juno Best Sellers 2012, Miles Reverse

Review: Polish mash-up merchant DJ Twister can always be relied upon to deliver the kind of tight bootleg blends that send dancefloors into a flurry of flailing arms and instinctive, animal-like yelps and cheers. This latest release is no different, containing a slew of bangers. As the title suggests, there's a chunky, robust swing to each of the cuts. "Handclap Swing" offers a floor-bating 21st century re-boot of funk staple "The Handclap Song", while opener "Hip-Hop Swing" laces a familiar party rap vocal over a bumpin' rhythm that weighs in somewhere between breaks and D&B. "Swing Or Not", meanwhile, turns The Fugees "Ready Or Not" into a skittish junglist rinse-out.

BENNY PAGE & ZERO G

High Culture Compilation Vol 1

High Culture

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CULTURECOMP 001
10 Dec 12

Benny Page & Solo Banton - "Dangerous" - (3:47) 178 BPM

Benny Page - "Tempo" - (4:49)

Benny Page - "Sound Fi Dead" (feat Topcat) - (4:16) 175 BPM

Benny Page - "Taking Over" - (5:29)

Zero G - "Stamina" - (4:24)

Benny Page - "Body Bumpin" - (5:29)

Benny Page & Zero G - "Game Of Death" - (6:04)

Benny Page & Mr Williamz - "Top Rank Skank" - (4:24) 175 BPM

Benny Page & Mz Bratt - "Tear Down" - (4:18) 178 BPM

Benny Page & Mz Bratt - "Tear Down" (Zero G remix) - (3:17)

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Played by: Epeak, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, The Funk Hunters, Euphonique, Satin

Review: Benny Page seems to be on a bit of a roll at the moment. Here he teams up with old partner in crime Zero G, Solo Banton, Topcat, Mr Williamz and Ms Bratt across the first volume of the "High Culture Compilation". Lo and behold, there are 21st century jungle vibes in abundance with an upbeat and infectious vibe, as well as some dubstep and much more. Kicking off with Benny Page & Solo Banton's "Dangerous" its all pattering beats, sing-a-long ragga jungle lyrics and dancefloor directed energy. Elsewhere check out the aggressive swagger of "Sound Fi Dead (feat. Topcat)" as well as "Body Pumpin" and the wicked Zero G remix of "Tear Down" which concludes the album.

JUSTIN MARTIN

Ghettos & Gardens Remixes Vol 1

Dirtybird US

DB 079
16 Oct 12

Don't Go (Dusky remix) - (6:30) 123 BPM

Butterflies (Catz 'n Dogz remix) - (6:30) 124 BPM

The Gurner (with PillowTalk - Danny Daze remix) - (6:03) 125 BPM

Molokini (French Fries remix) - (5:02) 128 BPM

Riding Spaceships (with Leroy Peppers - Ardalan Lisa In The Sky remix) - (5:58) 126 BPM

Ghettos & Gardens (Bachelors Of Science D&B remix) - (6:26)

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Review: A candidate for house music's album of the year, Ghettos & Gardens gets six treatments that upkeep the sonic standard Justin originally set this summer. The standout rub - for its uptempo cheekiness alone - is Bachelors Of Science's ace half-step/double time switches on the album title track, but each of these reversions sparkles in its own special way. From Catz n Dogz's added melancholy on "Butterflies" to Danny Daze's classic acid house injection on "The Gurner", this is an exemplary lesson in how to nail a remix. Very impressive if you consider how spotless the originals are.

SEBA

Identity

Secret Operations

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SECOPSLP 001D
04 Mar 13

Cant Describe - (7:18) 175 BPM

Identity - (5:53) 175 BPM

Madness (feat Robert Manos) - (3:55) 175 BPM

Too Much Too Soon (feat Josefin Jinder) - (5:51) 175 BPM

Say You Love Me - (6:17) 175 BPM

Could This Be Love - (6:16) 187 BPM

Nothing Can Replace (feat Kirsty Hawkshaw) - (5:31) 175 BPM

Balance Of Power - (6:42) 175 BPM

Midas - (6:08) 187 BPM

Whats Your Fantasy - (7:00) 175 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Sunchase

FRICTION & SKREAM feat SCRUFIZZER & P MONEY & RIKO DAN

Kingpin

Shogun Audio

SHA 063
24 Mar 13

Kingpin - (3:51) 173 BPM

Kingpin (Calyx & Teebee remix) - (4:48) 172 BPM

Kingpin (Rockwell remix) - (5:06) 172 BPM

Kingpin (Jay Fay remix) - (4:20)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, North Base, Krafty Kuts

Review: What happens when you cross one of drum & bass' most prominent DJs and label owners with one of the dubstep scene's most influential and successful producers? Friction and Skream, two titans in their own scenes, have done just that with "Kingpin", and it's undoubtably the sound of now. With hints of trap and big grime influences in the form of sharp flows from Scrufizzer, P Money and Riko Dan, it's a release that's right on the money. Calyx & TeeBee's remix is darker and techier, adding an edgy drum and bass vibe to the original, wheras Rockwell adds his frenetic style. You never know what this guy is going to come up with but he's come up with a dancehall/bassline/grime/garage hybrid that would make anyone dance like their legs were on fire. Jay Fay on the other hand is big, ridiculous and techy - imagine Daft Punk's evil twins were separated from them at birth and grew up in Kingston.

VARIOUS

The Flavours EP Vol 4

Playaz

PLAYAZ 031D
26 Nov 12

Majistrate - "Losing Control" (feat Alicia King) - (5:12) 175 BPM

Shimah - "Shadow Of The Ba" - (5:14) 173 BPM

Optiv & BTK - "Feelings" - (5:52) 175 BPM

Annix - "Late Maneouvre" - (4:30) 175 BPM

Potential Badboy - "Sound A Sound" (fear Junior Dangerous - VIP) - (4:40) 175 BPM

Need For Mirrors - "Albatross" - (6:17) 175 BPM

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Played by: Able Danger, Liondub, Dephzac, Euphonique, S Man, Mindscape, Optiv And Btk

Review: Playaz just keep on bringing the mayhem and the fourth installment of the already epic "Flavours EP" is no exception to the rule. Compiled of six superlative bangers from artists as wide ranging as Majistrate, Shimah, Optiv & BTK, Annix, Potential Badboy and Need For Mirrors, variety is the spice of life here. First up is "Losing Control (feat. Alicia King)" by Majistrate which ups the raw, rugged jump up flavours with jarring metallic synth work; next we have Shimah's "Shadow Of The Ba" with its uplifting trance-like synths and tense, ticking patterns. Then onwards through Optiv & BTK's "Feelings" it's a neuro-infused ruckus until we reach Annix's "Late Maoeuvere". Potential Badboy is up to his usual tricks in his VIP of "Sound A Sound" before Need For Mirrors bring the EP to a classy close in the rolling "Albatross".

DBASE/VARIOUS

Liquid Colors 2: Winter Edition

Liquid Drops

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LD 12C
07 Jan 13

Mr Joseph - "Forgotten Emotions" - (5:54) 174 BPM

Brokendrum - "Last Days" - (6:45) 174 BPM

Malaky - "Sleepless" - (5:31) 174 BPM

Peyo - "Evolution" - (5:53) 174 BPM

Cosmology - "40 Days" - (5:07) 175 BPM

Velocity - "Jelly Break" - (5:25) 174 BPM

Critycal Dub - "My Everything" - (5:22)

Giocator & Duoscience - "Mistakes" - (6:04)

Stunna & Tyler Straub - "So Weak" - (7:40) 175 BPM

Motta - "Sending All My Love" (feat Mina Fedora) - (6:23) 174 BPM

Jaybee - "Serving Up" - (7:05) 175 BPM

Joseph Ablett & Scott Allen - "Days With You" - (6:43) 175 BPM

Jrumhand - "Stronger" - (7:43) 174 BPM

Mayforms & Ji Ben Gong - "Sunset" - (5:36) 174 BPM

Msdos & Pulsaar - "Texas Blood" - (6:18) 175 BPM

Funkware - "Jungle Brotha VIP mix" - (7:01) 174 BPM

Physical Illusion - "The Test" - (5:50)

Subformat - "Chosen" - (6:02) 175 BPM

Ted Ganung - "Lucid Dreams" - (4:52) 174 BPM

XTC Nottingham - "Pianoroll" - (6:16) 175 BPM

Various - "Liquid Colors 2 mix" (continuous DJ mix by Dbase) - (52:54) 175 BPM

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Played by: Euphorics, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Msdos, Ted Ganung

Review: Just as the winter months get tough and January blues kick in hard those people at Liquid Drops have the antidote in musical form and it comes from an array of artists including Mr Joseph, Critycal Dub, Cosmology, Funkware and more. Prepare to get fully involved in "Liquid Colours 2: Winter Edition" as you let the lush, liquid sounds roll over you. Kicking off with Mr Joseph's beautiful, gliding "Forgotten Emotions" with its melancholy tones, piano keys and murmuring vocals, we are treated to such gems as Velocity - "Jelly Break", Critycal Dub's "My Everything" and later on Physical Illusion - "The Test" and many more. Dbase provides a DJ mix for the ultimate listening experience.

ED SOLO/STICKYBUDS

Jungle Cakes Vol 17

Jungle Cakes UK

JC 017
20 Apr 13

Smoke The Weed - (4:50) 175 BPM

Joker Smoker - (4:16) 175 BPM

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Played by: Johnnypluse(Bulabeats Records), Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Ragga Scum

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.

B SIDE feat MC KYLA

Throwing It Wild

Ghetto Funk

GFD 02
29 Oct 12

Throwing It Wild (original) - (4:05)

Throwing It Wild (Instrumental) - (4:05)

Throwing It Wild (Tonic remix) - (4:53)

Throwing It Wild (B Side's DnB remix) - (5:02) 131 BPM

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Played by: Fuzzbox Inc, DJ Stex, Actual Sounds, Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Ez Icarus, Basement Freaks, Telephunken, Tosses & Varvez, Agroprom

Review: A bold and brilliant release here from B Side which brings in the talents of MC Kyla for a seriously sick couple of tracks on the Ghetto Funk imprint. First up is the eponymous track of the EP "Throwing It Wild" which blends a dubstep sensibility with live, urban lyrics adding a jovial patter and grouchy mid range bellows. The B Side D&B remix is a nice addition to the package; adding some 175bpm badness to the original and increasing the pace, whilst the Tonic remix is pure funked up sickness aimed squarely at the dancefloor.

VARIOUS

The Radius

Radius

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RADIUSLP 001
04 Feb 13

Dialogue & Total Recall - "Fox Bite" - (4:41) 175 BPM

Konichi - "Signol Smoke" - (4:35) 175 BPM

Decimal Bass - "Reefa Tactics" - (4:08) 175 BPM

Tyke - "Vice Squad" - (4:23) 175 BPM

Malachai & Voltage - "A Bunch Of Fives" - (4:36) 175 BPM

Decimal Bass - "Hypnotise" - (4:26) 175 BPM

Boosta & Atmos T - "Where You At" - (5:20) 175 BPM

Bass Brothers - "Mr Jungle" (VIP) - (4:57) 175 BPM

Konichi - "Engulfer" - (4:32) 175 BPM

Annix - "Ghetto Blaster" - (4:32) 175 BPM

DJ Rowney - "Cheek Of It" - (4:49) 177 BPM

Retronym - "They're Not Human" - (4:29) 175 BPM

DJ Devize - "X-Groove" - (6:39) 175 BPM

P.A - "Iron Fingers" - (5:57) 174 BPM

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Played by: Epeak, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Liz-E

JUSTIN MARTIN

Ghettos & Gardens Remixes Vol. 2

Dirtybird US

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DB 083
18 Dec 12

Justin Martin - "Ghettos & Gardens" (Claude VonStroke Beverly Hills Coyote mix) - (7:50) 123 BPM

Justin Martin - "Ruff Stuff" (Eats Everything's Reruff) - (6:54) 123 BPM

Justin Martin - "Don't Go" (Leroy Peppers remix) - (4:58)

Justin Martin, PillowTalk - "The Gurner" (Tanner Ross remix) - (4:11) 119 BPM

Justin Martin - "Molokini" (Pezzner's Water Mammal version) - (7:03) 123 BPM

Justin Martin - "Butterflies" (Kill Frenzy remix) - (5:07) 126 BPM

Justin Martin, Leroy Peppers - "Riding Spaceships" (Shadow Child In Search of 94 mix) - (5:01) 114 BPM

Justin Martin, PillowTalk - "The Gurner" (LOPAZZ & Willis Haltom remix) - (6:11) 120 BPM

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Played by: Smutlee, Neon Steve, Alkalino, Juno Recommends Minimal/Tech House, Tim Livingstone, Aka Tell (A.g.trio), Coyu, Jay Lumen, Metrik, Roger Sanchez, Eats Everything

Review: The second instalment in this remix series varies wildly in sound and tempo. At one end of the spectrum there are the trance horror riffs and organic, high-speed break beats of Shadow Child's 'In Search of 94' version of "Riding Spaceships". It faithfully replicates the sound of ambient jungle and is in stark contrast to the sweet vocal house of Tanner Ross' take on "The Gurner". There's house of a harder, tougher persuasion here too on the slamming beats and heavy filtering of Pezzner's Water Mammal version of "Molokini", but it can't compare to the tearing low end and enormous wall of spiralling acid that Claude Von Stroke brings on his version of the title track.

SUB ZERO

Remixes EP

Playaz

PLAYAZ 036
22 Apr 13

Your Flex (Majistrate remix) - (3:42) 175 BPM

Run N Hide (Konichi remix) - (4:34) 175 BPM

Dodge City (Jaydan & Sub Zero remix) - (5:01) 175 BPM

Brighter Days (Krakota remix) - (6:02) 175 BPM

Motion (Supreme Being remix) - (4:27) 175 BPM

Run N Hide (Konichi Roller remix) - (4:29) 175 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, S Man

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.

TOMAHAWK/VARIOUS

Sick Music 3 (unmixed tracks)

Hospital

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NHS 222DDROW
26 Nov 12

Fred V & Grafix - "Major Happy" - (4:46) 174 BPM

Nu:Logic - "St Pauls" - (5:29) 175 BPM

Optiv & CZA - "In Too Deep" - (5:39) 173 BPM

Raiden - "Dove From Above" (feat Klose) - (4:56) 170 BPM

Lung - "Rollerball" - (4:52) 173 BPM

Maldini - "Party Time" - (5:54) 174 BPM

Gridlok - "Here To Wherever" - (4:58) 174 BPM

Maztek - "Twang" - (4:52) 174 BPM

Technimatic - "The Golden Section" - (5:32) 175 BPM

Sunchase - "Elements" - (5:33) 175 BPM

Krakota - "Block Breaker" - (5:22)

Frederic Robinson - "Walk The Distance" (feat Vicky Harrison) - (4:43) 173 BPM

High Contrast - "Wish You Were Here" (feat Selah Corbin - SPY remix) - (5:35)

Total Science - "Now As It Was Then" - (5:16)

Ad Gannon - "Tank" - (5:16) 174 BPM

Galimatias - "Noelles Eloquence" (SIN remix) - (4:31) 175 BPM

Microfunk Crew - "Fluctuation" - (5:09) 170 BPM

Need For Mirrors - "Time Teller" - (4:08) 171 BPM

Muffler - "Dribble" (VIP) - (5:15) 175 BPM

Danny Byrd - "Blaze The Fire - Rah!" (feat General Levy - Sttay remix) - (4:26)

Pluton & Skyer - "Cosmic Rain" - (6:07) 170 BPM

Etherwood - "Give It Up" - (5:28) 174 BPM

Jonny L - "Moon" - (4:47) 180 BPM

Blu Mar Ten - "Concierge Marie" - (4:58) 170 BPM

Keeno & Whiney - "No More" - (4:53) 175 BPM

Various - "Sick Music 3 Mix" (continuous DJ mix by Tomahawk) - (1:00:40) 174 BPM

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Played by: Shroombab, Platform, Syncopix, Mindscape

Review: Sick Music 3 sees the revival of the highly successful compilation series from Hospital Records with another slew of top-notch talent from across the spectrum including artists from the label as well as up-and-coming talent. Expect to find tracks and remixes from artists as diverse as High Contrast, Fred V & Grafix, Jonny L, Technimatic, Lung and Madeon across this 26-track compilation. Special shouts to the S.P.Y remix of "Wish You Were Here" and BBC Radio 1Xtra regulars Fred V & Grafix's smash hit "Major Happy". Another compilation from Hospital which raises the bar and comes highly recommended.

IVY LAB feat FRANK CARTER III

Afterthought

Critical Music

CRIT 068D
04 Feb 13

Afterthought - (5:46) 170 BPM

Brat - (5:21)

Brat (South London Ordnance remix) - (7:09)

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Played by: Tchphnx, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Fade, Sunchase, The Upbeats

COMMAND STRANGE

Rock Steady EP

Fokuz

FOKUZ 056
28 Jan 13

Rock Steady - (4:45) 175 BPM

Open Your Eyes - (4:52) 175 BPM

Sugar (digital exclusive) - (5:08) 174 BPM

All That Heaven Allows (digital exclusive) - (4:46) 174 BPM

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Played by: Msdos, T:base

Review: Command Strange's next release comes to us via the Fokuz imprint with two solid tracks plus a further two digital exclusives - you just can't say no to this! First up is the title track "Rock Steady" with its raw, metallic sounds, pattering drums and quirky SFX. Next is "Open Your Eyes" which is underpinned by booming bass and dominated by chiming beats and echoing snippets of female vocal. "Sugar", the first of the two digital exclusives, is a deep and meditative cut with swirling synth work, whilst "All That Heaven Allows" is all choral elements with booming atmospheric sweeps.

MR JOSEPH

Floating Island EP

Liquid V

LV 030DD
21 Jan 13

I Still Love You (feat Kate White) - (4:52) 174 BPM

Floating Island (feat Pennygiles) - (6:37) 174 BPM

Get Loose - (5:53) 174 BPM

The Sweetest Things (feat Kate White) - (5:58) 174 BPM

Don't Stop The Rock - (5:55) 174 BPM

From Me To You - (5:56) 174 BPM

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Played by: Platform, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, S Man

Review: Mr Joseph brings the sultry, soulful vibes back with his wonderful six-track Floating Island EP. Kicking things off with the strumming, summer sunshine of "I Still Love You (feat. Kate White)", we are immediately plunged into a world of scintillating melodies and gentle atmospherics which continue to dominate the EP. Elsewhere the piano keys and clicking beats of "Get Loose" also charm the senses, whilst "Don't Stop The Rock" is another excellent atmospheric roller, and then "From Me To You" brings the EP to a close with its shuffling beats and cooing vocal snippets. Delightful stuff here from Mr Joseph.

VARIOUS

The Other Side

Symmetry Recordings

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SYMMCD 003
22 Oct 12

Break - "Love So True" - (4:33) 174 BPM

Eastcolors - "Watch Out" - (5:42) 170 BPM

Ulterior Motive & Code 3 - "Yeti" - (5:00) 172 BPM

Break - "Something New" (Xtrah remix) - (4:30) 172 BPM

Octane & DLR & Break - "Power Down" - (6:00) 174 BPM

Prolix - "Third Act" - (5:09) 174 BPM

Break - "Who We Are" - (5:34) 174 BPM

Silent Witness & Break - "The Hills Have Ears" - (5:33) 174 BPM

Need For Mirrors - "Domo" - (6:42) 172 BPM

Fields & Hydro & Mako & Villem - "Dissolve" - (6:21)

Mikal - "Frozen" - (5:54) 174 BPM

Break - "Kicked To Death" - (4:46) 174 BPM

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Played by: Ronin Selecta [bassdrive.com], Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, S Man, Sunchase, Liz-E, Fd, Subtension

Review: A must buy, straight up, "The Other Side" is a collection of tracks from such renowned underground producers as Break, Eastcolours, Ulterior Motive & Code 3, Octane & DLR and Prolix. A marvelous meeting of minds here, which kicks off with Break's "Love So True" - a twisted piece of thuggery with messed up, warping rhythms and shuffling percussion and continues with Eastcolours' "Watch Out" with its rugged b-line and exuberant synth work. Then there's Ulterior Motive & Code 3's collab "Yeti" which is all low-slung moodiness; this is followed up by the Xtrah remix of "Something New" and then the dark duttiness of Octane, DLR & Break's "Power Down" before the mighty Prolix draws things to a close with "Third Act".

DIGITAL & SPIRIT

Phantom Force

Phantom Audio

PHUD 12001
11 Mar 13

Phantom Force (Fracture Astrophonica edit) - (4:58) 172 BPM

Backlash (Digital & Spirit rework) - (4:59)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Tactical Aspect, Lighterman, Nitri

MAZTEK/CHROMA/BTK/CERN

Limber EP

Renegade Hardware

HWARE 23
04 Feb 13

Maztek - "Limber" - (5:38) 174 BPM

Chroma - "Machine" - (5:43) 173 BPM

BTK - "Addiction" - (5:31) 175 BPM

Cern - "Micromega" - (5:38)

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Played by: Epeak, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Fade

Review: A glorious meeting of minds here on Renegade Hardware as Maztek, Chroma and BTK join forces for the Limber EP which is full of the freshest, tech-iest beats around. Kicking off with the title track, it's all warped, metallic synths, belting bass and pounding drums from the off. Moving onwards through "Machine" and we are treated to another aural assault with spaced out SFX, low slung buzzing b-line and gritty mid range whirrs. "Addiction" is another killer cut with aggressive, industrial atmospherics, quirky edits and a menacing energy, before "Micromega" brings the EP to a resounding close.

NAPPY RIDDEM

Angle It & DTA Remixes

Fort Knox US

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FKX 056
11 Dec 12

Angle It (DJ Wood remix) - (4:38)

Angle It (K Sabroso remix) - (3:38) 120 BPM

DTA (Stickybuds remix) - (4:39) 131 BPM

DTA (dub Architect remix) - (3:40) 144 BPM

Angle It (DJ Wood instrumental) - (4:38)

Angle It (K Sabroso instrumental) - (3:38) 120 BPM

DTA (Stickybuds instrumental) - (4:39) 131 BPM

DTA (Dub Architect instrumental) - (3:40) 144 BPM

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Played by: Spinforth, Clairvo (Mustbeat), Fort Knox Five, Trotter, Qdup Foundation, Juno Recommends Breakbeat, The Funk Hunters, Nappy Riddem, Basement Freaks, Tosses & Varvez

Review: Wow, what an epic remix package this is. It's impossible to feel short changed here as Fort Knox present not one, not two, no not even three, but eight remixes (including instrumentals) of the ever-popular Nappy Riddem cuts "Angle It" and "DTA". First up is DJ Wood who draws out the funky, vocal-driven element with dribbling melodies and trumpet-tooting fun. Next is K Sabroso's re-lick which is much more stripped back, with booming bass and amplified urban spoken lyrics adding a sense of menace. After this comes the Stickybuds' D&B remix of "DTA" which is full of punchy 175bpm madness; then the dub Architect remix which is all swaggering sauciness and shimmying dancefloor vibes for the duration. As if that wasn't enough, there are also instrumentals of all of the above.

BENNY PAGE feat TOPCAT

Jungle Assassins Vol 3

High Culture

CULTURE 010
18 Feb 13

Sound Fi Dead (Cabbie remix) - (5:23) 175 BPM

Sound Fi Dead (DJ Oder remix) - (4:16) 175 BPM

Sound Fi Dead (Ricky Tuff remix) - (4:05) 178 BPM

Sound Fi Dead (Aries & Tuffist remix) - (4:06)

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Liondub, The Funk Hunters, Euphonique, Ragga Scum

Review: Straight from the tropical climes of Benny Page's studio and featuring the unmistakeable vocals of TopCat, you'd never guess Benny was a Reading boy through and through listening to "Sound Fi Dead". This badboy rhythm has been given four makeovers that couldn't be any different. Cabbie's take is strictly jungle, taking little bits here and there from the old school and adding the nastiest bass and the hottest brass, while DJ Oder laughs in the face of tradition and smashes everything up good and proper with drops all over the place; with bass enough to wake the dead, it's set to light up dancefloors everywhere. Ricky Tuff adds some classic soundsystem vibes to create his own little taste of dub heaven, and Aries & Tuffist lay down a seriously devastating jungle bassline to round it all off. Mooooooove!

What Ive Always Waited For (Special Edition)

NU LOGIC

What Ive Always Waited For (Special Edition)

Hospital

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NHS 231DDS
25 Mar 13

Morning Light - (6:35) 174 BPM

Brown Shoes - (4:57) 174 BPM

Everlasting Days (feat Lifford) - (4:55) 174 BPM

We Live There (feat Drs) - (4:10) 174 BPM

Start Again (feat SPY) - (5:41) 175 BPM

Escape Pod (interlude) - (1:14) 174 BPM

Tripping In Space - (5:56) 174 BPM

All The Things - (4:34) 174 BPM

Shoot Me Down (feat Robert Manos) - (4:57) 173 BPM

Memories - (4:56)

What Ive Always Waited For - (5:48) 174 BPM

Dusk (interlude) - (1:01) 174 BPM

Day & Night - (4:52) 174 BPM

Halflight - (5:50) 174 BPM

Future Theory - (4:35) 174 BPM

Geminis Child - (5:36) 174 BPM

Grizzly - (4:58) 174 BPM

St Pauls - (5:29) 175 BPM

Hells Bells - (5:54) 174 BPM

Last Kiss - (5:42) 174 BPM

What Ive Always Waited For (continuous DJ mix) - (50:31) 174 BPM

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Played by: S Man

BENNY PAGE/MZ BRATT

Tear Down

High Culture

CULTURE 008
22 Oct 12

Tear Down - (4:18) 178 BPM

Tear Down (Zero G remix) - (3:17)

Tear Down (dub mix) - (4:29) 178 BPM

Benny Page - "One More Time" - (3:48) 175 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, Euphonique, S Man

Review: Benny Page continues his trail of destruction with Mz Bratt in tow on the High Culture imprint. Needless to say "Tear Down" is an incendiary urban banger with razor sharp delivery from Mz Bratt and brash, jump up beats and a playful swagger from Benny Page. Gritty bass is paired with furious drum rolls, tumultuous builds and drops and whomping mid range. It's super fun, party music for the modern generation. Accompanying the original is a remix by Zero G which takes things on a less rambunctious tip, as well as "One More Time" which sees more bashy beats and blaring synths from Benny Page.

DUB PHIZIX/SKITTLES

I'm A Creator

Exit

EXIT 043
28 Jan 13

I'm A Creator - (6:06) 170 BPM

Happy 5 - (6:30)

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Played by: Tchphnx, S Man, Doshy

Review: Having lit up dancefloors and hearts across the globe with the incendiary sounds of "Marka", you'll no doubt be pleased to hear that Dub Phizix is back, this time teaming up with long-term partner in crime, the ineffable Skittles for "I'm A Creator "on D Bridge's revered Exit Records. True to form and it's another tribal stomper with terse, crisp beats, whirring sub bass and deftly delivered streetwise lyrics from Skittles with the recurring refrain of "I'm a Creator". Accompanying this is "Happy 5" with its jumping, skittish beats and rallying, hiccupping cries, it's another success story for Manchester talent Dub Phizix.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE/COMMAND STRANGE

Mind Control EP

V Recordings

PLV 030
14 Jan 13

Artificial Intelligence - "Mind Control" (feat Dan Bowskill) - (4:49) 175 BPM

Artificial Intelligence - "Let It Be" (feat Steo - DJ Marky & SPY remix) - (5:43) 173 BPM

Artificial Intelligence & Command Strange - "Won't Say Goodbye" (feat Tali) - (4:37) 174 BPM

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Played by: Zetek, Hidden Riddim, Juno Recommends Drum & Bass, S Man, Philth

Review: A well considered triplet of tracks here from long time industry heads Artificial Intelligence, the "Mind Control EP" is well worth a listen, regardless of what flavour of D&B you subscribe to. Kicking off with the dancefloor-damaging title track, it's all about the pounding drums, exuberant builds and grueling bass here. Next up, it's the Marky & SPY remix of "Let It Be", in all its blissed out Brazilian fusion with lilting breaks and mellifluous melodies. The EP closes with a collaboration with Command Strange "Won't Say Goodbye" which features the sweet syrupy tones of MC Tali.

BRYAN GEE/VARIOUS

Retrospect Vol 3

V Recordings

buy whole release (20 tracks) from ~~$29.80~~ $15.99

PLVRT 003DD
17 Dec 12

Roni Size - "Fashion" - (5:00) 164 BPM

DJ Die - "Something Special" - (6:09)

Roni Size - "Step Up" - (6:05) 165 BPM

DJ Die & DJ Suv - "Get On Down" (delayed mix) - (6:29)

Scorpio - "Division 1" - (6:48) 170 BPM

Ray Keith - "786 Lockdown" - (6:48)

DJ Krust - "Check Dis Out" - (8:00) 170 BPM

DJ Krust - "Jazz Note II" - (8:09) 164 BPM

Jagged Edge - "Driver" - (6:08) 173 BPM

Lemon D - "Get On Down" - (5:59) 175 BPM

Danny C - "Happy Hour" - (5:09) 180 BPM

DJ Suv & Patife - "Inta Outta" (feat Tali) - (5:17) 175 BPM

DJ Suv - "More" (feat Virginia) - (6:00) 178 BPM

EZ Rollers - "Ready For Love" (Clipz remix) - (5:55) 175 BPM

Dillinja - "Take My Life" - (4:53) 172 BPM

Roni Size - "Bumbakita" - (6:31) 180 BPM

Tommy Boy - "Love & Happiness" - (5:08) 173 BPM

Tommy Boy & D Minds - "In Da City" - (5:09) 173 BPM

Artificial Intelligence - "Desperado" - (6:16) 175 BPM

Artificial Intelligence - "The Power Within" (feat Robert Owens) - (7:00) 175 BPM

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Played by: Satin

Review: Labels, artists and websites all tend to adopt a retrospective tone as the end of a year gets ever closer, so it's naturally quite timely for V Recordings head honcho Bryan Gee to crank out a third volume of his excellent Retrospect series. With it comes a wealth of old jungle riddims, influential classics and long forgotten favourites from the likes of DJ Die, Roni Size, Ray Keith, Krust, Lemon D and more. Gee opens in style with the Brizzle roller "Fashion" by the legendary Roni Size and maintains the pressure throughout, dropping gems such as DJ Die's "Something Special", Krust's iconic stepper "Check Dis Out" and the jazzy, liquid loveliness of Lemon D's "Get On Down" with its shimmying, sunshine filled vibes. For a trip down memory lane, this one's essential.

COMMAND STRANGE/MALAKY

Hyperbug

Horizons Music